Two great programs slated for Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's March meeting

 An example of the exquisite modelling techniques of Pat Hancox, who will give a presentation at the WMRC's March meeting.

 

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club  will hold two great clinics at their March meeting. First up is Pat Hancox, a model builder who builds just about anything that strikes his fancy. He models in a variety of scales, scratch building or kit bashing as he chooses. You may have seen Pat at the Manitoba Mega Train Show where his diorama featured a stream with real running water. Pat will talk about his techniques and may have a model or two to show at the meeting.

Then WMRC treasurer John Bate will present the second part of his 3D printing clinic. He will have a sample of parts that he has printed using the same techniques that he'll talk about. 3D printing is cutting edge technology that anyone can use. Here is your chance to learn!

The fun begins at 7:30PM on Friday the 13th at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. The canteen will be open, and we'll have out monthly model and photo displays. Hope to see you all there!

Exclusive images of Rail Travel Tour's summer excursion to Churchill

Our intrepid staff photographer and long time WMRC member Felix Lesiuk also has a gig as a tour guide for Rail Travel Tours. He sent us several images of his most recent rail excursion to Churchill, Manitoba in July of 2019. You're not going to see any whales or polar bears on this post, but we have plenty of trains!

Outside of some spectacular sunsets, he captured a rare glimpse in The Pas of Via Rail's service to Putakawagan, featuring an unusual paint job of their former CN Rail coaches. This is the only route where Via still uses CN passenger rolling stock.

Felix also used his cell phone to track the actual speed of the Churchill train as it crossed the barrens. It's barreling along at a breakneck speed of 14.4 MPH!

He also took images of several small bridges along the route. Note the condition of the track. There's a reason why the train is going so slow!

Winnipeg Model Railroad Club unveils new logo for their 65th anniversary

Coming soon to a shirt near you! To celebrate the 65th anniversary of the club's founding in 1955, the WMRC has issued a new logo. It was designed by WMRC social media director and blog editor Paul Ullrich, who has won five awards for his artwork. Vice president Ian Plett, who spearheaded the project, is having the logos printed on shirts which will be available for sale in the near future.