The Evanston train show was held on August 2-3.  Once again the Hostlers participated with a 16 x 40 foot layout.  We also hosted a BBQ Saturday night after the show closed for the day.  All show vendors and clubs were invited to attend.  Reports are that it was a great success.      
Roundhouse renovation is making progress
 
Evanston City offices will be located in the building
Meeting rooms and other facilities will be built
Maynard and Dan setting up
Bob Cannon
Paul Yamaguchi
His Imperial Majesty, Murphy
Floyd displays his passenger train collection
Craig Heiny drives the kiddee train
Jim Cordeiro with the Speeder
Mike Murphy and Bart Hoppe prepare the meat
Maynard and Ray Tower supervise
Cold beverages supplied by the Evanston people
Cooking begins
 
The crowd awaits
Evanston Depot
Evanston Roundhouse Festival 2008    (return to Hostler Home)