Golden Gate Model Engineers Guild - Revision history

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	In 1936, my grandfather, Vic Shattock, took his followers and split off from the Guild and created the [[Golden Gate Live Steamers]], the oldest live steam club in the U.S. today!		In 1936, my grandfather, Vic Shattock, took his followers and split off from the Guild and created the [[Golden Gate Live Steamers]], the oldest live steam club in the U.S. today!

	~~My Uncle Ron, Vic's oldest son, also belonged to the Guild. Vic and Ron were known as "Big Smoke" and "Little Smoke" Shattock to the other Guild members !~~

	=== 1932 ===		=== 1932 ===

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	My Uncle Ron was known to the gang as "Little Smoke" ...		My Uncle Ron was known to the gang as "Little Smoke" ...

	Ron was very adept at electrical things and because of that, he was responsible for installing the block signal system on his Dad's live steam layout (Vic's) and he also was the one who wired up the 55-inch Turntable that was gear driven by an old IVES electric train motor.		Ron was very adept at electrical things and because of that, he was responsible for installing the block signal system on his Dad's live steam layout (Vic's) and he also was the one who wired up the 55-inch Turntable that was gear driven by an old IVES electric train motor. Ron also built the bodies of a number of freight cars for the layout. He was also very adept at drafting.
	Ron also built the bodies of a number of freight cars for the layout. He was also very adept at drafting.
	In later years, he worked for the Western Electric Company for some 42-years.		In later years, he worked for the Western Electric Company for some 42-years.

			Around 1930, the [[Golden Gate Model Engineers Guild]] in San Francisco consisted of electric model railroaders, live steam enthusiasts, model plane, boat and model race car buffs. [[Rollin Lobaugh\|Rollin J. Lobaugh]] and my grandfather both belonged to the Guild! About 1933, the electric RR buffs split off and founded the Eastbay Model Engineers Society led by Walter I. Brown...

			In 1936, my grandfather, Vic Shattock, took his followers and split off from the Guild and created the [[Golden Gate Live Steamers]], the oldest live steam club in the U.S. today!

			My Uncle Ron, Vic's oldest son, also belonged to the Guild. Vic and Ron were known as "Big Smoke" and "Little Smoke" Shattock to the other Guild members !

	=== 1932 ===		=== 1932 ===

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	In the photograph shown to the right, we will concentrate on the two(2) RIGHT rows of individuals.		In the photograph shown to the right, we will concentrate on the two(2) RIGHT rows of individuals.

	In the far RIGHT row, 2nd person back from the camera (sitting back further than the rest) is "my" grandfather, Victor Shattock ...		In the far RIGHT row, 2nd person back from the camera (sitting back further than the rest) is "my" grandfather, [[Victor Shattock]] ...
	To his right, 3rd from the camera (leaning out over the front table edge) is Vic's oldest son, Ronald Shattock.		To his right, 3rd from the camera (leaning out over the front table edge) is Vic's oldest son, Ronald Shattock.
	(my "Uncle Ron") ...		(my "Uncle Ron") ...

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	They would put on public displays by having their models displayed in the windows of major San Francisco department stores such as "The Emporium" on Market Street.		They would put on public displays by having their models displayed in the windows of major San Francisco department stores such as "The Emporium" on Market Street.

	[[File:GoldenGateModelEngineersGuild MonthlyDinnerMeeting 1930s.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|~~The attached photo is one~~ of the monthly dinner meetings of the "Golden Gate Model Engineers Guild" that held its meetings in San Francisco, CA. Photo provided by Ken Shattock.]]		[[File:GoldenGateModelEngineersGuild MonthlyDinnerMeeting 1930s.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|One of the monthly dinner meetings of the "Golden Gate Model Engineers Guild" that held its meetings in San Francisco, CA. Photo provided by Ken Shattock.]]

	In the photograph shown to the right, we will concentrate on the two(2) RIGHT rows of individuals.		In the photograph shown to the right, we will concentrate on the two(2) RIGHT rows of individuals.

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 [[File:Ggmeg1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Early Golden Gate Model Engineer's Guild display in a San Francisco department store window. Courtesy Ken Shattock.]]
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 From <i>The Modelmaker</i>, September 1932

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	From <i>The Modelmaker</i>, September 1932		From <i>The Modelmaker</i>, September 1932

	:The regular meeting of The Guild was held August 4th in the shop of The Lathe Tool Works. Many fine models were shown in course of construction. Mr. Howard Lathe's triple expansion marine engine promises to be a fine job when finished.		:The regular meeting of The Guild was held August 4th in the shop of [http://www.ltwautomation.net/companyprofile.html The Lathe Tool Works]. Many fine models were shown in course of construction. Mr. Howard Lathe's triple expansion marine engine promises to be a fine job when finished.

	:At the next meeting officers will be nominated for the next year. It was also decided to hold the Annual Banquet the following month.		:At the next meeting officers will be nominated for the next year. It was also decided to hold the Annual Banquet the following month.

	:For full particulars write Mr. Francis J. Sperisen, Sec.-Trease., 166 Geary St., San Francisco, Calif.		:For full particulars write Mr. Francis J. Sperisen, Sec.-Trease., 166 Geary St., San Francisco, Calif.

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	[[File:Ggmeg1.jpg\|thumb\|center\|300px\|Early Golden Gate Model Engineer's Guild display in a San Francisco department store window. Courtesy Ken Shattock.]]		[[File:Ggmeg1.jpg\|thumb\|center\|300px\|Early Golden Gate Model Engineer's Guild display in a San Francisco department store window. Courtesy Ken Shattock.]]

			== 1932 ==

			From <i>The Modelmaker</i>, September 1932

			:The regular meeting of The Guild was held August 4th in the shop of The Lathe Tool Works. Many fine models were shown in course of construction. Mr. Howard Lathe's triple expansion marine engine promises to be a fine job when finished.

			:At the next meeting officers will be nominated for the next year. It was also decided to hold the Annual Banquet the following month.

			:For full particulars write Mr. Francis J. Sperisen, Sec.-Trease., 166 Geary St., San Francisco, Calif.

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			[[File:Ggmeg1.jpg\|thumb\|center\|300px\|Early Golden Gate Model Engineer's Guide display in a San Francisco department store window. Courtesy Ken Shattock.]]

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