Houston Area 'G' Gaugers
You can now renew your HAGG membership through PayPal.
One month before you membership comes due I will send you a PayPal invoice
and you can pay your due fast and easy. And as always you can still pay with
cash or check in person at an event or by mail.
Modular units Update
This week we had a lot of new people show up and help with the units. We could set up two work stations in two rooms and progress was made. Friday was one of the best days for people showing up. Then on Saturday we had more people show up, oh happy days.
OK, the hardest set of straight section with most of the switches is done with laying the track. We started to lay track on the curves. We placed 180 curves on saw horses to start bending track. We had a few problems and were at wits end when our friends from the north showed up, yes Donalda and Keith came by on Saturday. Keith saw the problem and shouted, “here I am to save the day” (I heard trumpets but everyone said it was in my head). In no time, the problem was solved and track laying continued faster and with better quality.
So, if you can come out for just a few hours, just one day or all days both days, come on out and see what we have done so far.
This week we had a lot of new people show up and help with the units. We could set up two work stations in two rooms and progress was made. Friday was one of the best days for people showing up. Then on Saturday we had more people show up, oh happy days.
OK, the hardest set of straight section with most of the switches is done with laying the track. We started to lay track on the curves. We placed 180 curves on saw horses to start bending track. We had a few problems and were at wits end when our friends from the north showed up, yes Donalda and Keith came by on Saturday. Keith saw the problem and shouted, “here I am to save the day” (I heard trumpets but everyone said it was in my head). In no time, the problem was solved and track laying continued faster and with better quality.
So, if you can come out for just a few hours, just one day or all days both days, come on out and see what we have done so far.
The work continue slow but sure. Now the race is on, will we have trains running at the train show?
You can now pay you dues with PayPal
One month before your dues are due I will send you an invoice for your dues. This will give you 30 days heads up on your dues. You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay with PayPal. Just open the invoice and follow the instructions. If you open the invoice and then decide you want to pay with cash or check, just delete the e-mail with the invoice and do as you have in the past. It all works in the end.
Fare well to Donalda Stratton You will be missed
Oh Yea, She's taking Keith with Her To do the Heavy Lifting
Most of you know that this summer Donalda and Keith hve retired and returning to Canada. It has been many years since they lived up north. They were both born in Canada and just by chance did we get to enjoy their company. They joined HAGG at the Stafford show in 2010 and it has been a first-class ride. We thank you both and wish you no hot boxes and an eight-notch ride (that's safe and fast).
Here is a tour of Club members railroads
Charlie Caggiano
Abita Springs & Brazos River Bill Rickert
KD Rail end of an era 2012-2017
To all members, want to show case your railroad?
Are you ready to share your railroad with the world? Send me a back story and pictures of your world and I will give you your own page for the world (those train folks that visit our site all that you have done.
My email is
jdmitchell@nwcable.net
e-mail updates
How to/DIY
Mark your Calenders
Now you can find KD Rail Publications (Keith Stratton) in Build and Repair. These articles are very well written and come with full color pictures.
Do you stay in touch with the club? Be sure that we have your correct e-mail address and phone number. That way you can stay up to date if we move an event due to weather or change the time. Send an e-mail to Brenda Cauthen at becauthen1@gmail.com AND to Jim Mitchell at jdmitchell@nwcable.net
On the fourth Sunday of every month HAGG will have a Fun Run day at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum. All members are invited to come run your trains from 1-5.