What a party! Details of the Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks customer appreciation day revealed

Wow! What a party the Frog and Diamond is going to have on July 8! The fully restored 1979 Orion One museum bus from the Manitoba Transit Heritage Association will be on display from 1PM to 3PM. A newly completed wall mural will be on display, plus hot dogs, prizes, an in-store sale and free Slurpees from the 7-11 Slurpee truck will be handed out  from 1PM to 2PM. So come on down to the Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks on Saturday, July 8 and join in on the fun! They're at 301 Bowman Avenue in beautiful downtown Elmwood. They're open from 10AM to 5PM Tuesdays to Saturdays, and from 10AM to 8PM on Monday.
 

Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks to hold a customer appreciation day on July 8

The Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks is holding a customer appreciation day on Saturday, July 8. The store, which specializes in new and used HO and N gauge model railroad equipment, debuted at last year’s Manitoba Mega Train Show and opened its shop at 301 Bowman Avenue in Elmwood shortly afterwards. They also carry model airplane kits and supplies.

The Frog and Diamond is an advertiser in The Lantern, the official publication of the WMRC. They’re open from 10AM to 8PM on Mondays, and from 10AM to 5PM Tuesday to Saturday. Their phone number is 204-477-9259, email address is tony@froganddiamond.ca
 

Marvin fetch recieves WMRC model contest special event award at the club's AGM and banquet

Marvin Fetch (left) is seen receiving the WMRC special event award from fellow member Luca Matas.

Former WMRC secretary Marvin Fetch won the club's special event award at the club's spring open house for his model of the Franklin Equipment factory. He received his award at the club's AGM and banquet, held on May 12. Marvin has been a model railroader and modeller for decades, and his layout and his structures have been televised many times. Congratulations, Marvin!

Portage La Prairie Model Railway Club to hold their summer open house this weekend

The Portage Model Railway Club summer open house is taking place this Saturday, June 10, from 10 AM to 3 PM vat the CP station on 251 3rd. street in Portage La Prairie. They will have outdoor activities such as trainspotting the CP and CN lines and a small ride-on barrel train for the kids to enjoy a ride around the lot. 

Inside the renovated historic Canadian Pacific Railway heritage station they will have every layout from Z to O gauge running, with staff on hand to provide demos and interaction. Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase on site. Come enjoy a day at the Station! Admission is $5, kids under 12 free.

 

 

Barrie Creran receives best in show and best in display awards plaques at the WMRC's 2023 AGM and banquet

 

Barrie Ceran (left) is seen receiving best in show and best in display plaques from WMRC model contest chair Marvin Fetch at the club's AGM and banquet, held on May 12, 2023.

Barrie Creran won both best in show and best in display for his model diorama of the historic tree planting car at the WMRC's AGM and banquet, held on May 12. Barrie also won last year's best in show for his models. He also won this year's photo contest in the model category. Barrie is a fairly new member of the club, and he's sure made a place for himself with his award winning work! Congratulations, Barrie!

 

Barrie Creran's model won best in show at the WMRC's spring open house, held in April.