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Contest Information
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We had beautiful models displayed again for all of us to enjoy.
Thank you to the participants who put on such a good show for the rest
of us; we hope you enjoyed our admiration of your
work.
Click on any of the thumbnails below to see a larger photo of some
absolutely gorgeous models.
By Popular Vote, the awards were:
| Category |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
Caboose
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Andrew Merriam
HO Southern Pacific #998
Wartime Passenger car used as Caboose
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Freight Car
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Jim Eckman
On30 A&MR Boxcar #27
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Andrew Merriam
HO Southern Pacific Hoppers #480117 and #480123
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Maintenance of
Way
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Andrew Merriam
HO Southern Pacific
Plus Loader/Ditcher and Side Dump car
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Jim Eckman
On30 A&MR Ballast Spreader
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Thank You to *all* that entered a
model,
you put on a great show and inspired
the rest of us. We hope you enjoyed our admiration of your
work.
Here is a picture of our March 2007 Coast Division Model Contest
table:
In
the end, NMRA
contests are not about winning, rather, they are about the fun of
participating to share your pride and joy in modeling, and having fun
self-inspiring yourself. We all love love to see your pride and joys, and
hope to see you in a future edition
of the Coast Division Model Contest.
Thank you to Steve Wesolowski
for standing in as Model Contest/Show and Tell Chair for John Sing, who
was out of town on business. Steve was ably assisted by Mark
Schutzer (photos) and Pat LaTorres (vote counting).
Model
Contest and Show and Tell Chair: John
Sing
Show and Tell Table at March 2007 Coast Division Meet
Thank You to all who participated in our Show and Tell
for March 2007. We really appreciate bringing your
works of art to share with us all.
1) We had a wonderful model of a Southern Pacific Railfan Car
(fully populated with scale people), by Bill Dwyer of Alameda,
CA. This "Open Tourist
Car" was used by SP between Eugene, OR and Dunsmuir, CA.
Unfortunately, we missed getting a photo of it. Bill,
please
contact John Sing if have a
photo of your entry that we can post, we thank you very much and would
love to recognize you for your participation.
2) Click on either of the thumbnails
below to see
closeups of Ken
Lunders' latest kit wonder from Stevens
Creek Models: "New
England
Potato House":
Thanks again to all who participated, and we look forward to seeing
to upcoming Meets to see what you may want to share with us. Any
category is always welcome for Show and Tell, works in progress are
welcome.
Note that we have our special Extended Show and Tell session scheduled
for the June 2007 Coast Division Meet. See the upcoming Coast
Dispatcher for more details.
Thank you to Steve Wesolowski
for standing in as Model Contest/Show and Tell Chair for John Sing, who
was out of town on business. Steve was ably assisted by Mark
Schutzer
(photos) and Pat LaTorres (vote counting).
Coast Division Model Contest and Show and Tell Chair: John Sing
Results of the March 2007 Switching Contest :
(Congratulations to
all who participated!)
The winners in the Brakeperson category (5 car problem) are:
| First Place |
Second Place |
Third Place |
Charlie
Knoth
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Nick Brisco
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Steve
Williams
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The winners in the Senior Brakeperson category (6 car problem) are:
| First Place |
Second Place |
Third Place |
Alan Havens
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Bill
Burket
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Dennis
Stokely
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Congratulations to all, and a special thanks to our Coast Division
Switching Contest Chair: Mark
Schutzer, who keeps the Allen Fenton Timesaver switching
puzzle running smoothly like a (fast) Swiss watch.
The Timesaver :
Is a fun, devilish little switching puzzle devised by the late, great
model railroader, John Allen.
Click on these links above to learn more about the Timesaver,
about John Allen, or his world famous HO Gorre & Daphetid
model railroad, which inspired an entire generation of model
railroaders worldwide. John Allen lived in Monterey,
California, and was a long time member of the Coast Division until his
passing in 1973.
Results of the March 2007 Photo Contest :
(Congratulations to
all who participated!)
The theme was: "Trains in Action":
There were four artistic,
noteworthy, and
creative entries, and every one is worthy of award and mention.
Thank you to
all who brought your photo to share, we all love seeing your
work.
Click on any of the thumbnails below to see a larger copy of the Photo
Contest Entry. By popular vote, the lucky Photo Contest
winners were:
| First Place |
Second Place |
Third Place |
"Flanger on Donner Pass" - by Bill
Burket
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"BNSF Stack Train on Cajon" - by Seth Neumann
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"Cab View crossing Benecia Bridge" - by Bill Burket
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And a beautiful photo for Honorable
Mention to Steve
Williams:
Here is a picture of our table:
Thank you to all who participated. We hope you enjoyed a few
minutes
of
fame and the ongoing admiration, of your fellow NMRA modellers and
guests.
Bring a photo to the next Meet's Photo Contest! Click here to see the upcoming categories.
Coast Division Photo Contest Chair: Pat LaTorres
Upcoming Model Contest
categories:
Coast Division
Model Contest Results for March 2007 will be
determined
by Popular Vote. Arrive
and enter early to get more votes!
June 2007:
Structure,
Display/Diorama, Self-propelled Cars & Traction
Sept 2007:
Steam locomotives, Diesel & other locomotives, Passenger Car
December 2007: "Favorite Model" (open category)
March 2008: Freight
car, Caboose, Maintenance of Way
Optional: NMRA Judging
is available at the Coast Division Meet to any Model Contest
participant for:
- Achievement Program Merit Points
- Regional/National Contest entry preparation 'dry-run' and friendly
expert advice
- Or, just to see how you would have done (smile!)
Please contact the current Coast Division Model Contest Chair, John
Sing, or current
Achievement
Program chair if you would to have your model judged at the upcoming
meet.
Upcoming
Photo Contest
categories:
June 2007:
"Model Trains"
Sept 2007: "Working on the
Railroad" (i.e. railroad
employees on the job)
All photos should be matted (inexpensive,
resusable mattes can be had
at most art supply stores) and should be
between 5x7 and 11x14 in size. Hope to see your work there!
Results are determined by Popular Vote. Bring your photos early to get
the early votes.
Photo Contest Chair: Pat
LaTorres
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