The World's Greatest Hobby

One of the best parts of the model railroading hobby is meeting new people and creating lifelong friendships. This page is devoted to the social aspect of The World's Greatest Hobby. Photo - John Polyak

The Track Gang! Bob, Neal, Charlie, Andy

Chip Syme and Charlie at Juniata Locomotive Shop during the 2008 CRHS convention. After the tour, Charlie received a safety award from the tour guide. Chip was an engineer for forty years, starting with Penn Central and ending on Norfolk Southern. He is a wealth of knowledge and always has a few good stories up his sleeve.

Charlie and Andy get a sneak peak inside Iowa Interstate #709. Andy was invited by Henry Posner, his former classmate and owner of the railroad, to a cocktail reception on a business car. The train was in Oakmont, PA for the US Open.

Terry Karas and Charlie outside of Pittsburgh station after arriving on an NS/Operation Lifesaver train that ran from Pittsburgh to Brownsville and back. Terry retired from the railroad as a yard master at Mingo Junction. She is also an Operation Lifesaver presenter.

Kris, Andy, and Brock at the 2008 CRHS Convention in Altoona.

Charlie and Ross Jack at Chip Syme's layout in Ohio.

Howard teaches Charlie techniques for scenery on his layout.

Andy with Larry DeYoung (author and railroad owner) during a visit to the PML after the 2011 RPM meet in Greensburg.