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 … Read more
The August CTTC meeting will be Wednesday August 28 at 7:00, Doors open around 6:45. Theme: Member’s Choice ZOOM: ZOOM Meeting Part 1 (7:00 – 7:40) ZOOM Meeting Part 2 (7:40 – 8:20) ZOOM Meeting part 3 (8:30 – 9:00) Old News: Rick’s Garden Railroad New News: Septemeber meeting will NOT be … Read more
The June CTTC meeting will be Wednesday July 31st at 7:00, Doors open around 6:45. Theme: Member’s Choice ZOOM: ZOOM Meeting Part 1 (7:00 – 7:40)ZOOM Meeting Part 2 (7:40 – 8:20)ZOOM Meeting part 3 (8:30 – 9:00) OLD BUSINESS: Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy at Roseville 7/12-7/13 Roseville set to welcome UP’s famed ‘Big Boy … Read more
The June CTTC meeting will be Wednesday June 26th at 7:00, Doors open around 6:45. Theme: Member’s Choice ZOOM: ZOOM Meeting Part 1 (7:00 – 7:40)ZOOM Meeting Part 2 (7:40 – 8:20)ZOOM Meeting part 3 (8:30 – 9:00) OLD BUSINESS: Those of you who have ordered club shirts, please make sure to Dr. Charlie has you … Read more
The May CTTC meeting will be Wednesday May 29th at 7:00, Doors open around 6:45. Theme: Member’s Choice ZOOM: ZOOM Meeting Part 1 (7:00 – 7:40)ZOOM Meeting Part 2 (7:40 – 8:20)ZOOM Meeting part 3 (8:30 – 9:00) The May CTTC will be at Bob Sponsel’s garage. If there are any questions please feel free … Read more
The April CTTC meeting is this Wednesday at 7:00, Doors open around 6:45. ZOOM: ZOOM Meeting Part 1 (7:00 – 7:40)ZOOM Meeting Part 2 (7:40 – 8:20)ZOOM Meeting part 3 (8:30 – 9:00) The April 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 … Read more
The club has gotten so large, we can no longer find parking at the Rancho Goleta Clubhouse. Bob Sponsel has been kind enough to offer his Antique Car Garage as our new meeting site starting April 24, 2024. Santa Barbara Motorsports and Goleta Valley Athletic Club addresses are 6466 Hollister Ave. (SB Motorsports) 170 Los Carneros Way for … Read more
Cade brought an HO scale Bachman 260 steam locomotive with DCC and sound. Since we didn’t have any HO track or power, we couldn’t experience any of its features. However, we discussed the possibility of setting up a small HO loop and transformers so that we can explore the world of HO scale in the … Read more
September 27, 2023 UPCOMING EVENTS Bosse Toy Train Museum: October 28th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM November 4th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM November 18th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM The 33rd Annual Festival of Trains: December 8th (Setup) December 9th December 10th December 11th (Takedown) Club Dinner: December 9th Dinner at The Timbers Dessert … Read more
333rd Annual Festival of Toy Trains: A Timeless Celebration of Model Train Magic Dates: December 9: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM December 10: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Goleta Valley Library, 500 N Fairview Ave, Goleta CA 93117 For the past 33 years, Dave Halbeisen has curated and shared his remarkable collection of model … Read more