The River City 3 Railers as seen on our local CBS affiliate

That is really awesome Peter.  Congratulations.  You can definitely tell there was a lot of hard work completed by you and your club members.

Ron

Wow, we've got a TV star among us.  That was quite a spot they did and most of the focus was on the O gauge.  Great job by you and the club. Forum sponsor Trainz was the advertiser above the story.

Way to go PETER!!!!  Keep up the good work…glad to even see the disappearing train you had set up at YORK!!!!👍

Wonderful, congratulations to Peter and River City Model Railroaders.

Arnold

Cool to see Dr. Peter and his trains along with all the children having a great time. Well done. 👍

Gary from Michigan 🚂

Peter,

Glad to see that you and the RiverCity3Railers received this well-deserved recognition from CBS TV6. It sure looks like you're having fun.

MELGAR

Thank you to all for your kind words......it is truly a team effort!

Peter

Very nice job, River City 3-Railers!  Thank you for sharing, Peter!

So awesome to see you guys get recognized Peter!

Good job Peter and company!

Peter just wanted to thank you and the River City 3 Railers for promoting the great hobby we all love.  Thanks again from Dwayne here in Southern Indiana.

Congrats to the River City 3-Railers for a job well done, and for promoting the hobby in such a tangible and meaningful way. And kudos to Peter for his enthusiasm and sparkling personality. See you in October, Peter!

Peter, that is just fantastic.  Not only are your efforts bringing smiles to all the children and young at heart, but you are keeping the hobby and the interest in railroading alive.  It's great to see such interest from the public....

I gotta get out of New York and closer to the RC3R's....you guys have nailed it Peter!

Bob

Thats awesome Pete   Would have been better with a bowtie though  LOL   BTW  I just bought that T shirt the grandma was wearing for my wife

Great recognition for a great group of guys, and the work they do for others!

Great job woohoo!!!!

The Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum is adjacent to Interstate 95 between Richmond and Petersburg VA in Colonial Heights VA.  It is a 70,000 foot environmentally controlled display of 350 trucks, cars, tractors, mopeds, and motorcycles from the 1910's though the early 1960's.  Everything is restored and in pristine condition.  Amazing to see how the train, auto and tractor designs of the 1930's mirrored each other.  Place even has a restaurant similar to the old railcar diners that popped up all across America in the 1950's.  If you ever are traveling I-95, have time, and need a break from the madness of the interstate, take a stop and look at this place.  It is really unique.

@Putnam Division posted:

Thank you to all for your kind words......it is truly a team effort!

Peter

Peter, how about some particulars:  how many of you traveled and set-up; how many work each day and for how many hours; how far were your layouts transported; do you commute to the show each day or stay locally?

I ask because what you guys/gals are doing at this show takes a considerable commitment from many people.

@Pingman posted:

Peter, how about some particulars:  how many of you traveled and set-up; how many work each day and for how many hours; how far were your layouts transported; do you commute to the show each day or stay locally?

I ask because what you guys/gals are doing at this show takes a considerable commitment from many people.

Carl

The Keystone Ttactor Museum is along I-95 maybe a mile and a half north of the Appomattox....it is about 35 miles from the Westcheaster Commons Shopping Center.

We commute.

At set up we had at least 15 people. Tom towedthe 24 ft trailer down there. He backed the truck into the Museum and we 3 dollies, we took the stuff of the trailer in relays. Set up took about 5 hours with another 2 hours the next day for final touches (like making sure the electronics work)

Since it is a hike, we asked people to do 8 hr shifts. If you want to do half days, we asked people to pair themselves.....we need 4 people minimum:

two to run the 21x43

one to run the 6x15

one to be on break and/or available to troubleshoot

So far, we never have had less than 6 there. We have another weekend there. I am not scheduled, but I will be there Saturday part of the day, for support (I don't expect to run trains since I didn't officially commit). However, extra hands are always needed, and people may need to relieved.

Peter

That kid is a professional with the stool!  Great Job guys!  This is what it's all about!

That's probably some of the best coverage of a local train show I have ever seen...the reporter wasn't over the top,  the interviews with the kids were fun, and the visuals were compelling.  Too bad I don't live closer. Well done Peter, River City club and local CBS affiliate reporter!

@MartyE posted:

That kid is a professional with the stool!  Great Job guys!  This is what it's all about!

That kid IS a professional, Marty! 

Peter, When I worked for Vepco in Richmond (Grayland Ave.) office, I boarded at a home on Harrowgate Road between Chester and Rt 1, above Colonial Heights.  This was 1976-77.  Where is this museum in relation to that intersection?  I know little looks the same 45 years since.

You looked good on TV, Peter.  Your group gets a tip of my hat for making the arrangements to participate, organizing the setup and the operation, and, most importantly, for sharing the model railroad hobby.  Many of us first became interested in model railroading by visiting a layout shared by others.

@Mark Boyce posted:

That kid IS a professional, Marty! 

Peter, When I worked for Vepco in Richmond (Grayland Ave.) office, I boarded at a home on Harrowgate Road between Chester and Rt 1, above Colonial Heights.  This was 1976-77.  Where is this museum in relation to that intersection?  I know little looks the same 45 years since.

Hello Everyone,

Peter is an amazing ambassador for our club, and the entire hobby. But you guys already knew that.    It is great to be in a group with such a wonderful group of men - and young kids!

Hi Mark,

I lived in the same area as you for 26 years:  Just off Harrowgate Road in the Stoney Glen subdivision (that wasn't there when you were here).  Route 10 is exit 61 off I95.  The Tractor Museum is exits 54 and 51 (I believe).

Also, as mentioned above, the Tractor Museum is truly amazing and unique.  I've never seen such a top notch facility and staff with so many completely restored items.  And for those that may make the trip to visit it:  They have a diner inside and the food is very good.  https://keystonetractorworks.com/

Rick, thank you for all the great information.  It looks like a wonderful museum!  It is amazing to me that it has been 45 years since I was working in Richmond!!

@Putnam Division, thank you for the information. It only enhances RC3R's astonishing level of superb effort to share the hobby considering this show is in addition to your club's travel and set-up at York and the multi-week set-up at The Great Big Greenhouse between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Well done!!!

@Pingman posted:

@Putnam Division, thank you for the information. It only enhances RC3R's astonishing level of superb effort to share the hobby considering this show is in addition to your club's travel and set-up at York and the multi-week set-up at The Great Big Greenhouse between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Well done!!!

Carl, yours and everyone's kind words are greatly appreciated!

Peter

Awesome job!

I enjoyed hearing the family talk about the grand children and needing the stool. It was also great hearing the girl talk about the details. She could have been a kid reporter.