Our next show of the year was a new experience for our club. We decided to take a layout to the Great American Train Show which was held 25 & 26 March at the Airport Convention Center here in San Antonio. We chose a large “U” shaped configuration with Gary Rouse’s yard complex on the inside of one leg of the “U”. This layout had a total of 39 modules and measured 21.5 ft. X 42 ft.. For transportation to and from the Center, we used several vehicles plus we made two trips with the trailer during set-up on Friday..  There was a lot of work involved, but everyone enjoyed the experience.  Oh yes, we also received First Prize ($400.00) along with a Blue Ribbon for Best of Show!

Just three weeks later, we were setting up our next layout in New Braunfels for the Historical Society’s annual Jamboree.  Jim Burns had asked us to bring a large layout, so we decided to take a “Z” shaped layout that consisted of approximately 25 modules.  This was the first time we had displayed a “Z” shape at a train show, so it was quite a surprise for several people.

Notes: SanTrak eviction notice at Westlakes; Tuesday, 8 July 2003. Folded and removed modules to temporary storage; Sat. & Sun., 12 & 13 July.; Moved everything to Crossroads Mall on Sat. 19 July 2003.

To be continued..........