southwest regional library 2016 - 2017
model train display
southwest regional library
16835 sheridan street
pembroke pines, fl 33331
november 23, 2016 - january 7, 2017
new attendance record 16,002 in 30 days
16,002 visitors in 30 days
first day of SETUP NOVEMBER 20, 2016
JOHN MICHNA'S TRUCK
ARRIVES WITH THE "g" SCALE LAYOUT
Sunday, November 20, 2016 John Michna's truck arrives at 10:00 AM at the Southwest Regional Library with the "G" Scale Layout "Aboard" (L-R) Peter Colussy, Nick Mekich, Paul Gehring, John Michna. Other that participate on the First Day of Setup were: Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Pisciotti, John Faso, Bob Baloag, Luis Figueroa, Kevin Patterson, Dan McMurtrie, Joe Motes, Bill Nielsen (14)
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SETUP NOVEMBER 20, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 2016 (L-R) Bob Balog, Nick Mekich, Peter Colussy, John Faso, John Michna, Paul Gehring, Tom Rottenberg at the Southwest Regional Library installing the "G" Scale Layout.
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SETUP NOVEMBER 20, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 2016 (L-R) Joe Pisciotti, Dan McMurtrie, Kevin Patterson at the Southwest Regional Library measuring where the "HO" Layout will be placed in the Multi Purpose Room.
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second day of SETUP NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016 (L-R) Bill Tessar installing track on the "O" Scale Layout with Tom Rottenberg, Mike Collins, Mark Collins working on the "HO" Scale Layout at the Southwest Regional Library on the second day of Setup. Other members that took part were: Ken Sargeant, Dan McMurtrie, Nick Mekich, Frank Aatanasio, Barry Fevre, Don Kneuer, Greg Baird, Paul Gehring, Lenny Victor, Leonard Victor, John Michna, Joe Motes (16)
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second day of SETUP NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016 (L-R) Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich, Bill Tessar, Lenny Victor, Greg Baird (on floor in blue shirt) Frank Atanasio working on the "O" Scale Layout at the Southwest Regional Library on the second day of Setup.
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third day of SETUP NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 (L-R) Peter Colussy, Frank Atanasio, Nick Mekich standing by the "O" Scale Layout at the Southwest Regional Library on the third day of Setup. Other members that participated were: Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Lenny Victor, Leonard Victor, Greg Baird, Tom Rottenberg, Barry Favre, Dan McMurtrie, John Michna, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Joe Motges, Bob Brown, Joe Pisciotti, Bill Nielsen, Joe Parisini, Mike Collins (20)
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third day of SETUP NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Mike Collins working on his "HO" Scale Module at the Southwest Regional Library on the third day of Setup.
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third day of SETUP NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 (L-R) Joe Parisini standing by the "G" Scale Layout at the Southwest Regional Library. Joe Motes sitting by the "HO" Layout that our guests can operate under supervision and Bill Tessar relaxing between the "HO" and "S" Scale Layouts on the third and last day of Setup.
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third day of SETUP NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Greg Baird standing inside the "O" Scale Layout by his two modules at the Southwest Regional Library on the last day of Setup.
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display opening
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Don Kneuer working on the "G" Scale Layout at the Southwest Regional Library on Opening Day. Other members that participated today were: Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, John Michna, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Motes, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Joe Parisini, Bill Nielsen, Frank Atanasio, Joe Pisciotti, Nick Mekich, Stanley Friehoffer, Luis Figueroa (15)
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display opening
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Joe Parisini working on some detail for the "G" Scale Layout on Opening Day at the Southwest Regional Library located in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
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display opening
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Some of our many visitors standing by the "HO" Scale Layout at the Southwest Regional Library on Opening Day.
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display opening
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Joe Motes (red shirt) standing by a parent with three children who are operating the "HO" Scale Layout on the stage at the Southwest Regional Library on Opening Day.
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display opening
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Tom Rottenberg placing an "HO" Scale car on the Layout at the Southwest Regional Library on Opening Day.
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saturday, NOVEMBER 26, 2016
Saturday, November 26, 2016 Joe Parisint working on his Brooklyn "O" Scale Module on the Layout at the Southwest Regional Library on Opening Day.
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saturday, NOVEMBER 26, 2016
Saturday, November 26, 2016 (L-R) Nick Diorio, Paul Gehring, Kevin Patterson, John Michna, Bob Balog, Bill Tessar, John Faso are seven of the ninteen members who assisted today. The others were: Ken Sargeant, Joe Parisini, Don Kneuer, Joe Motes, Joe Pisciotti, Debbie Tessar, Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, Stan Freihofer, Staley Freihofer, Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich were others at the Southwest Regional Library.
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monday, NOVEMBER 28, 2016
November 28, 2016 (L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Dr. Michael Lazzopina, Michelle Harris, Mike Lazzopina standing by the Main Entrance to the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Display. Dr. Mike Lazzopina is celebrating his 92nd Birthday with his daughters Saralyn and Michelle and son Mike at the Southwest Regional Library where 505 visitors attended today.
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monday, NOVEMBER 28, 2016
November 28, 2016 (L-R) Bill Neilsen, Joe Motes by the "S" Scale trains that Bill will supervise visitors to operate. Joe Motes has three "HO" trains that guests can operate. These activities can be found on the Stage Area of the MultiPurpose Room at the Southwest Regional Library. Bring the children and enjoy the trains.
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monday, NOVEMBER 28, 2016
November 28, 2016 (L-R) John Faso, Lenny Victor, Leonard Victor, Greg Baird standing by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society "O" Scale Model Train Display at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines.
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tuesday, NOVEMBER 29, 2016
November 29, 2016 (L-R) Peter Colussy, Joe Pisciotti with young visitor watching the buildings burn and smoke on Joe's section of the "HO" Scale module at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines. This is a must see event.
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tuesday, NOVEMBER 29, 2016
November 29, 2016 (L-R) Dan McMurtrie, Bob Balog, John Michna, Tom Rottenberg standing by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society "HO" Scale Model Train Display at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines.
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wednesday, NOVEMBER 30, 2016
November 30, 2016 (L-R) Joe Motes, Tom Rottenberg, Bob Brown, John Faso, Joe Parisini, Frank Atanasio relaxing for lunch at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines. Others that participated today were: Ken Sargeant, Peter Colussy, Joe Pisciotti, Luis Figueroa, Bill Nielsen (10)
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wednesday, NOVEMBER 30, 2016
November 30, 2016 (L-R) Bob Brown, Frank Atanasio operating Bob's trains in front of Frank's two modules on the Florida Citrus Model Train Society 40 feet "O" Scale Model Train Display at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines.
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thursday, decEMBER 1, 2016
December, 1, 2016 (Right)) Joe Motes supervising visitors how to operate "HO" scale model trains on the stage in the Southwest Regional Library.
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thursday, decEMBER 1, 2016
December 1, 2016 (L-R) Joe Motes, John Faso, Tom Rottenberg, Bill Tessar, Peter Colussy relaxing in the front section of the MultiPurpose Room at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines.
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saturday, decEMBER 3, 2016
Saturday, December 3, 2016 (Left red shirt) Joe Motes sitting by the "HO" Layout on the stage in the MultiPurpose Room at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines. In the background sitting by the "S" Scale Layout is Peter Colussy. Joe and Peter have visitors operate the trains on the stage under their supervision. Others that participated on Saturday, December 3, 2016 were Ken Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Tom Rottenberg, Kevin Patterson, Stan Freihofer, Stanley Freihofer, Nick Mekich, Bob Brown, Debbie Brown, Joe Pisciotti, Bill Tessar, Luis Figueroa, Kieve Uhrlich (15). We had 617 visitors today.
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monday, decEMBER 5, 2016
Saturday, December 5, 2016 Some of the 406 visitors that attended the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Display at the Southwest Regional Library. FCMTS members that participated were: Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Greg Baird, Joe Motes, John Michna, Bill Nielsen, Lenny Victor, Leonard Victor, John Faso, Joe Parisini (12).
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tuesday, decEMBER 6, 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Florida Citrus Model Train Society member Greg Baird sitting in the middle of the "O" Scale Display at the Southwest Regional Library working on structures for his module. Other members that participated today were: Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Joe Motes, Bill Nielsen, Joe Parisini, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Bob Brown, Peter Colussy (12)
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wednesday, decEMBER 7, 2016
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Family standing between the "O" and "HO" model train displays at the Southwest Regional Library. Notice the smoke coming from the buildings on Joe Pisciotti's "Buildings on Fire" modular display. Members participating today were: Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Motes, Dan McMurtrie, Bill Nielsen, Joe Parisini, John Leone, Gerry Leone, John Michna, John Faso, Joe Pisciotti (12)
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thursday, decEMBER 8, 2016
Thursday, December 8, 2016 Home Schooled Family in front of the "G" Scale model train display at the Southwest Regional Library. Members of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society participating today were: Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Motes, Dan McMurtrie, Bill Nielsen, Joe Parisini, John Michna, Frank Atanasio, Peter Colussy, Mike Collins, Kieve Uhrlich (12)
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saturday, decEMBER 10, 2016
Saturday, December 10, 2016 (L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant standing between the "O" & "HO" Scale model train displays at the Southwest Regional Library. Ken is the "Sheriff" and Saralyn the "Cowgirl" both are dressed in constume for the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Display. Other members participating today were: Nick Mekich, Kieve Uhrlich, Joe Motes, Kevin Patterson, Peter Colussy, Joe Pisciotti, Bob Brown, Tom Rottenberg, Frank Atanasio, Joe Parisini, Stan Freihofer, Stanley Freihofer, Luis Figueroa, Bill Tessar, John Michna (17) Set a new record today with 646 attending.
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monday, decEMBER 12, 2016
Monday, December 12, 2016 Guests standing between the "O" & "HO" Scale model train displays at the Southwest Regional Library. Some of the 489 visitors that showed up today. Florida Citrus Model Train Society members participating: Ken Sargeant, Joe Motes, Bob Brown, Tom Rottenberg, Frank Atanasio, John Michna, Dan McMurtrie, Misty White, Zach White, Bill Nielsen, John Faso (11)
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tuesday, decEMBER 13, 2016
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Parents with children standing by the "O" Scale model train displays watching a (FEC) Florida East Coast Railroad Engine pulling a passenger train at the Southwest Regional Library. Florida Citrus Model Train Society members participating today were: Ken Sargeant, Greg Baird, Joe Motes, Tom Rottenberg, Frank Atanasio, Dan McMurtrie, Misty White, Zach White, Bill Nielsen, John Faso (10)
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wednesday, decEMBER 14, 2016
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Nick Mekich, Bob Brown standing in front of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Banner in the MultiPurpose Room at the Southwest Regional Library. To their right is the "HO" Modular Layout. Other members who participated today were: Ken Sargeant, Joe Motes, Frank Atanasio, Dan McMurtrie, Bill Nielsen, John Faso (8)
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polar express evening
wednesday, decEMBER 14, 2016
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 The Polar Express Evening was a "Big Hit" with the visitors to the Southwest Regional Library. It was a great family night for the whole Family. The Florida Citrus Model Train Society members participating were: Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Peter Colussy, Kathy Colussy, Joe Motes, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Bill Nielsen, Joe Pisciotti, Luis Figueroa, Joe Parisini, John Michna, Kieve Uhrlich (13) We had 588 visitors for our Regular Daytime Event. Then 613 guests for the Polar Express Evening program from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A new "ONE DAY" Record of 1,171 visitors was established.
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to be continued
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016 - 2017 PART 2
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)
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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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