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Program Director
Program Report - January 2013
Happy New Year to all. This month is the Klinic Karnaval.
So, step
right up to see and learn different modelling skills from the folks
behind the tables. Learn how easy it is to mass produce trees,
weather rolling stock, build lazar kits, tune up freight cars, make
simple scenery - there is lots to see - I'm sure you'll pick up lots
of new tips, tricks and how-to information from each presenter.
And for February, I'm going to try again to have Dan Kollesavich give
us his presentation on morse code. Dan has said he's available for
our February meeting so I'll be looking forward to that.
This year, the model and photo contest will be held during our Annual
Spring Show, April 13 and 14, 2013. Models and photos well be
accepted only at the Friday night meeting, April 12th. More on that
at a later date.
We'll see you all at the January meeting!
Morgan Turney - Program Chair
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Step Right Up! Now, under the big tent, it's the WMRC Klinic Karnaval!
Yes, it's that time again. January is 'Klinic Karnaval' night. We've
got lots of things going on for you to see and learn about. From
making trees, weathering wood and rolling stock, stringing telegraph
wires, using cardstock for buildings, doing graffiti, constructing
lazar kits, making static grass, the list goes on. Each modelling
'station' will feature one clinic and you're free to roam from
station-to-station to take it all in. This kind of program is very
popular with club members and I'm sure you'll pick up on lots of new
tips, tricks and how-to information.
And, February will feature the WMRC Auction. The auction rules will
be posted in the February issue of the Lantern.
Just a reminder that the WMRC Spring Open House is in March this year
and will feature the model and photo contests. So get those model and
photo contest entries going!
See you all at the meeting!
Morgan Turney - Program Chair
Morgan Turney - Program Director
morgant@cdnrwymod.com
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History
The 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.
Purpose
The 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!
President Suzanne Lemon
VP
Larry Leavens
Secretary Norm Leathers
Treasurer Ian Plett ianplett@gmail.com
Divisions Gino Kost
Program Morgan Turney morgant@cdnrwymod.com
Lantern Robert Weaver
Librarian Fred Eldridge
Past Pres Norm Leathers
Meetings
Monthly 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
Next Meeting:
Friday, SEPT 13th. 2013 SEE
ABOVE FOR LOCATION
WMRC Name Badges
WMRC name badges are available for
$6.75. Please contact me if you need a badge. - Dave Downie
Presentations
After 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.
Draws
Draws are held at every meeting . The
format is a 50/50 draw.
Auction
WMRC Auction Rules
Revised February, 2012
1. The Executive will appoint an Auctioneer or
Auctioneers prior to each auction.
2. The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club will retain
10% of the proceeds of every sale, or $1.00, whichever is the greater.
3. The Auctioneer's) shall number each lot and
shall record the number, the owner's name, and a
description of the item or items in the lot.
4 Reserve Bids:
a. Reserved bids will be permitted. In this case,
a seller may not bid on his own lot and must be
identified at the start of the bidding.
b. A seller of a non-reserved lot may bid on his
own lot(s), except lots designated for Junior Members as set out in Rule
9.
c. An owner will not be responsible for the 10%
commission on his own lot but will be required to
pay the $1.00 minimum, if his bid is the highest
on his own lot or if a reserved bid item is not sold.
5. The WMRC Treasurer shall:
a. Keep a record of the items sold and the selling price,
b. Collect the proceeds of the sale.
c. Disburse the seller's portion of the proceeds
to the seller at the next WMRC meeting.
d. Collect $1.00 from the owner for each lot returned to him.
e. Maintain a separate account for the Club's portion of the proceeds.
6. The club will not be responsible for any sale,
and all sales will be final. Items must be paid for at time of auction.
7. Minimum incremental bids are as follows:
a. when the bid is less than $2.00: 25¢
b. when the bid is between $2.00 and $20.00: 50¢
c. when the bid is over $20.00: $1.00
8. Any one member will be initially limited to
ten lots. This limit may be increased by the
auctioneer(s) if time remaining for the auction permits.
9. The seller has the right to designate that a
lot may be sold only to a Junior Member, or any
other person who would qualify to be a Junior
Member. The seller does not have the right to bid
on his or her lot(s) in this instance.
Library
The 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 Contest
SEE 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 March 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.
this info is currently under construction
Annual
Banquet
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
Tours
Some 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:
- Gateway Western - The Gateway Western built a
medium-sized layout at the VIA station, which saw many visitors over the
years. In 1996, the permanent layout was dismantled, and the group had a
portable layout for shows and exhibitions. Unfortunately, this
group disbanded in February of 2000. The Gateway Western as of
January 2004 was reborn and was moved into a new home in the
basement of Gooch's Hobby Shop on Sherbrook. Unfortunately this space
was lost when Gooch's moved to a new location on Portage Ave.
Currently the club is having conversation with the railway museum at
the Via station for a long term location. We will post information
when available.
- Modular Layout Groups - Over the last few years, several
modular groups have formed from some members of the WMRC. These include
an N-Trak group called WIN-TRAK, and
one HO scale group: the Renegade HO Modular Railway The
group has donated the display to the Winnipeg Railway Museum at the
Via Station and is on display as part of the museum. For now their web
page is still operational.
- A
recently formed modular group is looking for members, and that people
could contact Ian Plett (trmodel_19@yahoo.com) if interested.
Public
Shows
SEE TIMETABLE BOARD ABOVE FOR THIS YEAR'S DATES AND TIMES.
PRINT
OUT A PDF FLYER FOR THE UPCOMING SPRING TRAIN SHOW.
Public Shows include an Annual Open House
in March put on by the WMRC. Winnipeg's other modular groups put on
shows at shopping malls throughout the year.
Guests and New
Members
The 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!
General WMRC
Inquiries
Morgan Turney morgant@cdnrwymod.com
Members on the
Web
Click 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 Facebook page, look for the group WMRC.
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.
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