Picnics

Summertime is a great time to be outdoors in Wisconsin. Of course so is winter but that's for other activities, not picnics. For several summers the club members have gathered at Eau Claire's Carson Park by the Chippewa Valley Railroad for a time of fun and fellowship and maybe a train ride. We have also held our picnic at a member's garden railroad site.

At the Alville and Captown Railroad, Eau Claire - 2014
Eat dessert first?	Carl's vintage LGB Glacier Express.	Self service aka buffet style, spouses welcome.
Are they discussing the weather or trains?	The Express overtaking the not so fast freight.	Leader Richard about to make an announcement.
At the Alville and Captown Railroad, Eau Claire - 2013
Queued for some of that good food again.	Fish in the pond and the village has grown.	Sitting or standing it's good conversation with friends, great weather, and trains.
At the Alville and Captown Railroad, Eau Claire - 2012
Train watching or fish watching? (Sorry, no fish in the pond this year.)	The watched train. (Aristocraft CNW GP-40 pulling 11 cars.)	Lots of good food and good conversation.
At the Chippewa Valley Railroad in Carson Park, Eau Claire - 2011
The Happy Engineer.	Trains awaiting.