Date: Oct. 4, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall – G.W. Hudson Council #3701
Address: 49-18 Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377
Do Not Park in P.C. Richard’s lot!
The KOC Hall is a 5 minute walk from the 46st Street station on the #7 line. Please note that the #7 train will not stop at 52nd Street.
The Fall Meet is our annual fund raising event.
- Admission: $5.00
- Food: Hero slices, coffee / tea, and soda will be available for purchase
- White Elephant Table
- Raffle
Agenda
Currently, 3 clinics are planned:
- 11:00 AM – Ellis Simon will present a clinic on Freight Operations on Long Island. Click here to see a video on the topic.
- 1:00 PM – Gordon Hope – In this clinic, you will learn about the intricacies in using a Fast Track jig to make a #4 turnout. Included will be tips and tricks on proper rail preparation, placement, alignment and soldering of all rails. Included will be tips to make your switch come out perfectly from an operations standpoint. It will cover proper insulation of all ties and approaches to minimize wire runs while maintaining excellent connectivity. It will also show the proper soldering techniques and how to ensure that rails and ties are properly secured.
- 2:00 PM – Steve Perry, MMR, will demonstrate an application of the 3-D modeling program, OpenSCAD. Steve will show how he designed, and 3-D printed the walls and roof a small bungalow, using only a few functions from the program’s repertory. Steve will also show how he simulates the building’s clapboard siding and 3-tab roof shingles. Finally, if time allows, he will talk about simulating brick and concrete block walls.
The agenda is a work in progress. Check often for updates.