
Meeting May 4, 2024
Those in attendance: Matt, Nathan, Doug, Jeff, Chris, Tristan, Bill, Bob, Cooper, Seth
Old Business:
Keys:
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being re-cut again due to not working out the outside gate switch.
Lunch:
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Need to coordinate lunch when operating the layout at the mall, so that there are at least 2 people on the layout
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Motion was made by Matt
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Seconded by Jeff
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Motion passed
New Business:
Rail-Fanning in Emporia:
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This will be our first Summer outing
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A motion was made that we go to Emporia on June 8 at 8:00AM (this is a Saturday, rail fanning, and eat at Jay’s hamburger)
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Will meet at the Mall to car pool, Proceed to Ellinor area, Pioneer Bluffs, Lunch and finish the afternoon in Emporia.
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Seconded by Tristan
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Motion passed
Layout Issues:
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When there is a problem on the layout, besides noting on the log place a push pin where the problem lies
Throttles:
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There are 2 tablets to operate the trains with, if the current controllers malfunction, JMRI is on the computer, you can download Engine Driver (Android, Play Store) or Wi-Throttle (Apple, App Store) and then use your phone as a throttle. Connect to the wifi -Topeka N-Trak, password is Trains1!
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Please charge the tablets when at the end of the day and plug into the wall. Chargers will be located below the TV.
Adjournment:
Motion to Adjourn made by Chris
Seconded by Tristan
Motion Passed
No Club Meeting for June due to Rail-fanning, June 8th.
Next Club Meeting: July 6th @ 9:30AM