BREAKFAST CLUB & MEETING PLACE
BREAKFAST MEETING PLACE
If you enjoy friendship and model trains come and meet us. The Florida Citrus Model Train Society members meet every Monday & Friday at 8:00 AM for breakfast at the Blue Moon Diner, 10076 Griffin Road, Cooper City, FL 33328
Pine Lake Plaza - Corner of Griffin Road & Palm Avenue (SW 100 Avenue)
(next to McDonalds on the Southwest Corner). We are always pleased to welcome new or interested people. We have members of all ages who share a passion for toy trains, fun activities, lively debate and new friendships. Please stop buy - we would love to meet you. We have our own Private Dining Room.
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brEAKFAST, Friday, february 22, 2019
Breakfast, Friday, February 22, 2019 (L-R) Don Kneuer, Sophie (Don's Grandaughter), Jeremy Steinhart, John Michna, Frank Atanasio, Howard Schurtz, Al Uber, Steven Kneuer, Joe Parisini, Bill Tessar, Ken Sargeant, Leonard Victor, Lenny Victor, John Faso, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Mike Collins, Kieve Ehrlich, Princess (Service Dog), Joe Pisciotti, Peter Colussy (21)
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FLORIDA CITRUS
MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
THE FLORIDA CITRUS
MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
IS A NON PROFIT
501 (3) (C) ORGINIZATION
OUR PRESIDENT
Dr. Ken Sargeant
1810 SW 105 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
Phone: 954-473-6376
Cell: 954-253-0413
Email: Sarge40@aol.com Website: www.fcmts.org
Want to be a member? Come have Breakfast
with us at the
Blue Moon Diner 954-915-3800
See (BREAKFAST CLUB)
If you enjoy friendship and model trains come and meet us. We have Breakfast every Monday & Friday morning at 8:00 AM at the Blue Moon Diner, 10076 Griffin Road, Cooper City, FL 33328 (next to McDonalds). Southwest Corner of Palm Avenue & Griffin Road. We have our own Private Dining Room. Come and enjoy yourself with members of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society.
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Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Southwest Regional Library
"POLAR EXPRESS EVENING" December 19, 2018
16835 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331
December 19, 2018 "Polar Express Family Evening" (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Don Kneuer standing between the "G" & "O" Scale Modular Layouts at the Southwest Regional Library on "Polar Express
Evening". Don is in the Polar Express Conductor Costume as seen on the Jumbo Movie Screen in the background. A large crowd of 1,273 attended the activity. Members taking part today were: Ken
Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Haase, Mary Cavallo, Bill Nielsen, Joe Motes, Frank Atanasio, Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, Tom Rottenberg, Kevin Partterson, Greg Baird, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer,
Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Peter Colussy, Kathy Colussy, Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, Kieve Ehrlich, John Michna (22) www.facebook.com/fcmts.org
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Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Model Train Display
Westfield Broward Mall
8000 W. Broward Blvd Suite 1105
Plantation, Florida 33388
Dr. Ken Sargeant
President
Florida Citrus Model Train Society "Event Agreement"
May 24, 2018 (L-R) Diana Fuentes, Ken Sargeant. The Florida Citrus Model Train Society President Ken Sargeant signs an "Event Agreement" with Westfield Broward Mall witnessed by Diana Fuentes (Administrative Assistant). The "Event Agreement" is from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019. The "Grand Opening" was June 16, 2018 at 12:00 Noon.
See "WESTFIELD MALL SETUP"
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Peter Colussy & Ken Sargeant
Florida Citrus Model Train Society Locomotive Presetation
November 8, 2018 (L-R) Peter Colussy, Ken Sargeant. Peter Colussy Built a Post War Marx Commodore Vanderbilt Steam Locomotive with a Wedge Tender built between 1945 - 48. Orginally built as a mechanical wind up engine which has been converted to an electric double reduction gear motor for this project. Peter presented the Marx Steam Locomotive to Ken Sargeant today at the Westfield Broward Mall. See "DISPLAYS 2"
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FATHER AND SON
" WESTFIELD BROWARD MALL"
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
Saturday, September 15, 2018 Young Engineer watching a "Steam Engine" go by on the "O" Scale
Modular Layout as Dad watches at the Westfield Broward Mall. Members working today were: Ken Sargeant, David Mikelson, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Nick Mekich, Kieve Ehrlich, Joe Motes, Joe Parisini, Bill Nielsen (9)
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"VISITOR & RICK COMPTON"
WESTFIELD BROWARD MALL
AUGUST 9, 2018
Thursday, August 9, 2018 (L-R) Young female visitor, Rick Compton are in "Compton's Corner" at the Westfield Broward Mall. Rick is working on an origional creation for the "G" Scale Modular Layout. Members working today were: Ken Sargeant, Peter Colussy, Tom Rottenberg, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Ken Hasse, Rick Compton, David Mikelson, John Feeney, Barry Favre, Lenny Victor, Frank Atanasio, Hal Kushner, John Michna, Jeremy Steinhart (15)
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"MOTHER WITH STROLLER"
WESTFIELD BROWARD MALL
AUGUST 2, 2018
Thursday, August 2, 2018 A mother with a "Young Fan" standing in the stroller came back a "Second Time" to see the Model Train Display at the Westfield Broward Mall. Members participating today were: Ken Sargeant, Peter Colussy, David Mikelson, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Barry Favre, Kieve Ehrlich, Jim Huffman, Dan McMurtrie, Frank Atanasio, Joe Motes, Jeremy Steinhart (12) See "WESTFIELD MALL AUGUST 2018"
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"OPERATION LIFESAVER FAN"
WESTFIELD BROWARD MALL
JULY 14, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 2018 Young "Operation LifeSaver Fan" with the "Coloring Book" in his right hand and the "Activity Book" in the left hand at the "Westfield Broward Mall" in Plantation, Florida. Members attending today were: Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Mike Gerstman, Don Kneuer, Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Kevin Patterson, Joe Pisciotti and "Princess" (the Service Dog) (9)
See (OPERATION LIFESAVER)
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FATHER AND SON
" WESTFIELD BROWARD MALL"
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY
JULY 6, 2018
Friday, July 6, 2018 Father and Son admiring "Boy Scout Exhibit" at the Westfield Broward Mall located at 8000 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, Florida 33388. Visit and enjoy the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Layout Display. Members attending today were: Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, Hal Kushner, Barry Favre, Rick Compton, John Faso, Frank Atanasio, John Michna, Frank Gerstman, Bob Balog (12)
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"GRAND OPENING"
WESTFIELD BROWARD MALL
JUNE 16, 2018
June 16, 2018 Ken Sargeant standing between the "O" & "HO" Layouts during "Grand Opening Day" at the Wesftield Broward Mall. We had 751 visitors and 31 members taking part. Members participating today were: Ken & Saralyn Sargeant, John & Carol Faso, Bill & Debbie Tessar, David & Janet Mikelson, Peter & Cathy Colussy, Hal & Audrey Kushner, Jeremy & Jessica Steinhart, Dan & Linda McMurtrie, Don Kneuer, Lenny Victor, Barry Favre, Gary Hendrickson, Joe Pisciotti, Jason Ramsey, Kevin Patterson, Nick Mekich, Joe Parisini, Bill Nielsen, Bob Balog, Paul Gehring, Luis Fegueroa, Tim Lemrow, Jeff (Ski) Guzowski (31) See "WESTFIELD MALL SETUP"
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"THE KISSING SAILOR"
WESTFIELD BROWARD MALL
MONDAY JUNE 25, 2018
Monday, June 25, 2018 (L-R) Frank Atanasio, Ken Sargeant, Dan McMurtrie, Carl Muscarello "The Kissing Sailor", John Faso, David Mikelson at the Westfield Broward Mall. Members assisting today were: Ken Sargeant, John Faso, Peter Colussy, David Mikelson, Tom Rottenberg, Frank Atanasio, Dan McMurtrie (7)
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October 25, 2012 Carl Muscarello "The Kissing Sailor" at the Plantation Historical Museum posing with the "Famous Life Magazine Cover Picture" in New York, New York after WW ll. Carl is a "Honorary Member" of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society. He came by to view our Modular Train Display today June 25, 2018 at the Westfield Broward Mall.
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READY TO ROLL
"DONATED GRAND PRIZE"
TRAIN SHOW
OCTOBER 14, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017 (L-R) Bill Lucus (owner), Ken Sargeant (President, Florida Citrus Model Train Society) standing inside Ready To Roll with the "Donated Grand Prize" for the "Model Train Show" at Pembroke Pines Charter School - Central Campus on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Ready To Roll is a Full Line-Full Service model railroad supply store with 5 operating layouts. Ready To Roll is a must see attraction in South Florida . From Z to G the store is widely known throughout the world. The store carries track, scenery, structures, electrical, tools, engines, rolling stock, a large selection of detail parts, accessories, and scratch building supplies.
Mike Wolf of MTH had confidence that they could get the job done when he asked Ready To Roll to build and design his show room layout located at MTH Headquarters in Maryland. This spectacular layout was featured in March 99’ Classic Toy Trains Issue. Visit Ready to Roll Train Model Railroad Supplies located at 831 NW 143 Street, Miami Florida 33168 . Visit website: www.readytorolltrains.com
EVERYLASTING EMBROIDERY
"WHERE WE GET OUR SHIRTS"
2600 NW 55 COURT SUITE 237
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
954-486-7785
F.C.M.T.S. members (L-R) Bob Balog, Bill Tessar, David Mikelson watching as their Florida Citrus Model Train Society shirts are embroided.
ARUBA'S RESTAURANT
"SARGEANT FAMILY DINNER"
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2017
Friday, July 21, 2017 (L-R) Kris, Kylie, Melissa, Kaiden, Saralyn, Ken, Rick, Karen, Drew, Avery, Zach Sargeant having a "Sargeant Family Dinner" at Aruba's Restaurant located in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL.
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PLANTATION
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
JULY 15, 2017
Saturday, July 15, 2017 (L-R) Saralyn and Ken Sargeant at the Plantation Historical Museum toward the end of the day. Other Florida Citrus Model Train Society members working were: Joe Motes, Bill Nielsen, Don Kneuer, John Michna, Nick Mekich, Bob Balog, John Faso, Bob Brown, Joe Parisini, Peter Colussy, David McClain (13)
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PLANTATION
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
JULY 4, 2017
Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Florida Citrus Model Train Society Member Sharon Naile sitting in Joe Parisini's Model A Ford before the Plantation Independence Day Parade. Notice the LOGO on the front door.
"TRANSPORTATION DISPLAY"
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM 511 FIG TREE LANE PLANTATION, FLORIDA 33317
MARCH 18, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017 "Transportation Display" at the Plantation Historical Museum. (L-R) Luis Figeroa, John Michna, Nick Mekich, David McClain, Joe Parisini, Bill Nielsen, Bob Brown. Other members participating were: Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Joe Pisciotti, Barry Favre, Frank Atanasio, Debbie Brown, Bob Balog, Judy Balog (16) See: Plantation Historical Musuem February 18, 2017 - October 7, 2017
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PLANTATION HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
CHECK PRESENTATION
THURSDAY MAY 2, 2017
Thursday, May 2, 2017 (L-R) John Feeney, Ken Sargeant. Mr. John Feeney (Curator, Plantation Historical Museum) presenting a check from the Plantation Historical Society to Dr. Ken Sargeant (President, Florida Citrus Model Train Society) for their "Model Train Display" and "Participation" at the Plantation Historical Museum's "Trainportation Display. See: Plantation Historical Musuem February 18, 2017 - October 7, 2017
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PINES SENIOR CENTER
301 NW 103 STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026
October 13, 2016 The Florida Citrus Model Train Society were at the Pines Senior Center from October 14, 2016 to April 26, 2017 We had a "Workshop" at this facility and built and repaired our many modular Layouts and model trains. We would like to thank the staff at the Senior Center for giving us the opportunity to use their facility. "Thank You".
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY PEMBROKE PINE, FLORIDA
IN THE MEETING ROOM
JANUARY 5, 2017
Thurssday, January 5, 201 This is what it's all about "Introducing Youngsters to the Model Train Hobby" This young boy wearing his Operation LifeSaver Engineer Cap is enjoying his visit to the Southwest Regioal Library with his Grandparents. See (SOUTHWEST REGIOAL LIBRARY 2016 - 2017) & (PART 2)
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KEN & SARALYN SARGEANT HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
HAPPY 35 TH ANNIVERSARY
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Sunday, February 14, 2016 (L-R) Ken and Saralyn Sargeant celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary and Valentine's Day at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society "Mardi Gras Festival" at the "New River Inn". We had a fantastic lunch at "Tarpon Bend" Resturant. It was a Super Day with a wonderful Wife.(See: AGENDA)
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THE DAY WE DECIDED TO INCORPORATE AS A
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION MARCH 30, 2015
March 30, 2015 (L-R) Bill Nielsen, Rick Compton, John Faso, Bob Brown, John Michna, Joe Parisini, David Mikelson, Mike Lazzopina, Ken Sargeant, Jason Ramsey, Tom Rottenberg, Steve Kneuer, Frank Atanasio, Joe Pisciotti, Dan McMurtrie, Kieve Ehrlich, Don Kneuer
(See: BREAKFAST CLUB)
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VIELE HOUSE AT THE OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM DAVIE, FLORIDA
MAY 28, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016 Paul Perotti and his son Vincent standing by the "New HO Layout" displayed in the Viele House at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. Sixteen members of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society took part.
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YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY
DAVIE, FLORIDA
AUGUST 29, 2015
August 29, 2015 This Special Young Boy visits us almost ever Saturday attending with his parents is standing by the "G" Scale Layout at the Young At Art Museum / Library in Davie, Florida
(See: YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY 2015)
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YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY
DAVIE, FLORIDA
AUGUST 27, 2015
August 27, 2015 A Young Brother and Sister standing by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society "G" Scale Layout in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Young At Art Museum / Library in Davie, Florida
(See: YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY 2015)
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YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY
DAVIE, FLORIDA
AUGUST 15, 2015
August 15, 2015 The FLorida Citrus Model Train Society has an emphasis on the entire family especially the younger children. Our goal is to share the traditions and fun of model trains and to provide a reasonable venue for children of all ages to experience the history, traditions and joys of toy trains. (See: YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY 2015)
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OLD DAVIE SCHOOL
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
DAVIE, FLORIDA
JUNE 20, 2015
June 20, 2015 Kylie Sargeant with MTH remote control in hand operating the Amtrak passenger train, blowing horn, ringing bell, controlling speed and smoke volumn. This is what it's all about including the whole family with model trains.
(See: OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2015)
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YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY
DAVIE, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
February 7, 2013 The Florida Citrus Model Train Society President Dr. Ken Sargeant states "This is the reason the Florida Citrus Model Train Society was founded, Kids are the lifeline of our Toy Train Hobby". Youngster in the chair watching the train is Giovanni Curci with his father Joe close behind.
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PLANTATION
HISTORICAL MUSEUM SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
September 18, 2014 Dr. Ken Sargeant operating MTH Genesis Amtrak Locomotive on the "O" Scale Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum located in Plantation, Florida 33317
See: FEENEY'S FOLLIES & PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2014
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RAILROAD PRAYER
Oh Lord, now that I have flagged Thee, lift up my feet from the rough road of life and plant them safely on the deck of the train of salvation. Let me use the safety on the deck of the train of salvation. Let me see the safety lamp know as prudence, join all the couplings in the train with the strong arm of love, let my hand lamp be the Bible. Heavenly Father, keep all the switches closed that lead off to the sidings, especially those with the blind end. Oh Lord, if it be Thy pleasure, have semaphore block along the line show the white light of hope that I may make the run of life without stopping. And Lord, give us the Ten Commandments for a schedule and when I've finish on scheduled time and pulled into the dark station of death, may the superintendent of the Universe say, "Well done thou good and faithful servant, come and sign the payroll and receive the check of eternal hapiness."
Anonymous
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE AUTONATION IMAX THEATER
The Museum Of Discovery & Science, the AUTONATION IMAX THEATER and the Florida Citrus Model Train Society presented a "G" Scale Model Train Layout in the Main Lobby and an "O" Scale Layout on the second floor at the Museum from August 24, 2013 to February 24, 2014. Over 74,497 visitors attended with 36 members of the Florida Citrus Train Society volunteering 1,270 days working 5,200 hours. Thank you for the fine opportunity to display our trains.
MUSEUM OF
DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER SPRING 2014
March 12, 2014
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Horored as Volunteer of the Quarter Spring 2014
THE MUSEUM OF
DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD PRESENTED TO THE FLORIDA CITRUS MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY SPRING 2014
VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER SPRING 2014
PLAQUE DISPLAYED IN THE 2ND FLOOR OFFICE
OUR SPONSORS
READY TO ROLL
Ready To Roll is a Full Line-Full Service model railroad supply store with 5 operating layouts. Ready To Roll is a must see attraction in South Florida . From Z to G the store is widely known throughout the world. The store carries track, scenery, structures, electrical, tools, engines, rolling stock, a large selection of detail parts, accessories, and scratch building supplies.
Mike Wolf of MTH had confidence that they could get the job done when he asked Ready To Roll to build and design his show room layout located at MTH Headquarters in Maryland. This spectacular layout was featured in March 99’ Classic Toy Trains Issue.
Visit Ready to Roll Train Model Railroad Supplies located at 831 NW 143 Street, Miami Florida 33168 . Visit website: www.readytorolltrains.com
February 28, 2014 (L-R) John Faso, Bill Tessar, Bill Lucas (Owner of Ready to Roll)
WE SUPPORT
OPERATION LIFESAVER
We support, Operation LifeSaver, which is a national, non-profit education and awareness program dedicated to ending tragic collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on railroad rights of way. Dr. Ken Sargeant presents the Operation LifeSaver program. Visit the Operation LifeSaver website: www.oli.org See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
DISCOUNT TRAIN AND HOBBY
"YOUR MODEL RAILROADING HEADQUARTERS"
1061 NE 45 Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
You must meet Rick Basini and have him show you his new store. Visit his Website
Come and have coffee with us
Monday and Friday at 8:00 AM
Blue Moon Diner
10076 Griffin Road
Cooper City, FL 33328
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society Mug
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society Hat
"SHERIFF"
August 14, 2014 Ken "Bubba" Sargeant is "The Sheriff" standing behind the Seminole Creek Police Station with his trusted sidekick Deputy "Dawg" John Feeney at his side. The two are inside the Florida Citrus Model Train Society "G" Scale Layout on display at the Plantation Historical Museum. Notice the mean frown on the Sheriff and Deputy. (that was tough to do with all the laughter around) (See: PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2014) & (FEENEY'S FOLLIES) www.plantation.org/museum/
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11 TH WHISTLE STOP GATHERING
January 31, 2015 The 11th Whistle Stop Gathering at the residence of Sharon Haile & Joe Parisini by their Christmas Holiday Model Train Display.
See: WHISTLE STOP GATHERINGS or DISPLAYS
WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
PLANTATION, FLORIDA
Dec. 22, 2012 The John Sowden Memorial Fire House Presentation (L-R) Mike Collins, Jan Resmini, Ken Sargeant.
See: WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
CARPENTER AUDITORIUM
PRATT, KANSAS
April 13, 2013 (L-R) Dr. Ken Sargeant, Kurt McAfee, Pratt Community College Athletic Director before Ken's Induction Ceremony into the Athletic Hall of Fame. See: KEN'S BIOGRAPHY
RICK COMPTON'S
KISSIMMEE RIVER & GULF R.R.
"THE PALMETTO ROUTE"
May 13, 2014 Rick Compton's New "G" Scale Boxcar he is entering in a contest. Rick has constructed an Engine, Tender, Flatcar with load, Boxcar and a Caboose.
KEN SARGEANT
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
FULFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
May 15, 2014 Ken Sargeant making Operation LifeSaver Presentations on Career Day at Fulford Elementary School in North Miami Beach.
See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
KEN SARGEANT, BILL TESSAR
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
May 21, 2014 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar making Operation LifeSaver Presentations on Career Day at Crestview Elementary School in Miami Gardens. See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
RICK COMPTON'S
RIO GRAND R.R.
COMBINE CAR
May 11, 2015 Rick Compton's New "G" Scale Combine Car he is entering in a contest in September 2015. Rick has constructed an Engine, Tender, Combine Car and a Flatcar with a flatbed truck load.