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Above , The Plantation Historical Museum is hosting an exhibit presented by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society. Above right,m Fabian Rodriguez, 3, of Plantation, enjoys looking at some of the trains.
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Taking the right track
Model train exhibit displayed at Plantation museum
By Scott Fishman, Forum Publishing Group
3:44 p.m. EDT, July 24, 2014
Train sets aren't nearly as popular as they once were, but the Florida Citrus Model Train Society continues to help keep this hobby alive.
Its latest exhibit featuring operating model train displays and layouts is at the Plantation Historical Museum through Oct. 25. The society laid the groundwork for HO, O, G and N scales for visitors to enjoy. The gauges allow train enthusiasts to bring their own to run on them.
"Our whole mission is to get kids and families involved in trains," said Ken Sargeant, president and founder of the group. "Train buffs, we will let them run it. They just have to understand they can't grab it and pull it off the track because some of these engines are worth over $1,000. When you see the skills some of these guys have, it will blow your mind. A lot of these things are [built from scratch]."
Sargeant said group members come from all walks of life, including a retired music teacher, carpenter, electrician, news station employee, three-star general and lieutenant colonel.
John Feeney, museum curator, said the exhibit got a positive response the last time it was there.
"We thought it would be a nice idea for the summer to have the model train exhibit again," he said. "They are a draw."
The society also likes to raise awareness of Operation Lifesaver classes, which teach safety around trains, crossings and railroad property. They're also looking to find a permanent location to run model trains.
For more information, visit Fcmts.org or Plantation.org/Museum or call 954-797-2722.
Scott Fishman can be reached at smfishman@tribunbe.com
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RAILROAD EXHIBIT Fabian Rodriguez 3, of Plantation eyes the model trains on display at the Plantation Historical Museum. The exhibit is presented by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society. STAFF PHOTO/JANERIS/MARTE
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MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
Excellence in service award
volunteer of the quarter
The Museum of Discovery & Science
Excellence in Service Award
Volunteer of the Quarter Spring 2014
Presented
March 12, 2014
Plaque displayed in the Office on the 2nd Floor
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER SPRING 2014 AWARD
VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER - SPRING 2014
The Museum is pleased to announce its Volunteer of the Quarter - the Florida Citrus Model Train Society. The society of 35 members dontated over 5,000 hours to the museum between August 2013 and February 2014, sharing their passion for trains with Museum visitors. They staffed two train exhibits with at least four people per day giving tours of the train displays and teaching train safety to museum guests. Some of the FCMTS members made special live presentations to guests and repaired microscopes in the museum lab. Ken Sargeant and Bill Tessar were on hand to accept the honor on behalf of FCMTS.
March 12, 2014 The Florida Citrus Model Train Society was presented with The Volunteer of the Quarter Spring 2014 Award. Standing (L-R) Kim L. Cavendish (President/CEO of the Museum of Discovery & Science), Bill Tessar (Florida Citrus Model Train Society Member), Ken Sargeant (President of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society), Dawn Formica (Volunteer Coordinator of the Museum of Discovery & Science)
OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
FALL OF 2013
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Model train show returning to Pembroke
Pines on April 17, 2010
March 20, 2010
A long-running model train show is coming back to Pembroke Pines in April.
The show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 17 at the Pembroke Pines Charter School Central Campus, 12350 Sheridan St. The show, sponsored by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society, will transform the school's cafeteria into a warehouse of model trains, including multiple displays of train sets.
"A lot of train shows cater only to the collectors," said Ken Sargeant, the group's president. "We're trying to get kids into the hobby."
Sargeant's association with trains stretches back to his childhood, when his father worked as a locomotive engineer for Canadian Pacific Railway.That was when public use of trains was more widespread.
"Everyone went by trains," Sargeant said. "Trains were in their heyday."
As a boy, Sargeant was introduced to the world of model trains after receiving a set as a Christmas gift. Decades later, he and other enthusiasts established the Florida Citrus Model Train Society in 1999 and began organizing model shows. Early shows were at South Plantation High School, but the charter school has served as its home for five years.
The show also will feature model trains of various scales for sale. Some are vintage pieces that dedicated collectors spend years tracking down while others are for people new to the hobby. Model trains are a flexible hobby, said Ron DeFrank, a sales consultant with event sponsor Warrick Custom Hobbies in Plantation.
"You can do what you want, when you want to do it," DeFrank said. "There are no big outlays."
Some enthusiasts like running trains while others are more interested in the construction of background scenery or buildings. Train toys like Thomas the Tank Engine are highly popular with children and introduce many to the hobby, DeFrank said. Thomas displays are always popular at the show.
"The kids get a kick out of it," DeFrank said.
As part of each show, Warrick donates a deluxe train set that is given away to a child younger than 12.
But there's more to the show than toy trains — Sargeant uses it as an opportunity to educate children about train track safety. He provides presentations at schools in conjunction with Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce train-related fatalities. Sargeant's presentations cover crossing safety, as well as train track trespassing.
According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there were 248 railroad crossing deaths in 2009 nationwide and 434 deaths resulting from trespassing. In Florida, 10 deaths occurred at crossings and 19 resulted from trespassing.
Sargeant said many people walking along train tracks don't hear anything because trains travel more quietly now through residential areas.
"Trains go so fast that by the time they get on top of you, it's too late," he said.
The show, which used to run four times a year, has been reduced to twice a year. The next show is planned for November. Admission is $4, but children younger than 12 get in free.
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Toy train shows delights kids and adults alike
| Forum Publishing Group
December 8, 2008
Ken Sargeant, like most enthusiasts in his generation, collects model trains.
But his passion comes at a price: His generation, and with it America's fascination with train hobbies, was dying. The national pastime needed fresh, younger faces.
So, Sargeant founded the Florida Citrus Model Train Society in 1999 and started hosting model train shows in middle and high schools, hoping children and teens would eventually replace the legions of
middle-aged and older fans.
"We cater to the children because I feel it's the lifeline of the hobby," said Sargeant, 67, of Plantation. "We're trying to get the kids involved, and that's why the person winning the door prizes
had to be 12 years of age or less."
Sargeant is referring to last month's toy train show inside Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School's central campus cafeteria, which has been FCMTS's venue for the past two years. The event
corralled more than 500 locomotive lovers, history buffs, toy collectors and their children to tables crammed with Lionel and Mike's Train House models, spare parts and entire Christmas-themed train
sets.
Although the 15-member FCMTS meets Fridays at Lester's Diner in Fort Lauderdale, near the Tri-Rail and CSX freight train tracks, they host model train shows at Pines Charter Middle. That venue
stemmed from a show Principal Kenneth Bass caught at South Plantation High when Sargeant was assistant principal. Impressed, Bass convinced Sargeant to move the venue to his school.
Among the displays were Sargeant's Christmas trains — one featuring Snoopy riding atop one boxcar with arms outstretched, another toting Christmas ball ornaments and bow-wrapped presents, plus one
carting a flatbed car upon which Santa, his sleigh and reindeer rested as Rudolph's nose blinked red.
On the cafeteria's opposite end, Florida East Coast train buff Robert Feeney, 22, sported an 18th century conductor's outfit and demonstrated how copper sulfate electrically powered early telegraph
machines. Telegraphs patched up train station arrival and departure problems by standardizing time, Feeney said. A conductor's pocket watch was worthless because it couldn't account for time zone
shifts aboard West to East Coast trains, so Western Union transmitted telegraph messages to conductors with time updates.
"Those dots and dashes replaced a conductor's watch entirely," said Feeney, a Broward Community College student who also partakes in Civil War re-enactments and is president of the Morse Telegraph
Club.
As vendors along 12 tables sold passenger trains, decals, rusted metal spikes, magazines, metal track sections, and walked around controllers, there were displays from Operation Lifesaver, a train
safety group, and a 35-by-15-foot toy train village from the South Florida High Rail. The whistle-stop mini-town featured tiny trees, scale model cars, and pocket-sized gas stations, courthouses and
malt shops. A 125-foot-long track stretched around the perimeter, upon which blazed the Washington Congressional Silver Engine and an Amtrak bullet train, among others.
George Baird toggles a switch on the village's walk-around and the "Rio Grande" grinds to a halt, sound effects and all. He squirts a few droplets of smoke fluid inside the model's heater and sends
it packing.
"It'll be hissing smoking the next time it comes around," said High Rail member Baird, 70, of Hallandale, as the "Rio Grande" whistled away. "I've been running the model trains since I got one under
the Christmas tree at 12 years old."
The occasion gave Peter Warrick, 61, a 36-year Plantation hobby train store owner, reason to donate two Pennsylania Flyer freight trains, worth $150 apiece, during the show as drawing prizes.
"This is a good, lifelong hobby and a great way to get kids started on metal train sets," said Warrick, of Davie. "These transformer tracks are what you'd call a starter set, perfect for
beginners."
When 2-year-old Scot McCoy won a train set, his grandfather, Roger McCoy, 57, whooped and cheered, carrying his grandson onstage. Scot hugged the train box and resumed playing with a wooden train
village assembled in a children's play area.
"Oh, man, this is really nice," said Roger, of Fort Lauderdale, whose personal collection of N-gauge, O-gauge and G-scale trains are worth $50,000. "Scot loves trains. He blows the conductor's
whistle and plays with my set at home already. He'll get a real kick out of this."
Phillip Valys is a Gazette staff writer.
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Model train show staged at Pembroke
Pines school
By Chris Guanche South Florida Sun-Sentinel
November 30, 2008
Ryan Anderson, 2, of Sunrise , watches a train go around the tracks during the event. at the Pembroke Pines Charter School Model Train Show sponsored by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society on Nov. 22. ( Jackie Gerena, FPG / November 22, 2008)
There were trains everywhere you looked.
The cafeteria at the Pembroke Pines Charter School Central Campus was recently filled with model trains for a show sponsored by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society. Model trains of every scale and
type covered the tables, ranging from freight to old-style passenger cars, and from Amtrak to Tri-Rail. Stacks of rail tracks, accessory buildings, landscapes and electrical control systems joined
the trains.
In between the tables, adults and children shared one thing in common: a fascination for trains.
"[Kids] are the lifeline of our hobby," said Ken Sargeant, the model train society's president. "We want to get them involved."
Sargeant said the group reaches out to children by staging the train show and giving out train sets as prizes. Sargeant and other society members also conduct educational sessions about train
track safety as part of Operation Lifesaver.
There was no lack of things for children to see, from train videos to Christmas-themed trains. But the show's eye-catcher was a large train display that measured 35 feet long by 15 feet wide.
Featuring dozens of buildings and cars, along with at least 100 train cars, the display replicated the feel of an old-time American town.
On one level, a single-car passenger trolley made its rounds past banks, hotels and boxcar diners. On a lower level, multiple tracks ran the course of the entire display, complete with bridges, a
long freight train and an Amtrak passenger train.
"It's a relaxing hobby, and it allows you to get away from the real world to a fantasy world," said Greg Baird of Hallandale Beach, one of several modelers who built the display.
With a wireless remote control in hand, Baird managed every aspect of the display, including train speed, smoke, horns, lights and passenger announcements at his custom-built train station. Baird
said the display cost between $15,000 and $20,000, with some engines valued at $1,300.
"It's very expensive, but a lot of fun," Baird said.
That was evident for 4-year-old Matthew Hebert, who eagerly watched the trains in the display with his father, Monti Hebert. Hebert said he'd been fascinated with trains since he was a boy, and now
his son shares that fascination. In addition to pulling out a train set from The Polar Express movie every year for Christmas, Hebert said he and Matthew take regular train rides down to
Miami on the Tri-Rail.
"I'm here for him now," said Hebert, of Pompano Beach. "It's all about imagination; if you keep a kid's imagination, your mind stays fresh."
Model trains were a longtime hobby for vendor Don Croswell of Royal Palm Beach. Over the course of 25 years, Croswell has collected a large amount of trains, but he also custom builds his own freight
cars by using items such as cigar holders as cargo.
"If you make it interesting, people will say 'I've never seen that before,'" Croswell said.
A former Pembroke Pines resident, Croswell said he usually attracted 50 to 100 children every Halloween when he would open up his garage for public viewing of his large model train display. Some
children preferred watching the trains to collecting candy, he said.
Croswell's interest in trains extends beyond models and to the real ones.
"Once you get involved in trains, you want to see what the big boys do," he said.
The show also featured a display of telegraphs and other train-related items such as lamps and spikes. Dressed in a conductor's uniform from the 1910s, telegraph enthusiast Robert Feeney explained
and demonstrated the technology to curious onlookers.
"A lot of people have never seen a telegraph, maybe in a movie, but they don't know anything about it," said Feeney, of Plantation .
Feeney's interest with telegraphs extends to when he found a book about telegraphs at his school library. Feeney then learned Morse code and joined the Florida chapter of the Morse Telegraph Club at
age 6. Sixteen years later, he's serving as president of his chapter. Feeney's interest in telegraphs easily intersects with trains because they used telegraphs for communication.
"Someone with batteries, jars of acid and copper wire back in the 1800s could send messages around the world," Feeney said.
Visit www.fcmts.org for more information on the model train society.
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September 17, 1999 Sun-Sentinel "Local Section" TRAINS DISPLAYED: Davie resident Ken Sargeant, president of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society, shows some trains from his collection. Staff photos/Robert Mayer
September 17, 1999 Sun-Sentinel "Local Section" CLUB MEMBERS TO HOST SHOW ON SATURDAY TO PROMOTE THEIR HOBBY By Alan Gomez
SHOW AND TELL: The Florida Citrus Model Train Society will host a Display, Trade and Selling Show at South Plantatiuon High School 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
FLORIDA CITRUS
MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
THE FLORIDA CITRUS
MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
IS A NON PROFIT
501 (C) (3) ORGINIZATION
FUTURE EVENTS
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
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)
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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
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/
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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
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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.
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