THE SOUTHWESTERN LIMITED VOL. 30 NO. 4 July /August 2012

CAL-STEWART 2012 at Ontario Convention Center southwestern division THE SOUTHWESTERN LIMITED VOL. 30 NO. 4 July /August 2012 LARRY PEARSON, PRESIDENT CALVIN SMITH, EDITOR HERBERT ALFRED MAYER, PHOTOGRAPHER C-S 2012 Brochure is Coming Your Way! Watch the Mail!! In Memory Immanuel Butch Alvarado Passed away June 25, 2012 At the May Meet, Butch gave tribute to his good friend Dick Mayer. Butch worked for Dick at Rich Art, Dick s toy train manufacturing company, and kept in close contact with Dick after Rich Art closed. At the time of his passing, Butch was the Southwestern Division Membership Secretary. Keep Butch s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. My First Trip to York by David Mabee TCA 05 58696 TTOS 19949 My L.A. area car pool buddy, Mr. Harvey Tafel, mentioned to me in February I should consider going to York in April since he would be there to offer any guidance I might need. The more I thought about going to York I said, Why not. I contacted Harvey about where he was staying and since I have relatives near the Philadelphia Airport I could visit them also. My East Coast prewar train connection, Mr. Harry Sallade, lives right next to the airport. I met Harry about five years ago when buying one of his advertised prewar trains thru the TCA sale book. Soon I asked him if he would be interested in going on train treasure hunts for me and fortunately he said yes. Then 2 or 3 times a month I would receive Xmas bonus packages (my wife thinks it s 5 or 6 times a month). I arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning, April 15. Harry had told me about a train store in Boothwyn, PA. called E & T Trains which is only open Friday and Saturday. I had my (continued on page 2) p1 In Memory Butch Alvarado My first Trip to York p2 Gary Keck Illness Arlene Berns Appointed p3 May 2012 Meet p4-5 June 2012 Meet p6 Volunteer for C-S Train Races, etc C-S p7 Picnic p8 Meet Dates & Table Sales By the Numbers 0 Dues Are Due! Still Only $25 for the entire Year! 4- August 4th Annual Member Picnic at LA Live Steamers See Details page 7 5 Tables Still Only $5! $140 June Winner of 50/50 Drawing at Meet Save the Dates: 40 th Cal-Stewart November 2, 3, & 4, 2012

My First Trip To York (cont d from page 1) cousin take me Saturday afternoon to E & T Trains. I met Ed Dougherty and his partner, Therese Orlando. When Ed found I was interested in prewar 0 gauge he invited me over to his relative s house to see his train collection over a 6 car garage area which had trains in display cabinets, on the walls. etc, etc. Ed also collects pinball machine games. When I had seen his train collections, I asked is there anymore and he said he had boxes of trains on top of the pinball machines that he hadn t found a place for yet. I was lucky and found an excellent City of Denver which he agreed to sell me with the 225 and 2225W I saw at his store. Monday I met my friend Harry at his house and saw his all original 0 gauge prewar layout. Tuesday Harvey arrived. I met him at Hertz Rent A Car and my tour of the beautiful Pennsylvania Country side began on the way to York. Wednesday morning Harvey took me to the Holiday Inn indoor and parking lot sale where I purchased a Gray 4U. In the afternoon he took me to the TCA Museum in Strasburg and The Choo Choo train barn layout. Thursday at noon York opened and we were at the door of the Red Hall and eventually went to the White Hall. Friday at 9 A.M. we were at the front of the Blue Hall, then went to the Silver Hall and in late afternoon to the Orange Hall. Saturday morning we returned to all five halls for a review of possible train purchases. My other purchases at the train Halls were: 1. Rail chief cars to go with the 700E I bought in November in Torrance. 2. 605 605 606 gray cars with the green stripe to go with my 4U. 3. Numerous miscellaneous prewar freight cars. Thanks again to Harvey for being an excellent tour guide during my unforgetful train adventure. Gary Keck Illness Reported Gary Keck, a past president of both Southwestern Division and TTOS National, is hospitalized and undergoing chemotherapy for bone cancer with involvement of the lymph system. Please keep Gary, wife Janita, and family in your thoughts and prayers as he undergoes treatment. Cards and notes sent to his home or The Train Shack would be appreciated. The Train Stop is now open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You Are Invited to Stop By The Train Stop 211 West Bonita San Dimas, California Arlene Berns Appointed SWD President Larry Pearson announces the appointmet of Arlene Berns to fill the remainder of Butch Alvarado s term as Membership Secretary. Presently, Arlene has been handling all the membership renewals and the picnic reservations and will continue to do so, as well as attending to membership matters at the monthly meets. If you did not receive a dues renewal letter, or have misplaced yours, call Arlene Berns at 818-994-4612. 2

May 2012 Meet Photos by Herbert Alfred Mayer Butch Alvarado set up this display in memory of Dick Mayer at the May Meet. The train is the American Flyer reproduction produced by Rich Art, Dick Mayer s company. David Nissen s layout was busy as usual at the May meet. David invites members to bring their trains to run at meets. The Club layout participated in the Fullerton Train Days held the first weekend in May. Winner of the Moola (far left) Ed Samsen, President, AGTTA, San Diego. The 50/50 raffle is popular. Chairman Fred Kramer also holds drawings at monthly meets for cars and other train related items note the 3 May winners. 07/11-06/12 01/12-12/12 3

June 2012 Meet Another Successful Open House Photos by Herbert Alfred Mayer Another full and busy hall at the June 2012 Open House Meet. Mike Marple brought his parts. Layouts were in the Lobby. Above: at Jim Kenny s table (Jim on rt.) lots to check out. Right: Seller shows an item to long-time member Larry Kirk. 4 Above: Ore train on Dave Nissen s layout. Far left, Larry Pearson offers repair services at most meets. Next: Dave Maybee won the June 50/50 raffle and 3 attendees won cars!

More June Meet Pictures Dave Mabee helps setup the Club lahout Discusing the merits of a boxcar. Engine on the layout weathered by Dale Kopes. Look what we found!! See what you missed?? REMINDER DUES ARE DUE!!! Renew Your Membership NOW!!! Note from Editor Calvin Smith: My wife Phyllis and I were guests at the Huntington Library for a private tour of Visions of Empire: The Quest for a Railroad Across America 1840-1880 given by Peter J. Blodgett, Ph.D., exhibit curator. We especially enjoyed viewing maps showing the expansion of the United States and the many private railroads in the eastern states and the stereo black and white photos preserved from that era. Letters and newspaper articles from this era supply interesting details. All items were beautifully displayed with great care. (See your March/April 2012 Southwestern Limited for more details of this fascinating exhibit which closed July 23rd.) TOY TRAIN HERITAGE A 501 c3 FOUNDATION 626-773-6210 Our Mission: Giving Kids Creative Adventures Look for Chicago Loop Disaster a new Video on FB 5

Volunteers Are Needed for Cal-Stewart 2012 To Our Membership: As in the past, we are actively looking for people to be assistant to our Cal-Stewart Committee Chairs. Please let us know if you can help. Although we realize that asking you to commit in advance is difficult, please indicate your Anticipated status. Time shifts are available and we DO need the help!!! Name Club Club Number Address City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Office Phone ( ) FAX ( ) I would like to help in the following area(s): November 2, 3, 4, 2012 Friday Saturday Sunday Comments Setup (Friday 8 a.m. until done: Many last minute duties: Taping and numbering tables, assisting dealer setup, etc. Registration (Friday afternoon 2-7 p.m. (Saturday morning 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sunday 9 a.m.-3 pm. King Party (Friday Setup, 50/50 Drawing Auction (Saturday Regular (daytime) (Sunday Regular Security (Friday (Saturday (Sunday Clean-up (Sunday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., until done Mail to Larry Pearson, 1108 West Palm Ave., Burbank, CA 91506 or Call Cal-Stewart Co-Chairs Larry Pearson at 818-848-2653 or Hollis Cotton at 818-590-0553 JON PINCUS SAYS Get Your Engines Ready for the Train Races and Demolition Derby Sunday at Cal-Stewart 2012 Jon Pincus, chairman for The Train Races and Demolition Derby reminds everyone The Races and Derby are scheduled for Sunday only at Cal-Stewart 2012. Volunteers are needed to help. Please contact Jon Pincus Chairman, 818-889-1005. Classes for Train Races 1) Stock (Non-modified) A. Steam with brush type motors B. Steam with can type motors C. Diesel with single brush type motor D. Diesel with dual brush type motor E. Diesel with single can notor F. Diesel with dual can motor G. Pre-War Electric 2) Modified: A. Modified steam with brush motor B. Modified steam with can motor C. Modified diesel single motor D. Modified diesel dual motor 3) Unlimited Modified (Must be electric powered by track power) (continued right-hand column) 6 Meet Dates 2012 Jan. 22 Feb. 26 Mar. 25 Apr. 22 May 27** June 24 July 22 Aug. 26 Sept. 23 Oct. 28* Nov. 25 Dec. 16** All meets are on Sundays * Picnic at OERM **Open House Meet For Information visit www.ttos-sp.com Or call J Keeley, SP President at (714) 842-8190 Train Races & Demolition Derby cont d. Demo Derby l. Plastic vs Plastic 2. Die Cast vs Die Cast Now is the time to get your engines ready for the great Train Races and Demolition Derby, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

Come to the T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division Summer Member Appreciation Party at the L.A. Live Steamers in Griffith Park Trains Running for Viewing & Riding Plus Operating G-Gauge Layout Hamburgers & Hot Dogs with all the Trimmings, Chips, Sodas, etc. For Dues Paid SWD Members & Family and specially invited guests! Children must be supervised at all times! W N E S (Not to Scale) Forest Lawn Burbank Ventura Fwy (134) Drive Golden State Fwy (5) Victory Blvd. Zoo Travel Town Drive Live Steamers Party Take 134 Freeway between I-5 and Hollywood Freeways. Westbound Exit Forest Lawn Drive. Eastbound Exit Forest Lawn Drive. Go East on Zoo Drive (left turn) past Travel Town to the Live Steamers (Live Steamers are east of Travel Town). Parking & Entrance at East end of Live Steamers Complex. Reservations Requested by July 30, 2012 So we can order sufficient food! Saturday, August 4, 2012 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Los Angeles Live Steamers (on Zoo Drive, east of Travel Town) Free Parking in lot at east end of Live Steamers Please Note: No train sales at this social -- Park prohibits sales RESERVATION FORM--L.A. Live Steamers SWD Social--Reservations by July 30, 2012 Name T.T.O.S. SWD# No. of Adults & Children 12 & Over @ $7.00 each $ No. of Children Under 12 Free $ 7 Food Service stops at 1:30 p.m. $7.00 per person Children under 12 are free TOTAL $ Make your check payable to T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division and mail with your completed reservation form to: Arlene Berns, 5747 Murietta Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 [Phone (818) 994-4612] Your tickets will be held at the gate. Questions? Call Larry Pearson at (818) 848-2653 (mornings after 8 a.m.) 06-01-12

At ALL SWD Arcadia Monthly Meets!!!! Tables are ONLY $ 5.00 T.T.O.S.SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION A Non-Profit Corporation Larry Pearson, President 1-818-848-2653 www.cal-stewart.org www.ttos-sw.org Bickley Printing Co. 25 So. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 TIME DATED MATERIALS FIRST CLASS Call Hollis Cotton for Table Reservations 818-590-0553 Southwestern Division Toy Train Meets 2012: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 4, April 1, May 6, June 10, July 1, August 4 (Sat. Picnic), Sept. 9, Oct. 7, **Nov. 2-4 Cal-Stewart 2012, Dec. 2. Monthly Meets at the Arcadia Masonic Center 50 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia 91007 Sellers Setup & Members 10 a.m. Tables $5.00 Public 11 a.m. $5.00 adm. Children under 16 free with pd adult **Cal-Stewart Nov. 2-4, 2012 at the Ontario Convention Center 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 Wanted American Flyer Trains Dinkys Corgi Tootsietoy Matchbox Would buy one to whole collection Robert Langton Cell: 626-241-7686 626-799-3723 TRAIN COLLECTIONS PURCHASED Having been a member of TTOS since 1970, many of you know me and the reputation of the store I i ran for 32 years, along with the high profile auctions I ve held since 1980. Should you decide to sell your collection of trains and/or toys, please think of me. I will buy your entire collection for cash and you will receive a fair price for each and every piece. Or, if you prefer, I will sell your collection for you in one of my special event auctions, at a cost of of only 10% to to you. you. ALLEN DRUCKER, T.T.O.S. NO. 277 01/12-12/12 1030 North Hollywood Way Burbank, California 91505 (818) 842-3330 Outside (818), call (800) 572-9929 FAX (818) 842-4562 www.trainshack.com 01/12-12/12 ALLEN DRUCKER P. O. Box 15005 Newport Beach, CA 92659 310-850-5676 Email: ALLIEDTRN@gmail.com 01/12-12/12