SCCMRRC MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
I am a member in good standing of the Sun City Center Community Association or a resident of a facility with Community Association Club privileges and would like to join the Sun City Center Model Railroad Club.
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We expect our members to treat each other as they would have themselves be treated. Fairness, courtesy and respect bring out the best in everyone.
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The current calendar year dues are $35.00 prorated at $3.00 per month. Check for $______payable to SCCMRRC. A one time $50.00 Initiation Fee is due in 3 months if interest to participate continues.
We use Digitrax throttles to control trains on our DCC layout. While many members have their own, we have several available for your use. Members have 24/7 club access and license to run all club owned equipment after proper training.
Member owned locomotives require installation of decoders to run under DCC and all rolling stock must be equipped with metal wheels and approved
knuckle couplers.
2018 Officers:
Dan Donoghue, President 813-634-7223
Arnie Goldklang, Vice President 813-938-3945
Dan Donegan, Secretary 813-633-5322
John Mayoka, Treasurer 813-624-2040
2018 Dues & Fees:
Annual dues$35.00
1 time initiation fee after 3 months $50.00
Normal Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tues, Fri, 1-3 PM
ALL ABOARD!
The
Sun City Central
HO Scale Railroad
and it's modular
N Scale T-Trak
Sub-Division
Sun City Center
Model Railroad Club
915 North Course Lane
SCC Central Campus
Visit us at:
SCCMRRC.org
Rev. 11/1/17
Our Mission:
To organize those residents of the the community who have a common interest in Railroading, Model Railroading and the many diverse arts &crafts that support the hobby.
To build, maintain, expand and operate scale model railroads of multiple scales within the club's
quarters.
To entertain the residents of the community and their guests with Open House Shows
and displays pertaining to railroading.
To foster fellowship and exchange with others in the hobby at the local, regional, national and international levels and to encourage participation by a new generation of “railroaders”.
Our History:
The club was founded in 1989 as a joint venture
with folks from Kings Point, but split into two separate groups shortly thereafter.
The original configuration consisted of individually
owned 2X4 ft. modules bolted together for
running wherever show space was available.
Eventually, it became a fixed structure when
we were awarded shared space with the
Stained Glass Club in the Heritage Room.
In 2003 we moved to our current location
and began construction of the layout you
see today. We celebrated our 25th anniversary in 2014.
You can trace our progress at:
Our HO Scale Railroad:
The Sun City Central Railroad is one of the most detailed and technically advanced HO scale layouts in the area, with over 15 scale miles of track, detailed structures, spectacular scenery, creative illumination and realistic sound. It features a double track main line that can support continuous running of ten trains under computer control, or more prototypical point to point and switching operations under manual control.
The Digital Command Control system
sends a constant power supply to the rails and allows engineers, using hand held portable controllers to set the direction, speed, sound & lighting of individual locomotives, each with it's
own unique address.
Our HO Scale Trains:
Some of the trains seen in operation at
Open House events are owned and maintained by individual members, while most of the locomotives and rolling stock belong to the club, having been donated by current or past members or other benefactors. The “Spirit of Sun City Center” is a memorial train honoring those club members who have passed while in service to the railroad.
Our Modular T-Trak N Scale Railroad:
The club has embarked on the development of an N scale portable layout. Members modeling in N scale can design & build their own interchangable 1.2 sq.ft, modules to be linked with others for impromptu operating sessions in the club room or elsewhere. N scale is half the size of HO and more suited to the space constraints of a Sun City Center home.
Open Houses:
The club runs Open Houses at the Easter,
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays when
grandchildren are visiting and during
Community events such as Holiday Walk
and Funfest.
During an Open House, as many as 10 trains
are running, with our computer controlling all
aspects of operation including switching,
sound & lighting.
Junior Engineer Program:
When the grandkids come to Open House,
we give them a hands-on opportunity to
experience the hobby, allowing them to run
our trains. We provided an orientation on
train operations and present them with a Jr.
Engineer’s Certificate when they complete
their run. In 2013 we recognized our
1000th Junior Engineer.
Membership Information:
While experienced model railroaders tend to
gravitate toward membership on their own,
anyone who recalls the Lionel looping the
Christmas tree, finds themselves counting
freight cars at railroad crossings or just has
a passion for trains is a candidate to join.
All men & women who are members in good
standing of the Sun City Center Community Association are welcome to join the club.
A commitment to accept assignments and
share the camaraderie of other members is
expected.