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
Who's who in CGRS
| Newsletter related business, articles and classified ads JoAnne Hamblin newsletter@thecgrs.org |
Principal Business Contact Bill Logan business@thecgrs.org |
| Bills and Invoices Cecil Easterday bills@thecgrs.org |
Meeting hosts Bob Duggan meetings@thecgrs.org |
| Membership Bob Collins membership@thecgrs.org |
Address Changes Bob Collins addresschange@thecgrs.org |
| Traveling / Display Layout Doug Kruest layout@thecgrs.org |
General Information Kent Kloes info@thecgrs.org |
| Webmaster Kent Kloes webmaster@thecgrs.org |
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2020 CGRS Event Schedule
| June 28 |
Sun 2:00 |
CGRS Monthly Meeting: Tim & Lisa Dove Home Clinic by Deb Sweet |
| July 9 |
Thur 7:30 | News Table Meeting: "ZOOM" virtual meeting link to be sent out |
| July 26 |
Sun 2:00 | CGRS Monthly Meeting: Jed & Michelle Hacker Home Clinic by Jed Hacker |
| August 13 |
Thur 7:30 | News Table Meeting: "ZOOM" virtual meeting link to be sent out |
| August 30 | Sun 2:00 |
CGRS Monthly Meeting: Home: Bob & Harriett Dana London, OH Annual Swap Meet |
| September 13 | Sun 1 - 5 pm | Annual Garden Railroad Tour Open to the public see 2020 Garden Tour tab for details |
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