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HistoryThe Winnipeg Model Railroad club was founded in 1955 by a small group of 50 charter members. The original location of the club was the CPR Rules Room located at the CPR station on Higgins Avenue in Winnipeg. The club grew slowly at first and by about 1962 it was 125 members strong with a clubroom at the Veteran’s Hall at the Via Rail Station in Winnipeg. Throughout the years, several operating groups sprang up from the WMRC, including the HO scale Gateway Western. PurposeThe Winnipeg Model Railroad Club is a non-profit organization full of fun-loving members whose purpose is to promote the interest, knowledge, operation and enjoyment of scale railway modeling. In other words, we model railroads! That means that we try to duplicate not only the look of railroads but also their operation. We can help you to achieve authenticity and realism whether you prefer the nostalgic steam or the high-tech power of modern diesels. Most of the enjoyment of model railroading comes from the many hobbies within the hobby. The club has many very experienced members willing to share their expertise in:
The great thing is that you can model the railway that you like best and do it the way that you want! ExecutivePresident Morgan Turney VP Robert Weaver Secretary Margaret Loewen Treasurer Dennis Rietze Program Becky Mendelsohn Lantern Phil Mendelsohn Gateway Brian Lennox Past Pres Terry Penner MeetingsMonthly meetings are held September through April on the second Friday of each month (unless a holiday intervenes). Meetings begin at 7:30 PM sharp. Westworth United
WMRC Name Badges WMRC name badges are available for $6.75. Please contact me if you need a badge. - Dave Downie PresentationsAfter a short business meeting, the club presents 2 or 3 demonstrations beginning at 8:00 PM, slides and/or films on aspects of model and real (prototype) railroading. A "Clinic Carnival" featuring five to ten simultaneous demonstrations is usually held during the February program. DrawsDraws are held at every meeting to win kits, tools and related items. AuctionMembers buy and sell model train equipment at the March meeting. LibraryThe WMRC Library has over 450 books, movies, and many periodicals on scale model and prototype railways and it is open to members before each meeting and during what's called "The Coke Break." Annual Model & Photography ContestSEE TIMETABLE BOARD ABOVE FOR THIS YEAR'S DATES AND TIMES. Each year, the WMRC holds it's Annual Model & Photography Contest which takes place at the club's Annual Open House on the Saturday and Sunday after the April meeting. Experienced modellers judge a variety of model categories using guidelines set out by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA). In addition, a photo contest is held and judged by experienced professional photographers. Model Contest / Photo Contest entry forms and rules are available from. http://www.rephil.org/entryforms/index.html The WMRC holds an Annual Banquet each year on the second Friday of May, for members, spouses and guests. Activities include a sumptuous dinner, executive reports and raffle prizes. The banquet is also the club's Awards Night where presentations are awarded to the winners from the annual show. SEE TIMETABLE BOARD ABOVE FOR THIS YEAR'S DATES AND TIMES. Layout ToursSome afternoon and evening layout tours are planned during the year to view some of the finest in the world! Operating Groups"Sub-Clubs" or operating subdivisions within the WMRC include:
Public ShowsSEE TIMETABLE BOARD ABOVE FOR THIS YEAR'S DATES AND TIMES. Public Shows include an Annual Open House in April put on by the WMRC. Winnipeg's other modular groups put on shows at shopping malls throughout the year. Guests and New MembersThe Club welcomes you to its meetings with the aim of helping you enjoy yourself so much that you'll want to join. Regardless of your skill level or area of interest, there is something for everybody. The club emphasizes education and entertainment, so you'll learn a great deal, meet new friends and have fun! Click here for a form that you can print out and send in for a membership! Members on the WebClick Here to see a list of Members on the Web, as well as our 'Page-O-Links' Currently this section is being re-built so the link will take you to the AVR Link page which will get you into to larger world of railroading. The club has a mail list, which people can join for e-mail
discussion. Member's Home Railways and Layouts A GROWING COLLECTION OF PICTORIAL REPORTS ON HOME LAYOUTS IN THE CLUB Click Here for a page of members who have shared information and pictures on there home layouts or who are involved in larger groups or railways. This page will be under construction as new members add information on their empires. Is your railway listed????? Contact the Web Master if you have an update for this site. BACK TO THE ASSINIBOINE VALLEY RAILWAY HOME PAGE
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