GREAT DAY AT ELIOT SCHER LAYOUT

Alex....thanks for the pictures.  I could tell when we were talking on the phone during the last few days that you were really looking forward to visiting with Eliot and Ginny.  Glad you all had a great time....this is what the hobby is all about!

Alan

Alex,

Been to Eliot's layout and it is fantastic.  Eliot and Ginny are great hosts.  You really feel welcome when you are there.

Eliot,

From the photos your progress has substantial!

Alex,

Thank you so much for sharing the pictures of Eliot's fine layout. Maybe someday I can make it up there - if OK with Elliot, that is

Alex

It is wonderful to hear of these stories and see the pictures!

I am glad everyone had a good time.

One question... the Coal Company, how was it built? Something about it looks familiar but cannot pin it down.

This was my first visit to see Eliot and Ginny and the great layout. Eliot's photos are excellent, but no photos can convey how impressive the big layout really is.

Eliot is a master of creating small scenes and blending them together into a totally believable little world.

....and his little people are treated to some great railfanning experiences with the sights and sounds of long trains pulled by huge steam engines and colorful diesels passing by all day long. I could live very happily in a place like that!

Great too meeting Alex and the others who I already knew well from the forum, but it's always nicer to meet in person. Great too to see Skip, Chris and the rest of the gang again who grew up in the New York City area in the old neighborhoods similar to mine. We always have lots of memories to share...and sharing them over some real kosher hot dogs and New York style cookies makes them better.

Thank you again, Eliot and Ginny, for a great day of trains, food, and friendships.

Jim

It was a fun day, Sue & I enjoyed it.  I can still hear Eliot saying, "this has never happened before".   

Thanks again Eliot & Ginny

Doug

Thanks Alan, your right this is what the hobby is about.

Alex if you can make it there someday it will be worth the trip

Greg your right we felt right at home

Lee thanks for your kind comments

Thanks Jim good meeting you too

Doug sorry I didnt know that was you or I would have mentioned you

Alex, no problem.

Doug

Great Day with the Big E, Ginny and friends!

Great layout, great pictures but Alex I thought you were going to "borrow" that big Milwaukee Steam Engine for me when no one was watching. I promised I would send it back............someday. Don

Thanks, Doug, it was great to meet you

Nice photos Skip, and it was great to meet you

Don I tried but it couldn't be done (LOL) I begged Eliot for his Lionel

Union Pacific FEF but that didn't work either.

Thanks to all, Alex

P.S.  GREAT TIMES WITH GREAT PEOPLE

Wow the layout looks great  Big changes since the last time I was there.  Sorry I couldn't make it this weekend

Great layout, great pictures but Alex I thought you were going to "borrow" that big Milwaukee Steam Engine for me when no one was watching. I promised I would send it back............someday. Don

 

Ginny and I will gladly loan you the MR in exchange for um . . . .  in exchange for, now let me see what was it, oh yes . . . . some beach time on Maui. 

Yessssireee Don !

Wow the layout looks great  Big changes since the last time I was there.  Sorry I couldn't make it this weekend

And to add to Robert's post above, don't forget to visit with the Arkansas Mid-America 3-Railers too!!...you are welcome anytime....

Thanks,

Alan

Robert and Alan,

It would be an honor for Ginny and I to join both of you and see your home and club layouts. We'll be sure to bring our cameras.

Robert,

You probably know my wife is from Missouri and you and I share the same birthday.

Yer a good man.

Alan,

You and I will get together before we're done. Your work is fabulous.

Eliot

A couple of more photos I found on the trusty old IPhone!

Contrary to popular belief, Eliot says that is NOT him with a wig, and is in fact his Mom, Rose!

Skip

I love those canolis.

Best canolis I ever had.

Will you come over more often?

Good to see you guys.

Eliot