SACOM 
Thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters, the tree looming over our layout building was removed recently and operations can proceed forth safely! Our deepest appreciation for those who quickly sent in donations to take care of this unplanned cost. Our next Regular Monthly SACOM Meeting will be Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at … Read more
Earlier this week, this tall pine leaned over and came to rest on the edge of our SACOM building, and it’s now our responsibility to get it removed.
It was the first time that track authority was formally issued on this layout.
November 1, 2021 marked our layout’s very first practice operating simulation, when we ran both the “Hurricane Turn” and the “Handley Turn” out of South Charleston, taking specific manifest cars from that yard to spot, both east and west.
This was the first step in discovering the many “fixes” that are needed in track, electrical, rolling stock and motive power. All were noted.
Mike Burgett “adjusts the board,” with wooden blocks bearing the names of the crewmen waiting to be called for their next train assignment. Stephen Brooks (seated) calls the crews and issues train orders.
The new turntable pit for the Handley engine terminal takes shape, with Greig Goodall’s practiced weathering.
The sun’s just up, as Amtrak’s ‘Cardinal’ blows east across the Coal River bridge, closing in on its next stop in Charleston (7/28/21). This scene is being depicted on our SACOM layout, to include the Coal River at the west end of town, the bridge, and even the train… and in any number of eras.
Whether a re-route from the Pennsylvania’s own line, or a test across the old C&O, Pennsy’s K-4 3678 steams west through St. Albans. The engine was on tour, along with Jack Fellure, for one of our Operating Fridays earlier this month. Come by and visit us!
Another Friday evening at our SACOM layout (7/2/21) brings together nine for model train operations, fellowship and fun. Jack Fellure (center) traveled here from New Mexico – our farthest-traveled guest. We meet here every Friday evening, alternating “Operating Fridays” and “Work Fridays.” You’re welcome to join us for BOTH! Our layout depicts parts of C&O’s … Read more
Here are the winners of the 2020 C&O Modelers Weekend raffle. It surely wasn’t as much fun as our usual event finale, but we hope the winners enjoy their goodies and we thank everyone for the continued support of the Chesapeake and Ohio Modelers Weekend and the St. Albans C & O Modelers. Blane Hienfeld, … Read more