Don't forget about our 2-day train show! We will be here at RIT in full force, with many alumni coming from most corners of the country (yes, now I can officially say this! Chris stilson (CA), Otto Vondrak (NYC-ish), to name a few...
I can't find that hat anywhere. As you can imagine, I'm a bit peeved now. I guess I will have to hunt around for these... a google search yields several results, so it looks like i'll be obtaining a few. They come in handy when I'm at the railroad, as I need both hands to run trains, and poncho's arent exactly comfortable... I'd go without one, but I need it to protect my hearing aids from getting wet. We in the midwest are notorious for downpours, especially at the railroad -- downpours usually START just as we leave the wooded area (most of the mainline is under trees, in a nature preserve)...
I do hope you are motivated by the RIT Model Railroad Club -- but use caution -- the RIT Model Railroad Club should *not* be the only reason you decide to join RIT -- choose a major that suits your satisfaction, your skills, and you will be rewarded with a great experience at RIT!
I myself came into RIT in the wrong program (I discovered this quickly after I started my first quarter), and after several quarters I wound up in my current program (Computer Integrated Machining Technology [associates degree] and Manufacturing Engineering Technology [bachelors]) and have made myself happy in that I understand the material, do the work well, and take care of my time so that I have time to spend in RITMRC, as well as other activities (railfanning, helping at the museum, playing g scales, etc).
While our strongest supporters would probably beat me up, and encourage anyone to come join RITMRC, I just want to make sure that those who are interested in coming to RIT have a reason to come to RIT -- you don't wanna throw your precious money down the drain...
Mike Walsh
RITMRC Vice President
