NarrowTracks

MINI-BUNCH

Introduction

The Mini-Bunch is a loose-knit organization of Narrow Gauge Railroad enthusiasts, or should I say fanatics?  The membership and activities are centered in the Mid-West states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.  Each year, the membership organizes 2 meets, one in the Spring, and one in the Fall.

Updates to Minibunch Web Pages
10/18/08 The October 2008 newsletter has been published to the web site.  This issue contains information about the Fall meet in Dayton Ohio (Nov 1&2) and a recap of the 2008 convention in Portland, OR.
08/31/08 The August 2008 newsletter has been published to the web site.  Issue is dedicated to Harry "Doc" Sage, one of the founding members of the Mini-bunch.  Doc who passed away this summer was a Narrow Gauge enthusiast who had an HOn3 layout, a regular at Narrow Gauge conventions and other Narrow Gauge mini-meets....
06/09/08 The May 2008 newsletter has been published to the web site.  Information about the fall meet in Dayton.  New King Snipe Roy Hord speaks.  Narrow Gauge product rundown.  Alvada, OH Two-Foot Gauge Railroad Visit Planned (June 21, 2008)
02/25/08 The February 2008 newsletter has been published to the web site.

 


 Hamm River Timber Co. #6 crosses a high trestle on Michael Yokim's On30 layout.

Membership & Quarterly Newsletter

A subscription to the Mini-Bunch quarterly newsletter is provided to all who attend one of the bi-annual meetings.   Optionally, a two year subscription to the newsletter can be obtained by sending $8 to Ted Wiese; 9099 Regency Woods Dr; Kirtland, OH 44094-9380

  • May 2008 was the recent issue of the Newsletter.
  • Next issue scheduled for March.
  • Anyone with a "last copy" on the cover of their newsletter will not be receiving the next issue.  "last copy" means it is time to renew.

Mini-Bunch yahoogroup

To keep up to date on mini-bunch activities, meets, newsletters, join the Mini-Bunch yahoogroup.  To connect with fellow members or share your latest efforts, join the Mini-Bunch yahoogroup.

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Fall - Mini-Bunch Meet

The fall 2008 Mini-Bunch meet will be held Nov 1-2 in Dayton, OH.  It will be held in conjunction with the NMRA Division train show.  Read all about it in the May Newletter and again in the October Newsletter.

 

Spring - Narrow Gauge Show

The Minibunch will again support the 2009 All Scales Narrow Gauge Show.

Past Meets:

Narrow Gauge Timetable
2008 28th National Narrow Gauge Convention - Portland, OR
Nov 1-2 2008 Fall Mini-Bunch Meet - Dayton Ohio
March 2009 All Scales Narrow Gauge Show - Greenford, OH
2009 29th National Narrow Gauge Convention - Colorado Springs, CO
Sept 1-5 2010 30th National Narrow Gauge Convention - St. Louis, MO
Sept 7-10 2011 31st National Narrow Gauge Convention - Hickory, NC
2012 32nd National Narrow Gauge Convention - Bellevue (Seattle), WA

Prototype Articles from the Newsletters

A collection of articles about prototype narrow gauge railroads.  All articles were written by members and appeared in the newsletters.

Modeling Articles from the Newsletters

A collection of articles about modeling narrow gauge railroads.  All articles were written by members and appeared in the newsletters.

Layouts and Member WEB pages

A collection of member layout features from the Mini-Bunch Newsletters and links to member Web sites.  To see what members have been doing click here!

If your a member of the Mini-Bunch and have a train related web page, please send your link to mini-bunch@narrowtracks.com.  When sending the page, please include a brief description.

Shirts

Jim Ruisinger is taking orders for black golf shirts, with the mini-bunch logo printed in gold.  An excel spread sheet form is provided at by clicking here (Jim has informed us that the prices have changed).  Before ordering, send Jim and email, to make sure that he is still taking orders.

Links

Links to general narrow gauge modeling and enthusiast pages are provided on the links page.