By Russ Segner

Time to get busy.  Remember that our contest to build a diorama is for display at the Pacific Science Center Show next January. Here are the guidelines: 12” x 24” maximum footprint – use a 12” x 24” piece of ¾ inch pink foam or equivalent. Home Depot has 24” x24” pieces which can be cut in half with the balance used for the terrain you want to add.

The rules are very simple:

  • Any scale
  • Must have a railroad theme
  • Should exhibit skills and techniques common to model railroading.
  • May be animated and/or lighted.  No external power will be available.
  • Entrant must be an active member of the 4D/PNR.

Let me know if you are bringing an entry.  russseg@gmail.com

Judging will occur at the 40th Annual Railroad Swap Meet
November 9, 2019
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Kent Commons
Kent, Washington

Here are some fine example dioramas from years past, built by 4D/PNR members:

Mike O’Brian’s N Scale Diorama, 2016
  • Clearing the Cut on Jon Wilbert’s Diorama, 2017
  • Cliff Aaker’s Station Scene, Platform Side, 2017

Russ