The Manitoba Train and Hobby Expo is eight weeks away

The Manitoba Train and Hobby Expo is just eight weeks away! It's is presented by the same friendly folks who brought you the Manitoba Mega Train Hobby Show and Sale.

This event replaces the Mega Train Show. This show is different, but in many ways it's still the same as before. There is no more ride-on train, but there will be lots of model railroad layouts running and plenty of vendors selling all sorts of model railroad equipment in all gauges.

The show has expanded to include all sorts of hobbies such as the Manitoba Doll Club, slot car racing and hot wheels! The Manitoba Lego Users Group will be back. Get a chance to fly a simulator model plane! Join the Lego building competition for a chance to win a prize, and put your name in for the Thomas the Tank Engine HO train set door prize!

It all takes place at Red River Exhibition Place, 3977 Portage Avenue, on Saturday, September 27 between nine and five and on Sunday, September 28 between nine and four. Admission is 12 bucks, youths 4-12 get in for six bucks, and kids under three get in for free. Mark your calendars now!

WMRC members excel in modelling flat car and gondola loads

Our members really outdid themselves for the club's special event competition in the model contest at the WMRC's open house this year! 

This year's special event was flat car or gondola loads, and we were overwhelmed with models, which is always good thing, as we want to encourage a many members as we can to enter.

None of these model were major award winners, but we wanted to showcase them so everyone can view the spectacular modelling work on every one of these cars!

Bob Harrison wins two awards at WMRC's annual model contest

WMRC past president Bob Harrison walked away with two awards at the club's annual model contest, held at our spring train show and open house. Bob won third place in the structures category for his model of an oil rig. He also won second place in the display category for his model of a CN billboard. Bob is a prolific modeller and has won many awards for his efforts in the past. Congratulations, Bob!