Doug Ritter models Bridgewater, Nova Scotia CN station

At our January meeting Doug Ritter brought in a scratch built model of the CN station in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia to our monthly model display. Using just photos over 40 years old as a reference, he modelled the exterior and the interior with painstaking precision.

He cut the walls and roof out of Styrene using a Cricut machine. Doors and windows were Tichy 3D printed. Stone cladding is from Chooch Express. Interior details were 3D printed. 

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club is now 100% NMRA

 As of January 1, 2024, the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club has become 100% NMRA. The members voted to join the NMRA at their meeting in September 2023. This initiative was the sole effort of WMRC President John Bate, who has been an active member in both the WMRC and the NMRA. When the motion to become 100% NMRA was brought before the membership, the vote was unanimous. 

For a ten dollar increase in the dues to $40CDN, every WMRC member became an NMRA member. Members of the NMRA in the No. 1 Northern Division who are not members of the WMRC can remain outside of the club at their choosing. 

The No.1 Northern Division will remain as a separate entity, with Ian Plett and Paul Ullrich serving as Superintendent and vice-superintendent respectively. The WMRC, along with the No.1 Northern Division’s Free-Mo group, are parts of the No.1 Northern Division, operating autonomously under their own executive.

 

Patrick Letourneau gave an impressive presentation on 3D modelling and printing at the WMRC's January meeting

A sample of some of the 3D models Patrick Letourneau brought to the WMRC's January meeting.

Patrick Letourneau wowed the club with his presentation on how he creates and 3D prints models of existing Manitoba’s derelict structures at our January meeting. If you’re interested in purchasing some of his models or hiring him to create a custom 3D printed models you can contact him at Polygons.ca or email him at Patrick@polygons.ca 

 

Patrick Letorneau showcases 3D scructures, and member's model railroad items will be for sale at WMRC's January meeting

At our January meeting Patrick Letourneau will make a presentation on his novel digital process to create centimeter-accurate replicas of prairie structures using 3D scanning and ultra-large-format resin 3D printing. See how he takes3-D scans of actual structures and makes a 3-D printed copy of them. 

Do you have any model railroad equipment that you want to sell? WMRC is starting a members "Railway Interchange" to be held before and after the business portion of our General Meetings.  We will allow two members per meeting to participate by displaying Railroad related items they wish to sell on tables set aside for this purpose.  

If you are interested in participating in this program, please email us at wmrc.trainclub@gmail.com.  Tables will be assigned on a first come first served basis for our January and future meetings.   Any additional inquiries can be added to a wait list for a future meeting. If you are interested in buying any of these items for sale, then arrive early with cash in hand! 

The fun starts at on January 12 at 7:30PM at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. We'll be holding our usual model and photo displays, a 50/50 draw and the canteen will be open. Guests are always warmly welcomed!  Feel free to arrive early to chat and help set up the room. The room should be open by 6:30 pm.

 

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club is all about fellowship

We're going to start the New Year with one of our favourite pictures, taken at our most recent meeting in December 2023. Luca Maytas (L), one of our youngest members,  is 17. Norm Leathers, one of our oldest members, is 87.  They met at one of the WMRC's monthly meetings. Seventy years separate them, yet they have become good friends and have developed a unique bond solely through their love of model railroading. The WMRC is all about fellowship!