BIOGRAPHY DR. KEN SARGEANT

Ken Sargeant is a retired high school administrator with 40 years of service in the public school system who has a passion for trains.

Ken’s father William (Bill) Sargeant was a locomotive engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway and that was his introduction to trains. He was given a Lionel model train under the Christmas tree when he was a youngster and that was the introduction to model trains. He has ridden in many of the cabs of steam engines as well as first generation diesels with his father. Ken states “Dad took me to work with him on several occasions”. Ken is a  Queen Scout  in  Canada (Eagle Scout in USA) and attended the 8th World Jamboree at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada from August 18 - 28, 1955 where 11,139 scouts from 71 countries attended. This was the first world jamboree held outside of Europe. An article in the Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, published on Monday, February 6, 1956 talked about how Ken served as a participant in an Honor Guard for Governor General Vincent Massey of Canada.

Ken attended Fisher Park High School in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In an article in the Ottawa Journal August 8, 1960. "Ken an outstanding student at Fisher Park, was a one man gang in the Greater Montreal track meet which enabled Fisher High to become the first Ottawa School to capture the points aggregate. He competed in seven events and placed in all of them for valuable points". Later competing in the Highland Games in Maxville, Ontario on August 5, 1961 Ken was awarded the aggregate trophy as the meets outstanding athlete winning the pole vault, long jump, triple jump and placing second in the high jump. Ken played Canadian Football and was a starting halfback for the Red and White. While at Fisher Park High School Ken was a classmate of Paul Anka the Canadian singer and composer. “I see Paul when he performs in South Florida” says Ken. “He is just as nice now as he was when a student at Fisher Park” states Ken. 

Bill Sargeant retired from the CPR in 1958 and the family moved to Hollywood, Florida.   Ken attended and graduated from South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida in 1959. While at South Broward he was a starting running back on a football team which won the Northern Division of the Gold Coast Conference and the Bulldogs played in the Orange Bowl on Friday, December 5, 1958. Ken played in the same backfield with Ivan "Tucker" Fredrickson the Auburn All-American and New York Giant running back. Tucker was the first player picked in the NFL draft in 1965. Ken participated in track & field and on April 24, 1959 won the Broward County Pole Vault Championship. The Bulldog track team snared the Broward County Crown. He competed in the first ever Florida High School Decathlon. Ken was a member of the Wheel Club, Letterman "B" Club, and on Government Day served as Director of Finance of the City of Hollywood for a day. One of his most commemorative honors was being selected Sweetheart of the Future Teachers of America Club his Senior year.

Off to Pratt Community College, Pratt, Kansas on a football, track & field scholarship. On August 6, 1960 Ken won the Canadian Junior Men's Pole Vault Championship. He had an offer from Ian Hume coach of the Canadian track team at the Pan-American Games, to attend the Canadian Olympic training plan, but had to refuse because of a two year football and track scholarship commitment to Pratt Community College. While a student at Pratt the summer between his freshman and sophomore year an article in the Montreal Gazette on July 24, 1961 Ken received a Bronze Medal in the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada National Decathlon Championships held in St. Lambert, Quebec. At Pratt Community College Ken played two years of football and ran two years of track & field earning NJCAA All-America pole vault honors in 1962. Ken won the pole vault at the Garden City Relays (twice), Hutchinson Relays, Baker Relays, Baldwin City, KS, Dodge City Relays, and several duel & triangular meets. He broke the NJCAA State of Kansas record in the pole vault in 1962 at Wichita State University. Ken competed in the Junior College National Track & Field Championships in Big Springs, Texas in 1962. On Saturday April 13, 2013 Ken was inducted into the Pratt Community College Athletic Hall of Fame. The Pratt Community College publication "WE GOT YOU COVERED" presented all the 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration activities including the induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Ken graduated from Pratt Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in 1962.

Continuing his education at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas was his next stop. As a Moundbuilder Ken participated in football making All Conference on both offense and defense in the fall of 1962. Ken ran back punts and kickoffs and led the team in scoring and total offense. He played in 38 of a possible 40 quarters. In track & field Ken held the school records in the pole vault (13' 6 1/2"), long jump (23' 2 3/4") and triple jump (46' 8 1/4"). Ken won the pole vault at the Southwestern College Relays, Winfield, KS, Ottawa Relays, Doane College Relays, Crete, NE, Oklahoma Christian College Relays, Oklahoma City, OK and several duel & triangular meets. Ken was a member of Kappa Rho, Letterman "S" Club, Southwestern Student Teacher Association, Yearbook Associate Sports Editor, Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, wrote articles for the Southwesterner and his Senior year served as President of Broadhurst Hall. Ken had a radio show where he was the host and his roommate Reginald Stephens the engineer on Saturday nights called “Night Train”. The show was on KLAS AM 770 on the dial broadcast from the basement of Stewart Field House in Winfield, Kansas. He graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education.

Ken taught and coached at Satanta High School, Satanta, Kansas. An article in the Topeka Daily Capitol-Journal September 22, 1965. A 20 game losing streak was broken and Ken was awarded the Coach of the Week in the State of Kansas for a Satanta 13-6 win over Elkhart. Elkhart had been picked to win the Hi-Plains Conference Crown and Satanta had been tabbed for the cellar.

Ken's next  coaching and teaching positition was at Cheney High School in Cheney, Kansas. While at Cheney his Cardinal track team in 1968 won the Sedgwick County Conference Track and Field Championship, Cheney Invitational, Adover Relays and several duel and triangular meets. Ken's track & field team was runner up at the Remington Invitational and Goddard Relays. His football team in the fall of 1967 was runner up in the Sedgwick County Conference.

Because he had sand in his shoes it was back to Florida. On April 24, 1974 Ken was awarded March Sportsman of the Month. An article was written by Bill Zei of the Sun-Tattler and headlined “Kids Is Where It’s At for Ken Sargeant”. On July 21, 1974 Ken received the “Hats Off Award” from the International Order of Demolay for organizing and running the Southeastern Track and Field Championships at Boca Raton High School, in Boca Raton, Florida.  Next was Prep Profile, Miami Herald, November 1, 1974. Headlined “From Hockey to Vaults, He’s Starred”. Prep Profiles, is a column of interest to the high school sports fan, and a weekly feature of the Herald. The article starts out with Singer, Paul Anka, (who wrote “My Way” for Frank Sinatra), didn’t always have it his way at least not against Ken. During Ken’s grammar school days in Ottawa, he used to slapshot pucks by Anka who payed goalie. In 1976 Ken started a junior college football team at Broward Community College. They used the Nova High School facility for practice. Broward Community College played Dade North Community College and won 16-14 at Sunview Park in Fort Lauderdale. Broward Community College played Dade South at the University of Miami Hecht Athletic Facility in Coral Gables winning 13-0. In September 1977 Ken was “Citizen of the Week”, WGMA 1320 AM "The Country Giant" Radio Station, Hollywood, Florida. Tim Baxter of WGMA made the recommendation. Ken was honored for his community involvement in the Greater Hollywood area. His volunteer work with kids and civic clubs were mentioned. He was recognized over the airwaves for the week. Wednesday, November 2, 1977 Ken was featured in the Fort Lauderdale News, Doer’s Profile”. Ken was sighted for being named "Sportsman of the Mouth", for organizing the first annual "Hollywood Optimist Bowl" football game and teaching night school classes for little league football coaches.  On October 20, 1977 Ken was awarded September Sportsman of the Month. In the Sun-Tattler Kathy Kuster article you can read how involved Ken was with kids whether it was in school, civic clubs, or athletics. This was the first time someone had been given the Sportsman of the Month award a second time. Ken spent a lot of time sending athletes all over the country on athletic scholarships. Several athletes furthered their education at Kansas colleges. An article appeared in the Fort Lauderdale News on Wednesday, Dec 5, 1979 an article written by Mark Johnson, explaining the real “Journey to the center of the earth”. Ken sent several players to Bethany College. Others like, Chris Quijano, (QB), South Broward High School went to Bethel College and Fred Hankerson, (WR), Nova High School attended Southwestern College, both making All KCAC. In the early 1980’s Ken served as President of the Olsen Middle School PTA for two terms. The main function of the PTA was to raise funds to assist the school with items not covered through their budget. The PTA raised over $20,000 to buy audio visual equipment for the school, books for the library, etc. On May 18, 1989 Ken was awarded the Silver Knight Award, which is one of the most recognized and prestigious awards for students and educators. This award was named after John S. Knight, (Miami Herald Editor Emeritus). Teachers who have contributed to their school and community, by using their talents for selflessly serving others, earns them recognition. Nova High School nominated Ken as their “Silver Knight Teacher” in 1989. 

Ken was head track coach and assistant football coach at South Broward High School, Hollywood, Florida. His track team won the City Championship over favored Hollywood Hills, other teams participating were McArthur, Chaminade and Miramar. Ken was offered a teaching and head football coaching position at Nova High School located in Fort Lauderdale. He took a team that had lost all of its games the previous year and during the past ten years did not have a winning season. The first year the Titans went 5-5. The following year they were 7-3 and received an invitation to play in the Apollo Bowl in Melbourne, Florida. He served as Athletic Director and head football coach at Fort Lauderdale College. Fort Lauderdale College was the first college football program in Broward County. The Seagulls were awarded the National Collegiate Football Association Independent Conference Division Championship Trophy for the 1978-1979 football season. Ken was recognized in a book written by Cynthia A. Thuma "Sports Lauderdale, Big Names and Big Games. A  Sports Enthusiast's Guide to Broward County, Florida published in 2007.

Ken received his Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision from Nova Southeastern University in 1986. He received his Ph.D from Columbia Pacific University. Ken went into high school administration. He started the first model train clubs at South Area Alternative School, Seminole Middle School, and South Plantation High School With the help of many during a five year period  he ran twenty train shows at South Plantation High School. 

Ken served as President of the Southern Division of the Train Collectors Association of America (TCA), he is a member of Toy Train Operation Society (TTOS), Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA), and National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), and locally belongs to the Tradewinds & Atlantic Railroad. He supports the different groups because he feels they contribute to the toy train hobby. Ken is the founding and current President of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society which was established in 1999. They have focused on Kids and Trains. Ken quotes, “Kids are the lifeline of our toy train hobby”. Ken has quite an extensive model train display at his home. 

He has been on the board of directors of the Broward County Fair and has run the "Special Needs Kid's Day" for over 30 years. He assisted with the first ever Special Olympics in Broward County at South Broward High School where he was the head track & field coach.  Ken served as President of the Greater Hollywood Jaycees. Under his guidance the Jaycees had a youth oriented portfolio and received the “Henry Giesenbier Trophy”, the highest award a chapter can achieve. The Hollywood Jaycees were recognized as the most outstanding Jaycee Chapter in the State of Florida. They also won the “Parade of Clubs” which is an accumulation of points during the year. Ken was presented the Jaycee International (JCI) Senate Award (#18506) which is the highest award a club can give to a member. He also received the Outstanding Jaycee President Award, and served as Chairman of the State and National “Project of the Year Award”, Youth track and field Summer Program in which 6,000 children participated in 24 track meets at three different locations over an 8 week period during the summer months. He served as President of the Hollywood Optimist Club in 1976-1977 the club sponsored six football teams, twelve baseball teams, four soccer teams, three cheerleading squads, speech and oratorical contests, bicycle safety, etc. Ken taught a class for little league football coaches "Teaching Techniques and Fundamentals of Coaching Football”. The class was taught through Nova Community Night School in the evening during the spring of 1975 and 1976. The Hollywood Optimist Club sponsored the first "Optimist Bowl" or “Runner Up Bowl” in Broward County. The concept was for high school players to gain visibility with college coaches in town recruiting athletes during the state playoffs. The first game was between Miramar High School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School and was played November 27, 1976.  The Optimist Club sponsored the Christmas Classic Track Meet. Four Olympic athletes participated in the meet, (the most famous being Edwin Moses) the 400 meter Olympic Hurdles Champion. Ken received an “Outstanding Optimist President Award” at the Annual Awards Banquet. He also served as Lieutenant Governor, Zone 15, Florida Optimists, 1979-1980.  Ken was President of the Youth Affairs Board, City of Hollywood. When Ken was Assistant Principal at Boyd Anderson High School he served on the board of directors of Parents for a Drug Free Youth and on May 11, 1990 as chairman he organized a Drug Prevention Rally (Just Say No to Drugs) for elementary school children. Seventy seven elementary schools participated in the program at Boyd Anderson High School. 

Ken is certified to teach Operation LifeSaver throughout the United States and Canada. Operation LifeSaver in their Florida Jaurary 2013 "Keeping Track" publication awarded Ken as "Top Presenter" in the State of Florida for 2012. Ken has presented the Operation LifeSaver program to students and adults at various schools, clubs, fairs, museums, libraries, etc.

Ken & Saralyn attended the Southwestern College, located in Winfield, Kansas

Builder Homecoming & The Class of 1964 50th Reunion Anniversary Celebration, October 3 - 5, 2014.

As you see Ken is very involved in athletics, community service, education and model trains.

 

 

Pratt community college

Pratt, Kansas

 

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Pratt community college

athletic Hall of fame induction

april 13, 2013

April 13, 2013 Pratt Comminity College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

(L-R) Krystal McCorgary, James Lemley, Ken Sargeant, Joe Searles, Jennifer Paynter, Bill Larson

 

Class of 1964
southwestern college

builder homecoming

50th anniversary reunion

october 3 - 5, 2014

 

Saturday October 4, 2014  (L-R) Ken & Saralyn Sargeant standing in front of the "Convention & Tourism Trolley" just before being featured in the "Builder Homecoming Parade" on Main Street, Winfield, Kansas. This was the Class of 1964 50th Anniversary Reunion, October 3 - 5, 2014

 

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SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE 

50 YEAR CLASS reUNION

OCTOBER 3 - 5, 2014

Saturday, October 4, 2014  The Southwestern College Class of 1964 50th Reunion, in Winfield, Kansas. 

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, Florida

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bimini Boatyard resturant

fort lauderdale, Florida

july 22, 2017

Saturday, July 22, 2017  (L-R)  Kaiden, Melissa, Avery, Karen, Kylie, Saralyn, Ken, Rick, Drew, Zach, Kris Sargeant having a "Sargeant Family Dinner" at "Bimini Boatyard Restaurant" located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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plantation historical museum

Plantation, Florida

August 17, 2017

Thursday, August 17, 2017  (L-R)  Kaiden, Saralyn, Ken, Kylie Sargeant at the Plantation Historical Museum where the Florida Citrus Model Train Society are featuring  "N", "O", "HO", "G" Scale Model Train Layouts.

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setup at THE WESTFIELD broward MALL

wednesday, june 6, 2018

Wednesday, June 6, 2018  Ken Sargeant standing by his two modules on the "O" Scale Layout at the Westfield Broward Mall in Plantation, Florida. The "Grand Opening" will be Saturday, June 16, 2018. Other members participating today were:  Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, John Faso, Dan McMurtrie, Bob Balog, John Michna, Lenny Victor  (8)

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Happy easter from the sargeant family

sunday, April 21, 2019

Sunday, April 21, 2019 (L-R) Andrew, Karen, Avery, Zach, Rick Sargeant together before church on "Easter Sunday".

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the sargeant family 

"dreams park"

copperstown, new york

saturday, june 8, 2019

June 8, 2019 (L-R) Andrew, Karen, Zach, Rick, Avery Sargeant in Copperstown New York at Dreams Park. Their team the CBC Riverhawks went 5-1 in Pool play and 1-1 in Bracket play with over 20 home runs, including 3 Grand Slams. The two losses were 1-0 in Pool play and 2-1 in Bracket play. Drew batted an amazing 375 for the Tournament. Fantastic! Great Season Boys!! Each player and coach will be immortalized by being inducted into the prestigious American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame where they will be enshrined. Cooperstown Dreams Park team members will be awarded the coveted American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame ring - like the champions before them - and granted membership into this distinguished baseball club.

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the sargeant family dinner

"ROB'S FAMILY BBQ"

DAVIE, FLORIDA

FRIDAY, DECEMBER  27, 2019

Friday, December 27, 2019 (L-R) Rick, Zach, Andrew, Kaiden, Saralyn, Kylie, Ken, Melissa and Kris Sargeant together outside "Rob's Family BBQ" after a "Sargeant Family Dinner" in Davie, Florida.

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AVERY SARGEANT

Our Granddaughter Avery Sargeant announced a verbal commitment to attend Georgia Southern University on a swimming athletic scholarship. Avery is in her senior year of high school in Jacksonville. She is the captain of the girls swimming team. Avery states  "I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Georgia Southern University! I am so thankful for my family, teammates, and coaches that have supported me through the process!  Go Eagles!!! 

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Happy Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 2022  Saralyn & Ken Sargeant in Freeport, Rhode Island. My wonderful wife Saralyn is a Super Mother, Excellent Grandmother, Best Friend, Advisor, Chef, Physician, Homemaker. Takes an interest in my model train hobby. She is intelligent and considerate, and living with me is a difficult task. God Bless You. Your loving husband, Ken.

the sargeant family dinner

SATURDAY, JUNE  4, 2022

Saturday, June 4, 2022 (L-R) Rick, Zachary, Karen, Andrew, Avery, Kaiden, Kylie, Melissa, Ken, Kristopher, Saralyn Sargeant. We had a Sargeant gathering for dinner tonight.

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Sport Lauderdale, Big Names and Big Games

A Sports Enthusiast's Guide to Broward County, Florida

Written by

Cynthia A. Thuma

Broward County, Florida's location, its climate and the facilities it offers athletes make it a natural training ground for winners in a variety of sports. Broward County is a hotbed for athletic activity. From serious sluggers to hard-charging halfbacks, Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area have produced superstars in a wide variety of sports—even ice skating and hockey. Featuring over thirty photographs of phenomenal area athletes, this fun, accessible history details the story of nearly every sport to touch the field, court, and ice of Broward County, covering youth and high school teams, NCAA and NJCAA, as well as professional teams. Golf pros, tennis aces, super swimmers and even the stars of soapbox derby all share some time in the sun in Sport Lauderdale.

Cynthia A. Thuma is a lifelong resident of Broward County and a local sports enthusiast. For years she was an award-winning journalist for the Boca Raton News and the Hollywood Sun-Tattler. She has authored more than a dozen books of local history in South Florida, focusing specifically on Broward County.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

             Dr. Ken Sargeant , a former high school football coach and administrator who also served as athletic director and football coach at Fort Lauderdale College, graciously shared memories of his forty years in Broward sports. 

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a sence of place

 

SPORT  LAUDERDALE:  BIG  NAMES AND BIG  GAMES

 

HOLLYWOOD

 

Boggs Field:  Named for city comissioner Lester Boggs, the park was the home of the Fort Lauderdale College's men's baseball program for two seasons in the late 70's. The college chose the Hollywood location because it's athletic director, Ken Sargeant had worked for Hollywood's recreation department. 

     "I got Fred Ferrara to coach, " Sargeant said. "He was a Yankees' scout at the time. We played our games at Boggs Field and I got Ed Plaisted (longtime sports editor of the Hollywood Sun-Tattler) to umpire, so I knew the games would get in the paper."

 

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SPORT  LAUDERDALE:  BIG  NAMES AND BIG  GAMES

 

 

     But Florida Atlantic wasn't the first college to call Lockhart Stadium home for its football program. That honor goes to the Seagulls of Fort Lauderdale College, who played out of Lockhart Stadium for two seasons in the late 70's.

     Drake College, a proprietary business college esablished in 1940, changed its name to Fort Lauderdale College in 1976. To stimulate enrollment, the school announced it would offer a football program under the guidance of its Canadian-born athletic director and football coach Ken Sargeant. Sargeant, who also was football coach a Nova High School, had approached Bill Markham, chair of Fort Lauderdale College's governing board, and convinced him an athletic program was what the school needed.

Markham and his board accepted the proposal, hiring Sargeant as athletic director and football coach.

     "We recruited sixty kids and set up a ten-game season," Sargeant said, "I set up the program, sold the ads. We even ran a carnival to raise money."

     The Seagulls went 7-2-1 in their first season, losing only to Florida State's junior varsity and Mars Hill College. Among the victories were

 

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Football

 

SPORT  LAUDERDALE:  BIG  NAMES AND BIG  GAMES

 

Fort Benning, Fort Bragg, St. Leo College (twice), Baptist Christian College and two games aganist junior varisty teams. The tie was a 30-30 deadlock against the University of Miami junior varsity. The victory over Fort Benning was particularly satisfying, Sargeant said. 

     "They wouldn't travel, so we had to go up to Georgia," he said". They hadn't lost a game in two years and we went up and upset them, 13-2."

     The Seagulls' first season was glorious, and topped off with two players named to the National Collegiate Football Association's All-Amerian squad.

The Seagulls were named the NCFA's Independent Conference Champion for 1978-79. The program played most of its home games at Lockhart Stadium, but not all. 

     "I remenber we played a few at South Broward because I had gone to South Broward, " Sargeant said.  "We played a lot of games on the road, too." The Seagulls played a second season, then stored away their blue-and gold jerseys forever.

     Immediately before the start of the Fort Lauderdale College football program, and again in the late 1980s , Sargeant was at the forefront in an effort to bring football to Florida's community colleges. In the mid-70s, Broward Community College and Miami Dade Community College's North and South Campuses started tackle football clubs. 

     "We did it all in the spring. That was the concept, he said. "I had the team at BCC. We couldn't call the team Seahorses, so we called them the Sharks. We used Nova's field and equipment, which was good because we were so close. We had two jamborees and then played two games. In those two games, Broward's unofficial squad beat Dade North, 16-14, and Dade South, 13-0.

     In 1989 Sargeant and others took the matter to the community colleges. Backing the pro-football effort were former Miami Dolphins Manny Fernandez and Earl Moral. The pro football forces laid out their plans for the media at a press coference at the Old Heidelberg Restaurant in Hollywood.  

     Leading the anti-football forces was former Governor LeRoy Collins, architect of Florida's junior college system, who convinced the colleges the cost of adding football teams was too great. The proposal was rejected.  

 

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FLORIDA CITRUS

MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY

THE FLORIDA CITRUS

MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY

IS A NON PROFIT

501 (C) (3) ORGINIZATION

FUTURE EVENTS

        FREE Train Exhibit       

Florida Citrus Model

Train Society

Plantation Historical Museum

511 N. Fig Tree Lane

Plantation, FL 33317

February 17, 2024

to September 28, 2024

Open, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 

Closed

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday HOURS

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

OUR PRESIDENT

Dr. Ken Sargeant

1810 SW 105 Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324

Phone: 954-253-0413

Email: Sarge40@aol.com Website: www.fcmts.org

www.facebook.com/fcmts.org

Want to be a member? Come have Breakfast

with us at 8:30 AM on Tuesday & Friday

The Plantation Diner 

6903 W. Broward Blvd.

FL 33317

954 - 791- 2985

See (BREAKFAST CLUB)

 If  you enjoy friendship and model Trains    come and meet us. The Florida Citrus Model Train Society members meet every Tuesday & Friday at 8:30 AM for breakfast at the Plantation Diner, 6903 W. Broward Blvd. FL  33317. 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 by - we would love to meet you.

Phone Number 954 - 285 -  2985 (SEE) 

www.fcmts.org/breakfast-club/ 

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PLEASE HELP US OUT

WE NEED A PLACE TO DISPLAY OUR MODEL TRAINS

WE HAVE "O", "HO", "G" SCALE LAYOUTS

WE ARE A NON PROFIT 501 (3) (C) ORGANIZATION

WE PROVIDE THE TRAINS & STAFF TO OPERATE

NO COST TO YOU

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

PLEASE CALL KEN SARGEANT AT 954-253-0413

Wetfield Broward Mall, November 18, 2018 This is our "O" Scale Modular Train Display at the Westfield Broward Mall. The Florida Citrus Model Train Society displayed our layouts from June 16, 2018 to December 2, 2018 to an audience of 35,584 visitors. We thank the Westfield Broward Mall family for allowing our Train Club to show our Exhibit.

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MIKE COLLINS

WINS NINE  NMRA AWARDS

PRESIDENTS AWARD & BEST IN SHOW

Breakfast, Friday, October 8, 2021 Mike Collins made a presentation at the "Breakfast Business Meeting" to members concerning a NMRA model train display he is entering in a contest at the Regional Convention in Plant City, FL.
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RICK COMPTON'S

K.R & G.

STEAM ENGINE

September 6, 2021 Rick Compton's "Kissimmee River & Gulf RR", "G" Scale LIONEL Steam Engine he is currently entering in a model contest.

Happy Valentine's Day &

40th Anniversary

Saralyn & Ken Sargeant

February 14, 2021

Valentine's Day, February 14, 2021. Celebrating Valentine's Day and Our 40th Anniversary. (40 years of marriage, 480 months of Love, 2,087 weeks of Bliss,14,610 days of Loyalty, 350,640 hours of Blessing, 21,038,400 minutes of Laughter and1,262,304,000 seconds of Friendship). Forty Years Down, Forever

To Go.

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Happy 80th Birthday

Ken  Sargeant

February 3, 2021

February 3, 2021. I would like to thank my friends that posted "Happy Birthday" greetings to me on my 80th Birthday. It's been a long & wonderful run over the years especially with my wonderful wife Saralyn. To all of my family, classmates, students, athletes and train club members "Thank You".    www.facebook.com/fcmts.org

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       Saralyn Sargeant & Peanut

         Wednesday, May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020, Last night we lost our precious 19 year old Chihuahua, Peanut. Really miss our furry baby as he was a big part of our family. Loved this little guy more than words can say. He will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Little Peanut.

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Florida Department

of Veterans' Affairs

Alexander "Sandy" Nininger

    State Veterans' Home

Saturday,  February 8, 2020

Saturday, February 8, 2020 (L-R) Six Veterans, Steven Kneuer, Joe Parisini, Veteran Jim Toth, Ken Sargeant, Don Kneuer operating model trains on a Saturady morning at the Alexander "Sandy" Nininger, Jr. State Veterans' Nursing Home, 8401 Cypress Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025. The project organizer is Don Kneuer with his son Steven. The Veterans under Jim Toth's direction will operate the trains today and tomorrow until 3 PM at which time the Layout will be stored away until our next meeting. Veteran Jim Toth was a member of the Big Pine & Sawgrass Model Train Club in Hollywood and an experienced Engineer.   https://www.fcmts.org/fdva-home-2020/
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The Joe Pisciotti

Retirement Party

    Saturday, January 18, 2020

Saturday, January 18, 2020 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Joe Pisciotti reminiscing some of Joe's work with the FCMTS group. Joe Pisciotti's family had a Retiremant Party with over 100 guests attending a celebration of 48 years operating Avalon Construction Company. Several Florida Citrus Model Train Society members attended the function at the Signature Grand Davie Florida. Those members attending Joe & Cathy Pisciotti, Ken & Saralyn Sargeant, Bill & Debbie Tessar, Dan & Linda McMurtrie, Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile, Lenny & Linda Victor, Leonard Victor, Linda Broido, Luis Figueroa, Jason Ramsey (16) 

Photo by Dan McMurtrie.

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Florida Citrus Model Train Society

Southwest Regional Library

Break Down

 New attendance record 6,662

    Saturday, January 4, 2020

BREAK DOWN, January 4, 2020 (L-R) Joe Motes, Steven Kneuer, Don Kneuer, Tom Barreca, Nick Mekich, Joe Parisini, Bill Nielsen, John Rosasco, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Linda McMurtrie, Dan McMurtrie having "Mario the Baker"  Cheese & Pepperoni pizza after Breaking Down the "O", "HO" & "G" Scale Modular Layouts at the Southwest Regional Library. Members volunteering today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Tom Barreca, Rick Compton, Bill Nielsen, Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, Joe Motes, Nick Mekich, John Rosasco, Mike Collins, Joe Pisciotti (16) We had 51 members participate with 1,880 community service hours during our 24 day stay at the Southwest Regional Library. We had 6,662 visitors and set a new record for the Polar Express Pajama Evening with 1,527 guests. Thanks to the Staff at the Library especially Nicole Kinney the South Region Program and Exhibits Coordinator. 
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Florida Citrus Model Train Society

Southwest Regional Library

Polar Express Pajama Evening

 New attendance record 1,527

    Wednesday, December 18, 2019

December 18, 2019 (L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Joe Motes, Cody Wetherill, Ken Sargeant. Cody starred in "Star Trek Voyager" with his twin brother Kurt. He was the Special Guest of Joe Motes and visited the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Display at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines, FL. New record with 1,527 visitors.  https://www.fcmts.org/polar-express-evening-2019/

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Thanks Westfield Broward Mall

 Suite  # 1412

    Friday, October 25, 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019 (L-R) Max Valdes, Facilities Manager, Westfield Broward Mall, Dr. Ken Sargeant, President, Florida Ciitrus Model Train Society "Shaking Hands" at the end of our "Train Display", from July 13, 2019 to October 4, 2019. We operated our Model Trains for 46 days to an audience of 12,690 visitors. Ken just presented Max with the keys to the #1412 store. All of the Trains, Modules and Displays are out of the Show Room. We thank the Westfield Broward Mall family for allowing our Train Club to display our Exhibit.  www.facebook.com/fcmts.org                  

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Florida Citrus Model Train Society

 Train Show & Swap Meet

    Youngest Vendor 

October 5, 2019 Nine year old Kylie Sargeant was the youngest vendor at the Train Show & Swap Meet selling Hallmark Train Christmas Ornaments and Candy to the many guests attending the event. She is earning money to take a class trip to St. Augustine later in the school year. She can't wait until the next show on February 29, 2020.  https://www.fcmts.org/train-show-swap-meet-october-5-2019/

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Florida Citrus Model Train Society

 Model Train Display

    Westfield Broward Mall

   8000 W. Broward Blvd Suite 1412

 Plantation, Florida 33388

Sunday, September 15, 2019  (L-R) Frank Atanasio, Kevin Patterson, John Michna, Ken Haase, Carmine Credele, Bob Balog, Hal Kushner relaxing at the end of the day at the Westfield Boward Mall. Members volunteering today were: Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, John Michna, Hal Kushner, Audrey Kushner, John Faso, Carol Faso, Carmine Credele, Dan McMurtrie, Ken Haas, Frank Atanasio, Nick Mekich, Bill Nielsen, Bob Balog, Kevin Patterson, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer (17) We had 358 visitors today. https://www.fcmts.org/september-2019/?logout=1    www.facebook.com/fcmts.org
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Dr. Ken Sargeant, President

Florida Citrus Model Train Society Signs "Event  Agreement" with the

Westfield  Broward Mall

Monday, May 13, 2019 (L-R) Samantha Lerouge, Marketing Associate, Dr. Ken Sargeant, President, Florida Citrus Model Train Society signs "Event Agreement" with the Westfield Broward Mall. The "Event Agreement" is from May 28, 2019 - October 31, 2019. The Model Train Display at the location is for educational purposes.  www.facebook.com/fcmts.org

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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 1412

 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.

Visit Website  https://everlastingembroidery.com/

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, Florida.

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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

www.plantation.org/museum/  

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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

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.