Argyle museum needs modeler to build an HO grain elevator

The Argyle Museum Settlers, Rails & Trails Inc. is looking for someone to build an HO scale grain elevator, modeled after the Federal Grain Limited elevator in Argyle, from a Walthers kit. If anyone is interested, please contact them at argylemuseum@gmail.com

Ride the Assiniboine valley Railway's Halloween train this weekend

The Assiniboine Valley Railway is having a very special run this weekend only! This evening, and tomorrow evening, they're running their first ever Halloween train! It runs tonight, October 28, and on Sunday, October 29. Hours are from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.

Take a ride for two bucks, or buy a 12 ride pass for $20. Kids two years old and under ride for free. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. The AVR is located at 3001 Roblin Boulevard, just west of Assiniboine Park.

Tour Prague's railways at the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's next event

Tommy Kucera, the WMRC's own roving correspondent, has returned from another one of his globe trotting rail fanning adventures! This time he went to Prague in the Czech Republic, and he has prepared a terrific presentation for us for our October meeting! Tommy's a great speaker, and his presentations are always chock full of fascinating railroad history and information.

You can catch Tommy's presentation at our next meeting, which will be held at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard, on Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM. Not a member? Not a problem! We're not like Costco! Guests are always warmly welcomed!

Rail Travel Tours journey to York Factory

 This summer, our own Felix Lesiuk led the Rail Travel Tours trip to historic York factory. 

By Felix Lesiuk

After the 3 hour jet boat ride we got to York Factory. It was absolutely the nicest fall day you can imagine. After climbing up from the dock we met Claude Daudet, our host and guide from Parks Canada. The first concern for everyone one was, “Where are your bathrooms?”  Once that task was taken care of, we had a tour on the boardwalk of the cemetery, powder house ruins and where the ships were pulled up for the winter. We also got to look at what was left of a replica York boat that was used for the TV series “Quest for the Bay". 

We got a tour of the grounds and the main building as well as being able to climb up into the rooftop cupola.   If you need to know anything about the North American fur trade, this place is ground zero! While we were there, a group of American goose hunters dropped in by helicopter for a visit.  They looked like they just walked out of the pages of a Cabelas catalogue! After a delicious BBQ on the shore we headed back.  Along the way, we had a look at the failed Port Nelson site and even saw a polar bear and some seals on our return trip.  We had dinner in Gillam and went to bed for an early wake up the next morning. We had to be at the station for 5 am as VIA was scheduled to depart at 5:30.  This meant a 4 am wake up call. Thankfully we got to catch some sleep when we got onto the train before breakfast. I took full advantage and was the last for breakfast!
 
We left on time and arrived in Thompson later in the morning. We had time to walk around and enjoy the beautiful fall day. I walked around and checked out the yard and some of the Hudson's Bay Railway equipment. 

Last chance to ride the Assiniboine Valley Railway until December

This weekend is your last chance to ride on the Assiniboine Valley Railway until December, when they have their annual Christmas run. October is an especially wonderful time to ride, as the fall foliage is in its full glory!

They're open from 11:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturday, October 14, and from 1:00PM to 5:00PM on Sunday, October 15. A ride costs two bucks and you can buy a 12 ride pass for only $20! Kids two years of age and under ride for free. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. The AVR is located at 3001 Roblin Boulevard, just west of Assiniboine Park.

Winnipeg Model Railroad Club mourns passing of long time member Lorne Brady

We are saddened to announce the passing of long time WMRC member Lorne Brady. Lorne died on September 26, 2017. He was 86 years old. He worked for many years at the Winnipeg Tribune. He resided in River Park Gardens for five years before he passed away. A memorial service was held in his honor on October 1 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home.

The date for the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's next meeting has been moved to October 27

Please note that the date for the next meeting of the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club has been moved to Friday, October 27.

Tommy Kucera will be making a presentation about railroading in Prague. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. Hope to see you all there!

Marvin Fetch's layout featured in Rapido Trains You Tube Video

WMRC Secretary Marvin Fetch has had his layout featured in a Rapido Trains video posted on You Tube! Marvin's in it, too! Who knew he could act? It's pretty funny as well! Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTBRnEUxHREhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTBRnEUxHRE