More from the Armed Forces Retirement Home

It was not just senior citizens who visited. These two youngsters were visiting their uncle, a veteran living at AFRH. The look on their faces when we asked them if they wanted to run trains was priceless. We had discussions with AFRH staff about possibility of weekend timing as well, so that resident's families and other visitors could see the display.

Thank you for that.

Outstanding!

Larry

Old trains on new track. The larger flanges bumped over the Gargreaves ties. I don't think the video does a good job of capturing the sound, but it was quite a racket.

Here's an overview with my modules and the push-button accessories. Found out the Vets liked them just as much as the kids!

Here's the view from the perspective of an O Gauge rail fan, hanging out trackside to watch the trains.

Last for the day, more train close-ups. One of the 90-year olds came back Tuesday after visiting Monday, to say how much he'd enjoyed it, and gave us a check for a VERY generous donation. (He was happy to learn we are a Non-Profit 501-C corporation and he could take it off his taxes.)  He said: "If I'm still here when you come back next year, I'll give you another one!"  

We hope you'll be around many more years soldier,  to continue to get the honor you so richly deserve, for all you and your fellow residents of AFRH have done for America!

I thought it looked like Capital Trackers modules. Nice show, as usual.

A special location indeed! Good to hear that it provided some enjoyment.

That is outstanding!  Thank you for that.

Great job, as always!

Peter

BANDOB posted:

Old trains on new track. The larger flanges bumped over the Gargreaves ties. I don't think the video does a good job of capturing the sound, but it was quite a racket.

Looks like it was a bumpy ride for the passengers

Great job guys!

Hi Bill,

Very nice !!  enjoyed the videos

Alex

That's great Bill, very nice display.  I love taking our modular display out, so I know how you feel.

Excellent. Great job setting up the AFRH.

Interesting story about the AFRH. The Lincoln Cottage is located on the grounds there and served as (at the time) a rural getaway for President Lincoln and family. One of the things I never knew until visiting there was just how much time he spent there. It was almost a second White House. Reportedly he was there just days before his assassination.

Wow....I am very touched by this! My Dad was a WWII Navy Officer, and growing up during the Great Depression there was no way to have an electric train set, as he referred model trains. But he made sure all his boys had trains...numerous sets...Marx, American Flyer, Lionel, and even a Hafner set. Many items survived to this day....almost as long as some of these Veterans. I'd like to make a contribution for this project in honor of my Dad...Lt. Burton R. Shirey, United States Navy. Please send me a postal address. Keep up this great work!

Tom, as a former Navy Officer myself, thanks for your kind words and thoughts. I'll send information from home tonight.

Or, go to our website:  www.nattrackers.org.

In the "About" tab there is a donation link.

That is absolutely awesome !!!!  Big big thanks to the Capital Trackers folks.

Ed