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NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
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CONTEST PAGE

 

     

My question to you is; are you tired of cutting grass in ninety degree heat? Well, doing things outside in warm weather is what we do this time of year, but we know that in the not-to-distant future, the leaves will be turning color with a chill in the air. We will then be able to get back to really fun and important stuff like model railroading. WELCOME BACK, my fellow railroaders!

A quick look back at last season's contest activities saw twenty different modellers enter items in the contests. Some of these people were "first time ever" to enter a contest. The word, "contest", may turn some of you off, but it is hoped that you look at the subject matter as a fun challenge that you can share your efforts with the rest of us. That would be appreciated by all. Each contest generates points for those who entered in the contest. The points are totalled at the end of the season and the top three in modelling and dioramas were given plaques and checks at the June Meeting in recognition of their efforts. The first place in modelling went to Joe Kurilec, second place was awarded to Jim Grell and third place was taken by George Geleurter. First place in diorama awards went to Dave Williams with John Puch taking second place and Dave Lawler winning third place.

There you have it folks, all the contest subject matters for the new season. I hope you can find some interest in these and by the way, if you don't own a model gondola, can you really call yourself a model railroader?

MODEL CONTEST FOR 2025-2026 SEASON

September, a gondola

October, wood industry load

November, combine car (passenger/freight)

December, rail car advertising a product

February, "Project 20" a small, basic railroad station with a footprint not exceeding 20 square inches

March, second generation diesel locomotive

April, rail car that serves the steel industry

May, rail car loading, unloading facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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