10/18/2026
Cedar Rapids Area Railfan Association Newsletter
The Cedar Rapids Railfan Association would like to invite you to attend monthly railroad slide and home-video presentations. Please see below for more information. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend.
THIS MONTH’S PROGRAM. October 19, 2026 – Darren Ferreter will be presenting highlights from two collections of former CRARA members who have passed on.
-Delbert Talbott – Dick was a roster shot person. Look for EJE, GBW, GMO, IRRC, MILW, NYC, SP, TPW, and UP. Most of the images are 1960-1980ish.
-Daynor Nickoli Tharalson. Nicks stuff will include CNW Alcos, Illinois Central Gulf around the Midwest, East Cabin, Waterloo, 1980s Union Pacific and some good surprises you’ll be glad to “see”. You wont be left in the dark with this program...
Meeting Location: St. Andrew Lutheran Church. 4420 Center Point Road NE; Cedar Rapids. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Program at 7:00 PM. Please contribute $5 per household to defray cost for room rental.
Thanks to: Everyone who presented for short subject / members night. The slide presentations will go first in December.
Future-in-person presentations:
November 16, 2026 – Noah Bolte
December 21, 2026 – Short Subjects Members night.
January 18, 2027 – open
February 15, 2027 – open
March 15- 2027 – open
Interested in presenting a program? There are open dates in the coming months. If you are interested, let Tom or Darren know. Contact information is below. We can also help arrange half-program slots if you wish.
Program Guidelines: Full programs usually feature around 400 images. Older subjects that include group discussion might be less than 400 images. Program begins at 7pm and should be timed to finish no later than 9pm including a 10-15 minute mid-point break. Commercially purchased and produced videos or DVDs are not allowed. Short Subject / Members night should be no longer than about 10 minutes.
Presenting a program? - If you have a program to present in the next few months contact Darren with your program subject for the newsletter. We have digital presentation equipment. You may want to use your own laptop. If you are presenting slides, you should plan to provide your own projector or discuss with Darren or Tom in advance of your program
History . . . The Cedar Rapids Area Railfan Association was founded in May 1976 by a group of local rail buffs interested in sharing their collections of slides, movies, photos, and memorabilia.
How to receive reminder emails: Do you have a friend who might be interested in receiving these emails directly? Please send a brief note with the name and request to be added to the CRARA monthly email list to Darren Ferreter at [email protected]
Officers:
President: Tom Hogan
Phone: 319-431-1181
E-mail: [email protected]
Vice President: Noah Bolte
Secretary/Treasurer: Darren Ferreter
Phone 319-573-8559
E-mail: [email protected]
