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When Crum got married and bought his first home, he
finally had room for a layout.
He has been tinkering with trains ever since.
"I do a lot of buying and selling train items online to help
fill my collection and help the club get some of the things
they're looking for," he said. "Our shows in February and
August help support the club. We have about 140 tables we
sell to vendors, and we sell overstock and things we repaired."
And while layouts vary, Crum maintains that most
members incorporate personal touches, details or themes.
"Rich (Hill) has a New York subway running through his
layout, and I have pieces that were made in 1941 because
I was born that year. There's a connection - a little bit of
nostalgia."
Hill also is an O-gauge member of the club. His 12-by-12foot layout fills a room in his Village of Dunedin home.
"We were seasonal here for eight years before our official
move from New Hampshire," Hill said. "We found a model
home with the perfect place to keep my display."
Friends gather in Hill's train haven. They admire the
collection he has had since he was 8 years old.
Club member Sam Mathis stands beside the miniature city
where Hill's train glides along the track as ribbons of smoke
spiral from the sleek machine. A former appliance technician,
Mathis said he is the go-to guy for train maintenance.
"My forte is repairs and wiring," he said.

We found a
model home with
the perfect place to
keep my display.
- Rich Hill

Club members Sam Mathis,
Brooks Crum and Rich Hill.
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