symposiums

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We are excited to have Erik Dinkelman  from Cheyenne Wyoming to present a seminar on Track Ballasting Techniques.   

Day:  Oct 11, 2025

Time:  10:00 a.m. - Noon.

          -- Erik's presentation will run for about 45 minutes followed by a question and answer session.

Location:  CTTF  headquarters, 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood.

Admission is Free!!!

Here is more about Eric:  

I started in model railroading at 9 years old with a Christmas train set. It was Tyco 0-4-0 Santa Fe steamer. I still have it and the cars.   I have built 5 layouts learning more and more each time. I model HO and some O.

Railroads have been a strong interest of mine since I worked as a machinist and made many pieces for Woodward Governor and their motor controllers used on Alco and EMD locomotives. 

I was an Industrial Arts teacher in Junior high and High school for 33 years. Teaching woods, metals, drafting, leather, CNC machining, electricity and electronics, automotive maintenance and auto body repair.   I have a collection of European motorcycles from the 60’s and 70’s, that I have won awards with the AACA.

I have been with the Sherman Hill Model Railroad Club for 15 years along with the NMRA. 

I have 1500 hours of running and maintenance at the Colorado Model Railroad museum. 

I am a member of the Union Pacific Historical Society for 10 years. 

I have been in charge of the Sherman Hill club’s two layouts for 11 years. 

I am now President of the club. 

Ongoing: The complete series of Jim Barrett’s repair videos are available for viewing on Tuesdays. In this series, Jim covers repairs on Transformers and most of the popular Lionel accessories. Viewing begins around 10 am. Please contact Doug Hesbol (630-746-0232) for questions, 

Please reach out to  our Doug Hesbol, our Education Committee Chair, via phone at   630-746-0232 or email at dhesbol@gmail.com