January 10, 7:30 PM
The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club
Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue
The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club
Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue
Thinking about doing some model railroading? Not sure where to begin or what to buy?
Come down and get some expert advice!
Our January meeting will feature:
- a presentation from Godfrey South on how a 2-foot gauge industrial railway was restored in his native Britain.
- Cliff Davidson’s ‘Western Canadian Adventures’ that will feature some of the photography taken while on a trip to Calgary.
Not a member - not a problem.
You are welcome to attend a few meetings FOR FREE to see if you'd like to join!
The No. 1 Northern Division of the National Model Railroad Association holds a model display at every meeting.
If you wish to join NMRA Canada, or have any questions about the group, please have a chat with the fellow at their table.
The No. 1 Northern Division of the National Model Railroad Association holds a model display at every meeting.
If you wish to join NMRA Canada, or have any questions about the group, please have a chat with the fellow at their table.
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The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club is hosting their
Annual Open House / Model & Photo Contest at
Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue at Lanark, on
Saturday, March 15 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 16 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The show is wheelchair accessible.
Please use the front entrance to the church. There is a ramp.
The church has an elevator that will take you down to the basement to the show.
Admission by donation
Proceeds to support St. Amant Centre
Snacks and drinks available
There will be operating layouts, including
The NMRA's #1 Northern Division's Free - mo HO modular group
and…
The Man with the Giraffe Cars will be there for the kids!!!!
Kids, have your parent take your picture with the Man with the Giraffe Cars!
He'll also let you unload the operating cars!
Parents, have a seat and enjoy the continuous slide show of great train pics!
Along with demonstrations, the entries and winners in
their model and photography contests will be on display.
Meet Morgan Turney, publisher of the Canadian Railway Modeller Magazine!
The library will be selling magazines at a quarter each!!
They will also be selling train books!!!
Each year the WMRC holds its Annual Models and Photography Contests.
All model entries are showcased at the club's Annual Open House.
Experienced modellers judge a variety of model categories using
guidelines set out by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA).
A photography contest, judged by professional photographers, is also held.
The winning photos will be displayed at the Open House.
Questions about the Model Contest / Photo Contest entry forms and rules?
e mail Morgan Turney or call 668-0168
Learn more about The WMRC through its blog, published by Paul Ullrich.
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St. Amant programs include a large residence for complex-care, more than 50 community sites and homes, the St. Amant Research Centre, the St. Amant School and River Road Child Care, a community child-care centre.
We offer effective programs for children with autism and also for families who care for an individual with a developmental disability at home.
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