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T.T.O.S. southwestern division THE SOUTHWESTERN LIMITED VOL. 33 NO.

! Returning to his banquet table after taking pictures of activities and attendees at the Cal-Stewart 2014 Welcome Party, our Southwestern Division photographer, Herbert Alfred Mayer.

As part of his recuperation, he is carefully monitoring his return to activities. Please keep Herbert Alfred Mayer and his family in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to heal.

! p1&8-9 Membership Picnic p1-herbert p2-auction Alfred & Repair Mayer Service Better p2-2015 Meet Nor-Cal Schedules Spring of Cal- Train Stewart Clubs Meet Information p3-order p3-in Memory:

1 T.T.O.S. southwestern division THE SOUTHWESTERN LIMITED VOL. 33 NO. 1 January / February 2015 LARRY PEARSON, PRESIDENT CALVIN SMITH, EDITOR HERBERT ALFRED MAYER, PHOTOGRAPHER A Very Happy New Year to Everyone!! Herbert Alfred Mayer On the Mend!! Returning to his banquet table after taking pictures of activities and attendees at the Cal-Stewart 2014 Welcome Party, our Southwestern Division photographer, Herbert Alfred Mayer. experienced serious difficulties with his pacemaker and required immediate hospitalization. We are very happy to report that doctors were able to correct the problem and Herbert is on the mend. As part of his recuperation, he is carefully monitoring his return to activities. Please keep Herbert Alfred Mayer and his family in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to heal. The Southwestern Division wishes Herbert a Happy and Healthy New Year!! p1&8-9 Membership Picnic p1-herbert p2-auction Alfred & Repair Mayer Service Better p Meet Nor-Cal Schedules Spring of Cal- Train Stewart Clubs Meet Information p3-order p3-in Memory: LIFESAVERS Robert Candy Verre Cane p4-june Peppermint Open House Tank Car Meet NOW!! p4-5 p5-50/50/ December Drawing Meet p5-welcome p C-S New Candy Members Cane Peppermint Rebis LifeSavers Passed Away Tank Car Alan p7-july Welcome Meet Auctioneer George Insert: 2 Train 2015 Special Books SWD Calendar p6-c-s p9-in Memory: 2014 Public Harry Winner Fisher of Set Grand Update Canyon Mike Stella Model RR Trains Swap Meet at Ford & Show Museum Feb 28th p7-officers p10-swd & Meet Board Schedule 2015 Unique Christmas Ornament Hollywood on Track Big Train Show in June 2015 p SWD Meet Schedule Cal-Stewart 2014 featured 300+ tables of trains, train related items and toys. There were 8 working layouts and a lively auction. Plus Martin Folb s recreation of the 1931 Lionel set which consisted of 2 trains with the best accessories Lionel offered. Many attendees enjoyed the Welcome Party, also. Full Cal- Stewart report and pictures will be in the next Limited. Hall photo by Mike Roman Open House Meet Dec. 7, 2014 Even Santa Claus Came Lots of engines and cars plus many items to enhance a layout on these tables and shelves. Santa Visited the Auction at the December 7th Open House Meet Meet photos by Mike Roman SWD 2015 Meet Schedule on Page 8

2 Make your plans now to attend the 2

3 2014 Cal-Stewart Candy Cane Peppermint LIFESAVERS Tank Car Presented by T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division and Nor-Cal Division of TCA A big Thank You to Mark Kelly, Club Member from Pennsylvania, for discovering a great looking Holiday Seasonal roll of LifeSavers on which to base this year s car. We thought we were finished with the series, but with sharp eyed people like Mark out there...who knows! He found the LifeSavers flavor in a local restaurant and passed it on to us. Also, a big thanks to the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. staff for providing the original artwork for the car. The Cal-Stewart Meets began over 40 years ago as co-operative activities of TCA s Nor-Cal Division & T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division. The November Ontario, CA Meet (visit is open to all Toy Train, Model Train and Toy Enthusiastes and is the largest club sponsored public train and toy meet west of the Rocky Mountains. Nor-Cal TCA sponsors the Spring Meet in Northern California. See for information on the Spring Meet. For updates on estimated delivery dates, see our website, and click on Cal-Stewart Souvenir Cars. Contact Bruce Lazarus, 4858 Dunman Ave., Woodland Hills, CA with any other questions. cars@cal-stewart.org; Phone: (818) Order Deadline: Feb. 28, Approx. Delivery: Oct Both clubs deeply appreciate your support of the Cal-Stewart Car Program and the Cal-Stewart Meets. Lionel O-Gauge Car Die-cast sprung trucks and operating couplers. American Flyer S-Gauge Car Die-cast trucks LifeSavers is a trademark of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. and is used by permission. You can download additional copies of this form from Order Deadline: February 28, CAL-STEWART MEET CAR Approximate Delivery: October 2015 Lionel O-gauge LIFESAVERS Candy Cane Peppermint each plus $ California deliveries add $5.67 sales tax per 5.67 $ American Flyer S-gauge LIFESAVERS Candy Cane Peppermint each plus shipping $ California deliveries add $5.85 sales tax per 5.85 $ SHIPPING: CONTIGUOUS U.S. $12.00 for the first car; $8.00 for each additional car... $ NON-CONTIGUOUS U.S. and CANADA: $16.00 for the first car; $8.00 for each additional car... $ OVERSEAS: Contact Bruce Lazarus for shipping charges before sending order!!... $ IMPORTANT NOTICE: Final graphics may vary. As this is a limited-production run, all sales are final. If your order is damaged, lost or stolen, we may not be able to provide a replacement. However, every effort will be made to replace the items. All orders are shipped insured. TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ Please make your check or international money order, payable in U.S. funds, to: T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division Send to: 2014 Cal-Stewart Car Offer, c/o Bruce Lazarus, 4858 Dunman Ave., Woodland Hills, CA Name... Phone:... Delivery Address... City & State/Province... Zip/Postal Code... Club:... Member #... (Optional)... (We do not share your personal information with any other organization.) You can download additional copies of this form from 3

December 2014 Open House Meet Photos by Mike

December and ran a number of interesting

(Above and below) Tables were laden with

toys. As usual at the December Open House

chocolate and coffee which were enjoyed by

4 (Left) A son and mom take a look at the

4 December 2014 Open House Meet Photos by Mike Roman David Nissen provided the layout for December and ran a number of interesting trains. The crowd anticipates the start of the December auction. (Above and below) Tables were laden with many train and train related items plus some toys. As usual at the December Open House Meet, the Club provided cupcakes, hot chocolate and coffee which were enjoyed by everyone. 4 (Left) A son and mom take a look at the treasures just purchased. Quite a few sellers had Christmas related items on their tables to help buyers get their trains and layouts ready for the holiday season.

5 To the Delight of Everyone Santa Claus Visited the Open House Meet Photos by Phyllis Smith The children told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Santa told the children to do well in school and help their parents and families. Santa gave out Hershey bars for a treat. A couple of parents visited Santa with their children. Welcome New & Returning Members Richard Keppel, Jr., John Haskett, and Michael Ward Word has just been received that Alan Rebis passed away We send our sympathy to his family and friends 5 Welcome Auctioneer George!! George Blanch was the auctioneer at the December Open House Meet. The auction was very busy and lasted until 4 p.m.

Craig Everroad of Santa Clarita was the winner of the Lionel Freight Set in the special drawing at Cal-Stewart 2014 for Public Attendees Meet Dates 2015

20** Sundays 11:00-3:00*** Special hours for **Open House Meets 9:30 to 4:30 ***See web for hours Jun 20 Also Open House Sat.

public C-S attendees to run. Call Jon Pincus at 818-889-1005 for more information.

) for consolation prizes at our monthly meets after the 50/50 winner has been drawn. Donations gratefully accepted!!! Bring your donations to the meets.

6 Craig Everroad of Santa Clarita was the winner of the Lionel Freight Set in the special drawing at Cal-Stewart 2014 for Public Attendees Meet Dates 2015 Jan. 25 Feb. 25 Mar. 25 Apr. 26 May 24** June 28 July 26 Aug. 23 Sept. 27 Oct. 25 Nov. 15 Picnic Dec. 20** Sundays 11:00-3:00*** Special hours for **Open House Meets 9:30 to 4:30 ***See web for hours Jun 20 Also Open House Sat. Dec Meet Thursdays * Saturdays Jan 8 Jul 9 Feb 12 Aug 13 Mar 5 Sep 10 Apr 9 Oct 8 May 14 Nov 12 *Jun 20 & *Dec 5 WANTED!!! Running or not We can fix them!!! Donate O-gauge plastic engines for the Cal-Stewart Demolition Derby and other engines for use in the Cal-Stewart Train Races for the children of the public C-S attendees to run. Call Jon Pincus at for more information. Donate Consolation Prizes for 50/50 Drawing Fred Kramer, Drawing Chairman, needs cars or train related items (accessories, books, videos, etc.) for consolation prizes at our monthly meets after the 50/50 winner has been drawn. Donations gratefully accepted!!! Bring your donations to the meets. 6 Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum Open 2nd and 4th Sundays of Month except June, July & August 12:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m N. Miller Avenue Tucson, AZ Winter Train Show Jan. 9 & 10, 2015 Summer Train Show May 29 & 30, 2015 Fall Train Show Nov. 13 & 14, 2015 Tucson Expo Center-South Hall 3750 E. Irvington Road at Palo Verde Info: Call (520) or TrainShow@gpdToyTrainMuseum.com 01/14-12/14

Officers and Board of Directors 2015 Larry Pearson, President 818-848-2653 Hollis Cotton, Vice President C-S Co-Chair 818-590-0553 Jerry Moser, Recording Secretary C-S Co-Chair 760-948-7147 Arlene

7 Officers and Board of Directors 2015 Larry Pearson, President Hollis Cotton, Vice President C-S Co-Chair Jerry Moser, Recording Secretary C-S Co-Chair Arlene Berns, Membership Secretary Mike Cunningham, Treasurer Larry Tozzi, Director Calvin Smith, Director Limited Editor Fred Kramer, Director Drawing Chair Hal Rothenborg, Director, Club Layout Liaison Jon Pincus, Director, C-S Train Races & Demolition Derby Rich Lowe, Director C-S Registration David Otth, Director Special Events Rich Kobliner, Director Auction Chair & Bookkeeper Bruce Lazarus, Director Souvenir Car Chair or Calling All Collectors!! A Unique Train Christmas Ornament The White House Historical Association (WHHA) has issued its 2014 Christmas ornament featuring President Harding s Alaska Railroad #618 special engine with tender and pullman. The ornament is currently available for purchase at the U.S. Post Office Plaza Pasadena Station or by calling You may also order on line at The WHHA is a nonprofit educational association and was established in Hollywood on Track Gala Held at Travel Town In cooperation with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and Travel Town Museum, Dave Otth and Toy Train Heritage Inc. presented Hollywood on Track at Travel Town, with a Gala held on Thursday, December 4, This marked the opening of a toy train display and operating layouts at Travel Town during the month of December. In addition, Travel Town s Museum Gallery exhibition included pictures of Hollywood trains, toy train filmography, train movie posters, lobby cards, and photos of the Hollywood stars who appeared in some of the train movies. The displays were beautifully presented and we hope attendees at Travel Town during December enjoyed the memorabilia and the toy trains. The S- gauge Layout and the SWD Layout participated at various times during the event. An HO layout is under construction at Travel Town. 7

2015 SWD Meet Schedule Monthly Meets at Arcadia Masonic Center 50 W.

m. Tables still $5.00: Call Hollis Cotton to reserve: 818-590-0553 Public 10 a.m. Admission $5.

cal-stewart.org www.ttos-sw.org Bickley Printing Co. 25 So. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 TIME DATED MATERIALS FIRST CLASS Cal-Stewart 2015: November 20, 21, & 22, 2015.

8 2015 SWD Meet Schedule Monthly Meets at Arcadia Masonic Center 50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia Sundays: January 4, February 8, March 1*, April 12, May 3, June 7*, July 12, September 13*, October 4, and December 6*, 2015 *Open House Meets Sellers Setup & Members 10 a.m. Tables still $5.00: Call Hollis Cotton to reserve: Public 10 a.m. Admission $5.00 Children under 21 free with paid adult Free Parking & Snack Bar Membership Picnic: Saturday, August 8, 2015 T.T.O.S.SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION A Non-Profit Corporation Larry Pearson, President Bickley Printing Co. 25 So. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA TIME DATED MATERIALS FIRST CLASS Cal-Stewart 2015: November 20, 21, & 22, Place your ad in the Southwestern Limited. Contact Editor Calvin Smith at COME VISIT The Train Shack Service Buy Sell Trade One of the Largest Selection of Model trains in Southern California MTH, LIONEL, WEAVER, K-LINE, THIRD RAIL ATLAS, LGB, MARKLIN, KATO, ATHEARN ROUNDHOUSE, WALTHERS, THOMAS THE TANK & BRIO Large Selection of G, O, HO, N, & Z Scales Paints, Tools, Books, Videos, Audios, Scenery Collectibles, Old & New Collections bought Custom Layouts built AUTHORIZED FACTORY SERVICE for LGB, Lionel, MTH, & Marklin 01/2014 thru 12/ North Hollywood Way Burbank, California (818) Outside (818), call (800) FAX (818) /14-12/14 01/14-12/14

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T.T.O.S. southwestern division THE SOUTHWESTERN LIMITED VOL. 33 NO. 4 July / August 2014 LARRY PEARSON, PRESIDENT CALVIN SMITH, EDITOR HERBERT ALFRED MAYER, PHOTOGRAPHER p1&8-9 Membership Picnic p2-auction