GREAT DAY AT ELIOT SCHER LAYOUT

Alex MOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Good morning everyone,

I went yesterday, with my wonderful wife, to see Eliot's layout. We spent the day with Eliot and his wife Ginny. They made a great BBQ with lots of dessert's and the food was delicious. Just as we sat down to start eating, the doorbell started to ring

and as I looked up, some other forum members came in. First was Jim Policastro and Skip (NYC FAN). Soon after, many more people came over and we made our way into the basement where Eliot's empire is. As I got to the bottom of the stairs and looked to my left, there it was, a beautiful layout room with a beautiful layout. The scenery was awesome and you were able to view it from anywhere in the room. Well, with no time wasted, Eliot started to fire up some beautiful engine's and away we went. After a little while, Eliot handed the legacy remotes to us and we were running the trains. What a great time with great people.

So thanks to Eliot and Ginny for hosting a great day and it was my pleasure to meet them Jim and Skip and everyone else

yesterday. Here are a few photo's of the layout that I took. I took them with my phone so they're not so clear.

Thanks again,

Alex

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6/3/1210:48 AM

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leavingtracksOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

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

6/3/1210:56 AM

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NYCGreg68OGR Forum Member

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!

6/3/1211:07 AM

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Ingeniero No1OGR Forum Member

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

6/3/1211:24 AM

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Lee 145OGR Forum Member

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.

6/3/1211:35 AM

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Jim PolicastroOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

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

6/3/1212:13 PM

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Doug NOGR Forum Member

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

6/3/121:57 PM

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Alex MOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

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

6/3/125:15 PM

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Doug NOGR Forum Member

Alex, no problem.

Doug

6/3/129:33 PM

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NYC FanOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Great Day with the Big E, Ginny and friends!

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6/3/1211:06 PM

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scale railOGR Forum Member

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

6/4/1212:20 AM

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Alex MOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

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

6/4/1211:04 AM

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bluelinec4OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

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

6/4/1211:12 AM

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Scrapiron ScherOGR Forum Member

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 !