There are some real good sorts in our city and I was privileged to meet with some of them recently. I took my grandson to Memorial Park for the first time and was attracted to the site of the model railway complex. The trains were running and families were having rides. Everyone was having a wonderful time and one two-year-old grandson is now a train fan.

At the site I noticed new track constructions and made enquiries of the members regarding these. You will be amazed to learn that The Model Railway Club is building additions to their tracks which will cost in the order of $300,000. They have been doing this work for some time, as income allows, and hope to have it finished for a national convention of model railway clubs next year.

All this effort so that others can enjoy the hobby they love. My club, Tauranga Sunrise Lions, were so impressed we are making a financial donation to the railway and our members are going to help with the construction on Saturdays.

You can help too by buying a track sleeper for $20 or simply taking a ride.

Ken Evans, Avenues.