By Pat O'Connor

We set up a T-TRAK layout at the Wayne PAL on Sunday, March 23, 2025. We had 8 tables in 2 rows in the main vendor room, so it was nice and quiet. We were up and running shortly before 9 AM. Show attendance was okay and some of us enjoyed the obligatory Wayne PAL Pork Roll Egg and Cheese breakfast sandwich.

Modules were brought by Pat, Phil, Dirk, Anthony and Tony. Members were in and out throughout the day and included Pat, Dirk, Phil, Anthony, Tony, Mike W, Mike M, Keith, Rob Z, Will,  Patrick and his friend Mark.  An as-built plan is attached as are a couple photos. 

The layout ran well all day and had a nice mix of trains running from American steam to the Japanese Bullet Train. 

We were all packed up and ready to go at 2:40. Thanks to everyone for pitching in!

Photos courtesy of Mike Wong, Track plan by Dave Ferrari

Wayne Show Report - December 15, 2024

 Wayne Show Report - December 15, 2024

We set up a T-TRAK layout at the Wayne PAL show on Sunday 12/15. Setup was led by Dirk and Phil with a big assist by John Olejnik from JCN/Union who brought the table covers from Toms River and used his power box. They all brought modules and so did Tony & Anthony and Keith. Mike W was there to help, especially with the electronics. Also attending to run trains was Patrick Calvano, with a friend, Frank and Will Lawrence, who just rejoined the club. Mike Maloney stopped in near the end of the show.

The layout was up and running by 8:45. Things ran okay with just a couple of derailments. John had a long Christmas train with lights and digital effects. There were other Christmas trains as well. The show was pretty well attended.

As-built plan

Toms River Elk's Lodge Show Report - December 8, 2024

By Dave Ferrari

The club had a show Sunday 12/8/2024 at the Toms River Elks Lodge. Members of our club and Jersey Central Ntrak participated. Modules were brought by Bill Myers, Bobby Sweet, Al Etzel, John Peruggia, and John Olejnik. Harry Leifer brought electronics, wiring and table covers. But we used John O's electronics box because it's smaller. Bob Goldstein and Bill's friend John Lyle were also there to help.

The layout was up and running by about 9:40 am and ran well during the show. The layout was torn down and packed up by about 2:45 pm. 

The As-Built plan and some photos are attached.

Thank you to all who helped!

Brick Elks Lodge - September 29, 2024

By Dave Ferrari

The club had a show at the Brick Elks Lodge on Sunday, September 29. With only 4 eight-foot tables the layout was 16 by 5 feet. Bill Myers brought all his modules and Harry brought his new two-triple yard. I brought 2 pairs of wide corners, a triple and a bunch of singles, including Pat's pair. The as built plan is attached in both AnyRail and JPG formats, a couple photos too. In addition to those of us who brought modules, Michael Walpow was also there to help.

E24: N-Scale Operations Weekend - July 24-28, 2024

By Mike Maloney, Northern New Jersey N-Trak

Since I didn't fully participate in the N-Scale Convention in Bethlehem this year, I had the opportunity to sign-up and travel to Evanston, WY for the huge E24 Operations Weekend. 

135 attendees descended on the former Union Pacific yard, roundhouse and machine shop in the small town of Evanston (brochure). The primary layout was an absolutely huge Free-moN which filled an entire building. In addition, there was a large N-TRAK layout along with T-TRAK. I joined in the with T-TRAK team and even travelled with a module!

I put together a small presentation to document my travels. Of course, the majority is about T-TRAK.