LCM Charity Chug returns to TEP Dec. 14
The SML Model Railroad Group's annual Charity Chug model train open house, benefiting Lake Christian Ministries “A Child's Christmas,” will return for its twelfth consecutive year on December 14 with a display at Trinity Ecumenical Parish (TEP) plus multiple home layouts to visit.
“Last year was the first time we consolidated several operating layouts at TEP and added a number of hands-on kids' activities and informative displays,” said repeating event organizer Dr. Rod Savage. “Visitors liked finding so much to enjoy at one location—it was especially accessible to families with small children. We're expanding on that well-received approach this year.”
Operating model trains at TEP will include a huge display installed by the Lynchburg N-Scale Group, an HO display by Roanoke Valley Model Rail Group, a G-Scale loop under the Christmas tree, a “large scale” display, a “kids-can-run-it” O-gauge layout, and two setups that will be silent-auctioned to the highest bidders. One of those, in HO, has been lovingly refurbished by TEP youth; the other, in O-gauge, is a well-preserved Lionel starter set from the 1950s.
A white elephant table will offer lots of model RR treasures and a children's activities table will appeal to budding artists. Educational sessions will include scenery building, other modeling skills and an operating steam engine. Videos of area model railroad displays will also be shown, and 2-3 home layouts nearby will be open to those wishing to visit some of the area's museum-quality home layouts.
Charity Chug hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Santa there to visit with kids from 10-2. Admission is free but donations to LCM's A Child's Christmas are encouraged. Sandwiches, snacks and beverages will be available, with proceeds jointly benefiting LCM and the TEP Youth Group's 2020 Mission Project.
Trinity Ecumenical Parish is located at 40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta, a mile south of Hales Ford Bridge on Rt. 122. Questions? Call 540-721-7222
“Last year was the first time we consolidated several operating layouts at TEP and added a number of hands-on kids' activities and informative displays,” said repeating event organizer Dr. Rod Savage. “Visitors liked finding so much to enjoy at one location—it was especially accessible to families with small children. We're expanding on that well-received approach this year.”
Operating model trains at TEP will include a huge display installed by the Lynchburg N-Scale Group, an HO display by Roanoke Valley Model Rail Group, a G-Scale loop under the Christmas tree, a “large scale” display, a “kids-can-run-it” O-gauge layout, and two setups that will be silent-auctioned to the highest bidders. One of those, in HO, has been lovingly refurbished by TEP youth; the other, in O-gauge, is a well-preserved Lionel starter set from the 1950s.
A white elephant table will offer lots of model RR treasures and a children's activities table will appeal to budding artists. Educational sessions will include scenery building, other modeling skills and an operating steam engine. Videos of area model railroad displays will also be shown, and 2-3 home layouts nearby will be open to those wishing to visit some of the area's museum-quality home layouts.
Charity Chug hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Santa there to visit with kids from 10-2. Admission is free but donations to LCM's A Child's Christmas are encouraged. Sandwiches, snacks and beverages will be available, with proceeds jointly benefiting LCM and the TEP Youth Group's 2020 Mission Project.
Trinity Ecumenical Parish is located at 40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta, a mile south of Hales Ford Bridge on Rt. 122. Questions? Call 540-721-7222
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Check out previous Charity Chug events below