[NevadaARES] RE: Field Day Site

[Matthew Parker]

One more thing - Field Day at the Portola Railroad Museum is not being
sponsored by any groups other than the Feather River Rail Society and a
few of its members who are hams.  Therefore, any individuals, clubs, or
organizations that want to bring equipment, participate in operating,
and fly their banners are welcome to do so.  It is a PR event for both
ham radio and the museum.

73,
Matt

Matthew Parker wrote:

> Hi Glen -
>
> Yes, the museum will be in full summer-time operations.  Open to the
> public and running passenger trains from 10 to 4 both days (all day
> passes $5), maybe some switching in the yard afterward as well.  Might
>
> even be able to talk them into firing up a motorcar after the days
> operations for some play.  Heck, if I decide I need to take a break
> from
> radios for a while, I might pound some spikes or turn wrenches on some
>
> locomotives.
>
> The Museum's Board of Directors is equally as enthusiastic about this
> as
> are the operators, taking on a "whatever you guys need to make this
> work" attitude - so it should be a great time.  Come on over if you
> get
> a chance!
>
> Matt
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> Wow, neat offer. I love the railroad. It would be fun to at least go
> visit your site. I imagine your location is open to the public that
> weekend?
>
> Glen KK7IH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nvrams@nvrams.org [mailto:nvrams@nvrams.org] On Behalf Of
> Matthew
> Parker
> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 7:57 PM
> To: RAMS Mailing List
> Subject: RAMS: Field Day Site
>
> The National Weather Service is having a public open house on
> Saturday,
> June 28.  Roger brought up the idea of having a Field Day station on
> their property (directly below the TMCC Campus), knowing that I will
> be
> in Portola that weekend (I've done Field Day for two years now from an
>
> airport, this year I'm doing it from a train yard).  So, the door is
> open on that one.
>
> Also, as you may know, myself and some hams who belong to the Feather
> River Rail Society (operators of the Portola Railroad Museum) will be
> operating a Field Day Station from the Museum this year using special
> event callusing W6P, commemorating the Western Pacific Railroad
> heritage
>
> behind the museum.  If the club would like to come to Portola for the
> weekend, you are welcome to do so.  Facilities (bunks, showers, etc.)
> will be available for all participants.
>
> If anyone would like to discuss either of these options, call me:
> 425-6102.
>
> Matt