September 2008 Meet Report and Contest Recap

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September 2008 Meet Report

We had so many beautiful models displayed again for all of us to enjoy. We had switching contests, photo contests, and fun was had by all. Thank you to *all* the participants who entered and put on such a good show for the rest of us; we hope you enjoyed our deep admiration and appreciation for your sharing it with us.

Click on the links below to see the:
Model Contest
Show and Tell
Switching Contest
Photo Contest
Our Volunteers

Click here to see the upcoming Coast Division Model Contest and Photo Contest categories for future meets!

You can click on any of the thumbnails below, to see a larger photo of the absolutely gorgeous models presented at the September 2008 Coast Division Meet..

Model Contest

*Congratulations* to the Model Contest winners by Popular Vote. Thanks to *all* who participated - you are all winners by making a great show for us all.

New web page feature: Closeups! Click on the small thumbnails to see a close-up view of the Model Contest entries.

By Popular Vote, the Model Contest lucky winners were:

Category	1^st Place	2^nd Place	3^rd Place
Diesel	Tom Crawford Niles & Western GP38-2 in HO Click the small thumbnails for closeups	Steve Anderson Southern Pacific NW2 #1315 in N Click the small thumbnails for closeups
Steam	Mark Schutzer Southern Pacific 2-8-0 #2500 in HO Click the small thumbnails for closeups	Bob Booth Highly detailed Shay in HO Click the small thumbnails for closeups	Paul Ingraham State RR of Thailand 2-6-0 in N Click the small thumbnails for closeups
Passenger Car	Bob Booth Santa Fe Dome Car in HO Click the small thumbnails for closeups	Bob Booth Southern Pacific Articulated Diner and Coach in HO Click the small thumbnails for closeups

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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.

Thank you to Steve Wesolowski, Pat LaTorres, and Mark Schutzer, who pitched in together to run the September 2008 Model Contest while the Contest Chair was out of town on business.

We all are fortunate to have the opportunity to come together. Remember, the Model Contest is not about winning, it's about participating and having fun doing it. Your model is better than you think it is! Come on out to the next Meet's Model Contest or Show and Tell, we'd love to see your work.

In the end, NMRA contests are not about winning, rather, they are about the fun of participating, about sharing your pride and joy in modeling, and having fun challenging and inspiring yourself. We all love love to see your pride and joys. Bring something to share, and enter for the fun of it!
Click here to see the upcoming Model Contest categories.
:-)

Model Contest and Show and Tell Chair: John Sing

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Show and Tell at September 2008 Coast Division Meet

We also had great participation and wonderful models in our regular quarterly Show and Tell table.
This quarter, our table featured Anaheim National NMRA Convention 2008 contest winners! :

One of the National First Place Winners, in the "Color Print Prototype" category, was our very own Ronnie LaTorres, for this picture (which you may remember, was entered in the Sept 2007 Coast Division Photo Contest ):

Thanks again to all who participated, and we look forward to seeing you at Show and Tell in upcoming Meets. Bring something that you would like share - a model(s), display about your current project, a work in progress, it's up to you, as any category is always welcome for Show and Tell. Come on out, we love to see what you're up to!

Coast Division Model Contest and Show and Tell Chair: John Sing

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Results of the September 2008 Switching Contest : (Congratulations to all who participated!)

Due to the fact that our Timer failed, we did not have a Switching Contest.
However, many practice runs were made, and we will be back at the December 2008 meet!

Click below to learn about the Timesaver - You Got to Try It!

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.

Brakeperson category (5 car problem) are:

First Place	Second Place	Third Place
(we'll resume next time!)

The winners in the Senior Brakeperson category (6 car problem) are:

First Place	Second Place	Third Place
(we'll resume next time!)

The winners in the Expert Brakeperson category (7 car - only for masochists) are:

First Place	Second Place	Third Place
(we'll resume next time!)

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.

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Results of the Sept 2008 Photo Contest : (Congratulations to all who participated!)

The theme was: "Prototype Steam Locomotives":

There were many 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.

By popular vote, the lucky Photo Contest winners were:

First Place	Second Place	Third Place
Alan Havens - "Sierra RR /Engine House"	Steve Wesolowski - "Porter Locomotive at Ardenwood"	Pat LaTorres - "Westside #5 at Castro Point"

We had more great entries, all of whom are artistic, interesting, and talented: :

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

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Our Volunteers

We are very fortunate to have wonderful volunteers at all of our Meets, and this quarter we'd like to share a few photos of these folks who give their time and energy for us all.

Food by the Daughters of Job:

Our Auction Volunteers:

Led by our star-struck outgoing Auction Chair for the past 40 years, Bill Burket:

Bill, on behalf of Coast Division, Thank You! for your years of service.

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Upcoming Model Contest categories:

Coast Division Model Contest Results for December 2008 will be determined by Popular Vote. Arrive and enter early to get more votes!

December 2008: "Favorite Model" (open category)

March 2009: Freight Car, Caboose, Maintenance of Way

June 2009: Structure, Display/Diorama, Self-Propelled Cars & Traction

September 2009: Steam Locomotives, Diesel & other locomotives, Passenger Car

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 the current Achievement Program chair Kermit Paul, if you would to have your model judged at the upcoming meet.

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Upcoming Photo Contest categories:

December 2008:        "Model Photos"

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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