Two exciting events on tap for WMRC's February meeting

At our February meeting the WMRC's globe trotting treasurer Khirad Dhabhar will make a presentation on his recent visit to Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railroad display. Khirad will also talk about Minitaur Wunderland's latest attraction, their 3D virtual reality experience. We haven't had an eyewitness presentation about this world famous layout from someone who's been there in almost 11 years, so don't miss out on your chance to see this!

Then we'll have a video clinic on modelling a view block to enhance the long view on your layout and to make trains disappear by using different scenic techniques. The canteen will be open, and we'll have our usual model and photo display, plus our 50-50 draw. The fun starts on Friday, February 13 at 7:30PM in the Tank Room at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. Guests are always warmly welcomed.
 

Fred Headon models vintage Canadian Pacific passenger cars

Veteran modeller Fred Headon submitted these CP passenger cars at the WMRC’s January model display. The models of the Canadian Pacific Combination 4208, Canadian Pacific coach 4711 were Pacific Pike kits from the mid-1950s. 

They were assembled with White metal sides, ends, clerestory vent representations, Queen posts, brake fittings and truck side frames, wood floor and roof (roof required shaping to curve ends of clerestory), brass steps and end railings. Plastic wheels were replaced with nickel silver sets.

Sides and ends were painted with Scalecoat CPR tuscan red. Under frame and end platforms were painted with Floquil flat black. Roof areas with single ply Kleenex applied, painted Floquil flat black. Clerestory vents interior area were painted with silver.

Fred used Champ Decals produced by the late Rich Meyere of Minot, North Dakota, and Black Cat Decals of Winnipeg. Interior walls and ceiling were painted with Floquil Central Vermont green. Seats were painted with two different shades of brown. Seat railings were scratch built. Figures came from various sources from the past and Preiser.

 

Murray Brown makes a 3D model of Colfax Saskatchewan station

Murray Brown submitted this well detailed model of a CNR station in Colfax, Saskatchewan at the WMRC's monthly model display at the club's January 2026 meeting.

Colfax, Saskatchewan was a station on the Lewvan Subdivision, running between Regina and Lampman. Located approximately 40 km north of Weyburn, the village was founded in 1911 with the arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, later to become Canadian National Railways. Settled by American immigrants from Iowa, the community was named by B.A. Brown, after Colfax, Iowa. At one time there were three grain elevators: Sask Pool, Searle, and Federal. The Lewvan Subdivision no longer exists but is remembered by Lewvan Street on the south side of Regina.

This model is completely 3D printed, with 52 pieces painted with Vallejo acrylic paints and AK Concrete acrylic diorama terrain. All assembly was with Liquitex Matte Medium. Decals were printed on inkjet waterslide decal paper. A final coating of Mr. Super Smooth Clear Matte finishing spray was applied.

You’ll see this model station in April 2026 at the WMRC Spring Show, as part of an entry for the Special Event!