COLUMBUS GARDEN RAILWAY SOCIETY
The Columbus Garden Railway Society (CGRS) is a unique, organization whose goals are to have fun with garden railroading and the sharing of information. We have no formal organization, constitution or by-laws. We are simply an informal gathering of people interested in gardening and railroading. Our only rule is the 10-foot rule, which loosely translates to "If it looks good from 10 feet away, then it is good enough". Membership in the Columbus Garden Railway Society (CGRS) is open to anyone. While the name of our organization refers to garden railroading, ownership of a garden railroad is not necessary. Many of our members have a G-scale railroad in their garden or yard, others may have one in their basement or other room of their home, and yet others may choose to not have one at all. That is not important. What is important is that all of our members share a common interest in the hobby.
Benefits of Columbus Garden Railway Society (CGRS) membership include an informative monthly newsletter (sample newsletter), monthly meetings at host railroads, the multi-club tour, and the fall foliage trip. Meetings may include presentations or clinics on various aspects of modeling, gardening, railroading, electronics, or controls. Guests are always welcome. For more information go to the membership page or contact the Columbus Garden Railway Society (CGRS) membership at membership@thecgrs.org
Central Ohio Model Railroad Club
Holiday Open House
Saturdays and Sundays at 6471 Proprietors Rd., Worthington, OH 43085.
Dec. 7-8 (12-4)
Dec. 14-15 (12-4)
Dec. 21-22 (12-4)
Dec. 28-29 (12-4)
COMRC is preparing a 9’ X 20’ Lionel layout to be available for viewing at the Ohio Historical Society Museum (next to the Ohio State Fair Grounds) beginning on November 21 during the operating hours of the museum.
http://www.comrcinc.com
Saturdays and Sundays at 6471 Proprietors Rd., Worthington, OH 43085.
Dec. 7-8 (12-4)
Dec. 14-15 (12-4)
Dec. 21-22 (12-4)
Dec. 28-29 (12-4)
COMRC is preparing a 9’ X 20’ Lionel layout to be available for viewing at the Ohio Historical Society Museum (next to the Ohio State Fair Grounds) beginning on November 21 during the operating hours of the museum.
http://www.comrcinc.com
The Columbus Garden Railway Society would like to thank the Major Corporate Donors of raffle prizes for our 2013 banquet. See the Major Corporate Donors page.
Announcing the
CGRS 2014 FALL TRIP TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
see members page
December Meeting
Holiday Pot Luck
Contact Bob Duggan meetings@thecgrs.org
Public Columbus Area Display Railroads for Holiday Viewing
Easton Town Center - Easton Express, Town Square, Columbus, Ohio; 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Mon - Sat and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sun; now thru New Years: FREE
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The Easton Express railroad is all decked out in Holiday lights.
Storyline - Go shopping, have a meal, and be sure to visit the Garden Railroad while doing your holiday shopping at Easton Town Center. This marks the eighth year the Easton Express Railroad will be running during the Holidays. Come see the holiday trains decked out in 10,000 holiday lights - best viewed after dusk. Park next to the railroad at Town Square. Three holiday trains on three tracks run over bridges and through tunnels.
Oakland Nursery Train, Sawmill Road, Dublin, Ohio; hours 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Mon -Sat and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sun; now thru Christmas: FREE
- Oakland Nursery - on Sawmill Road has a Christmas Fairyland railroad. Storyline - This railroad will be running again this year at Oakland Nursery at their Sawmill Road location. Trains run on two levels through a fairyland of holiday decorations. A straw tunnel is featured for the lower loop.
Huntington Holiday Train at the Columbus Public Library - Main, 96 S. Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. FREE
A Paul Busse Designed Railroad Storyline - The train rolls in on Monday, November 25 and stays through Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. The Huntington Holiday Train has delighted people of all ages since 1992 with its 280 feet of track, tunnels, bridges and replicas of historic homes.
Franklin Park Conservatory Holiday Train, 1777 E Broad St Columbus, Oh 43203; November 23, 2013–January 5, 2014; ADMISSION FEE
- Merry and Bright Train Display Storyline - Tucked inside the conservatory warm and cozy - An annual family favorite, Merry & Bright celebrates the holiday season with festive poinsettia and evergreen displays and time-honored traditions, including the poinsettia tree and Paul Busse Model Garden Railway.
Who's who in CGRS
| Newsletter related business, articles and classified ads Rober Haas newsletter@thecgrs.org |
Principal Business Contact Bill Logan business@thecgrs.org |
| Bills and Invoices Jack Easterday bills@thecgrs.org |
Meeting hosts Bob Duggan meetings@thecgrs.org |
| Membership Bob Collins membership@thecgrs.org |
Address Changes Richard Abler addresschange@thecgrs.org |
| Portable Layout Doug Kruest layout@thecgrs.org |
General Information Richard Abler info@thecgrs.org |
| Webmaster Wayne Beedle webmaster@thecgrs.org |
CGRS Event Schedule
| Month/date | Day/Time | What/where |
| Nov. 20 - Nov. 24 | CGRS display at COSI | |
| Dec. 19 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting : Easterdays |
| Dec. 28 | Sat 6:00 | Holiday Party : Klinks (pot luck) |
| 2014 | ||
| Jan. 16 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting : Easterdays |
| Jan. 17 - Jan 19 | Great Train Expo—State Fairgrounds | |
| Jan. 26 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting :Jersey Township Hall ( Fall trip review) |
| Feb. 13 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting : Eaasterdays |
| Feb. 22 | Sat. 6:00 | Annual Banquet : Worthington Hills County Club |
| March 20 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| March 30 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting : Madison Township Community Center |
| April 17 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| April 27 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting |
| May 15 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| May 25 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting |
| June 19 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| June 29 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting |
| July 17 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| July 19 | Sat | 4 Club Tour - Cleveland |
| July 27 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting - Buckeye Lake |
| Aug. 21 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| Aug, 31 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting |
| Sept. 7 | Sun 1 - 5 | Open Garden Tour |
| Sept. 18 | Thus 7:30 | News table Meeting |
| Sept. 28 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting |
| Oct 6 - Oct 12 | CGRS Fall Tour | |
| Oct 16 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| Oct 26 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meedting |
| Nov 20 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| Nov 30 | Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting |
| Dec. 18 | Thus 7:30 | News Table Meeting |
| Dec 27 | Sat | Holiday party |
Guests are always WELCOME
Have you hosted a meeting this year?
We're looking for future meeting hosts
Preference is given to those who have not previously hosted a CGRS meeting
Contact Bob Duggan to host a meeting at meetings@thecgrs.org
Webmaster at webmaster@thecgrs.org