From: nijhuis@isg.llnl.gov (Jan A. Nijhuis)
Newsgroups: rec.models.railroad
Subject: RE: N Scale clubs in Bay Area
Date: 6 Nov 92 16:40:57 GMT
Distribution: ca
Organization: Lawrence Laboratory  Livermore, CA

In article 2230 of rec.models.railroad, Ron Coleman says:

>I shall be moving to the San Francisco Bay area (Berkeley to be exact)
>in the next two weeks and was wondering if anyone knows of any N
>Scale clubs in the area that might be looking for new members.
>Thanks for your help.
>-- Ron

Cool!  Always looking for new bodies.  

There are 19 of us so far (I'm the latest recruit -- been there 
about three months.)  

Unfortunately for you Saturday October 31 was the last official 
running day of the year.  This Saturday we will be knocking down 
modules and getting ready to do some shows.  There will be a 
one-day show for Apple Computer's Christmas Bash and the same 
weekend we will be doing a layout at the Great American Train Show 
in the Cow Pallace, San Fransisco (ish)

I look forward to meeting you.  

Copy from our flyer:

BANTRAK
900 Loring Avenue
P.O.Box 261
Crockett, CA 94525

Who are we?
Bay Area NTRAK (BANTRAK) is a group of people who are interested 
in trains and their history, who enjoy the construction and 
operation of model railroads, and who take pleasure in presenting 
model railroading to the public. We are located in an old railroad 
station in Crockett. We share the station, located next to the 
C&H Sugar Plant, with the Crockett Historical Society. Included 
in our plans is a permanent layout that depicts railroad activity 
between Richmond and Martinez.History.BANRAK was organized in 1981 
after the National Model Railroad Association convention in 
San Mateo. It was started by several N Gauge model railroad 
enthusiasts who wanted to build and operate modular layouts built 
to the NTrak standard. From 1986 to 1989 the club had monthly 
meetings and set up a modular layout at Tassajara Park in 
El Cerrito. We obtained the Crockett facility in 1989 and began 
operation there weekly in April.Modular Layouts/NTRAKModular 
layouts have become increasingly popular in recent years. These 
layouts are made up of pieces (modules) which are portable and 
which can fit together in a variety of arrangements. This allows 
model railroading to be brought to the public in exhibits and 
shows that can be located virtually anywhere. The modules can be 
built by individuals or groups. They require little space to store 
and are easily transportable, yet when placed together they can 
form large impressive displays that are a delight to run on. 
NTRAK pioneered modular layouts and created the standards that 
allow the modules to work together. For more information on NTRAK 
refer to the NTRAK information Booklet or write to 
	NTRAK, 2424 Alturas Rd., 
	Atascadero, CA 93422.
	
Membership
The club is open to anyone with an interest in N scale model 
railroading. Members are expected to participate actively in 
operating sessions and work parties. Contributions are currently 
$5.00 per month with the money going toward maintenance of our 
Crockett facility and administrative expenses such as our newsletter. 
Members are also encouraged to attend the several shows we 
participate in each year.

What should I do next?
Come see and talk to us in Crockett. Find out first hand about this 
interesting and fun approach to model railroading. If you have N scale 
equipment bring it along and run it on the large club layout. 
Write us, call us, or sign-up here for our newsletter and we'll keep 
you informed about club activities and operating sessions.

Directions
From Oakland, San Francisco & the East Bay        
	East on I80 to Crockett exit. Left on Pomona Street under 
	freeway and through Crockett to first stop sign. Left on 
	Rolph Avenue to Loring Avenue. Left on Loring, the station 
	is on the right side of the street.
	
From Concord, Walnut Creek Pittsburg & East Contra Costa County
	West on Highway 4 to Crockett exit. Follow Cummings Skyway 
	to Crockett cutoff. Right on cutoff to the stop sign. Right 
	on Pomona Street to stop sign. Left on Rolph Avenue to Loring 
	Avenue. Left on Loring, the station is on the right side of 
	the street.
	
From Sacramento, Vacaville, Fairfield & Vallejo
	West on I80 to Crockett exit. Left on Pomona Street under 
	freeway and through Crockett to first stop sign. Left on Rolph 
	Avenue to Loring Avenue. Left on Loring, the station is on 
	the right side of the street.
	
Membership Information:
	John Marshall   (510) 758-9310
	Bill Lenzi      (510) 223-3015

--

Jan A. Nijhuis,
jnijhuis@llnl.gov

Two wrongs do not make a right, but three will get you back on the freeway.

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