The European Train Enthusiasts modules in Rochester, NY
The Central New York Chapter of European Train Enthusiasts at the Great Train Expo in Rochester, NY – February 2-3 2008 The Central New York Chapter of ETE was once again represented at the Great Train Expo in Rochester, NY. This year we brought a part of our group's Bend Track modules with Hope Kuniholm, Tom Lynch, Peter Verheyen, and Sofia Verheyen (age 10) showing their efforts. This was the second public appearance for Tom's and Peter's modules, but the first for Hope's and Sofia's, those having been completed since Thanksgiving of '07. As was the case last year, this was a very busy event for us with almost non-stop action and questions from both youngsters and adults, newcomers and seasoned ferroequinologists. Our prime location, ours was the first thing seen as visitors entered the facility, helped keep us busy, but so was the European theme which seemed to fascinate many. The card models on Peter's module were also the subject of extensive discussions with fellow modelers, some of whom have also worked in card, leading to a great exchange of ideas. Among our exhibitor neighbors, the Genesee-N-Ontario's n-scale T-Track modular layout and z-scale layout were of particular interest. While there seems to have been a decline in train fair attendence throughout the region, we never would have known it here. Rochester is very hospitable to model railroading and the level of interest high. Definitely a town we enjoy returning to. Many thanks to Mark Klemens, our Chapter member in Rochester for handling the arrangements and helping with setup. Only complaint, no ice clean up in the parking lots and entrances to the facility. Definite hazards for all.
For more images and some short videos, see our website at http://web.syr.edu/~pdverhey/ete-cny/.
Enjoy, Peter
The Central New York Chapter of European Train Enthusiasts at the Great Train Expo in Rochester, NY – February 2-3 2008 The Central New York Chapter of ETE was once again represented at the Great Train Expo in Rochester, NY. This year we brought a part of our group's Bend Track modules with Hope Kuniholm, Tom Lynch, Peter Verheyen, and Sofia Verheyen (age 10) showing their efforts. This was the second public appearance for Tom's and Peter's modules, but the first for Hope's and Sofia's, those having been completed since Thanksgiving of '07. As was the case last year, this was a very busy event for us with almost non-stop action and questions from both youngsters and adults, newcomers and seasoned ferroequinologists. Our prime location, ours was the first thing seen as visitors entered the facility, helped keep us busy, but so was the European theme which seemed to fascinate many. The card models on Peter's module were also the subject of extensive discussions with fellow modelers, some of whom have also worked in card, leading to a great exchange of ideas. Among our exhibitor neighbors, the Genesee-N-Ontario's n-scale T-Track modular layout and z-scale layout were of particular interest. While there seems to have been a decline in train fair attendence throughout the region, we never would have known it here. Rochester is very hospitable to model railroading and the level of interest high. Definitely a town we enjoy returning to. Many thanks to Mark Klemens, our Chapter member in Rochester for handling the arrangements and helping with setup. Only complaint, no ice clean up in the parking lots and entrances to the facility. Definite hazards for all.
For more images and some short videos, see our website at