Winnipeg Model Railroad Club

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Neil Carleton wins best in show model award at the WMRC's annual open house

Neil Carleton won the best in show award for his model of a camp site and beach in the special event category at the WMRC's annual spring open house and train show. The event was held on April 20 and 21 at the Charleswood Legion. The special event this year was to build a diorama on a picture frame no larger than 9" X 12". Congratulations, Neil!

Friday, April 12, 2024

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's 2024 spring open house is just over a week away!

The WMRC's annual spring open house is just over a week away! This is the only time the club opens its doors to the public, and it's going to be great! We'll have displays, demonstrations, several working layouts in different gauges, photo and model displays, plus hot dogs, donuts, chips and pop! Come on down to the Charleswood Legion at 6003 Roblin Boulevard on Saturday, April 20 between 10 and 5, and on Sunday, April 21 between 10 and 4. Admission by donation. Proceeds go to support St.Amant.

Saturday, April 06, 2024

Retired railroad engineer Lenny Brentnall will make a presentation about his life on the rails at the WMRC's April meeting

Our special guest is Lenny Brentnall, a retired railroad Engineer, who will make a presentation about his lifetime on the rails. will be open. Lenny will share many of his experiences as an engineer from training, working in town, working away from home and some of the challenges and dangers he faced during his career.

The fun starts on Friday, April 12 at 7:30PM at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. We'll be holding our usual model and photo displays, a 50/50 draw and the canteen will be open. Guests are always warmly welcomed!

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Next meeting: Thursday, May 9, 5:30 PM, CN Campus, 650 Pandora Ave E.

Our annual banquet and AGM will be held at the CN Claude Mongeau National Training Centre (CN Campus), 650 Pandora Ave E. in Transcona. Please note that the date has been moved to Thursday, May 9. Doors open at 5:30. Dinner catered by The Olive Garden, will be served at 6:00PM. There will be no charge for the meal. There will be a tour of the facilities after dinner, AGM and awards presentations. This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Please contact Larry Leavens no later than April 30 if you plan to attend.

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The Gateway Western and the Winnipeg Railway Museum are still closed

Midwestern Railway Association has signed a 25 year lease with VIA which will allow the Winnipeg Railway Museum to stay in its current location. Now that the lease has been secured the museum will be looking at getting grants to upgrade the building to meet code requirements for an occupancy permit. This may involve some structural changes to the Gateway to meet code. Presently, there are no details on what needs to be done. The museum is still under renovations so there is no access to the Gateway at this time.

ABOUT THE WINNIPEG MODEL RAILROAD CLUB

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club is a non-profit incorporated club with a purpose to promote the interest, knowledge, operation and enjoyment of model railroading and related photography. It is a voluntary organization governed by an elected executive with members-in-good-standing holding voting privileges. Elections occur during the April meeting. The club welcomes guests interested in model railroading and associated interests to its meetings with the aim of helping them enjoy themselves so much that they'll want to come back. Regardless of your skill level or area of interest, there is something for everybody. The club emphasizes education and entertainment, so you'll learn a great deal, meet new friends and have fun! For more information about the WMRC, click here.