Coast Toy Train Club
6466 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117

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CTTC September 28, 2024 Meeting

This is a reminder that the September CTTC meeting WILL NOT BE WEDS 9/25!!!
 
Instead, Fred Duerner has graciously offered to host on Saturday 9/28 at his Glen Annie Ranch.
 
Here is the details 
Welcome visitors!
 
A few helpful suggestions for all guests to remember while visiting the ranch on Saturday, September 28
 
Drive slow, no smoking anywhere on ranch, carpooling / ride sharing encouraged as we carpool or caravan to three sites on the ranch, follow and park in line
 
From the 670 mailbox located on Glen Annie Road, Goleta, Turn right into the Glen Annie Ranch and proceed 200 yards until you come to the stone entry “GRACEWOOD Gate”
 
Site 1:  Meet at SHOP at 10:00 AM (first barn on the left at GRACEWOOD gate, this is before you get to the old farm house on the ranch at 670)
    See machine shop, Model A’s, model room, oil lamps, antique tools in refrigerator
 
Site 2:  Leaving to the CARRIAGE BARN at 10:30 am (barn near pond and 1876 library) 
 
    See train layouts, Model A’s, art work, clocks
 
    See train room for other railroad collectibles
 
    Restroom in stock trailer
 
Site 3:  Leaving to the ROUND HOUSE at 11:00 am (at 650 top of hill) Carpooling is best for this part of the tour (parking may be a problem at top of this small hill).
 
    See trains, bronzes, art work, books, models, musical instruments
 
Site 4:  Leaving to the GRACEWOOD HOME at 11:30 am (at 610 top of another hill)  Caravanning from the Carriage Barn parking area (following the leader) is best for this part     of the tour.
 
    See garage for drinks in refrigerator, trains, various accumulations and collectibles
 
    See office for trains, bronzes, Titanic, Railway Express, musical instruments
 
    See den room for art work, musical instruments, pirate, fire fighting, Civil War
 
    See mid-patio for G scale train, yard art, cast iron
 
    See ocean view patio, deck, dining tables for bar-b-que hot dog lunch
 
    Ping pong and foo’s ball on east side of house
 
Exiting:  Drive slow follow exit sign for easy departure
 
Questions:  Call Fred Duerner (805) 689 1371

CTTC August 28, 2024 Meeting

The August CTTC meeting will be  Wednesday August 28 at 7:00, 
Doors open around 6:45.

Theme: Member’s Choice

 
ZOOM: 
 
 
Old News:
  • Rick’s Garden Railroad
New News:
  • Septemeber meeting will NOT be WEDS 9/25

    but SATURDAY 9/28 at Fred’s Glenn Annie Ranch

  • Dave Halbeisen Update
  • December Festival of Toy Trains
    • Setup 12/13
    • Show 12/14, 12/15
    • Take down 12/16
  • Annual Club Dinner – 12/14
    • Should it be at the Timbers?
  • September meeting WILL NOT be held on Wednesday, September 25. It will be at Fred Duerner’s on Saturday, September 28.
  •  
SHOW and TELL:
Member’s Choice

The August CTTC will be at Bob Sponsel’s garage.

If there are any questions please feel free to contact me at 805-886-0628.

Santa Barbara Motorsports and Goleta Valley Athletic Club addresses are 
6466 Hollister Ave. (SB Motorsports)  
1701 Los Carneros Way for the health club. 
The garage is in the SB Motorsports building on the end closest to the Athletic Club.   
Parking is best entered from Los Carneros Way.

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