Thanks to everyone to attened the 2024 Manitoba Mega Train Show

 

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club wishes to extend a big THANK YOU to all of the happy people who attended the 2024 Manitoba Mega Train Show this past weekend! We had just under 2400 guests, and everyone had a great time! 

We also would like to thank all of the volunteers who made this show a success. It's not an easy task setting up and taking down the Mega Train ride, not tot mention those who manned the admissions desk  and helped out at the WMRC sales table.

The club made a near record amount of sales of used model railroad equipment this year at the WMRC sales table, and the proceeds will go to St. Amant, our charity of choice. 

The Manitoba Mega Train Show will be back next year at the end of September. Hope to see you all there!

The Manitoba Mega Train Show is on this weekend!

Heads up, everyone! The Manitoba Mega Train Show is on this weekend! Come on down to Red River Exhibition Place 3977 Portage Avenue and feast your eyes on 40,000 square feet of trains, trains and more trains! Hours are from 9 to 5 on Saturday and from 9 to 4 on Sunday. General admission is just 12 bucks. Youths ages 4 to 12 get in for six bucks, Kid under three get in for free!
 

Winnipeg Model Railroad Club mourns passing of former member Roger Wood

                                       Roger is seen displaying one of his many Lego creations.

Long time former WMRC member Roger Wood passed away on September 7, 2024 at the age of 92. Roger had a truly impressive layout which literally went from floor to ceiling, which was one of the highlight of the 1983 NMRA national convention held in Winnipeg.

Roger was born in Leamington, Ontario. He was one of three members of the WMRC, along with Neil Carleton and Moe Smith, who worked at the CBC.

Roger was also a licensed pilot. He also built remote-controlled model aircraft. In his later years, he turned his attention to building elaborate Lego models of every description.  

An early picture of Roger when he worked at the CBC.

Just two weeks left to go for the Manitoba Mega Train Show!

 

There's only two weeks left to go before the Manitoba Mega Train Show opens, and it's going to be bigger than ever! There will be 15 operating layouts, a slot car drag race set up, a Barbie display by the Manitoba Doll Club, a huge Lego display by Manitoba LUG, unlimited free rides on the Mega Train, remote control boats, a Meccano display and lots of vendors selling model railroad equipment in all scales!

So come on down to Red River Exhibition Place on Saturday, September 28 between 9AM to 5PM and on Sunday, September 29 from 9AM to 4PM and have the time of your life! General admission is $12. Youths 4-12 get in for six bucks. Kids under the age of three get in for free!

Take a virtual tour of the 2024 NMRA Surfliner convention with John Bate

 

At our September meeting WMRC President John Bate will take us on a virtual tour of the 2024 NMRA Surfliner national convention, which he attended in Long Beach, California this August.  If you've never been to a NMRA national convention, then this is the place to be! There's nothing like an NMRA national convention. It has to be seen to be believed! 

John will also showcase his visit the California State Railroad Museum, where he viewed "The Magic of Scale Model Railroading" display, which contains many interesting and unique model railroad artifacts and displays. 

There will also be an update on the upcoming Manitoba Mega Train Show, which will be held at Red River Exhibition Place on September 28 and 29.  It's also the best time to renew your membership, or become a new member!

The fun starts at 7:30PM on Friday, September 13 at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. The canteen will be open, and we will have our usual model and photo display, plus our 50-50 draw.