WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

The Florida Citrus Model Train Society has a monthy meeting at a members residence. Whistlestop Gatherings are at the end of the month. Members hosting Gatherings were: 1. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant.  2. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile. 3. Bob & Judy Balog.   4. Paul & Ann Gehring.  5. Raymond (Jack) & Norma Russell. 6. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 7. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile. 8. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 9. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile. 10. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 11. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile. 12. Fran Koerner, David Mikelson, Janet Hager. 13. Bill & Debbie Tessar. 14. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 15. Paul & Ann Gehring. 16. Dan & Linda McMurtrie. 17. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile. 18. Al & Cindy Uber. 19. Don, Jo, Steven Kneuer.  20. Bill & Debbie Tessar. 21. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 22. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 23. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile. 24. Dan & Linda McMurtrie. 25. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile. 26. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 27. Al & Cindy Uber. 28. Don & Steven Kneuer. 29. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile. 30. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 31. Al & Cindy Uber. 32. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 33. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. 34. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile, January 28, 2017. 35. Dan & Linda McMurtrie, Feburary 25, 2017. 36. Al & Cindy Uber, March 25, 2017. 37. Bill & Debbi Tessar residence April 29, 2017. 38. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence May 27, 2017.  39. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence June 24, 2017. 40. Kieve & Mona Ehrlich July 22, 2017. 41. Sharon Naile & Joe Parisini residence August 26, 2017. 42. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence September 30, 2017. 43. Jeremy & Jessica Steinhart residence October 28, 2017. 44. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence "Annual Christmas Party" Saturday, December 16, 2017. 45. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile residence, Saturday, January 27, 2018. 46. Dan & Linda McMurtrie residence, Saturday, February 17, 2018. 47. Bill & Debbie Tessar residence March 24, 2018. 48. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile residence Saturday, April 28, 2018. 49. Al & Cindy Uber residence Saturday, June 30, 2018. 50. Al & Cindy Uber residence Saturday, July 28, 2018. 51. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence Saturday, August 25, 2018. 52. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence September 28, 2018. 53. Jeremy & Jessica Steinhart residence October 27, 2018. 54. Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence December 15, 2018.

55. Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile residence January 26, 2019. 56. Dan & Linda McMurtrie residence March 2, 2019. 57. The 57th Whistlestop Gathering at the Al & Cindy Uber residence March 30, 2019. 58th Joe Parisini & Sharon Naile residence April 27, 2019. 59. The 59th Whistlestop Gathering May 25, 2019 at Paul & Ann Gehring residence. 60. The 60th Whistlestop Gathering June 29, 2019 at Paul & Ann Gehring residence. 61. The 61st Whistlestop Gathering at Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence September 28, 2019. 62. The 62nd Whistlestop Gathering at Jeremy & Jessica Steinhart residence October 26, 2019. 63. The 63rd Whistlestop Gathering at the Ken & Saralyn Sargeant residence December 14, 2019. The 64th Whistlestop Gathering at the Joe Parisini & Sharon Nailen residence January 25, 2020. The 65th "Whistle Stop Gathering" at the residence of Dan & Linda McMurtrie, February 22, 2020. The 66th "Whistle Stop Gathering" at the residence of to be determined, March 28, 2020.

1 ST MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

KEN & SARALYN SARGEANT RESIDENCE

MARCH 29, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday March 29, 2014 1st row (L-R) Ken & Saralyn Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Parisini 2nd row (L-R) Bob Brown, Fran Koerner, Sharon Naile, Debbie Brown, Nick Mekich 3rd row (L-R) David Mikelson, Jeff (Ski) Guzowski, Frank Atanasio, Lee Weiss, Gary Hendrickson, Don Glasser, John Michna (not pictured Anita Glasser) See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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JOE PARISINI & SHARON NAILE RESIDENCE

APRIL 19, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday April 19, 2014 Seated (L-R) John Balog, David Mikelson, Bob Wright, Christine Wright, Saralyn Sargeant, Paul Gehring, John Michna, Ken Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Greg Baird  Standing (L-R) Bill Nielsen, Jeff (Ski) Guzowski, Steven Kneuer, Don Glasser, Anita Glasser, Jack Russell, Norma Russell, Una Michna, Sharon Naile, Joe Parisini See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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bOb & mary balog RESIDENCE

mAy 31, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday May 31, 2014 Seated (L-R) Joe Parisini, Anita Glassar, Don Glasser, Bill Pilger, Anna Atanasio, Paul Gehring, Ann Gehring, Nick Mekich, Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant,  Standing (L-R)  John Michna, Jack Russell, Dianne Nielsen, Joe Motes,  Bill Tessar, Mona Ehrlich, Fran Koerner, Kieve Ehrlich, Bill Neilsen, Bob Brown, Debbie Brown, Judy Balog, Debbie Tessar, Bob Balog, Norma Russell, Frank Atanasio (not pictured Una Michna)          See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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paul & ann gehring RESIDENCE

june 28, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday June 28, 2014 Seated (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Sharon Naile, Joe Parisini, Bill Tessar, Fran Koerner, Don Glasser, Anita Glasser  Standing (L-R)  Tom Rottenberg, Ann Gehring, Paul Gehring, Bill Pilger, Debbie Tessar, Norma Russell, Judy Balog, Una Michna, Bob Balog, Jack Russell, John Michna.  See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Raymond & Norma Russell rESIDENCE

july 26, 2014  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday July 26, 2014 Seated (L-R) Raymond (Jack) Russell, Norma Russell

Standing 2nd Row (L-R) Anita Glasser, Don Glasser, Colleen Daglia, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Joe Parisini Standing Back Row (L-R) Bill Nielsen, Nick Mekich, Jeff (Ski) Guzowski, Sharon Naile (Missing from Photo) Lee Weiss and girlfriend Deb Swift.  See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Ken & saralyn sargeant rESIDENCE

august 30, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday August 30, 2014 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Joe Parisini, Bill Pilger, Ann Gehring, Paul Gehring, Don Glasser, Anita Glasser, Nick Mekich, Bob Brown, Raymond (Jack) Russell, Norma Russell, Joe Motes, Diane Neilsen, Bill Nielsen, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, David Mikelson, Tom Rottnberg See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Joe Parisini & sharon naile rESIDENCE

september 27, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday September 27, 2014 (Back Row L-R) Anita Glasser, Don Glasser, Joe Parisini, Bill Pilger, T. Pilger, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Nick Mekich, Greg Baird, John Michna, Bill Nielsen (Front Row L-R) Colleen Daglia, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Ken Sargeant, Sharon Naile, Una Michna. Also attending but not in picture were: David Mikelson, Bob Balog, Judy Balog

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ken & saralyn sargeant rESIDENCE

october 25, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday October 25, 2014 (Back Row L-R) Fran Koerner, David Mikelson, Una Michna, Joe Parisini, Debbie Tessar  (Front Row L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, John Michna, Bill Nielsen, Sharon Naile, Bill Tessar                              See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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joe parisini & sharon naile rESIDENCE

november 29, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday November 29, 2014 (First Row Seated L-R) Janet Hager, Don Glasser, Anita Glasser, John Michna, Bill Tessar, Joe Parisini, Paul Gehring, David Mikelson (Second Row Standing L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Bob Balog, Nick Mekich, Tom Rottenberg, Debbie Tessar, Bob Brown, Frank Atanasio, Anna Atanasio (In attendance but missing from photo)  Una Michna, Sharon Naile See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Ken & saralyn sargeant rESIDENCE

december 20, 2014  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday December 20, 2014 (First Row Seated L-R) Greg Baird, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, T Pilger, Bill Pilger (Second Row Seated L-R) Joe Parisini, John Michna, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Fran Koerner (Third Row Standing) Robert Feeney, John Feeney, Bill Nielson, Dianne Nielsen, David Mikelson, Janet Hager, Bob Brown, Tom Rottenberg, Anita Glasser, Don Glasser, Colleen Daglia, Nick Mekich (In attendance but missing from photo)  Sharon Naile.  See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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JOE PARISINI & SHARON NAILE RESIDENCE

jANUARY 31, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday  January 31, 2015 (Seated L- R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Sharon Naile  (2nd Row L- R) Anita Glasser, Janet Hager, Colleen Daglia, Joe Parisini (3rd Row L- R) Don Glasser, Bill Nielsen, Dan & Linda McMurtrie, David Mikelson, Nick Mekich

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FRAN KOERNER RESIDENCE

(CO-HOSTS) dAVID MIKELSON, jANET hAGER 

MARCH 1, 2015  4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Sunday  March 1, 2015 (Seated L- R) Linda Rudolph, Debbie Tessar, Ann Gehring, Norma Russell, July Balog, Kimberly Ramsey, Anna Ramsey, Saralyn  Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, (Standing L-R) Joel Rudolph, Bill Tessar, Paul Gehring, Jack Raymond, Bob Balog, David Mikelson, Jason Ramsey, Fran Koerner, Dianne Nielsen, Bill Nielsen, Janet Hager. See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Bill & debbie tessar RESIDENCE

MARCH 27, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Friday March 27, 2015 (L- R) Tom Rottenberg, Linda Rudolph, Joel Rudolph, Nick Mekich, Bob Balog, Judy Balog, Bill Nielsen, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Joe Pisciotti, Joe Parisini, Sharon Naile, Steven Kneuer, Debbie Brown, Colleen Daglia, Bob Brown, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tesssar, Don Kneuer. (In attendance but missing from picture John & Una Michna)  See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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KEN & SARALYN sarGEANT RESIDENCE

APRIL 25, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, April  25, 2015 (L- R) Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Kevin Paterson, Bill Tessar, Sharon Naile, Anita Glasser, Debbi Tessar, Don Kneuer, Don Glasser, Nick Mekich, Bob Brown, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant

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Paul & Ann Gehring RESIDENCE

MAy 27, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

May 27, 2015 (Front Row L- R) Ann Gehring, Don Glasser, Anita Glasser, Bob Brown (Second Row L-R) Linda McMurtrie, Nick Mekich, Debbie Brown, Ann Balog (Third Row L-R) Dan McMurtrie, Kevin Paterson, Bill Nielsen, Paul Gehring, Bill Tessar, Bob Balog. Photo taken by Debbie Tessar

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Dan & Linda McMurtrie RESIDENCE

 June 27, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

May 27, 2015 (Front Row L- R) Janet Hager, Sharon Naile, Fran Koerner, Ken Sargeant, Nick Mekich (Second Row L-R) David Mikelson, Joe Parisini, Debbie Tessar, Lynda Rudolph, Saralyn Sargeant, Linda McMurtrie (Third Row L-R) Bill Tessar; Joe Pisciotti, Jason Ramsey, Anna Ramsey, Dan McMurtrie, Bill Nielsen, (Present but not in photo) John Michna, Kieve Ehrlich.

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joe parisini & sharon naile RESIDENCE

 July 25, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

July 25, 2015 (L- R) Joel Rudolph, Lynda Rudolph, Ken Sargeant, Colleen Daglia, Nick Mekich, Cindy Uber, Al Uber, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, David Mikelson, Joe Parisini, Allicia Walford, Judy Balog, Sharon Naile, Bob Balog, Saralyn Sargeant, Bill Nielsen, Dan McMurtrie, Cathy Pisciotti, Joe Pisciotti, Kevin Walford, Linda McMurtrie, Jason Ramsey, (Present but not in photo) John Michna   See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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al & cindy uber RESIDENCE

 July 30, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

August 30, 2015 (Front Row L- R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Cindy Uber, Lynda Rudolph, Linda McMurtrie, Margret Hendrickson (Second Row L-R) Bill Tessar, Joe Pisciotti, Debbie Tessar, Gary Hendrickson, Janet Hager, David Mikelson, Joe Parisini, Al Uber, Bill Nielsen, Dan McMurtrie, Sharon Naile, Joel Rudolph, Tom Rottenberg  See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Don, josephine & steven kneuer RESIDENCE

 September 26, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

September 26, 2015 (L- R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Lynda Rudolph, Joel Rudolph, Josephine Kneuer, Joe Pisciotti, Bill Nielsen, Greg Baird, Steven Kneuer, Don Kneuer, Nick Mekich, Kevin Patterson, Bob Brown, Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Linda McMurtrie, Dan McMurtrie, Al Uber, Cindy Uber

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Bill & debbie tessar RESIDENCE

 october 24, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

October 24, 2015 (L- R) Lynda Rudolph, Joel Rudolph, Bill Tessar

(Second Row L - R) Bill Balog, Judy Balog, Cindy Uber, Al Uber, Nick Mekich, Kevin Patterson, Karen Powers,  Bob Brown, Debbie Brown

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Ken & saralyn sargeant RESIDENCE

 november 27, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

November 28, 2015 (First Row L- R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Bill Nielsen, Dianne Nielsen, Gary Hendrickson (Second Row L - R) Joe Pisciotti, Judy Balog, Bob Balog, John Michna, Joe Parisini, Nick Mekich, Tom Rottenberg, Al Uber (Third Row L-R) Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Colleen Daglia, Cindy Uber (Present but not in photo) David Mikelson, Una Michna. See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Ken & saralyn sargeant RESIDENCE

annual christmas party

 december 18, 2015  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

December 18, 2015 (First Row L- R) Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Cathy Pisciotti, Joe Pisciotti, Steven Kneuer, Don Kneuer (Second Row L-R) Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Anna Atanasio, Frank Atanasio, Robert Feeney, Cathy Feeney, John Feeney, Kevin Patterson, Mike Collins. (Third Row L-R) Tom Rottenberg, Gary Hendrickson, Greg Baird (Present but not in photo)  Joe Parisini, Sharon Naile, Don Glasser, Anita Glasser, Jason Ramsey, Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, Bill Nielsen, Dianne Nielsen (27) See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Joe Parisini & sharon naile RESIDENCE

 january 30, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

January 30, 2016 (Seated Row L- R) Ken Sargeant, Joe Pisciotti, Bill Tessar, David Mikelson, Janet Hager, Fran Koerner, Sharon Naile, Nick Mekich (Standing Row L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Al Uber, Cindy Uber, Debbie Tessar, Linda McMurtrie, Dan McMurtrie, Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Peter Rottenberg (17) See (PHOTO GALLERY)

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Dan & linDa mcmurtrie residence

 february 27, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

February 27, 2016 (Seated Row L- R) Ken Sargeant, Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Kevin Patterson, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer

(Standing 2nd Row L-R) Anita Glasser, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Al Uber, Cindy Uber, Saralyn Sargeant, Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, Gary Hendrickson,

Greg Baird (Standing 3rd Row L-R) Don Glasser, Joe Pisciotti, Dan McMurtrie,

Bill Nielsen, Dianne Nielsen (21) See (PHOTO GALLERY TWO)

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joe Parisini & sharon naile residence

 april 2, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

April 2, 2016 (Seated Row L- R) Ken Sargeant, David Mikelson, Linda McMurtrie, Don Glasser, Anita Glasser, Debbie Tessar, Janet Hager, Cindy Uber, Joe Pisciotti. (Standing 2nd Row L-R) Bill Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Al Uber, Dan McMurtrie, Joe Parisini, Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, Peter Colussy, Sharon Naile (18)   See (PHOTO GALLERY TWO)

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Ken & saralyn sargeant residence

 may 7, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

May 7, 2016 (Seated Row L- R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Peter Colussy, Kathy Colussy, Joe Pisciotti  (Standing 2nd Row L-R) Kevin Patterson, Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich, John Michna, Joe Parisini  (present but missing from photo) Al Uber, Cindy Uber (12) See (PHOTO GALLERY TWO)

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Al & Cindy Uber residence

 may 28, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

May 28, 2016 (L- R) Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Bill Neilsen, Dianne Neilsen, Coleen Daglia, Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich, David Mikelson, Janet Hager, Joe Parisini, Al Uber, Cindy Uber. (12) See (PHOTO GALLERY TWO)

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don & steven kneuer

 june 25, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

June 25, 2016 (L-R) Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, David Mikelson, Janet Hager, Don Kneuer, Greg Baird, Joe Piscotti, Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Joel Rudolph, Zach White, Misty White, Lenny Victor, Kevin Patterson, Saralyn Sargeant, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Ken Sargeant, Steven Kneuer, Bill Nielsen, Dianne Nielsen (present but not in picture) Lynda Rudolph, Bob Brown, Edward White (24) See (PHOTO GALLERY TWO)

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joe parisini & sharon naile

 july 30, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

July 30, 2016 (seated L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Jason Ramsey, Karen Powers, David Mikelson, Zach White, Misty White, Bob Brown, Anna Ramsey, Linda McMurtrie, Cindy Uber (standing L-R) Joe Parisini, Janet Hager, Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich, Joe Piscotti, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Dan McMurtrie, Al Uber (present but not in picture) Sharon Naile (21)

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Ken & saralyn sargeant

 august 27, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

August 27, 2016  (1st row L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Colleen Daglia, Misty White, Kevin Patterson, Cindy Uber  (2nd row L-R) Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, David Mikelson, John Michna, Al Uber, Joe Pisciotti, Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich, Joe Parisini, Zach White, Linda McMurtrie, Dan McMurtrie (not in picture Sharon Naile) (19)   

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AL & Cindy Uber residence

 september 24, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

September 24, 2016  (1st row L-R) Kevin Walford, Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Cindy Uber, Colleen Daglia, Misty White, Edward White, Nick Mekich    (2nd row L-R) Kevin Patterson, Bill Tessar, Bill Nielsen, Debbie Tessar, Tom Rottenberg, Al Uber, Zach White, Joe Pisciotti  (16)   

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KEN & SARALYN SARGEANT residence

 OCTOBER 29, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

August 27, 2016  (1st row L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Gary Hendrickson, Bill Nielsen, (2nd row L-R) Mona Ehrlich, Margret Hendrickson, Diane Nielsen, (3rd row L-R) Kieve Ehrlich, Karen Powers, Dan McMurtrie, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Joe Parisini, Linda McMurtie, Colleen Daglia, Nick Mekich, Joe Pisciotti, Tom Rottenberg, Kevin Patterson, Al Uber, Cindy Uber (21)   

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KEN & SARALYN SARGEANT residence

 decemBER 17, 2016  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

annual christmas party

Saturday, December 17, 2016  (1st row L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Steven Kneuer, Don Kneuer, Nick Mekich, Greg Baird (2nd row L-R) Linda McMurtrie, Mona Ehrlich, Kieve Ehrlich, Dan McMurtrie, Sharon Naile, Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Anna Atanasio, Frank Atanasio, Al Uber, Cindy Uber, Kevin Patterson (18)   

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Joe parisini & sharon naile  residence

 January 28, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, January 28, 2017  (1st row L-R) Colleen Daglia, Zach White, Kevin Patterson, Ed White, Misty White, Kathy Uber, Saralyn Sargeant, Joe Pisciotti, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Parisini, Ken Sargeant, (2nd row L-R) Bill Tessar, Al Uber, Nick Mekich, Dan McMurtrie, Sharon Naile, Linda McMurtrie, Kathy Colussy, Peter Colussy (19)   

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dan & Linda McMurtrie residence

 february 25, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, February  25, 2017  Members attending the 35th Whistlestop Gathering were:  Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Jeremy Steinhart, Jennifer Steinhart, David Mikelson, Janet Hager, Bill Nielsen, Nick Mekich, John Michna, Mark Branch (14)  

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AL & CINDY UBER RESIDENCE

 MARCH 25, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, March 25, 2017  (1st row L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Cindy Uber, Sharon Naile, Debbie Tessar, Janet Hager (2nd row L-R) Ken Sargeant, Nick Mekich, Kevin Patterson, Al Uber, David Mikelson, Joe Parisini, Bill Tessar (12) 

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bill & debbie tessar RESIDENCE

 APRIL 29, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, April 29, 2017  (1st row L-R)  Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, Margret Hendrickson, Gary Hendrickson, Tom Rottenberg, Linda McMurtrie (2nd row L-R) Bill Tessar, Dianne Nielsen, Cindy Uber, Al Uber, Jerri Leone, Jeremy Steinhart, Jennifer Steinhart, John Leone, Dan McMurtrie, Saralyn Sargeant,  Ken Sargeant, Kevin Patterson, Bill Nielsen, Debbie Tessar (20) 

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ken & saralyn sargeant RESIDENCE

 may 27, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, May 27, 2017  (1st Row L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Kevin Patterson (Second Row) Joe Pisciotti, Sharon Naile, Joe Parisini, Janet Hager, David Mikelson, Colleen Daglia, Nick Mekich, Peter Colussy, Kathy Colussy, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Tom Rottenberg, Jerri Leone, John Leone (19)  

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Ken & saralyn sargeant RESIDENCE

 June 24, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, June 24, 2017  (1st Row L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, David Mikelson, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar (Second Row) Al Uber, Cindy Uber,   Janet Hager, Hal Kushman, Kathy Colussy, Audrey Kushman, Peter Colussy, Sharon Naile, Joe Parisini, Linda McMurtrie, Nick Mekich, Dan McMurtrie, Joe Pisciotti, Tom Rottenberg, Kevin Patterson (20)  

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Kieve & Mona Ehrlich RESIDENCE

 July 24, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, July 22, 2017  Mona Ehrlich, Kieve Ehrlich, David Mikelson, Al Uber, Cindy Uber, Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, Joe Pisciotti, Tom Rottenberg, Mike Collins, Hal Kushman, Audrey Kushman, Cindy Kohn (13)

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sharon naile & joe parisini RESIDENCE

 august 26, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, August  26, 2017  (1st Row L-R) Bill Tessar, Linda McMurtrie, Saralyn Sargeant, Debbie Tessar, Janet Hager, Kevin Patterson, Peter Rottenberg, Tom Rottenberg  (Second Row L-R)  Ken Sargeant, Sharon Naile, Joe Parisiini, Peter Colussy, Kathy Colussy, Kieve Ehrlich, Audrey Kushman, Dan McMurtrie, Gary Hendrickson, Al Uber, Cindy Uber, David Mikelson (present but not in picture) Hal Kushman (21)  

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42 nd MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

ken & saralyn  sargeant RESIDENCE

 september 30, 2017  7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, September 30, 2017 (1st row L-R) Ken Sargeant, Joe Parisini, Sharon Naile, Saralyn Sargeant, Joe Pisciotti (back row L-R)  Janet Hager, David Mikelson, Al Uber, Cindy Uber, Tom Rottenberg, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Jeremy Steinhart, Jessica Steinhart, Kevin Patterson (15) at the 42nd

Whistlestop Gathering. 

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43 rd MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

jeremy & jessica steinhart RESIDENCE "Halloween costume party"

 october 28, 2017  6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, October 28, 2017  Florida Citrus Model Train Society Members attended a Whistlestop Gathering  "Halloween Costume Party" at the residence of Jeremy & Jessica Steinhard. Other members attending were:  Howard Schults, Ken Sargeant & Saralyn Sargeant, Bill & Debbie Tessar, Al  & Cindy Uber, Nick Mekich and Colleen Daglia (11)

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44 th MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

Ken & saralyn sargeant RESIDENCE

"annual christmas party"

 saturday, december 16, 2017

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, December 16, 2017  Florida Citrus Model Train Society Members attended a Whistlestop Gathering  "Annual Christmas Party" at the residence of Ken & Saralyn Sargeant. Members attending were (L-R) Don Kneuer, Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Steven Kneuer, Greg Baird (2nd row L-R) Ana Atanasio, Frank Atanasio, Nick Mekich, Colleen Gaglia, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar (3rd row L-R) Joe Pisciotti, Hal Kushner, Luis Figueroa, David Mikelson, Tom Rottenberg,  Dan McMurtrie, Audrey Kushner (17)

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45 th MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

JOE PARISINI & SHARON nAILE RESIDENCE

 saturday, JANUARY 27, 2018

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, January 27, 2018  Florida Citrus Model Train Society Members that attended the Whistlestop Gathering. Members attending were: Joe Parisini, Sharon Naile, Joe Pisciotti, David Mikelson, Al Uber, Cindy Uber, Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, Jeremy Steinhart, Jessica Steinhart, John Michna,  Hal Kushner, Audrey Kushner (13)

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46 th MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

dan & linda mcmurtrie RESIDENCE

 saturday, february 17, 2018

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, February 17, 2018  Florida Citrus Model Train Society Members that attended the 46th Whistlestop Gathering were: (1st Row) Bill Tessar, Gary Hendrickson, Jeremy Steinhart (Back Row) Ken Sargeant, Joe Pisciotti,  Saralyn Sargeant, Linda McMurtrie, Diane Nielsen, Bill Nielsen, DebbienTessar, Hal Kushner, Audrey Kushner, Dan McMurtrie, Kieve Ehrlich, Colleen Daglia, Nick Mekich, Luis Figueroa (Present but not in picture: David Mikelson, John Michna) (19)

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47 th MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

bill & debbie Tessar residence

 saturday, march 24, 2018

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

The 47th WhistleStop Gathering, Saturday, March 24, 2018. Members that attended were: Bill & Debbie Tessar, David Mikelson, Janet Hager, Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, Al & Cindy Uber, Joe Parisini, Sharon Naile, John Michna, Bill & Diane Nielsen, Dan & Linda McMurtrie (16)

48 th MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING

joe parisini & sharon Naile residence saturday, april 28, 2018

see whistlestop gathering 2

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/

www.facebook.com/fcmts.org
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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"

www.facebook.com/fcmts.org

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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.