Welcome to the 4th Division

Railway Modellers Meet - In Person
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-28 | Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada

National Convention 2023 - The Texas Express
2023-08-20 - 2023-08-26 | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States

Eastside Virtual Clinic
2023-08-24 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)
Please join us to share your ideas about what topics we want to focus on this Fall and Winter. Do you have a topic that you want to present? Do we have anyone interested in organizing a monthly segment on tools and techniques?
We will also share some thoughts and memories about two of our recent members JJ Johnston and Chuck Ricketts.

"Second Saturday" 4dPNR Zoom Layout Tour - Mike Davis' Santa Fe
2023-09-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)
Our first 4D PNR layout tour of the fall will be by Mike Davis, a Santa Fe modeler who is building a layout featuring Cajon Pass in California. Mike’s layout tour will be on September 9th at 10am via Zoom. This should be a great session as we feature a fabulous layout by someone who brings excellent modeling to the table. His layout features San Bernadino to Summit in 1950 and includes many prototypical structures, such as a 28-stall roundhouse, icing dock built from ATSF plans, the San Bernadino station, and many of the structures at Summit. This layout is under construction, so you will also see how Mike is building the pike in his 56’x12’ and 50’x13’ adjoining attic spaces. Don’t miss this one!
The Zoom info to join the meeting is as follows:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87276819072?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 872 7681 9072
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Boeing Employees' Model RR Club Open House
2023-09-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive, 425 SW 153rd Street, Burien, WA, 98166, United States

Westside Clinic
2023-09-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Kitsap Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA, 98383, United States
The Anatomy of a Static Grass Applicator, presented by Jack Hamilton

Tacoma Clinic
2023-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)
Kevin Klettke – A review of a helix I purchased online. We will briefly review several helix construction methods, before I do a complete review of my purchase including setup and performance.

Mount Vernon Clinic
2023-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave, Mt Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Dr. Nick Muff, MMR, will be presenting “Details Make The Difference”. If you have seen Nick’s layout, either in person or via the web or printed magazine, you’ll know that Nick’s fondness for super detailing scenes and structures is legendary. Nick often (usually?) makes his own details with one of his two 3D printers, and/or his laser cutter.

Eastside Virtual Clinic
2023-09-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)
Panel discussion with Burr Stewart, Dave Woodrell and Dale Kreutzer on: “Why set up an operating system and what it means for layout operators and for visitors who come to operate”

Olympia Clinic
2023-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Panorama City Seattle Room, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
We will be doing a remembrance slide show of the work of Chuck Ricketts, long time Olympia model railroader who passed away in August.

Lynden Lions Club Model Train and Toy Show
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Northwest Washington Fair Grounds, 1775 Front St, Lynden, WA, 98264, United States
Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
Henry Jansen Agricultural Bldg.
1775 Front St.
Lynden, Washington 98264

Westside Clinic
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Kitsap Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA, 98383, United States

Skagit Valley and Whidbey Island Clinic
2023-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
Decal Madness: Cliff Aaker models primarily in On30 and nearly always freelanced roads. This means most rolling stock has to be lettered using either rub-on or waterslide decals. He has learned much along the way and will be sharing what he has picked up. If you have experience using decals you are welcome to contribute.

Tacoma Clinic
2023-10-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)

4dPNR Layout Tour Zoom - Burr Stewart
2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)
Join us on Saturday, Oct 14, at 10:00am for the next 4dPNR Zoom Layout Tour. Burr Stewart will give an overview of how and why he designed and built his 800 sq.ft. basement HO/HOn3 layout, based on the 1973 BN, MILW and UP in the Seattle region, including prototype research and how it translated to model form. Progress photos as well as finished scenes and operations scenarios, will be included in his slide show. Lee Marsh will host the event, and here is the Zoom link to join the event:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87210657142?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 872 1065 7142
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The November Second Saturday Zoom is cancelled, so that many of us may have a chance to attend the Boeing Swap meet that weekend (Nov. 11-12).

Mount Vernon Clinic
2023-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave, Mt Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Robert Stafford is on the agenda to talk about a new, different tree making process – using “rabbit bush” armatures which he obtains from eastern Washington.

Eastside Virtual Clinic
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)

Olympia Clinic
2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Panorama City Seattle Room, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States

Skagit Valley and Whidbey Island Clinic
2023-11-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States

Boeing Employees Model Railroad Club Annual Swap Meet
2023-11-11 09:30 - 16:00 | Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N, Kent, WA, 98032, United States

Mount Vernon Clinic
2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave, Mt Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Cliff Aaker clinic on “Decalling”

Westside Clinic - Cancelled
2023-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Kitsap Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA, 98383, United States
No clinic is scheduled for December.

Tacoma Clinic
2023-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Beckonridge Community Center, 9402 47th St W, University Place, WA, 98467, United States
In-person & online hybrid meeting. “An Introduction into 3D Printing” presented by George Bono.
9402 47th St W, University Place, WA

Mount Vernon Clinic
2023-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Ave, Mt Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
