Maine Veterans' Home Visit

Originally posted on 7/17
In spite of the scattered rain showers, Carl and Pat Churchill hosted guests and staff from the Maine Veterans’ Home of Scarborough, Maine. Most of the guests were

experiencing their first visit to the Garden Railway and were delighted with the venue and of course the trains. Nine MGRS members were present and participated not

only in operating the Railway but also assisting the guests getting around. Special recognition is given to Walter Fossett for coming early, assisting Carl in setting up the trains to be operated, and operating the trains during the entire event. Carl and Scott Gould provided golf cart tours of the trails on the property. Many of the members are veterans, too, and enjoyed the camaraderie with the guests. After a delicious sandwich lunch, the group expressed their delight of the visit and looked forward to a return