--- In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in the Phoenix area and am wondering if any of you guys are out here and/or if there are any events going on? Jack Riely Apache Junction, AZ
Jack (and others).... Since San Jose, CA is only a stone's throw from Phoenix, it might be of interest to know that a model RR convention with S scale participation usually takes place in February each year -- only 6 weeks away. Click here for more information: http://www.oscalewest.com/osw2007.html Now just because the official web site makes no mention of S scale does not mean there aren't any S activities. After all, "S" stands for "secret" -- right? And just because S convention car is "TBD" according to the web site does not mean it won't be ready in just six weeks. And just because the December 2006 issue of the S GAUGIAN has no mention of this convention in it's Events column does not mean it won't happen. So grab a cheap flight on Southwest Airlines and fly on over to San Jose and pray for a four-day weekend full of S scale activities and layout visits and clinics and dealer tables and so forth. Eventually, the Publicity Department will wake up and let us all know about this well kept secret. At the moment I suppose they are busy discussing what kind of a convention car will be offered and how to have it completed within the next six weeks. Be sure to ask about the S banquet. See you there -- Feb. 15, 16, 17, 18, 2007. If flying to California is not your cup of tea, drive to Reno, NV and take AMTRAK to San Francisco and then take the commuter train down to Santa Clara, CA. Enjoy the snow covered Sierra Nevada mountains which have been touted as the most scenic mountain RR trip in the nation. I'm sure the Colorado folks might think otherwise, but, regardless, it is a really neat train ride -- especially in the winter. Cheers...Ed L. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
