In Memoriam: EMMERT STOUFFERT.T.O.S. # 145

THE  SOUTHWESTERN  LIMITEDVOL. 26 MAY/JUNE LARRY PEARSON CALVIN SMITH HERBERT MAYERNO. 3 2008 PRESIDENT EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHER

Reminder: If you have not already done so, RENEW YOUR SWD DUES NOW!!! You don’t want to miss Cal-Stewart 2008!!

Photo Quiz onpage 6.

How many people canyou name?

STOUFFER sets up his train cars at the August TTOS convention [1969].

Stouffer Builds, ShowsModel Train Collection

“All aboard for the Toy Train Operating Society yearly convention.”

That call attracted about 75 avid train enthusiasts from the Southwestern last month, one of which was Emmert Stouffer.

Stouffer, who is a building maintenance foreman in Compton, attended the conference to display and discuss the toy train cars he has built.

The cars, made from sheet metal and entirely hand finished are replicas of original toy trains. “I built most of my cars from pictures, “ Stouffer said, “but I also have used old train parts as a starting place and worked from there.”

Stouffer became interested in building train cars in the early 1950s. “I had a collection of big trains as a boy, but like all things, that was scattered and lost. When my children were young, I wanted them to enjoy this same type of train. When I couldn’t find them in stores, I began building them.”

The value of a refurbished toy train covers a wide scale. “I’ve seen a trolley, similar to the one I made, listed at $85,” Stouffer said, “and at the convention last month, there was one train called a ‘Mother’s train’ which was valued at $495. It was complete with a pink engine and it dated back to a time in the 1930s when the Lionel Company made a train for girls.

“That one wasn’t really a high priced train though, when you can find single cars listed for $2,000.”

Editor’s Note: Be sure to store your trains in a clean, dry area with even climate. Emmert stored his trains in a room next to his swimming pool, and the moisture destroyed his trains beyond repair.

Editor’s Note: Word has come to SWD of the passing of long-time T.T.O.S. member Emmert Stouffer. The picture on the left and the article below were taken from the January 1970 Southwestern Division Toy Train Operating Society publication. When Emmert could not find Standard Gauge engines and trains in stores, he built his own.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FOR MAY/JUNE, 2008

LARRY PEARSON, PresidentSouthwestern Division, 2008-2009

1108 West Palm Ave., Burbank, CA 91506(818) 848-2653

No, your May/June newsletter did not get lost in the mail. We are still getting caught up in the publication of the Southwestern Limited.

2007 Cal-Stewart LifeSavers® Souvenir Car

  Bruce  Lazarus  reports  that  the  S-gauge and O-gauge LifeSavers® cars 

have  all  been  shipped.  If  you  have  not  received  your  order, please contact Bruce at 818-225-1710.

SWD Monthly Meets Enjoy the table sales, auction, raffle and friendships of toy train enthusiasts at our monthly meets at the Arcadia Masonic Center. Remember, sellers and members enter at 10:00 a.m. The public enters at 11:00 a.m. Plus we have free parking!!!

Volunteers Needed!!! We still need volunteers at the monthly meets for: Table Chairman, Security, Front Desk assistant and Monthly Meet Chairman (choose your month). It is your club. Stand up and volunteer!!!

Cal-Stewart 2008 Get ready for Cal-Stewart 2008 at the Pasadena Convention Center, November 21, 22, and 23! We need volunteers to help; see page 7 for sign up. Also, if you are into train racing or wish to participate in the display, see right column this page for info.

Membership We need new members to replace those moving out of the area or passing away. If each member would sponsor a new member, we would be able to cover our expenses and keep all activities in the black.

A Sad Announcement As we get ready to print, we received word of the passing of Ralph Thomas (Tom) Hess #1339, a good friend to all with an effervescent personality and a spontaneous smile.

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Get Your Engines Ready for the Train Races and Demolition Derby at

Cal-Stewart 2008

Classes for Train Races1) Stock (Non-modified) A. Steam with brush type motors B. Steam with can type motors C. Diesel with single brush type motor D. Diesel with dual brush type motor E. Diesel with single can notor F. Diesel with dual can motor G. Pre-War Electric2) Modified: A. Modified steam with brush motor B. Modified steam with can motor C. Modified diesel single motor D. Modified diesel dual motor3) Unlimited Modified (Must be electric powered by track power)

Demo Derby l. Plastic vs Plastic2. Die Cast vs Die Cast

The Train Races and Demolition Derby are scheduled for Sunday only at Cal-Stewart 2007. Volunteers are needed to help. Please contact Jon Pincus, Chairman, 818-889-1005.

“Toy Articulated Passenger Streamlinersfrom the 1930s”

is the Theme for the special

2008 Cal-StewartRalph Johnson Memorial Display

Contact Hollis Cottonfor more information

818-781-4910

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Southwestern Division Coming Events

Meets Sundays 2008: Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Dec. 7Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Rd. 91007Sellers & Members 10:00 a.m., Public 11:00 a.m.

Auction 12:30 p.m.; Raffle 2:30 p.m., Auction resumes — Free Parking —

Cal-Stewart: Nov. 21-23 — see pages 5 & 7

The Cars Have Shipped!

Watch for the 2nd in the SeriesPUBLIC RULES

1. All Public must register and pay before entering the meet hall. Under 12 admitted free with paid adult admission. You will be given a

guest name sticker to wear at all times during the meet.2. If you wish to join at the meet, you may apply your admission fee

to the yearly Southwestern Division dues, prorated each quarter, fiscal year July 1 st through June 30th. You also need to join Toy Train Operating Society (our national organization). Information is available at the registration desk.

AUCTION RULES FOR PUBLIC1. Card holder MUST pay cashier IMMEDIATELY before obtaining merchandise.2. All Auction purchases subject to California State Sales Tax.3. All items sold are as is with no refunds, no guarantees offered or

implied by Seller or Auction Committee.4. Please, as much as is possible, pay with cash.5. Buyers may return bidders card as any time, BUT are requested that

adjustments MUST be held to the end of the Auction. Disputes will be settled between Seller and Buyer records.

6. Do not write on Bidder’s ticket.

AUCTION RULES FOR T.T.O.S. MEMBERS1. Buyers will be required to show their paid up membership card

before receiving a bidder’s card.2. All items sold are as is with no refunds, no guarantees offered or

implied by Seller or Auction Committee.3. Please, as much as is possible sell like items as a lot. i.e. 6 transformers

sell them as a lot.4. All Sellers will be given 15 minutes to sell.5. No cashing out allowed by a Seller until Auction has officially

ended.6. Buyers may cash out at any time, BUT are requested that adjustments

MUST be held to the end of the Auction. Disputes will be settled between Seller and Buyer records.

7. Do not write on Bidder’s ticket.8. 10% commission on all items per Seller.9. California State Sales Tax is added to each purchase.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP RULES1. No entrance to the hall without a badge or a name tag.2. No Smoking in the trading hall.3. Sellers are not to trade prior to the opening of the meet.4. Seller Setup -- Only if Seller provides own opaque (cloth or plastic)

cover. NO COVER --NO SETUP! No newspapers allowed.5. No parking in any Fire Lane.

REGARDING CLUB RULESThe Board of Directors appreciates the member’s and public’s coopera-tion in abiding with the above list of rules. The club rules are meant to protect the members and public and help the monthly meets run smoothly. If you have any comments regarding any of these rules, please direct your comments to a member of the board. Or if you prefer, send a letter to the secretary for discussion at the board meeting. These Rules are Subject to Change without Prior Notice should the situation warrant such change. Remember, courtesy is contagious. Follow the Golden Rule in all your activities. Be helpful to new members and to the public.

At the June Open House Meet...

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The June Open House Meet featured table sales, 2 layouts and great prizes members and a set for a special public drawing.

Photos by Herbert Alfred MayerUsed by permission

June Winners: Bob Sims (2), Mike Roman, Jim Dykier (4), Herb Mayer, Jim Kenney, John Sheiden-burger (no shows), and public winner Chris Dunbar.

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Join Us for the 35th Cal-Stewart Meet — 3 Days of Toy Train Excitement

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Nov. 21, 22, 23, 2008Pasadena Convention Center East Pavilion and

Conference Center at the corner of Green & Euclid300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

LARGEST Toy Train Club-Sponsored Meet West of the Mississippi 40,000+ sq.ft. 450+ Table Sales Saturday and Sunday featuring trains pre-1900 to present

including Standard, LGB, O, Lionel, Marx, American Flyer, MTH, HO, etc.

King Welcoming Cocktail & Dinner Party Articulated Passenger Trains Display

Parts – Auctions – RafflesTrain Races and Demolition Derby

Operating Layouts – Manufacturers DisplaysBoy Scouts RR Merit Badge – Marx Show & Tell

Contact: Bruce Lazarus (818) 225-1710or visit www.cal-stewart.org or ttos-sw.org

We’ve M

oved

500 ft. East!

01/07-12/07

ALLEN DRUCKER510 El Modena Avenue

Newport Beach, CA 92663 310-850-5676 Email: ALLIEDTRN@aol.com

Thank Yous!!!! The SWD Layout Crew did a fine job at the Ful-lerton Railroad Days in May. The Crew publicizes our Division while sharing their layout with the public. In addition, Walter Olson distributed June Open House Meet passes.

_______ The Division thanks Jim Pelling and his wife, Judy-lynn, for handling the membership renewal and Live Steamers Picnic reservations this year. Jim voluntered to take over after Peter Beam died.

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Herbert Alfred Mayer is now the official South-western Division photographer. We appreciate his willingness to share his photography skills.

Also, thank you to Hal Rothenberg for taking pic-tures at meets following the passing of long-time SWD photographer Mervyn Lew.

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Photo Quiz: In 1970, Southwestern Division held a meet at Traveltown Museum which was well attended. Do you recognize anyone????? Let the Editor know!!!

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To Our Membership: As in the past, we are actively looking for people to be assistant to our Cal-Stewart Committee Chairs. Please let us know if you can help. Although we realize that asking you to commit in advance is difficult, please indicate your Anticipated status. Time shifts are available and we DO need the help!!!

Name___________________________________________________________Club_____________________________Club Number___________

Address________________________________________________________________City______________________State________Zip_________

Home Phone (______) ______________________Office Phone (______)_____________________________FAX (_______)__________________

I would like to help in the following area(s): November 21, 22, 23, 2008

Friday Saturday Sunday General Public

Setup (Friday 8 a.m. until done: Many last minute duties: Taping and numbering tables, assisting dealer setup, etc.

Registration (Friday afternoon 2-7 p.m. “ “ (Saturday morning 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. “ “ (Sunday 9 a.m.-3 pm.

King Party (Friday Setup, drawing, serving, security

Auction (Saturday Regular (daytime) “ “ (Sunday Regular

Security (Friday “ “ (Saturday “ “ (Sunday

Clean-up (Sunday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., until done

Mail to Larry Pearson, 1108 West Palm Ave., Burbank, CA 91506 or Call Jerry Blaine 909-860-1952

Meet Dates 2008Jan. 27* Feb. 24*Mar. 30 Apr. 27May 25** June 22July 22 Aug. 24Sept. 28 Oct. 26***Nov. 23 Dec. 21* Meets at Holiday Inn Buena Park** Open House Meet*** Meet in Perris

Welcome Two New Advertisers inThe Southwestern Limited:

Robert Langton and Roy Bell

We thank the following advertisers for renewingtheir ads in The Southwestern Limited:

The Train Stop, Allen Drucker,The Train Shack, and

Speer General Contractors (Hollis Cotton)

Please patronize our advertisers!!!Be sure to tell them you saw their ad

in the Limited!!

Contact Hollis Cotton, T.T.O.S. No. 5356 for Your Construction Needs

TOY TRAIN OPERATING SOCIETYSOUTHWESTERN DIVISION #1A Non-Profit CorporationLarry Pearson, President1108 West Palm Ave.Burbank, CA 91506-2022(818) 848-2653Hot Line (818) 702-9588www.cal-stewart.orgwww.ttos-sw.org

TIME DATED MATERIALS

The Southwestern Limited is the official publication of the Southwestern Division of the Toy Train Operating Society (TTOS) and is published bi-monthly. To contribute articles, photographs and letters, mail to: Calvin Smith, Editor, 25 So. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105-1905, (626) 792-6594. Materials must be received by the first day of the month preceding publication. Original materials will be returned to the sender when return postage is enclosed. Thank you.

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WantedAmerican Flyer Trains • DinkysCorgi • Tootsietoy • Matchbox

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