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Victorian Model Railway Society A20968K Prototype Modellers Forum Please note change of date to Sunday 16 September 2018 Early Bird Registration Discount Register before 31 July 2018 for $70.00 or from 1 August 2018 for $80.00. Thornbury High School, Dundas St, Thornbury. A proud sponsor of The Prototype Modellers Forum The Victorian Model. While the website focuses on model railways, I have also included the 'prototype pages' which contain railway photographs, videos and reports from my travels to China. Please note, the site is best viewed at 1920 x 1080 screen resolution, but should be perfectly viewable on the more common laptop resolution of 1366 x 768. 1977 AugustDecember 1978 February AprilJuneAugustOctoberDecember 1980 FebruaryAugustDecember 1981 FebruaryJuneAugustOctober 1982 November-December 1983 September. This site currently has 26 free downloadable model railway resources, with more to come as soon as is feasible. About this site All too often, when building a model railway, one has great difficultly in getting. Welcome to the official Railroad Prototype Modelers (RPM) web site! WPM So Cal meet for 2020 will be back at San Bernardino station Date: WPM SoCal meet click for info. Thanks for your past support! More info contact: Joe DElia ppw-aline@att.net (760) 721 3393.
Improvising with unconventional materials and methods to good effect by Burr Stewart 'This clinic will chronicle a variety of situations on my layout where I and others have saved time and/or money by using unconventional materials or methods, and the varied results and compromises achieved. Pieces of some of the materials will be handed out for demonstration purposes, and the attendees invited to discuss their own improvisations.There is never enough time or money to build the layout you really want, so over the years I have experimented with various materials and methods to speed construction and improve operations. While technically not jazz, I call it “Model Railroad Improvisation”. This clinic will explore some of the best examples, from myself and others, with pictures and pieces of some of the materials to pass around. We will also take the pulse of clinic attendees to uncover any new discoveries that haven’t become widely known yet.' click photo to enlarge BiographyBurr Stewart is a model railroader in Seattle who has been building a proto-freelanced HO version of the Burlington Northern operations in about 1973 between Seattle and Vancouver BC for the past 35 years. He is a member of the NMRA (4D), OPSIG, LDSIG, FOBNR, GNRHS, NPRHS and the MRHA, and has been hosting operating sessions for the past ten years. Information on his layout is available on his blog burrlingtonnorthern.blogspot.com and his website www.burrstewart.com |
| So you want to Build a Dream Model Railroad by Bill Decker Eight years into building his own dream model railroad, the SP Cascade Line Cascade line, Bill has had time to reflect on what goes into designing and building a basement-filler. His reflections include alternative, valid choices to his own. Lessons learned will be discussed as well. This presentation is intended to promote thinking about the many layout choices to design and build what most suits the individual modeler. BiographyBill has been a lifetime modeler of the Southern Pacific with excursions into other western railroads. With retirement came a return to his native Oregon and brought the real estate and time to tackle a basement-filling dream layout. Bill's SP Cascade Line began construction in 2012 and has now seen over forty formal operating sessions over the completed mainline. |
| When I am 1:64 By Trevor Marshall Modelling an obscure prototype in a niche scale Biography'Trevor is a lifelong model railway enthusiast. He finds every scale, gauge, prototype, era and theme fascinating - and has built layouts to indulge many of these ideas. He has never finished a layout although his current project - a Canadian National branch line in southern Ontario in S scale - is getting close. That said, he’s already thinking about what will come next. Beyond his own projects, Trevor has a keen interest in layout design and has helped several friends create layouts that combine prototype modelling and operating fun, while remaining achievable in terms of time, money and other resources. Trevor is a frequent contributor to Railroad Model Craftsman magazine, co-hosted a podcast called The Model Railway Show and was a host and writer for TrainMasters TV. He writes a number of websites about the hobby, too.' |
| Southern Rail of BC by Matt Robson Biography I’ve been with Southern Railway for well over a decade, starting as a trainman working my way to conductor and engineer. I’ve always had a love affair for railroading and photography, and combined the two to create Elevation Media, my own company featuring railway documentaries. |
| Four Depots Four Scratch Building Aproaches by Mark Dance How I Modelled Four Different Stations Using Four Different Techniques photos by Mark Dance Biography Mark Dance enjoys many aspects of our hobby most notably layout design and construction and prototypical operations to which he was introduced 15 years ago by the (passionate and welcoming) local ops community. Mark has modelled in N scale since the early 70's but his current layout, the Columbia & Western (as featured in several publications), is his only layout of any significance. |
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American Civil War Rail Road Historical Society
Paul Dobbs
4332 Birchman Ave.
Fort Worth TX 76107
dobbsp [at] charter.net
This is a group for individuals interested in the history & modeling of American Civil War Rail Roads. Though we cover the ante-bellum period though the end of Reconstruction, our focus is American railroads from 1860 through 1865. Sample topics include the U.S.M.R.R., the W&A, the O&A, the B&O., sharing model & layout photos, sources of modeling supplies, & archival resources. We are proud of our ever expanding bibliography of primary & secondary sources on railroads in the Civil War. Our goals are (1) to help preserve & disseminate Civil War railroad history and (2) to be an aid to individuals modeling the railroads and railway systems of this period. Group discussions & sharing are encouraged.
American OO Gauge SIG
Paul Magnussen
3115 S. 11th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-9069
The American OO Gauge SIG was formed in the fall of 1985 and is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of American OO gauge, which has a scale of 4mm=1ft. and a track gauge of 19 mm, essentially 0.75 in. This scale, which is slightly larger than HO scale, flourished in the 1930s through the mid-1950s. Manufacturers of American OO included many of the most famous model companies--Lionel, Mantua, Scale Craft, and j-c Models, among others. A small but devoted group of modelers continues in this scale, and wishes to help others and to foster interest in OO gauge modeling.
The primary activity of the SIG is the publication of a quarterly newsletter, The OO Road. Membership in the SIG includes a subscription to the newsletter.
Baltimore & Ohio Historical Society
The Baltimore & Ohio Historical Society (BORHS) publishes a quarterly magazine, The Sentinel. Drawing on the BORHS's extensive archives collection and its knowledgeable members and railroad historians for articles, this high-quality publication covers the history of the B&O and provides ample background to assist both the rail historian and model railroader. Various publications, models, videos, clothing, and reprints of maps, equipment rosters, facilities, etc. of the B&O system are available through the Company Store. Another publication, The B&O Modeler, provides detailed photos, history and instructions for modeling the prototype. The BORHS hold an annual convention in the fall, and two 'mini-conventions' each year, including one in the west end (usually Ohio) in the spring, and one in the east end (usually Maryland) in the summer. Memberships are available for nominal annual dues at various levels for organizations and individuals, including a student membership. A subscription to The Sentinel is included with all membership levels, and Sustaining members receive a calendar each year.
Burlington Northern, Friends of the
Gary Seymour
P.O. Box 271
West Bend, WI 53095-9271
contact [at] fobnr.org
This group was formed to preserve the history of the Burlington Northern Railroad from its inception in 1970 to its current operations. The group publishes a quarterly newsletter, The BN Expediter. For more information consult:
Burlington Route Historical Society
The mission of the BRHS is to preserve and disseminate historical information about the collective Burlington railroads for the benefit of BRHS members and others by creating and promoting fellowship and education among persons interested in the CB&Q, and locating, gathering, preserving, interpreting and distributing information relating to the CB&Q.
Canadian National Railways Historical Association
Greg King
51 Sommerfeld Dr
Regina SK S4V 0C6
Canada
This group was founded to provide a forum for people with common interest in the Canadian National family of railways (Canadian National, Grand Trunk Western, Central Vermont, Grand Trunk Railway, and Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific). Links to those railways in the CN family can be found by going to the CN Sig-maintained web page listed below.
The SIG also maintains a mailing list via a list server. Visit https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/CNLines-CNet/info to subscribe to or unsubscribe from the mailing list.
Canadian Pacific Historical Association
CPHA
2512 Nettlecreek Cres.
Oakville, Ontario
CANADA L6M 4C1
Email: executive [at] cptracks.ca
We publish an historical magazine CP Tracks approximately twice a year. CP Tracks contains photographs (many colour), scale drawings, historical information and CPR drawings about equipment and infrastructure. CP Tracks is available by subscription to members and also available at many hobby shops in Canada and at a few select hobby shops in the USA.
The CPHA is a volunteer organization dedicated to sharing information about the Canadian Pacific Railway and its subsidiaries, past and present. Our website has a very extensive 'Documentation' collection of reproduced CPR documents; including CPR equipment and infrastructure drawings, timetables, equipment lists, etc.
Cane SIG (Cane Railway Modeling SIG)
A C Lynn Zelmer
Box 1414
Rockhampton QLD 4700
Australia
lynn [at] zelmeroz.com
The purpose of the Cane SIG is to preserve, develop and exchange information for the modeling of sugar cane railways (tramlines) worldwide. The SIG does not publish a newsletter, but disseminates information primarily through their web site.
Chicago & North Western Historical Society
This SIG publishes a quarterly newsletter, North Western Lines. For further information consult the SIG coordinator:
CMRI SIG
Seth Neumann
2712 Katrina Way
Mountain View CA 94040
sneumann [at] pacbell.net
The SIG will serve as a clearing house for information about:
1) The CMRInet standard LCS-9.10
2) general information and mutual support surrounding the C/MRI system as developed by Dr. Chubb
The SIG will be using the existing cmri-users yahoo group as forum. https://groups.io/CMRI_Users/info
There will be no printed publications.
ETE (European Train Enthusiasts)
Stretch Andersen
337 Paraiso Drive
Danville, CA 94526
stretcha [at] aol.com
925 963-2410
European Train Enthusiasts, Inc . (ETE) is the premiere North American organization focused on educating the public on the subject of European Railroading. Founded in 1973, ETE serves modellers, railway fans, related organizations, and the community at-large through public events, working model displays and media presentations. Membership in ETE is open to anyone who has an interest in the railways of Europe, whether model or full scale. As a Regular Member you will receive our quarterly journal, the ETE EXPRESS, which is full of railway histories, modeller how-tos and prototype news.
Friends of the East Broad Top
Vagel C. Keller
PO Box 5130
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-0130
vckeller [at] comcast.net
This SIG publishes a quarterly newsletter, Timber Transfer.
Frisco Modelers Information Group
he FMIG is an informal organization of model railroaders who model the St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) Railway. The communications media are a periodic newsletter, electronic mail, and occasional conventions.
Great Northern Historical Society
The GNRHS provides extensive information about the GNRY via high quality quarterly publications that include organization news/activities, detailed reference sheets and modeling information. These publications are included with The Great Northern GOAT.
Layout Design SIG
The prime purpose of this SIG is to aid efforts to design and create layouts that achieve owners' layout goals (with minimum space and cost), avoid common design flaws, and include prototypical and model design features that maximize operating and visual interest. The SIG publishes a magazine, Layout Design Journal.
Missouri Pacific Historical Society
Steve Marquess
503 West Central Avenue
Bentonville, AR 72712
steve503 [at] cox.net (subject: Email%20from%20NMRA%20SIG%20page)
To preserve the memory and history of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and its associated lines. Encourage modeling, publishing, preservation and digital retention of documents, and restoration of equipment.
MSS (Modular Signal System) SIG
Jere Ingram
1826 Moreland Drive
Alameda, CA. 94501
upwpfan [at] comcast.net
This SIG will serve as a clearing house for general information and provide mutual support about the MSS 2.0 (Modular Signal System) standard. This is a standardized method for animating model railroad signals to react to trains moving along a signaled track. MSS simulates basic Absolute Block Signal (ABS) functionality in any model railroad scale and format, though it's especially well-suited for a modular model railroad. Additional information about MSS can be obtained at the MSS web site.
The SIG will be using an IO groups as a forum. (modularsignalsystemstandard [at] groups.io). There will be no printed publications.
NTRAK Modular Railroading Society, Inc.
Bruce Alcock
1030 County St 2930
Tuttle, OK 73809
bruce [at] ntrak.org
Our purpose is to foster the quality of life in general and the hobby of model railroading and modular model railroading in N scale (1/160) in particular, through a variety of community activities, including exhibits, lectures, workshops, conventions, educational classes and historical displays.
O Scale Kings
SIG coordinator:
Bruce B. Blackwood
2595 Gillis Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
email: Bruce [at] oscalekings.org
This SIG concentrates on the advantages and constraints of modeling the King of Scales. While wishing the best to our 3-rail friends, and appreciating the products that they bring into the hobby, we are proudly 2-rail. We publish a quarterly newsletter, usually within the O Scale Kings Newsletter, and meet on the Yahoo O Scale Kings newsgroup. The newsgroup moderator is Rod Miller.
Operations SIG
Plymouth, IN 46563-5186
membership [at] opsig.org
Website: https://www.opsig.org
This special interest group is devoted to furthering the simulation of prototypical operating practices on scale model railroads. Publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Dispatcher's Office.
Proto:87 SIG
The goal of this SIG is to develop and promote practical and reliable standards and construction techniques for high-fidelity wheels and track in HO scale. THe SIG publishes a twice-yearly newsletter, Proto:87 Journal.
Railway Signaling Technical and Historical Society
Richard Napper renapper [at] centurylink.net
Railway-Signalling [at] yahoogroups.com (Contact the SIG)
This SIG studies railway signaling and operations, including: the historic and present day methods, equipment, devices, wiring and modeling simulations / applications. The members share interests including: interlocking and signal system rules and operation, signal and track charts, signal and machine hardware collecting, studying prototype towers and operations and replicating them accurately for model railroad applications and usage.
Rock Island Technical Society
The purpose of this SIG is to preserve, distribute and publish information about the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, its predecessors, and affiliated companies. The society serves anyone interested in the Rock Island Lines, for any reason. The SIG publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Rock.
S Scale SIG - SSS
Christopher Borgmeyer
PO Box 670
Westfield Center, OH 44251-0670
Promote S scale model railroading conforming to NMRA/NASG standards and recommended practices. Provide a forum for S scale camaraderie, exchange of information, expertise, advice and technique. Emphasize S scale's size advantage. Size matters!
Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society
Denny Krausman
9609 Silver Hill Circle
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 880-1879
dkrausman [at] msn.com
Formed to preserve, study and share information about the rich history, operations and distinctive equipment and factilities of the ATSF Railway. The Society promotes the gathering, cataloging, preserving and publishing information about and modeling of the Santa Fe. The Society publishes books and reprints, has two archives, a website with public resources and a members only section, and a company store with a 20 percent member discount. Members receive 'The Warbonnet', a 48 page color magazine four times a year.
Shore Line Interurban Historical Society
This is a railfan group with membership open to anyone with an interest in the Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee, the Chicago South Shore & South Bend, and/or the Chicago Aurora & Elgin railroads. Interests also include the electric railways which connect or connected with these roads in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The SIG publishes a quarterly newsletter, First and Fastest.
Steel Mill Modelers Special Interest Group (SMMSIG)
Steel Mill Modelers SIG
9 Westminster Shopping Center #333
Westminster, MD21157
The mission of the SMMSIG is sharing information about the modeling of steel mills and associated railroads as well as fostering camaraderie among persons interested in these topics. Articles and photographs related to the steel-making process, both model and prototype, are published in the quarterly Journal.
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Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Historical Society
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Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Historical Society - This group was created to provide information on the history, operations and activities of the TH&B Railway (now part of the Canadian Pacific Railway). The SIG publishes a quarterly magazine called Focus.
The SIG also maintains a mailing list via a list server. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thb_hs/ to subscribe to or unsubscribe from the mailing list.
TT Scale SIG
Thomas H. Dempsey
PO Box 215
Veradale, WA, 99037-0215
(509) 999-6247
tom [at] cloverhouse.com
SIG Purpose:
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- To promote active modeling in TT scale at a ratio of 1:120 in compliance with the standards and recommended practices of the NMRA.
- Attract new people to the scale and promote its benefits.
- Provide an online resource (website) about TT scale.