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Help Wanted
By Kurt Laidlaw
At the Maple Valley Train Show I met a woman named Lorraine Jacobs. Her husband died and she is looking for someone who can help her finish his N scale layout. From our conversation it was clear she didn’t know much about model railroading, but she wanted to honor her husband by finishing his 4’ x8’ layout. If there is anyone who lives relatively close to her who would be willing to help her finish the layout, she would really appreciate it. If you would like to call her and see what the project would take to finish, please call her at 425-443-5648.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help with this project.
Kurt
Eastside Clinic Thursday – September 18
By Russ Segner
The next Eastside Clinic is this week on Thursday September 18th. Our program will be a presentation by Bob Kenworthy on the Great Western Steam Up, held at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in July 2022. The steam up featured 8 cosmetically restored steam locomotives and 9 standard and narrow gauge locomotives under steam. The presentation includes video of all nine of the locomotives under steam.
Russ Segner will also share information and photos from the recent National Narrow Gauge Convention held in St. Louis.
Join us and share your experiences. I will open the room around 6:30 for informal chat.
Zoom meeting information:
Topic: Eastside Clinic September 18
Time: Sep 18, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85887099422?pwd=zizZeSUUCqwkuU0Pj2w3uGKA1OeSk8.1
Meeting ID: 858 8709 9422
Passcode: 285188
Russ
Model Train Donations
By Mike Stepner
You’ve been offered a model train donation but you don’t have room or need for it. What do
you do now? The 4D Superintendent has an offer you can’t refuse. Mike has talked to several
brick-and-mortar train shops in the region who buy collections. They are willing to give the 4D a donation based on what they can sell the donations for. You take the donation from the person offering it; deliver it to your closest train shop. They sell it and 4D gets a portion of the proceeds. It is a win for everybody.
Here is the list of train shops that Mike has talked to. If you have additional recommendations, check to see if they would be willing to join the list.
- Mike Huntzinger – Port Angeles
360-797-4010 - Electric Train Shop – Burien
Scott 206-244-7077 - PnP Trains – Renton
Paul Pellegrino 206-909-2176
Paula Pellegrino 206-909-8796 - Train Center – Chehalis
Kurt 360-736-2354
Mike
Eastside Clinic Thursday – June 19
By Russ Segner
The next Eastside Clinic is next week on Thursday June 19. Our program will feature my photos of several fan trips on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railway. Included will be several trips to Morton when the entire line was operating over the large trestle that burned recently. Included will be photos of many of the entire engine roster including the Willamette #2 and the three truck Heisler and Climaxes.
Zoom meeting information:
Topic: Eastside Clinic June 19
Time: Jun 19, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84762302180?pwd=RFra0xOVB7y2skYvVRGVkveyQ8vwhF.1
Meeting ID: 847 6230 2180
Passcode: 551784
Russ
Fourth Division Achievement Program
By Jack Hamilton
Good Morning
You may be aware that our serving AP Manager, David Yadock, MMR is dealing with some family problems and will be heading to Arizona in the near future. To relieve him of the burdens of AP manager, I have agreed to step in while we recruit a more permanent replacement. So, until further notice, I will be the contact point for all things AP in Fourth Division.
I have received the AP Awards file from the PNR manager so I have good information on current award status. What I do not have good information on who is actually working on what, who needs assistance, and who would like more info. You can help me out by letting me know where you stand, contact me at gradiver@wavecable.com.
My first item of interest is the status of Golden Spike awards in the Division. If you have a home layout or modules that are 9 square feet or greater in area and do not currently have a Golden Spike award, please contact me at gradiver@wavecable.com.
Stay safe and have fun.
Jack
2025 4D Election Results
By Mike Stepner
Congratulations to Bob Kenworthy, Lee Marsh, Scott Buckley, and Dennis Terpstra! And thank you to the 26% of our membership who voted.
The Board Members will be introduced at the Spring Meet.
Candidate: Assistant Superintendent
Bob Kenworthy (Incumbent) 95 votes, 100.00%
Votes tallied: 95
Abstentions: 7
Bob Kenworthy wins.
Candidate: Director
Scott Buckley: 67 votes, 24.36%
Bert Cripe: 31 votes, 11.27%
Lee Marsh (Incumbent): 74 votes, 26.91%
Dennis Terpstra (Incumbent): 66 votes, 24.00%
Chris Woodruff: 37 votes, 13.45%
Votes tallied: 275
Abstentions: 1
Lee Marsh, Scott Buckley, and Dennis Terpstra win.
102 of 391 ballots submitted – 26%
2025 Spring Meet Details
By Bob Kenworthy
Cost: $40 per person, payable at the North Bend Depot on May 31st. Includes train rides to/from the North Bend Depot to the museum, lunch and museum admission.
Attendees must be NMRA members. You may attend the 4D PNR Annual Meeting in person during the Spring Meet or by Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the annual meeting.
Please Note: Parking at the Northwest Railway Museum is extremely limited and will not be available to Spring Meet attendees. Please plan to park near the North Bend Depot. There is a significant amount of parking available on the south side of the depot and some parking available on the north side of the depot. If you need accessibility assistance, please contact Bob Kenworthy at bkenworthy4@comcast.net.
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend. Get the registration form here.
TIMETABLE
| 7:30 to 8:15 am | Check-in at the Snoqualmie Depot |
| 8:30 to 9:00 am | Train ride from Depot to Northwest Railway Museum (NRM) |
| 9:10 to 9:55 am | Clinic Session 1 – Shop Tour and 2 Clinics |
| 10:05 to 10:50 am | Clinic Session 2 – Shop Tour, NRM Layout Presentation, and 2 Clinics |
| 11:00 to 11:45 pm | Clinic Session 3 – Shop Tour and 2 Clinics |
| 11:45 to 12:40 pm | Lunch and Annual Meeting |
| 12:40 to 1:00 pm | Roundhouse Exhibit Gallery Presentation |
| 1:00 to 1:20 pm | 2027 NMRA National Convention Presentation |
| 1:30 to 2:00 pm | Train ride from NRM to North Bend Depot |
| 2:00 to 3:00 pm | Travel Time to Layout Open Houses |
| 3:00 to 5:00 pm | Layout Open Houses |
4D Board of Directors Election Reminder
By Kurt Laidlaw
You should have received a ballot via email on April 15th for the 2025 4D Board of Directors election. We are using Election Buddy to send and count the ballots.
The email was sent from the address invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com, and contained the following subject line:
- Vote now: 4D, Pacific Northwest Region, National Model Railroad Association – 2025 4D PNR Board of Directors
Please check in your spam or junk folders if you don’t see it in your inbox.
Voting will end on April 30th. Please vote as soon as possible.
Kurt
2025 Spring Meet Registration
By Kurt Laidlaw
Attached below is the registration form for the 2025 Spring Meet. Please return the completed form to Bob Kenworthy: bkenworthy4@comcast.net