Doug Ritter models Bridgewater, Nova Scotia CN station

At our January meeting Doug Ritter brought in a scratch built model of the CN station in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia to our monthly model display. Using just photos over 40 years old as a reference, he modelled the exterior and the interior with painstaking precision.

He cut the walls and roof out of Styrene using a Cricut machine. Doors and windows were Tichy 3D printed. Stone cladding is from Chooch Express. Interior details were 3D printed. 

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club is now 100% NMRA

 As of January 1, 2024, the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club has become 100% NMRA. The members voted to join the NMRA at their meeting in September 2023. This initiative was the sole effort of WMRC President John Bate, who has been an active member in both the WMRC and the NMRA. When the motion to become 100% NMRA was brought before the membership, the vote was unanimous. 

Annual membership fees are $50. Members of the NMRA in the No. 1 Northern Division who are not members of the WMRC can remain outside of the club at their choosing. 

The No.1 Northern Division will remain as a separate entity, with Ian Plett and Paul Ullrich serving as Superintendent and vice-superintendent respectively. The WMRC, along with the No.1 Northern Division’s Free-Mo group, are parts of the No.1 Northern Division, operating autonomously under their own executive.

 

Patrick Letourneau gave an impressive presentation on 3D modelling and printing at the WMRC's January meeting

A sample of some of the 3D models Patrick Letourneau brought to the WMRC's January meeting.

Patrick Letourneau wowed the club with his presentation on how he creates and 3D prints models of existing Manitoba’s derelict structures at our January meeting. If you’re interested in purchasing some of his models or hiring him to create a custom 3D printed models you can contact him at Polygons.ca or email him at Patrick@polygons.ca