GopherRail 2011 is fast approaching! It will be Saturday, February 19, at 1701 University Avenue in Minneapolis (Very close to Dinkytown) from 9 am to 6 pm. Here's the lineup as of today:
Speakers (more coming soon)
Arlyn Colby - Milwaukee Road & CNW from the Twin Cities, Eau Claire, and Surrounding Area
Steve Glischinski - "40 Years of Railroad Photography - Minus One": A presentation of new, old, and funny railroading photos from the last 39 years.
Greg Smith - Twin Cities Railroading in the '50s
Mike Bargmann - Twin Cities & Western Railroad
Bill Kuebler - Derailment of the North Coast Ltd. in Granite, ID on March 2, 1962
Clinics (more coming soon)
Glenn Roon & Craig Lattery – Rolling Stock Tune-Up
Chris Zurek and Tom Johnson - DCC decoder programming
Events (more coming soon)
Railroad Club at the U of M HO Layout Open House
ATCS (Advanced Train Control System) Demonstrations
Hands-On Modeling Demonstrations:
MN Free-Mo Modelers Group
John Cartwright: Railroad Depot Art Display
Photo Contest: Categories TBA
Please visit
www.gopherrail.org for more information.
As always, the Railroad Club at the University of Minnesota thanks you for your interest and support.