Winnipeg Model Railroad Club: MS victim uses model railroading as therapy

Monday, June 18, 2018

MS victim uses model railroading as therapy

Long time WMRC member and noted model railroad philosopher John Longhurst sent us this very moving story about a man with multiple sclerosis who has built a massive O gauge 3 rail Lionel layout in his basement.

David MacKinnon of Whitney Pier in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is unable to work because of his MS, and building this layout was his way of coping with the disease. He has been working on the layout for 20 years.

This news story was broadcast on CTV News and published online on May 23. You can view the video (which has some great model railroad action scenes) by clicking here.

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Next meeting: Thursday, May 9, 5:30 PM, CN Campus, 650 Pandora Ave E.

Our annual banquet and AGM will be held at the CN Claude Mongeau National Training Centre (CN Campus), 650 Pandora Ave E. in Transcona. Please note that the date has been moved to Thursday, May 9. Doors open at 5:30. Dinner catered by The Olive Garden, will be served at 6:00PM. There will be no charge for the meal. There will be a tour of the facilities after dinner, AGM and awards presentations. This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Please contact Larry Leavens no later than April 30 if you plan to attend.

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The Gateway Western and the Winnipeg Railway Museum are still closed

Midwestern Railway Association has signed a 25 year lease with VIA which will allow the Winnipeg Railway Museum to stay in its current location. Now that the lease has been secured the museum will be looking at getting grants to upgrade the building to meet code requirements for an occupancy permit. This may involve some structural changes to the Gateway to meet code. Presently, there are no details on what needs to be done. The museum is still under renovations so there is no access to the Gateway at this time.

ABOUT THE WINNIPEG MODEL RAILROAD CLUB

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club is a non-profit incorporated club with a purpose to promote the interest, knowledge, operation and enjoyment of model railroading and related photography. It is a voluntary organization governed by an elected executive with members-in-good-standing holding voting privileges. Elections occur during the April meeting. The club welcomes guests interested in model railroading and associated interests to its meetings with the aim of helping them enjoy themselves so much that they'll want to come back. 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! For more information about the WMRC, click here.

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Monday, June 18, 2018

MS victim uses model railroading as therapy

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