Modules

Did a group of club members realize four and a half years ago with the creation of the ABTO modules' new rendition that this would be one of our club's focal points? The 28' by 60' oval was built by Dan Hoag (EagleWings Iron Craft) with four passing tracks. Two trailers now house the layout, Route 66 dioramas, bridges, semaphores, roundhouse and turntable, curtains made by Janet Benner and many other touches to the whole program. With donations by many club members our modules have entertained children and adults alike at The Big Train Show, Phoenix Botanical Garden Pumpkin Patch, McCormick-Stillman’s Rail Fair, Chandler Ostrich Festival, and many other events. Overview is courtesy of Ennis Thompson.

The Modules can be set up at various shows and events. If you have an event you would like us to attend please contact: abtomaster@msn.com.

Big Train Show 2007 at the Ontario Convention Center, Ca.

ABTO had a huge space for the modules. This new convention center has all the right stuff for a great train show.

Some of the many ABTO members that assisted in the setup and operation of the modules.

Ennis communicating to many of the show's attendees.

A brand new addition to the ABTO modules. An operating track helix measuring 18' x 8'. It was built by Glenn Sampson.

McCormick-Stillman Rail Fair 2005

Our first entry at the 2005 Rail Fair.

Several thousand people attended the two day event.

Adobe Mountain Railway Park-2005

This bi-annual event takes place in Oct. and March of each year.

Trains of all gauges are displayed at this event. Typically about 700 people attend this event.

Phoenix Botanical Gardens 2006 & 2005

Some of our key module team: Rodney, Jim, and Glenn always work very hard to make the event successful.

Gerry Pfeiffer at the ABTO info. booth helps promote the hobby by passing out applications to potential new members

Some of the many folks checking out the trains.

Route “66” was the new theme for 2006.