It seems a lot has happened this month despite being unwell for a bit over two weeks, activities have included Hosting a visitor from Sweden, Scenery Work, NMRA membership, My Ops Session, Ops Session at Wayne's, Ops Planning for Session 3, Tasks Completed in last 30 days & Scheduled Tasks for next 90 days.

Visitor from Sweden

A couple of weeks ago Bo asked on the Model Rail Radio Facebook Page if anyone had any suggestions on what to see he visited Adelaide for a couple of days. I replied and asked Bo and asked him to send his travel details so I could work out a program.

On the Friday night we met for dinner to get to know each other. Saturday we to visit the National Railway museum, followed by a visit to Wayne's and to Ross's to see their layouts. We had dinner at my house with my wife Kaye. Sunday, I took him to Goolwa to ride the Cockle Train to Victor Harbor.

We returned home to run some trains on my layout. Three hours later I took Bo to the airport ready for his return trip.

Bo and I at the National Railway museum at Port Adelaide

Me, Bo & Wayne

Ross running a train for Bo

When Bo started running some trains I discovered that he had not seen or used Kadee couplers before so it was a learning experience for him.

Bo shunting wagons at Flintston

Bo generously provided a gift of a Swedish model to each of us whom he visited.

I enjoyed hosting Bo ang he will be welcomed back anytime.

Scenery Work

Peter came for a workday and the attention was on the base colours for Onka Valley.

Here are some photos showing the progression.

Start of work day

Peter at work

Still at work

Looking different now

I'm looking forward to seeing things progress after such a long hiatus after we lost BJ.

NMRA Australasian Region

I finally joined up!

David Orr, Division 6 Superintendent has tried to contact me and I owe him a call back and when I am over my sickness I will contact him.

One of my operators snf my nre scenery guru is already a member and is a MMR.

I just thought that over time I have talked to other members - Gerry Hopkins comes to mind - and it just seemed right I join up. Not sure just how active I will be so time will tell.

Ops Session on 6th

Barry, Chris, Dennis, Don and Peter S joined me for the session.

Dennis tried his hand ar Hornertown Yardmaster after a brief introduction prior to the session. Given it is probably the most complicated job for the session I was pleased with what he ahieved.

We had fun but did not manage to get through the jobs before the "end of session" alarm went off - I have introduce this to ensure we have a debrief and enjoy afternoon tea before people have to leave.