WMRC members old and new reunite at the CPKC Final Spike steam tour event

Seen at the CPKC Final Spike steam tour stop in Winnipeg from right to left are WMRC President John Bate, his wife Karen Bate, Karen's sister, Larry Leavens, and Luca Maytas.

What a party CPKC threw in Winnipeg on July 6! And nothing brings model railroaders and rail fans together like a classic steam engine like the 2816 Hudson, which was displayed in Manitoba for the first time in 17 years. 

It was a model railroaders and rail fans homecoming day, as members old and new flocked to the CPKC rail yards to view this magnificent engine and its consist, which included and SD70 in heritage fleet colors, an F7 AA lash-up and a fleet of classic passenger cars painted in CP maroon and black livery.

It was truly the railroad lovers event of the year, or any other year, as thousands of people stopped by to view the train for the four hours it was on display.

 

 

Cliff Davidson, John Morris and Brian Schuff chat with a CPKC rail worker who was part of the staff of the final spike steam tour.

 

 

Tommy and James South, former youth members of the WMRC, are all grown up! Tommy is living the dream working as a conductor with CN Rail.

 

 

Long time members Gary Stempnick and Norm Leathers also attended the event. Norm is recovering from a hip injury, but nothing was going to stop him from seeing The Empress!

 

 

Winnipeg Model railraod Club announces the winner of their open house draw

WMRC treasurer John Bate holds the Bachmann Rail Chief HO train set with the wife of Rej Davis, the winner of the club's open house draw.

We are pleased to announce that Rej Davis is the winner of the draw for the Bachmann Rail Chief HO train set. The draw was held at the club's annual open house, which was held at the Charleswood Legion on April 9 and 10. John's wife Karen picked the winner from the "official salad bowl" at the Bate residence. Rej couldn't make it, so his wife picked up his prize for him. Congratulations, Rej!