Portage La Prairie Model Railway Club to hold their summer open house this weekend

The Portage Model Railway Club summer open house is taking place this Saturday, June 10, from 10 AM to 3 PM vat the CP station on 251 3rd. street in Portage La Prairie. They will have outdoor activities such as trainspotting the CP and CN lines and a small ride-on barrel train for the kids to enjoy a ride around the lot. 

Inside the renovated historic Canadian Pacific Railway heritage station they will have every layout from Z to O gauge running, with staff on hand to provide demos and interaction. Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase on site. Come enjoy a day at the Station! Admission is $5, kids under 12 free.

 

 

Barrie Creran receives best in show and best in display awards plaques at the WMRC's 2023 AGM and banquet

 

Barrie Ceran (left) is seen receiving best in show and best in display plaques from WMRC model contest chair Marvin Fetch at the club's AGM and banquet, held on May 12, 2023.

Barrie Creran won both best in show and best in display for his model diorama of the historic tree planting car at the WMRC's AGM and banquet, held on May 12. Barrie also won last year's best in show for his models. He also won this year's photo contest in the model category. Barrie is a fairly new member of the club, and he's sure made a place for himself with his award winning work! Congratulations, Barrie!

 

Barrie Creran's model won best in show at the WMRC's spring open house, held in April.
 

 

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!