Last updated: April 5, 2008

The Reading Society of Model Engineers
2008 Operating Schedule

Printable 2008 Operating Schedule and Information

Open Houses - Run Days
Meeting Dates - Other Information


OPEN HOUSES

The three annual Open Houses are the major shows of the year. The 15" gauge Laurel Run Railroad is operating in full gear outside, while the "O" gauge and tinplate railroads are running various members' equipment on the second floor of the clubhouse. Rides on the (lengthening) Lite Rail right-of-way are given by various Live Steamers. This is your best opportunity to see everything in operation at the RSME. Admission is by donation. There is plenty of free parking. Refreshments and souvenirs are available.

Spring Open House
Saturday and Sunday May 17th and 18th 2008 from Noon until 5:00pm
The first public show of the year!
Summer Open House
Saturday and Sunday August 2nd and 3rd 2008 from Noon to 5:00pm
          Come spend a beautiful afternoon in the woods!
 
Fall Open House
Saturday and Sunday October 18th and 19th 2008 from Noon until 5:00pm
Come and enjoy a ride on the Laurel Run amidst the beautiful color of the autumn trees.
 

RUN DATES

The Laurel Run Railroad is operated on the first Sunday of the month, from Noon until 5:00pm, June through September. Although the remainder of the club is not operating, the tinplate group sometimes operate their layout on the second floor of our clubhouse, and there are usually others about who would be glad to show you around.

2008 Run Dates:

June 1st
July 6th
September 7th
October 5th
November 2nd

 

 

 

 
 


MEETING DATES

The RSME holds it monthly business meeting on the second Saturday of every month.  Meeting time is generally 2:00pm.  Changes will be posted below, so please check beforehand.

Month Date Comments
January 12 Jan 2008 -
February 9 Feb 2008 -
March 8 Mar 2008 -
April 12 Apr 2008 -
May 10 May 2008 -
June 14 June 2008 Lite Rail Annual Meeting
July 12 July 2008 -
August 9 Aug 2008 -
September 13 Sep 2008 -
October 11 Oct 2008 RSME Annual Meeting
November 8 Nov 2008 -
December 8 Dec 2007 -

In addition, the RSME Lite Rail Division also holds its meetings on the second Saturday of each month, at 9:00am. Check here for date changes and special events.

O Gauge meets every Monday evening at 7:00pm (weather permitting - if in doubt, CALL!)


OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

Members are being asked to attend ON-GOING CLEAN-UP BRIGADES which meet every Saturday (All Day) throughout the Summer in preperation for the upcoming August Open House. All members are needed for jobs " Inside and Out ".


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Engine #730 leaving the station on the 15" gauge Laurel Run Railroad