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Pacific Coast Region / NMRA
Rails Across the Bay 2009 Convention
April 15 - 19, 2009

NEWS & UPDATES

Check here frequently for news and updates. New clinics, layout tours, prototype tours, and any cancellations, as well as changes to the website will appear here.

  • April 13, 2009
    • ADDITIONS:
      - Website: Layout tour maps are now available on the "Layout Tours" page!

  • April 12, 2009
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Layout Tour: California Central Club, Saturday, now 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, was 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

  • April 11, 2009
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Layout Tour: Rich Melconian, Friday, now 2:00-6:00 pm, was 1:00-5:00 pm
      - Layout Tour: Hiller Aviation Museum, Closes at 3:00 pm Friday. Layout to be dismantled after 3:00 pm

  • April 8, 2009
    • CANCELLATIONS
      - Layout Tour: Otis McGee, Friday, 7-10pm only (still open Saturday, 9a-Noon)
      - Layout Tour: Bill Strahle, Thursday. 7-10p & Friday, 1-5p

  • April 4, 2009
    • ADDITIONS
      - Layout Tours: Descriptions and schedule posted on "Layout Tours" page
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Ops Session: California Central Club, Saturday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm (was 9:00am to 3:00pm)
      - Website: Daily Schedule updated
    • CANCELLATIONS
      - Ops Session: Seth Neumann, Wednesday
      - Ops Session: Rick Fortin, Saturday
      - Ops Session: Jim Providenza, Sunday

  • April 3, 2009

  • April 2, 2009

  • March 28, 2009

  • March 25, 2009

  • March 13, 2009
    • ADDITIONS
      - Prototype Tour: USS-POSCO Steel Plant Tour, Pittsburg
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Website: Daily Schedule updated
      - Website: "Contests" page updated with Arts & Crafts contest rules
      - Committee Member:

  • March 3, 2009
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Website: Daily Schedule updated
      - Website: Clinic descriptions PDF updated

  • February 16, 2009

  • February 15, 2009
    • ADDITIONS
      - Website page: "Volunteer Sign-Up Form"
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Speeder rides increased from 11 to 19 per time slot

  • February 2, 2009
    • ADDITIONS
      - Clinic: "Copper Canyon by Speeder" by Al McCracken
      - Added "Flat Iron Steak" as 'Steak" banquet meal choice
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Removed "veggie" meal choice
      - Updated Registration Form (PDF Rev #2.2)

  • February 1, 2009
    • ADDITIONS
      - Convention car photos on "Company Store" page
      - Website page: "Banquet"
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Removed "Early Bird Special" rate from website
      - Added carpooling information to Niles Non-Rail Tour Sign-up form
      - Updated PDF Registration Form to Rev #2.1

  • January 29, 2009
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Removed online clinic sign-up form from website. All slots filled!
      - Moved "News & Updates" to top of navigation buttons.

  • January 28, 2009
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Company Store page updated with Banquet Meal choices.
      - Online Registration Form updated with Z-scale and new selections for Banquet Meal choices, volunteering, and attending Sunday PCR Breakfast Meeting.

  • January 27, 2009
    • CANCELLATIONS
      - Prototype Tour: The NUMMI Plant Tour has been cancelled.
    • NEWS & UPDATES!
      - Speeder Rides scheduled for Saturday at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, with maximum of 11 riders per trip, or 55 riders maximum.

  • January 22, 2009

  • January 18, 2009

  • January 10, 2009

  • December 31, 2008

  • December 12, 2008
    Tom Crawford took over as Convention Chairman after Chuck Mitchell stepped down due to personal reasons. Chuck remains on the committee as a consultant.

  • November 26, 2008
    The hotel room rate was reduced from $89.00 to $79.00 per night, plus tax.

  • November 23, 2008
    Karen Keifer joined the committee as Volunteer Coordinator. Welcome aboard, Karen!

  • April 30, 2008
    The Rails Across the Bay 2009 website starts its year-long run today. Check back frequently for news and information about the 2009 PCR Convention in Fremont, CA, April 15 through 19, 2009.

  • March 16, 2008
    An organizational meeting was held at Tom Crawford's home.

  • February 17, 2008
    An organizational meeting was held at Tom Crawford's home. Next meeting will be March 16, 2008 at Tom Crawford's home.
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