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REGION, NMRA For all gauges and all ages Turkey Creek Division Meeting

1 Lightning Slinger VOL 32 NO. 11 MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE TURKEY CREEK DIVISION OF THE MID-CONTINENT REGION, NMRA For all gauges and all ages Turkey Creek Division Meeting November 2018 November 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm Lakeview Village Eastside Terrace 9000 Park St. Lenexa, KS Bret Overholtzer Clinic CAST A GIANT SHADOW! Election of Officers at This Meeting Make and Take Kit Ordering EtflhC Lightning Slinger November Page

2 From THE SUPER S DESK Hello to all Turkey Creek Division members Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Hopeful that you all were able to enjoy a relaxing holiday. We are truly blessed to live in such an amazing community, and country. We are also lucky, and I am thankful for the friends I have made while being involved in this amazing hobby of model railroading. It is fun experiencing all this hobby has to offer and to be able to share this enjoyment with friends within the hobby but also with family., friends and sometimes with strangers new to the hobby or just learning what this hobby is all about. I am certain most of you are aware that during the holiday season, we are fortunate to have a truly wonderful collection of trains on display at the Union Station. Some of our Turkey Creek members are intimately involved in this Holiday display of model and toy trains of all scales and sizes. If you have not seen this collection, make some time in your schedule to visit. Don t forget to take your kids, grandkids and even greatgrandkids along. I promise you will be amazed! This month we will be electing officers for the coming year. Nominations are accepted from the floor and we also have three individuals who have indicated a willingness to serve through the coming year. Running for the position of Superintendent is Greg Ohlmacher, running for Paymaster is Bill Humenczuk, running for the position of Clerk is Steve McKee. Both Bill and Steve have held their respective positions for several terms and their dedication is greatly appreciated and they have done a great job. Thanks to Greg for volunteering to step up and into the role of Superintendent. We will close out the year with two great clinics. Stay tuned for next month s Lightning Slinger for details on our Holiday meeting. For now, this coming Tuesday evening will be a very interesting and thought-provoking clinic presented by Bret Overholtzer. Following is Bret s clinic description: CAST A GIANT SHADOW! Ohlmacher Deriving Maximum Operating Enjoyment from a Smal(ish) Layout 1. Do you need an Uber-layout to enjoy operations? We say, "NAY!" Using his own N-scale layout, the MIGHTY MKT, Bret will discuss various aspects of model railroad operations and how to maximize operational enjoyment on a less-than-huge layout. This wide-ranging and entertaining stream-of-consciousness presentation will be useful to modelers with existing layouts as well as to those contemplating a new space-constrained layout. Topics will include: The parable of the elephant Why model railroading operations is like owning a sailboat Big layout, little...scale? Layout envy and how to overcome it An in-depth discussion of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of Flow and how it applies to model railroad operations Cornerstones of Layout Design The paradigm of asymptotic layout construction The Kübler-Ross model - the five stages of grieving as applied to basement layouts Economics of layout construction in a flat-world society. What it takes to become an Elite Operator The Tri-Lateral Commission: myth vs reality. I look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting on Tuesday evening. It s going to be a great clinic! John 2 Page November 2018 Lightning Slinger opbd

3 OFFICERS Superintendent John Fales HP: l Paymaster Bill Humenczuk HP: Clerk Steve McKee HP: Division Director John Fales HP: l Membership Chair Louis O Seibel HP: C: L-seibel@comcast.net AP Merit Awards & Achievement Joe B. Robertson, MMR HP: piperva@aol.com Lightning Slinger Editor Ted Tschirhart HP: tedtschi@gmail.com Lightning Slinger lightings@gmail.com Past Superintendent Larry Alfred lcatlalfred@gmail.com Web Master Richard Kennedy HP: Richiekennedy56@gma il.com Web Turkey Creek Division Is a 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION Kansas City, MO. Kansas City Southern announced today its schedule for the 18th annual Holiday Express train, which will stop in 22 communities in eight states on 27 dates. At each stop, visitors can board the train, visit with Santa and his elves and tour the inside of three cars of the festive six-car train. Each event is free and open to the public. In addition to free, public events, KCS Holiday Express has a charitable component. Over the past 17 years, the project has raised well over $2 million to purchase gift cards, which are donated to The Salvation Army at each scheduled stop. These gift cards are used to purchase warm clothing and other necessities for children in need in the local community. KCS is proud to continue this long-standing tradition of bringing joy to communities throughout our network with the Holiday Express train, said KCS President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick J. Ottensmeyer. This project brings people together, helps build relationships in the community and supports our corporate vision and values. Anyone interested in making a tax-deductible contribution to the 2018 KCS Holiday Express fundraising campaign may do so by visiting > Corporate Responsibility > Holiday Express or by clicking here. The campaign will close Oct. 31. The KCS Holiday Express was built on the tradition of the Santa Train, which ran on a segment of the network bought by KCS in In 2000, a group of warm-hearted KCS employees noticed that the Santa Train was the only Christmas some kids had, and that some kids did not have essential items like coats, hats and gloves, so they committed to elevating the project. In 2001, volunteers transformed are tired freight train to the experience that communities throughout KCS' U.S. service territory enjoy today. Led by KCS Southern Belle business train, the Holiday Express train includes a smiling tank car Rudy ; a flat car carrying Santa s sleigh, reindeer and a miniature village; a gingerbread boxcar; an elves workshop; the reindeer stable; and a little red caboose. Each car is dressed in lights. Here s the schedule: DATE TIME* CITY STATE ADDRESS 27-Nov 4 p.m. Vicksburg MS Levee Street Station, 1000 Levee Street at the Foot of Grove Street 28-Nov 4 p.m. Monroe LA Third & Desiard Street 29-Nov 4 p.m. Jefferson TX Downtown Between E Austin Street & Lafayette (Near 239 E Austin Street) 30-Nov 4 p.m. Wylie TX Oak Street 1-Dec 4 p.m. Sulphur Springs TX Between Cedar Street & Oak Avenue (Near 328 Oak Avenue) 2-Dec 4 p.m. Pittsburg TX Texas Street Crossing (Near 105 South Texas Street) 3-Dec 4 p.m. Shreveport LA KCS Yard, 4500 North Lake Shore Drive, Gate 5 4-Dec 4 p.m. Ashdown AR Main & U.S. Highway 71 5-Dec 4 p.m. De Queen AR 300 Block of East Stilwell Avenue 6-Dec 4 p.m. Sallisaw OK West Port Arthur Place See page 4. EtflhC Lightning Slinger November Page

4 All SF locomotives, cars, and equipment being sold as my layout is being dismantled. All items are in new and excellent condition--priced to sell. Dr. Jim Budde Cell Wildwood Dr. Home Lawrence, KS Walther s Budd cars most common common used used in a SF streamliner train RPO Budd 63 $25 Baggage Car ACF 70 $20 Baggage Budd 73 $25 Pulman Chair Car 85 $25 Lounge (Coach) Budd 85 $25 Pulman Chair Car 85 $25 Lounge (Coach) Budd 85 $25 Dinner 85 (AHM) Detailed $12 Grill-Dinner Budd $30 Pullman 14 Section 85 $25 Pleasure Dome SC $35 Pulman $ Sleeper Budd 85 $25 Observation-Lounge Detailed $ Sleeper Budd 85 $25 $180 Observation-Lounge SC $35 Total $250 SC Represents Super Chief series Walther s cars most in a heavyweight train Broadway Limited SF #3762 New Tsunami2 $245 Broadway Limited SF RSD-15 #818 $110 Broadway Limited SF #3877 $155 Centrailia Car Shops Early steel #1712 with wig wags $30 Walthers Platinum wood #1343 $20 Walthers SF 40 3 bay offset (2 each) $12 Walthers SF PS 2893 covered hopper $14 AHM HW Observation Interior KDs $7 AHM HW Combine Interior KDs $5 AHM HW Combine KDs $3 Athearn 40 SF S\D Tank $4 Achievement Program Article for the Lightning Slinger November 2018 Greetings fellow modelers! As you know, we have been continuing the AP work sessions. Our last session was very productive! I was impressed with the work done on the various cars! So, we are about to embark on the next set of certificates, Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering. These two certificates complement each other and as such are convenient to work on simultaneously (although you certainly don t have to). I am planning to start going over these at my home on December 1st (Saturday). Please me at bradmorneau@gmail.com if you re interested in joining us! Additionally, if you missed out on the Cars certificate, it s never too late to start! Everyone works at their own speed, so if you re interested drop me an ! Hope to see you there! Brad Morneau, MMR MCoR AP Chairman 7-Dec 4 p.m. Pittsburg KS Elm and Monroe Streets 8-Dec 4 p.m. Drexel MO 123 West Main 9-Dec 4 p.m. Godfrey IL Pearl Street 10-Dec 4 p.m. Jerseyville IL Illinois Route 16 & Morean Street 11-Dec 4 p.m. Roodhouse IL Depot 12-Dec 4 p.m. Mexico MO 326 South Jefferson Street 13-Dec 4 p.m. Marshall MO Lyon Avenue 14-Dec 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Kansas City MO Union Station (Open to Public) 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Kansas City MO Union Station (Private Event for KCS Employees and USKC Members) 15-Dec 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Kansas City MO Union Station 16-Dec 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Kansas City MO Union Station 17-Dec 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Kansas City MO Union Station 18-Dec 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Kansas City MO Union Station Have some fun! 4 Page November 2018 Lightning Slinger opbd

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SWITCH LIST November and December *new since last issue The Switch List contains all known Mid-Continent Region, NMRA, train shows and Division meetings.

12 SWITCH LIST November and December *new since last issue The Switch List contains all known Mid-Continent Region, NMRA, train shows and Division meetings. It also lists all known club shows and swap meets in the Mid-Continent Region (IA, IL, MO, AR, NE, KS, and OK). To list your event information please l- or Mail Information: Louis Seibel, 1069 N Logan, Olathe, KS To subscribe, or unsubscribe, to The Switch List send an to the above link. Look for us on the MCoR web site: Please put me in your newsletter. DIVISION MEETINGS Chisholm Trail Division First Tuesday of the month Evening Meeting at the Olivet Baptist Church 3440 West 13th St. No. Wichita, KS (13th Street North & High Street) Begin gathering-6:45pm NMRA meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Information Alan A. Aagaard alan.a.aagaard@gmail.com COWBOY LINE DIVISION (NORFOLK, NE) meets 3 rd Thursday each month, 7:00 P.M. at HyVee East upstairs meeting room. Corner of 1 st Street and Norfolk, Ave. Info: Dennis M. Brandt Phone dennisbrandt44@gmail.com EASTERN IOWA DIVISION EASTERN IOWA DIVISION Mike Barkhurst is the Superintendent cmbarkhurst@gmail.com for other division activities check out our website monthly at: For other division activities check out our website monthly at: or the division s Facebook Page at: Eastern Iowa Division GATEWAY DIVISION (ST. LOUIS, MO) meets 3rd Monday each month, 7:00 P.M. Odd numbered months: Trinity Lutheran Church, Clayton Road at Woods Mill Rd (Hwy 141), Ballwin, MO; Even numbered months: VFW Hall, O Fallon, IL INDIAN NATIONS DIVISION Unless otherwise specified, all Indian Nations NMRA meets are held at the new Hardesty Library, 8316 E. 93rd. St., just east of Memorial Rd. in Tulsa, OK. The library opens at 9:00 am and the meetings start at 9:30 am. Web page: Superintendent - Dave Salamon (918) or drs_rr@yahoo.com KANSAS CENTRAL DIVISION The first Saturday of even numbered months. Meeting start at 1PM. For the next meeting's location and program please kd0r@fhrd.net. KATE SHELLEY DIVISION meets the 4th Thursday of every month except Nov. which we meet the 3rd. Dec. we have no meetings. Business meeting starts at 6 PM and at 7 PM we have a get together, anything railroad goes. The Library is at 515 Douglas Ave. Contact KSD thru the NMRA web site. OK HEARTLAND DIVISION, NMRA meets in the even months in the Oklahoma City area. All who are interested in Model railroading are welcome. Info: PLATTE VALLEY DIV. (HASTINGS, GRAND ISLAND, 12 Page November 2018 Lightning Slinger opbd

13 and KEARNEY, NE) Meets quarterly in members homes on a rotating basis or at sites of interest. New members are always welcome. Info: Todd L. Petersen, Div. Dir or todd@gtmc.net TURKEY CREEK DIVISION, NMRA, Turkey Creek Division Meeting Lakeview Village, 9000 Park Pl., Eastside Terrace Bldg., Lenexa, Meeting starts 7:00 pm on the Fourth Tuesday of every month except and December 18 th 2018 meeting date annual Holliday Party. For current information: Louis Seibel, L- seibel@comcast.net, or or the Division Timetable WESTERN HERITAGE DIVISION (OMAHA, NE / COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA) meets second Saturday (except June and December) at noon in the Sump Library at 2nd & Washington Streets in Papillion (across from Runza). Visit for more info and a map. The new web site is found at WESTERN KANSAS DIVISION (GARDEN CITY, KS) Meets every Tuesday evening from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at 4091/2 N. Main St. (second floor above "Stage" department store, rear entrance from parking lot) 6 layouts on display (1-O27, 2-HO, 3-N) Operating sessions available Info: Robert Simmons, Division Director cell or Home e- mail:trainman55@hotmail.com : Facebook page "Western Kansas Division" also Western Kansas Division website: Monthly News in a Glance NAVRE Tuesday, November 6 Arkansas City, Senior Citizen Center, 320 S. A St., 11:30 Monday, November 12 Abilene/Salina, Hitching Post, 100 SE 5 th St., Abilene. Information: Tony Schmitt, asch9438@cox.net Monday, November 12 Parsons, the Chinese Chef, 900 N. 16 th St., 11:30. Information: Jimmy W. Dodds, jimmywdodds@gmail.com Tuesday, November 13 Wellington, Senior Center, 308 S. Washington, 12:00. Information: abdb@sutv.com Tuesday, November 13 Topeka, Coyote Canyon, 1251 SW Ashworth Pl, 9:30-11:00. Information: Larry Broadbent, lbroadbent@cox.net Wednesday, November 14 Marysville, Rickey s Café, Hanover, 11:30. Information: rstein@diodecom.net Monday, November 26 Wichita, Ourr s Family Dining, 1606 S. Georgetown St., 11:20. Information: Tony Schmitt, asch9438@cox.net Monday, December 3 Hutchinson, Airport Steak House, 1100 Airport Rd, 8:30. Information: Ron Pauls, arkola@sbcglobal.net Tuesday, December 4 Arkansas City Monday, December 10 Abilene/Salina, Bayard s Café, 540 S. Broadway, Salina. Information: Tony Schmitt, asch9438@cox.net Monday, December 10 Parsons Tuesday, December 11 Wellington Tuesday, December 11 Topeka Wednesday, December 12 Marysville Monday, December 24 Wichita DIVISIONS Monday, November 5 Chisholm Trail, Olivet Baptist Church, 3440 N. 13 th St., Wichita, 7:00-9:00. Information: Alan A. Aagaard, alan.a.aagaard@gmail.com Sunday, November 18 Indian Nations, Hardesty Library, 8316 E. 93 rd St., Tulsa, OK, 9:30-12:30. Information: Dave Salamon, drs_rr@yahoo.com Tuesday, November 27 Turkey Creek, Lakeview Village, Eastside Terrace Bldg, 9000 Parm Pl, Lenexa, 7:00. Information: Louis Siebel, l-seibel@comcast.net or Every Tuesday Western Kansas, 409½ N. Main, Garden City, 6:30-9:00. Information: Robert Simmons, trainman55@hotmail.com Saturday, December 1 Kansas Central, at a member s home, 1:00. Information: Kd0r@fhrd.net Monday, December 3 Chisholm Trail Tuesday, December 25 (?) Turkey Creek NRHS Friday, November 9 Topeka Chapter, Ward-Meade Historic Site, 124 NW Fillmore St., Preston-Hale Room, 7:00. Program: Slides that need to be identified Mike Hawkins and Steve Cregat Friday, November 23 Kansas City Chapter, Union Station, KC Terminal Board Room, 3 rd floor, 7:00. Information: Ed Conrad, Heartlandsrails@aol.com Friday, December 14 Topeka Chapter. Annual Christmas party Friday, December 28 Kansas City Chapter MODEL RAILROAD CLUBS Thursday, November 1 Augusta Model Railroad Club, 6 th & School Streets, 7:30. Information: info@augustahorrclub.org Sunday, November 2 Cherry Valley Model Railroad, Leatherock Hotel, 2 nd floor, 420 N. Depot St., Cherryvale, 1:00. Information: John R. Dhooghe, john@cvmrc.com or Friday, November 9 Topeka N-Track Associates, at member s home, 7:00. Information: Bob Wright, Saturday, November 10 Kansas Pacific Model Railroad, Ellis Museum, 911 Washington, 10:00. Lunch at a restaurant afterward. Information: Tom Robinson, rrailway@gbta.net Saturday, November 10 Frankfort Division, 416 W. 1 st St., Frankfort. Information: Joe McAtee, joem@bluevalley.net Saturday, November 10 Wichita Toy Train Club, 130 S. Laura, 10:00-5:00. Admission charged Sunday, November 11 Heartland N-TRAK of Greater Kansas City, 131 S. Water St., Liberty, MO, 1:00. Information: Bob Osborn, Monday, November 12 Lawrence Model Railroad, Bridge Pointe Community Church, 601 W. 29 th Terr. Information: Thursday, November 15 Kansas City Narrow Gaugers, at member s layout, 7:00. Information: Dean Windsor, On3@worldnet.att.net Sunday, November 18 Cherry Valley Model Railroad Monday, November 19 Topeka Model Railroaders, Topeka/ Shawnee Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10 th, 7:00. Information: EtflhC Lightning Slinger November Page

14 Tony Fox, Every Saturday-Sunday North East Kansas Model Railroaders, 12 scale, 1440 N. 6 th St., Atchison, Sat. 10:00-4:00, Sun. 12:00-4:00. Information: Otto Wick, Every Sunday Weekend N gineers, W. 126 th St., Olathe, 1:00. Information: Ken Clark, hapheart@swbell.net Every Sunday Mid Kansas Model Railroaders, 1130 E. Kansas, McPherson, 2:00-5:00. Information: John Snell, Jsnell@cox.net Every Monday Garden City Model Trains, 408 N. Main, back entrance, 6:30. Information: Robert Simmons, trainman55@hotmail.com Every Tuesday Ozarks Model Railroad Association, 429 W. Commercial St., Springfield, MO, 7:00. Information: Ron Williams, rwilliams3129@gmail.com Every Wednesday Greater Kansas City Model Railroad Club, 6060 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO, 7:00. Information: J. D. Spicher, jdspicher@aol.com or W. L. Ohrnell, wohrnell@sbcglobal.net Sunday, December 2 Cherry Valley Model Railroad Thursday, December 6 Augusta Model Railroad Club Friday, December 7 Topeka N-Track Associates Saturday, December 8 Kansas Pacific Model Railroad Saturday, December 8 Wichita Toy Train Club Saturday, December 9 Frankfort Division Sunday, December 9 Heartland N-TRAK of Greater Kansas City Monday, December 10 Lawrence Model Railroad Monday, December 17 Topeka Model Railroaders Thursday, December 20 Kansas City Narrow Gaugers Saturday, December 22 Frankfort Division Saturday, December 22 Wichita Toy Train Club Every Saturday-Sunday North East Kansas Model Railroaders, 12 scale Every Sunday Weekend N-gineers Every Sunday Mid Kansas Model Railroaders Every Monday Garden City Model Trains Every Tuesday Ozarks Model Railroad Association Every Wednesday Greater Kansas City Model Railroad Club SHOWS and CONVENTIONS November 24, 2018, from 9 am to 3pm at the Joplin Museum Complex. Included will be operating model train layouts and over 50 tables of items for sale or trade. Admission is $3 adult, children 12 and under admitted free with paid adult. All proceeds at the door go to benefit the Joplin Museum Complex. Swap tables are $15 each. For additional information, or to rent a table contact Rick Gardner at , or rickgardner4449@gmail.com. On the web at Like us on Facebook at tristatemodelrailroaders. The Museum Complex is located in Schifferdecker Park, 7th and Schifferdecker Ave. 504 South Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin, MO Sunday, November 25 Mid America Train & Toy Show, KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, MO. Information: June 22-23, 2019 MCoR Convention, Double Tree by Hilton, 2098 Airport Rd, Wichita, $8.00/both days, 12 & under free. Information: Phil Aylward, aylward1@cox.net TRAIN RIDES Saturday, December 1 Santa Train, Pittsburg Saturday, December 15 Fredonia The Switch List is a service of Mid-Continent Region, NMRA. SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, September 15, 2018 Kansas Railfest, Great Plains Transportation Museum, Wichita MEETINGS GARDEN RAILROADS Thursday, September 27 Tulsa Garden Railroad Club, Freewill Baptist Church, 1190 N. Mingo Rd., Sunday, November 18 Wichita Area Garden Railway Society, at member s home, 1:30. Information: Nancy Marin, nanmarin@att.net Thursday, November 29 Tulsa Garden Railroad Club, Freewill Baptist Church, 1190 N. Mingo Rd, Tulsa. Information: info@tulsarailroadclub.org Sunday, December 16 Wichita Area Garden Railway Society Thursday, December 27 Tulsa Garden Railroad Club HISTORICAL CLUBS Thursday, November 1 Round Table, Paul & Jack s Tavern, 1808 Clay St., N. Kansas City, MO. Program: Films Around Kansas City and Elsework, late 60s & 70s, Jim Witt Wednesday, November 14 Heart of the Heartlands, Webb Center, Carona, 7:00 Thursday, December 6 Round Table. Program: Steam in Germany 2018, Bob Walz 14 Page November 2018 Lightning Slinger opbd

Turkey Creek Division

Lightning Slinger VOL 31 NO. 11 MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE TURKEY CREEK DIVISION OF THE MID-CONTINENT REGION, NMRA For all gauges and all ages November 2017 Turkey Creek Division Meeting November 28 th