rodney mcgiveron
Member
G'day all.......In my home state of Tasmania ,population a bit over half a million , here in Australia we have maybe three model rail clubs and only in the two biggest cities and two train shows a year...The Hobart ModelTrain Show in August and most years , not this one it seems , the St Albies Hall one in Launceston..in late June , about now..every so often they miss a year..I live in a rural town of about 1000 people and know of four or five other local model rail enthusiasts within about 50 kms (30 miles) or so...Would that be enough to spark the idea of a local club ? I suppose a decent secure premises that doesn't cost a lot to lease is essential and all that but never ever even visited a model rail club , how do you structure and set up the very basics of a club...As I work as an ancillary staff member at our local High School..I'd bet that in regard to young'uns..there'd be a few keen to get involved in this amazing hobby so do you think that having an organised group that way first might be worth a try..RE Infrastructure to a proper club ie track and basic equipment is that a loan method or donated or come from fundraising and owned by all.? How a typical club is structured would be fascinating to know...Cheers Rod...
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