PIEDMONT S GAUGERS

No young people to run it we are 99 percent over 70 we will go to train shows and have lunch but no more layout to set up or take down

That's a shame.  Seems to be a common theme among clubs (not getting younger members)

Brendan

This very true i hope that changes soon 

Doug,

I see that also in the future of the BSG, very sad.

Ray

it is sad Ray but we had two members  under 70 the two under where father and son and they have school and work

Mark i think true for most clubs although the atlantic coast sgaugers are still strong carolina divison

Where was this photo taken?

I think most clubs fall into the “bigger is better” trap, and keep increasing their layout size until it is just too much work for fewer and fewer active members to set up. Our club here in Broward County, FL (Ft. Lauderdale) is facing a similar problem with our multiple layouts in G, O 3-rail, HO,  and N gauges. I would like to see us try to set up smaller layouts, perhaps in only one scale per show, rather than to try to fill a venue with mega layouts in all scales. I know my old club in Miami has reached a similar point with their HO modular layout, and they are only dealing with one scale instead of many.

Bill in FtL

Rhraifan picture was taken at Ashevile agriculture center by the Asheville NC Airport

Bill i would agree with you, we reduce our shows in number and size of layout we have plenty of people we just couldnt do what we use to do

Doug,

Sorry to hear that, NPS is gaining members, although the majority are in the senior category.

Gen Xers are represented but no Millennials, not surprising though.

Francine glad to here your group is doing well

Doug

Doug-Sr posted:

it is sad Ray but we had two members  under 70 the two under where father and son and they have school and work

Sorry to hear about the last run of your club. Just curious, but what happened to the father and son?

Work and school keep them from set up but they where very good when there. most set ups were on Thursday

I missed the Asheville show this year. It is sad to hear of this club closing. Being a Flyer collector myself I have been thinking of building a simple portable Flyer layout to take to some of the local shows. Maybe it is about time for me to retire from railfanning and get to work on this layout.

Doug-Sr posted:

LAST RUN OF PIEDMONT S GAUGERS A 12 YEAR RUN

Doug,

Sorry to hear you guys are breaking up, I agree with other posters it is sad to see any club having a final run.

Thanks for the shout out for ACSG Carolinas Division, you are welcome to come out and run with us anytime.

George

Thank you George acsg is a great group