The 4th annual Train Day at the Library in Baton Rouge is now in the bag.  Last Saturday was a gorgeous day and folks took advantage of that to attend the event.  The usual fare was presented including operating layouts, slide shows, photo exhibitions, and numerous displays of models.  Several railroad historical societies were represented as well.  This year we had a new addition to the displays: Bill Chidester brought two Fairmont motor cars over and they were displayed at the entrance to the library.  One is in operating condition and the other is his recent acquisition of a derelict which Bill plans to restore.  The speeders drew plenty of attention from both adults and kids.

It’s the end of the day and the motor cars have just been loaded up on Bill Chidester’s trailer for the trip back home.  That’s Bill on the left, Wayne Robichaux on the right, and yours truly at center.  Photo by Bob Schilling.

I really have enjoyed this small gathering each year.  I look forward to seeing friends there, especially those that I don’t get to see very often.  And Saturday was no exception in that regard.  Many thanks to Forrest Becht and all the others that made the show possible.

Wayne and I, along with Bill and his wife, made our way over to a local steak house afterward.  A New York strip, along with a loaded baked potato and salad, all washed down with a cold and tasty brewski, was the perfect way to cap off the day.

-Jack