Happy Holidays from the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club wishes all of its members, readers, friends and followers a merry and joyous Christmas season and a wonderful New Year! See you next year, and keep 'em on the rails!
 

Winnipeg Model Railroad Club’s first clinic carnival in two years was a success

Tyler Fedoroshyn displayed his collection of models, structures and dioramas at the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's Clinic Carnival held on December 10 at the Charleswood Legion.  

It was a long time coming, but it was well worth it! The WMRC’s first clinic carnival in two years had some terrific clinics and a very good turnout. Much thanks to Program Director Dave Downie for organizing this great event!

  Tyler Fedoroshyn wowed the club with his spectacular display of modelling he did by making custom parts with his 3D printer. He also displayed several of his scratch built structures, which had detailed interiors.

Long time WMRC member Marcel Blair showed off his expert skills as he resurrected a 40 year old brass diesel engine. WMRC Past President Larry Leavens showed us how to “tune up” an inexpensive freight car to NMRA standards with weights, Kadee couplers and metal wheel sets.

WMRC treasurer John Bate couldn’t make it to the meeting, but he still was able to give a great presentation via Zoom about building turnouts using Fast Tracks jigs and using servo motors to operate them.

The club also held their annual Christmas hot dog banquet. Much thanks to our gourmet chefs, Dave Downie and Arlene Fetch, for cooking up all of those delicious tube steaks!

 Larry Leavens (right) shows WMRC President Bob Harrison how to upgrade rolling stock.

 

Marcel Blair shows Gary Stempnick how to revive brass diesel engines.

 

John Bate did his clinic about building turnouts using Fast Tracks jigs virtually via Zoom.

 

Some more examples of Tyler Fedoroshyn's models and structures.
 

Portage La Prairie Model Railroad Club holds a Christmas Party

All aboard for Christmas at the Station! The Portage La Prairie Model Railroad Club is having a Christmas party on Saturday, December 18 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. There will be model railroad exhibits, hot beverages, snacks and more!

Admission is only five bucks. Kids under 12 will be admitted for free. The CP station in Portage is located at 251 - 3rd street NE. Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination is required for entry for everyone 18 years of age and older.
 

Winnipeg Model Railroad Club holds first Clinic Carnival in two years

 Come one, come all to the WMRC’s first clinic carnival in two years! The fun begins on Friday, December 10, at 7:00 PM at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. The starting time of our meetings has been permanently changed from 7:30 to 7:00.
   We will also be holding our Christmas Hot Dog Banquet, so bring your appetites! We have a great line up of Winnipeg’s finest model railroaders who will demonstrate their skills.
        
        Robert Weaver – Photo Editing: Robert is amassing a collection of old photos, slides and negatives. He will show how he tackles the job to improve the quality of the images. Robert will explain the software that he uses.
        Marcel Blair – Resurrecting an Alco Models Brass Diesel: Marcel will show how he gets an old brass diesel model to run again. Replacement parts for a 40 year old model need to be found and adapted to fit. Here is your opportunity to learn how you can rebuild it!
        John Bate – Fast Tracks turnouts: John is a N Scale modeller who builds his turnouts using Fast Tracks jigs. Whether you model in N, HO or O Scale, if you want to build your own turnouts, the Fast Tracks system will work for you. A demonstration of using servo motors to control the turnouts will also be done.
        Larry Leavens - Freight Car Tune Up: What do you do with that $5 prize freight car you bought at Mega Train when it will not stay on the rails? A little tune up is needed. Couplers, correct weight and new wheel sets will greatly improve the performance of any rail car. Most ready to run cars are too light and might derail on curves or while being pushed through a turnout. The NMRA has a standard weight practice that will keep them on the rails. The Kadee coupler has become the standard coupler for HO today. For most cars it’s a simple swap, but for others it may take some work. Replacing plastic wheel sets with metal ones will greatly improve the operation.    
        Neil Carleton – Weathering: Neil will show how you can weather your rolling stock and structures using pan pastels and AK pencils. He'll have some models that he's working on so you can see his technique.
        Tyler Fedoroshyn – Model Building: Tyler will show samples of custom detailed and weathered locomotives along with 3D printed detail parts that he's created with his 3D Resin Printer. Tyler will also display an early winter scene in a freelanced village.
        
              The Legion requires proof of full vaccination for entry. Masks will be required at the meeting. Please bring a "tin for the bin" for Winnipeg Harvest. We will have a photo display, but there will be no model display.  If you can’t make it, please email us at wmrc.trainclub@gmail.com and we’ll send you a link. Only the business portion of the meeting will be broadcast on Zoom.