Sierra Railway Historical & Modelers Seminar
A Program of the Tuolumne Historical Railroad Association, Inc. (“THRA”)
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA
Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA
Since 2009, the Sierra Seminar has been an annual gathering of fans, students, and modelers of the Sierra Railway and other Tuolumne County railroads. After a two and a half year break due to COVID19, WE’RE BACK!! Please join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie.
Planned Sunday Activities
Presentations Slide shows/Videos Show and Tell Displays *
Sales/Swap Area * Donuts and Coffee Pizza Lunch Included
*All participants are encouraged to bring Tuolumne County railroad modeling projects, documents, artifacts, and photos to display throughout the day. Items may also be offered for sale or trade, but please limit what you bring to items directly related to local railroads. There is no additional charge, but this opportunity is limited to the space and tables available.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday , Oct. 1: West Side Reunion (separate registration) www.westsidereunion.com
Sunday, Oct. 2: Sierra Railway Historical and Modelers Seminar
8:30 Doors open – coffee and donuts
9:00 Sessions begin -
Sierra Railroad, Return from the Grave – Michael G. Hart, CEO Sierra Railroad
Sierra Railway and Railroad: 125-year Overview – Kyle K. Wyatt
Locomotive #28 Centennial (1922 to 2022) – Mike Ninneman
Railtown 1897, Then and Now (1972 and 2022 Photos) – Larry Jensen
… and more, including at least one Sierra modeling presentation
3:00 Presentations end, Clean up Senior Center
Fees for the full day (including donuts, coffee, soft drinks, and pizza lunch) are $25 (pre-registered) or $30 at the door. THRA members get a $5 discount. To pre-register, use the button below to obtain a pdf registration form, fill it in, and mail it with your check (payable to “THRA”). Please Mail Check and Registration Form To: THRA, c/o Glenn Sutherland, P O Box 124, Mariposa, CA 95338
Planned Sunday Activities
Presentations Slide shows/Videos Show and Tell Displays *
Sales/Swap Area * Donuts and Coffee Pizza Lunch Included
*All participants are encouraged to bring Tuolumne County railroad modeling projects, documents, artifacts, and photos to display throughout the day. Items may also be offered for sale or trade, but please limit what you bring to items directly related to local railroads. There is no additional charge, but this opportunity is limited to the space and tables available.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday , Oct. 1: West Side Reunion (separate registration) www.westsidereunion.com
Sunday, Oct. 2: Sierra Railway Historical and Modelers Seminar
8:30 Doors open – coffee and donuts
9:00 Sessions begin -
Sierra Railroad, Return from the Grave – Michael G. Hart, CEO Sierra Railroad
Sierra Railway and Railroad: 125-year Overview – Kyle K. Wyatt
Locomotive #28 Centennial (1922 to 2022) – Mike Ninneman
Railtown 1897, Then and Now (1972 and 2022 Photos) – Larry Jensen
… and more, including at least one Sierra modeling presentation
3:00 Presentations end, Clean up Senior Center
Fees for the full day (including donuts, coffee, soft drinks, and pizza lunch) are $25 (pre-registered) or $30 at the door. THRA members get a $5 discount. To pre-register, use the button below to obtain a pdf registration form, fill it in, and mail it with your check (payable to “THRA”). Please Mail Check and Registration Form To: THRA, c/o Glenn Sutherland, P O Box 124, Mariposa, CA 95338