I was a 20+ year member of TTOS, but I bailed last year. The club has been struggling, and I wanted to support them through their troubles. But all I was hearing was more of the same without a clear-cut plan for digging themselves out and remaining healthy. Hint: Guys, you need to do something different!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend LOTS to anyone - it's a great small club, run by great people, and one which is not constantly in your pocket. Also, their conventions are a bit more homespun in somewhat out-of-the-way places, and I guarantee you'll meet a lot more train buddies as a result.
Todd Wagner
LOTS RM-1856