Northern Trackers Railroad Club, Inc.
RR Models & Museum
phone: (218) 692-1900
NTRRC Hosts Cub Scouts
Northern Trackers Rail Road Club of Crosslake recently hosted local Tiger Den of Pack 102. Twelve first grade boys, along with a few brothers, sisters, and parents enjoyed the evening by first having a pizza supper and a short Den meeting. The Cub Scouts and friends then enjoyed a evening of viewing and running trains and track side accessories. Club members then took to the workroom where the Cub Scouts learned how to make "bottle brush" pine trees. Scouts were able to satisfy a Scouting requirement by learning about the history of the logging and mining industry in the Brainerd Lakes area. The NTRRC signature HO layout replicates these industries in the 1905-1915 timeframe. The kids also enjoyed a game of treasure hunt by finding specific and informative details embedded in the layout scenery. Den Mother Rene Millner said her Cub Scout Troop had a great time and was eager to visit again soon. NTRRC President Bill Bury said the railroad club encourages any group to arrange a tour of the club layouts and learn more about model railroading, especially the railroad history in the Brainerd Lakes area.
Listed below are some of the events that happened in 2008!
May 9th: Paul Bunyan By-ways media group
May 12th: Brainerd Lakes Chamber tour of about 20 people
May 13th: Red Hat Tamales group of 12 women
May 27th & 28th: Consecutive days of 42 kindergartners from Crosby Ironton
June 25th: Good Neighbors Club-50 seniors from North Dakota
August 3rd: Missabe Historical Society Tour
August 6th: 10th Club open extended hours for Crosslake Days
August 10th: Crosslake Artisans Fair ran o27 Lionel layout
August 11th: C. Durrenberger gave a speech at the Brainerd Library
August 12th: The Collectors Club tour of about 10 women
August 16th: Train Collectors Club swap meet, dinner and tour
August 17th: TCA lunch at Bennett's home and visit several members layouts
August 24th: Trains, Planes, Automobiles display at Hackensack
September 2nd: Northern Trackers RR Club Raffle drawing
November 13th: Our Savior's Church in Pequot Lakes-Young at Heart group tour
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from 1:30 -3:30 in Crosby at the Hallet Community Center. Cyril Durrenberger will be giving a presentation on the "Interpretation of Railroads in the Cuyuna Area." This talk will be given to the Unlimited Learning Group.
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 1:30 there will be a tour of the "Unlimited Learning Group". This is a follow-up to the presentation given by Cyril Durrenberger two days prior.
Saturday, July 25, 2009, Northern Trackers will be holding a Train Show and Swap Meet at the Crosslake Community Center from 10AM until 3PM. Check with NTRRC Member Clem Maust for more information.
