Highlights from the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club’s 2023 Clinic Carnival

Dwight Kjartanson shows how a signal works on a real railroad by using 1/8 scale turnout points and signal masts from the Assiniboine Valley Railway.

Everyone had a great time at the WMRC’s Clinic Carnival held on December 8. We had four great clinics along with WMRC President John Bate, who handed out freshly minted NMRA cards to the members and navigated us through the NMRA website.

Our annual Christmas hot banquet was also held that night, and canteen operator Mark McLellan did a sterling job air frying all of those hot dogs for us while handing out a well stocked supply of donuts, chips and pop.

Gino Kost operates a G scale locomotive as he discusses the pros and cons of garden railroading in Manitoba.

WMRC Past President Larry Leavens shows Gary Stempnick the sweet science of freight car maintenance.

 

 

Past President Wayne Hildsen checks out Neil Carelton’s display on how to build a Free-Mo module. 

 

WMRC President John Bate hands an envelope containing an NMRA membership card to Dwight Kjartanson.
 

 
 

 

 

Ian Plett recieves the president's shield award at the WMRC's AGM

Ian Plett received the president's shield award for his service to the club from outgoing President Wayne Hilsden at the WMRC's AGM and banquet, held at the Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park on May 12. Ian has been a tireless workhorse, serving simultaneously as vice president, spring show chair and public relations director.  He also serves as the superintendent of the NMRA No.1 Northern Division. No one deserves the award more than him!
 

Exclusive photos of WinNtrak's N gauge display at Grant Park Shopping Centre

Here are some great pictures that WMRC member Wayne Hillsden took of WinNtrak's N gauge modular railway, which was on display at Grant Park Shopping Centre this weekend. Those lads at WinNtrak really know how to put on a great show, not to mention the tremendous effort they take setting up and taking down a layout this size in one weekend. Enjoy!