To all Modern Era Standard Gauge (MESG) enthusiasts attending Trainfest 2016 in Milwaukee, in honor of my departed friend Arno Baars, who created the MESG category, I will be running for the first time on a SGMA layout a unique MESG locomotive by Pierre Maurer, who converted a handful of McCoy E2s into CMStP&P EP-3s, as pictured below. Before and after its run, the EP-3 will be on display on top of the layout's entrance bridge. Come see it and share your favorite stories about Arno Baars with the SGMA members operating the layout.
Bob Nelson