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, june 18, 2018
Friday, June 18, 2018 (L-R) Peter Colussy, Stan Freihofer, Bill Tessar, Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Stanley Freihofer, Kieve Ehrlich, Lenny Victor, Hal Kushner, Jeremy Steinhart, Joe Pisciotti (11)
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FLORIDA CITRUS
MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
THE FLORIDA CITRUS
MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
IS A NON PROFIT
501 (3) (C) ORGANIZATION
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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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
TARPON BEND RESTURANT
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
Viele House the Old Davie School Historical Museum
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
Young At Art Museum / Library
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
Young At Art Museum / Library
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
Young At Art Museum / Library 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
Plantation Historical Museum Septepber 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
Ready to Roll February 2014
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
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society Train
"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
DON GLASSER "HO" LAYOUT
March 14, 2014 Don Glasser with his "HO" Layout in his garage. See: DISPLAYS
BILL TESSAR "O" SCALE LAYOUT
February 28, 2014 (L-R) Bill Tessar, Tom Rottenberg, John Faso observing Bill Tessar's Model Train Display. See: DISPLAYS
DON KNEUER CHRISTMAS "G" SCALE LAYOUT
Nov. 29, 2012 Don Kneuer Christmas Holiday
"G" Scale Display in his front carport & yard.
See: DISPLAYS
PAUL GEHRING CHRISTMAS "O" SCALE LAYOUT
Nov. 30, 2012 Paul Gehring stands by his Christmas Layout in his garage. See: DISPLAYS
JOE PARISINI CHRISTMAS LAYOUT
Dec. 4, 2012 Joe Parisini stands by his Christmas Layout in his living room. See: DISPLAYS
JACK RUSSELL "G" SCALE GARDEN RAILWAY
December 11, 2012 (L-R) Tom Rottenberg, Paul Gehring, Tony Balano, David Mikelson, Ken Sargeant, Jack Russell. See: 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
MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
Dr. Ken Sargeant making Operation LifeSaver Presentation at Mirror Lake Elementary, Plantation, FL. See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE BROWARTD COUNTY CHAPTER
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
(L-R) Carol Cotton Vice President of Programs, Dr. Ken Sargeant at Operation LifeSaver Presentation for Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Broward County Chapter at Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
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
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
Operation LifeSaver Presentation at Crestview Elementary School, Miami Gardens, Florida (L-R) Lourdes Evagelinos (Career Day Chairman), Adam Vega, Bill Tessar, Ken Sargeant.
See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
FULFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
Operation LifeSaver Presentation at Fulford Elementary School, North Miami Beach, Florida. Ken Sargeant giving Presentation to students on Career Day. See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
FOX TRAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
Operation LifeSaver Presentation at Fox Trail Elementary School, Davie, Florida. Ken Sargeant giving Presentation to students on Career Day. See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
PEMBROKE PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL CAMPUS
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
Operation LifeSaver Presentation at Pembroke Pines Elementary School - Central Campus, Pembroke Pines, Florida. Dr. Ken Sargeant and Bill Tesser presenting program to the third grade students on the last day of school.
See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
BOY SCOUT & CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
Boy Scout & Cub Scout Summer Camp Operation LifeSaver Presentation on June 12, 2013 at Tree Tops Park in Davie, Florida. The address 2900 SW 100 Avenue (Nob Hill Road), Davie, FL 33328. This is the second year we have presented our program to the scouts. Thanks to our Scoutmaster Tom Rottenberg for setting this up. Operating "G" Scale Model Railroad Trains were featured along with the presentations.
See: OPERATION LIFESAVER
RICK COMPTON DISPLAYS BATES HOTEL
August 13, 2013 Rick Compton proudly displays The Bates Hotel which he constructed and showed to The Florida Citrus Model Train Society members at Kristof's Kafe after our Tuesday Breakfast. See: "G" SCALE LAYOUT
PAUL GEHRING WORKING ON "G" SCALE LAYOUT
AT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
August 19, 2013 First Day setting up "G" Scale Layout in the lobby of the Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale. Paul Gehring working on electrical work under the layout. Seems like Paul is having lots of fun. See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
GRAND OPENING OF THE GREAT DAYS OF RAIL TRAVEL ON THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY
October 9, 2013 Broward County Main Library
5:30 - 7:30 PM Standing (L-R) Robert Ledoux,
Vice President & General Counsel (FEC), Don Robinson, President & CEO for "All Aboard Florida" the upcoming Miami - Orlando high speed rail passenger train service, Professor Seth H Bramson, FEC Historian, Dr. Ken Sargeant, President of The Florida Citrus Model Train Society and Operation LifeSaver presentor. See: MAIN LIBRARY
BROWARD COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY
April 4, 2014 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, John Faso standing in front of the FEC (Florida East Coast Railway) Display on the Second Floor of the Broward County Main Library. The Display was in place from October 1, 2013 to April 4, 2014. Trains were provided by Ken Sargeant and John Faso from their private collection. See: MAIN LIBRARY
The Mercedes Benz of Fort Lauderdale MAD for MODS Gala, the Sequel at the Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
November 16, 2013 (L-R) Joe Cytacki (Vice President of Programs, Life Sciences & Exhibits), Dr. Ken Sargeant (President of FCMTS) in front of the "G" Scale Layout. See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
"G" SCALE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD ENGINE NUMBER 5
January 9, 2014 "New" Paint Scheme & Lettering of the Canadian Pacific Railway 2-6-2 Steam Engine NO 5 done by Rick Compton. See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE, or
"G" SCALE LAYOUT
ROBERT FEENEY WITH TELEGRAPH DISPLAY
AT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
January 26, 2014 Robert Feeney in a Florida East Coast Conductors Uniform telegraphing in the Main Lobby of the Museum of Discovery & Science. See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
SPECIAL TRAIN PROGAM FOR FIFTH GRADE BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
TOUR OF THE RAILROAD DISPLAYS
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
TELEGRAPH & MORSE CODE DEMONSTRATION
HENRY FLAGLER FAMILY HISTORY, AND LUNCH
March 17, 2014 (L-R) John Feeney as Henry Morrison Flagler, Cathy Feeney as Mrs. Flagler and Robert Feeney dressed in a Florida East Coast Conductors Uniform. The presentations were given at the Main Library in Fort Lauderdale. See: MAIN LIBRARY
THE FLORIDA CITRUS MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
CITGO TRUCK WITH L.E.D. LIGHTS
April 4, 2014 John Michna installed L.E.D. lights in the CITGO tanker. See: "G" SCALE LAYOUT.
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.
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