This year marked the 17th year that we have organized and hosted the Model Railroad garage sale. Out of 17 years I would say that this had to be the best event ever. So many things came together to make this event great.
First, the weather co-operated and gave us a nice warm sunny day (this is the first event I have ever done in shorts).
Second, the price of gas was down a little more than prior years and we saw buyers coming from a larger area than in the past.
I would like to thank all the vendors that participated, and all those that came to support the event. This event is put on free of charge and will continue to be hosted as long as the interest is there. This year we had almost 300 feet of vendor table, and close to three hundred in attendance. People came at a steady pace this year spreading out nicely making the show feel busy all the way through. Following the event we had many comment with a thank you for hosting it which is what the purpose is, so thank you to all that took the time to comment. We received some nice ideas for future events, and we will try our best to add these suggestions over the next couple events. Also for those that did not know what the donation jar was for, it takes all the donations raised that day and adds them back into the event to make it better next year. When the event first started it was a long way from what it looks like today. The first few were barrels with ply wood as tables, and if I remember right it was only a bay-and-a-bit large; it has developed a good deal since that first event.
Draw Results
From the purchase 10 or more draw and receive a ticket to win one of three packages are:
| 1st | Josh Schmidt | Boley Vehicle Package |
| 2nd | Barb Breckles | Model Power HO Steam Locomotive |
| 3rd | Ron Talbot | Model Railroader Book |
And the winner of the $25.00 gift certificate: Tom Hakala.
Thanks again to all that attended. Plans are already in the works for the 18th Annual in May 2016, stay tuned for details.
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