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Name That Member! The winner and new photo See pages 4 & 5 The Whistle Blower Newsletter of the Canberra Society of Model and Experimental Engineers February 2014 President Peter Hateley 62547229 Secretary Greg Peters 0412 179899. Email: [email protected] Website: Editor: [email protected] www.canberramodelengineers.org.au Members working this month: You never go hungry on a running day with Rosemary Hateley on duty Eric Hines eventually had a break from customers to get all round the circuit on Juliet Construction of the new Canberra Miniature Railway being built at Symonston was stopped by Site Management this month. The CSMEE supervisor for the project issued the STOP WORK order on Wednesday 15th January. Workers turning up at the gate found the whole site locked up and access to the area blocked. No notice was given to The Whistle Blower nor the vast majority of Members and workers. When enquiries were made the Supervisor stated “I didn’t bother to ring you!” When pressed for more information as to why this action had been taken, the Management Representative, without consultation, admitted he had ordered the STOP WORK that day. It is understood the decision was made purely on the grounds of conditions at the track site. No date was given for a return to work order. Club management could not be contacted for comment. A hint as to the reason came from one member who asked not to be named but said, “We were stopped from working; the air conditioning broke down”. Site Management “STOP WORK” order issued for CMR Vale Bill Gillespie 1932 - 20 January 2014
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Name That Member!The winner and new photo
See pages 4 & 5
The Whistle BlowerNewsletter of the Canberra Society of Model and Experimental Engineers
February 2014
President Peter Hateley 62547229 Secretary Greg Peters 0412 179899.Email: [email protected]
Website: Editor: [email protected]
Members workingthis month:
You never go hungryon a running day with
Rosemary Hateley on duty
Eric Hines eventuallyhad a break from customers
to get all round the circuiton Juliet
Construction of the new Canberra Miniature Railway being built at Symonston was stopped by Site Management this month. The CSMEE supervisor for the project issued the STOP WORK order on Wednesday 15th January. Workers turning up at the gate found the whole site locked up and access to the area blocked.
No notice was given to The Whistle Blower nor the vast majority of Members and workers. When enquiries were made the Supervisor stated “I didn’t bother to ring you!”
When pressed for more information as to why this a c t i o n h a d b e e n t a ke n , t h e M a n age m e n t Representative, without consultation, admitted he had ordered the STOP WORK that day.It is understood the decision was made purely on the grounds of conditions at the track site. No date was given for a return to work order. Club management could not be contacted for comment.A hint as to the reason came from one member who asked not to be named but said, “We were stopped from working; the air conditioning broke down”.
Site Management“STOP WORK”
order issued for CMR
Vale Bill Gillespie1932 - 20 January 2014
Caption CompetitionWrite a suitable caption for thephoto on the left and send it to
No prizes but the best replies willbe published next month
If you have a suitable photographfor the caption competition
send it [email protected]
Please put “caption competition”in the subject bar
Club badges are now available from the
Canteen on runningdays or by requesting
then through the secretary by email or
letter. Cost is $5.00 each
Q: How does Moses make his tea? Answer on page 5..
From Network Control: News from the Members meeting held on January 16th
Last months photo featured a Victorian yard derailmentand failed to inspire any readers!!.
Monthly Events Calendar 2014
Attached to the Whistleblower is a printable calendar for those of you
who cannot remember what is going on from one week to the
Vice President Bob Hesse chaired the meeting in the absence of the President
Secretary Greg reported insurance claims on the site problems of recent months should befinalised within the next ten days.Greg Peters, Geoff Ross and Ian Hahn spent the previous Monday peggingout the first lop of the 71/4 track with only minor adjustments to be made.
First meeting in February has 120 people booked in with four parties.
Work has commenced on wiring the signal box and site alarms and the roof shouldbe closed when heat wave dies down!
Part President John Oliver commended John Croker for the work he has done on Sante Fe.
Ian Hahn’s mobility scooter is now in service at the site!!
Discussions are being held regarding a proposal to have Sante Fe fully repainted.
BITS & PIECESJohn Oliver brought along a steam brake he had constructed over a period of three days!. (pictured left)
Rosemary, Christine, Ward and I very much appreciate and thank all the CSMEE members who supported us during our mum's injury, hospitalization and subsequent death. The much larger attendance than expected of members at Alice's funeral was of great support and we thank you for your condolences. A special thanks to Mick Richardson for the very much treasured plaque of the poem – The Dash, which was read at the funeral. Mick words are not enough to thank you.
President’s Message
Sante Fe gets an overhaul!!The Burlington NorthernSante Fe railroad isnow owned by Warren Buffet!Our version was made by KelBroughton.
John Croker, below, is the chief driving forcebehind the rebuild ofSante Fe.
Other team membersworking on the projectare Darryl Webb,John Oliver, Ian SmithGeoff Ross & Col Fuller.
Note a young Mike Cammell getting a ride from Kel
Clean Up Roster for 22nd February 2014
Kevin Olds Team Leader 6254 7129
Edwin Lowery 62983929
Les Mouat 6241 5358
Dennis Maurer 4464 239
Financial Report for Februaryby Treasurer Kevin Olds
Dear Fellow Canberra M odel Railw ay M em bers,
At last year’s M odel Train Expo at Kaleen, CSM EE called a com bined m eeting of Canberra Train Clubs w here it w as decided to hold an annual get-together and see w hat other clubs are doing w ith no politics involved. The only business conducted w ould be deciding w ho w ould hold the next Annual M eeting.
The Canberra Society of M odel and Experim ental Engineers Inc. now cordially invite your m em bers to view the new site for the Canberra M iniature Railw ay (CM R) at Sym onston on Saturday 15th February, 2014 at 11.30 to 15.30 hours. BYO drinks and CSM EE will supply the Sausage Sizzle. Tea and coffee w ill be available.
The new venue is located on Jerrabom berra Avenue, past the old Sundow n Drive-In. Proceed through the double gates and turn left at the road barrier. A m ud m ap is attached.
The CSM EE m em bers hope that all clubs can attend and join with us for a friendly chat to see w hat w e are doing at CM R to build a brand new M iniature Railw ay.
RSVP to Bob Hesse at bnjhesse@ grapevine.com .au by Tuesday 11th February, 2014
The CSM EE Com mittee and M em bers look forw ard to having all Train Clubs attending and striking up an ongoing relationship of train enthusiasts.
Kind Regards Bob Hesse Vice President Canberra Society of M odel and Experimental Engineers Inc
OPEN LETTER TO ALL CLUBS ISSUEDBelow is the advice to all model railway clubs in the area regarding the combined social day for 15th February at the CMR. It is hoped as many members as possible will attend to assist in the day and greet our fellow modellers!
December, January are traditionally months of high expenses (mostly our insurance bill) and lower than normal income. This is reflected in our budget where we expect a loss over this period. Our actual loss was greater than budgeted, mainly due to lower ticket sales at the KMR, especially in January. However, our better than expected performance prior to December has left us still comfortably ahead of budget overall. That situation should further improve when we receive some payments on our insurance claims.
Club treasurer Kevin Olds tests out his prize - a personalised coffee mug - for being the first to select John Crocker in our “Name that Member” compet i t ion sponsored by Express Print ‘n’ Press.
1st WINNER!
Each month the Whistleblower publishesa photograph of a CSMEE member and you are invited
to name the member in an email [email protected].
The first correct entry received will win a personalised coffee mug.The winner will notified and no correspondence will be entered into.
Family members of the member in the photograph are not eligible to enter.Entries close 28th February 2014
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INSURANCE
Members are reminded that insurance cover for attendance at events at other clubs and activities – not part of the
regular CSMEE program (including special activities approved by the Committee) is subject to each member
involved notifying the Secretary beforehand. The secretary can be contacted by email at
Last Month’s picture was Bob Hesse!
The first correct email came from: Nobody!
Exceptionally Interesting & Edifying Internet Options
A new feature for 2014. If you have a really interestinginternet link forward to the editor at [email protected]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JuxjurFEAQ
Canb. Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition - 2014 is the 26th anniversary!
The marks the 26th annual running of this event! It is on the 29th and 30th March 2014 at the University of Canberra
High School - Kaleen.
2014 Expo
Beautiful hand crafted solidwalnut plaques, 11in x 8 in,
Anyone who would like to have a hand carved (from India) plaque of their
family crest, regimental badge, school badge is invited to forward a picture of
the artwork to the Editor. Delivery is about 4 -6 weeks and the cost is only
$55.00 inc all design work, shipping and handling and taxes.
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0Don’t forget Club running day
on the firstSunday of each month. All
welcome. Please
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