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Toy Trains, Spaetzle, and Linzer Tortes

More than two dozen MGRS members and their guests braved heavy rains on Saturday to visit the Hartmann Model Railroad Museum in Intervale, New Hampshire.  Hosts Roger and Nelly Hartmann introduced the group to their magnificent museum, then treated us to an excellent Swiss luncheon of pork chops and spaetzle, followed by a linzer torte of almonds and raspberries prepared especially by Nelly.  Roger also shared with us some of his worldwide experience in trains, both real and miniature.

The Hartmann Model Railroad Museum has an unmatched collection of toy trains from the United States and Europe, ranging from Lionel to Bing, and from Marx to Marklin.  Also included in the collection is an 1898 tinplate Marklin set passed down from Roger's grandfather.  The museum features several operating layouts, and contains every scale from Z to Buddy L.  The collection also includes numerous displays of planes, firetrucks, and cars.  Look for more pictures in the next Iron Horse.

A great time was had by all.  Thank you Roger and Nelly for  hosting this wonderful event, and thank you Dick Rubin for bringing us together with the Hartmanns.