The Pathfinders normally meet every 2nd Saturday after Church at about 2 o’clock. During this time they might go for an outing, for example a nature walk, but this time the Model Railway was on the list. Most of them have never ever seen a Model Railway and was a first. The only person who saw one before was one of the mother’s that was there as well, and who has seen Noel’s railway. Apparently these visits are part of their curriculum where they could learn about Model Railroading and will get honours for doing it. The group that visited will even attempt to do a diorama.
As for the Members, Chairman, Colin TT sent out a request for volunteers to man the layouts and talk to the kids. Well, some of the guys eventually excused themselves when they heard how many guys were going to be there. The turnout was amazing and very satisfying to see. What is difficult to work out was who enjoyed the event more, the church group or the EMRIG members.
Noels wife, Rosette said she is sure we will be seeing the kids again. “It was quite funny how they saw all the detail. They even noticed a couple kissing on the one small layout. That was so funny”. Goes to show, kids are very observant.
The youngest child was about 5 and the oldest 16 years old. In total, there was about plus minus 20 people, adults included. The children are all divided according to their age groups called the Busy Bees, the Eager Beavers, and the older children are called the Explorers.
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