Thanks to everyone who came to the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's open house and train show!

We want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who came to the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's first open house and train show in three years that we held last weekend! We had a good turnout and raised a lot of money for St. Amant. We even had a piece on CTV Winnipeg on Saturday, featuring our vice president (and our main man) Ian Plett! Thanks also to everyone who volunteered and displayed at the show! Images shown were taken by our President, Bob Harrison.

Winnipeg Model Railroad Club to hold its first open house and train show in three years

 Its back! The WMRC is holding its first open house and train show in three years! We’re looking forward to seeing all of our old friends who’ve attended this event over the past years, and making many new friends too!

There will be operating layouts in several scales, demonstrations, plus our annual model contest and photo contest. The canteen will be open, and there will be plenty of coffee, donuts, hot dogs and chips!
 
The show takes place on April 9 & 10 at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. Hours are from 10-5 on Saturday and from 10-4 on Sunday. Admission is by donation. Proceeds to support St. Amant. Everyone from age 4 and up must wear a mask. Proof of double vaccination for everyone age 12 and over is required.

Learn how to operate diode matrix turnout controls at our April meeting

At our April meeting WMRC past president Larry Leavens will show us how to use diode matrix turnout controls. How many times have you aligned a turnout the wrong way when aligning several turnouts in a yard lead resulting in the train going down the wrong track? 

By using a diode matrix turnout control any number of turnouts in the yard ladder can be correctly aligned with a single push of a button. Multi switch panels can be located at convenient locations to operate the yard lead. The only extra material needed to make the diode matrix are some diodes, peg board and a bunch of 6/32 machine screws, washers and nuts.

The fun starts on Friday, April 1, at the Tank Room in the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. We're holding our meeting a week earlier than usual as we're having out annual spring open house (our first one in three years!) on April 9 and 10. 

Please note that the time of our meetings has been permanently changed from 7:30PM to 7:00PM. We will be holding our monthly model and photo display, and the canteen will be open. The Legion requires proof of full vaccination for entry. Wearing of masks will be required at the meeting.

This will be a combination in-person and a Zoom meeting. All members will receive a Zoom link. If you are not a member and wish to attend, please email us at wmrc.trainclub@gmail.com and we will send you a link.