NMRA MCR DIV 10: OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

SUPERINTENDENT

Bob Belt: Retired from the Air Force (Research & Development, Intelligence) and IBM (National Database Consultant). His HO garage layout theme is the transition era late '50s in the California foothills. It is unusual in that it is stored in a dust cover at the ceiling and lowered for operation and maintenance. The layout primary focus is on switching during monthly operation sessions. I’ve gotten several NMRA Achievement Awards (3) and Merit Awards (5) since joining Division 10. I received a 1st Place, Structures, in the 2015 MCR Thoroughbred Limited Convention, tying with Larry Smith, MMR. I’ve also participated as a contest judge (team leader) in the 2016 MCR Columbus Convention.  I have served Division 10 as the Assistant Superintendent from January 2013 to October 2016 and as the Clinic Chairman for the 2015 MCR Convention. Modeling is FUN! – And challenging – And the fellowship is great!!

 SECRETARY, MEMBER PROFILE CHAIR 

Paul Southgate:  Former IT System Manager, United States Marine Corps Sergeant, Church Bass Guitar Player and Private Pilot. He is currently employed by Davis H Elliot Company installing and repairing Door Access Systems for several hospitals throughout Kentucky. His father first introduced him to model railroading as a child. After graduation from Tates Creek High School and Eastern KY University, life forced the storage of his trains for almost 30 years. Three years ago, the trains finally found a home and the first layout was constructed using Digitrax DCC. His HO layout is currently being redesigned and will follow a mid- 50’s coal town theme including mostly steam locomotives. He is excited to be able to serve the other members of Division 10 in hopes that our group can expand to reach younger train enthusiasts.

TREASURER, CONTRIBUTIONS CHAIR

Alan Bourne Retired from the USAF (Financial Management and Administration) and an Air Force support contractor (cost estimator and analyst for acquisition of military satellite communications terminals).  Began my journey in model railroading with the stereotypical Lionel oval under the tree at age 6.  Extensive experience as an armchair modeler.  Now building an HO scale point-to point shelf layout featuring the B&O but otherwise free-lanced, with all track hand-laid.

TRAINS DAY, T-TRAK CHAIR

Bruce DeMaeyer, A long time and widely varied telephone engineer, he retired from Ameritech Mobile and his own telecommunications consulting business (47 years of experience).  His current N scale basement layout is modeled from his love of the modern Class 1s of today's western railroading.  It is a multi-level, double main track, with a large double laddered classification/intermodal yard, a refinery plant ladder yard, and a grain plant ladder yard. A nine track double laddered staging track is on the lower level connected to the upper level with a 6 loop helix.  His layout is westernized with mountains, tunnels, river crossings, and big industries.  He has served Division 10 as the Chairman of the MCR 2015 Thoroughbred Unlimited Regional convention. He started modeling as a kid with a 1950 American Flyer steamer set around the christmas tree, and in his bedroom when his mom let him put it together for a short time. He introduced himself to n scale when he and his son build a 4x8 plywood layout of the C&NW commuter rail line.  Then more recently he built another 4 x 8 plywood layout for his grandkids.  From little acorns grow big oaks.  I love this stuff!

LANTERN EDITOR,

MEMBER DATABASE & PHOTOGRAPHER

INDUSTRY LIAISON

Tom Bookout is building an HO layout in his home. Tom is also active in the Bluegrass Railroad Club, The Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum, National Railway Historical Society and the Whitewater Valley Railroad.

MARKETING & ADVERTISING CHAIR

Mark Hunt owns the Lexington Glass Company, and is building an HO scale layout in his basement. He serves as Marketing & Advertising Chair.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Lou Jaquith has an HO layout. 

EDUCATION CHAIR

TRUSTEE

Bill Paulsell, MMR a retired minister and university president, has an HO layout in the basement. It was recently rebuilt from the benchwork up to enhance its operations potential, and Bill hosts a regular operations session. He is a Master Model Railroader. Bill also has a garden railroad in the back yard. Bill is a past Superintendent. 

TRUSTEE, SALES SUPPORT

John Gorman is a past Superintendant and is owner of Bluegrass Model Railway Supply.

BRING & BRAG CHAIR, TRUSTEE

Bill Robbins is a retired materials manager and has served Division 10 as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Treasurer. He has a large HO layout based on the UP and hosts monthly operating sessions.