Jeff Moorman and I, along with the 4th Division, would like to thank all the volunteers that came out on MLK weekend to help with the Pacific Science Center Model Train Show. The public had a great time at the show. There were over 12,000 people that attended the show over the three days. Listed below are all those that helped or were part of the show. I know this is not a complete list and I apologize if your name is not listed. Again, your help
with the show is much appreciated.
The next Seattle-North clinic is this Thursday, February 4. The program will be a sort of potpourri. The series on fallen flags will continue, a brief report on the recent Pacific Science Center show will be given along with a discussion of the likely nature of future shows, and there will be a short follow-up on modelling winter railroading.
Per the 4D Bylaws, I have appointed a Nominating Committee which is now soliciting members interested in serving two two-year terms commencing this fall. One position is Superintendent, now held by me (Russ Segner). The other position is Director, now held by David Yadock. Both of us have already agreed to run for re-election.
You are encouraged to also submit other names for each position. You may nominate yourself or any other 4D member in good standing. Names must be received by the Nominating Committee prior to March 1st. The Nominating Committee will prepare the list of nominees for a ballot to be distributed in March.
Send nominations to Al Lowe, Nominating Committee Chair.
Due to the fact that I had a number of things going on this report is very late and short. MMR Gene Swanson opened the first clinic of the year on time; we had no first timers. An announcement was made about the science center show which by now is behind us. Mid-winter rail, a multimedia show will be held in Corvallis, OR on March 19th and is about 1:1 railroading. Paul Vaughn completed his 50th year as a NMRA member.
Last Thursday, the Eastside Get Together clinic met for the first time at the Redmond library. Over thirty of us got through the traffic and rain to enjoy a program presented by Brian Pickering on structures and snow fighting equipment use by railroads to keep the tracks clear. To say the least, railroads were very creative. There was some very unusual equipment.
Our new location at the library features great parking and a very nice meeting room. Our new Eastside Get Together clinic leader Dave Cook had already organized setting up the chairs and tables by the time I arrived.
January 14, Mt. Vernon Senior Center
Twenty-one attended this, our first Clinic of the year, on our new, regular Clinic date, the Second Thursday. Attendees included one new member and three guests from other NWR Clinics. Welcome all!
A photo type drawing of a steam locomotive was left at the Pacific Science Center Train Show on Monday. It was found by Barbara in the Ackerley building after everyone was gone. I have it in my possession.
Additionally, someone left a shoe box containing N-scale items after the show on Monday. That box was left in the crew lounge. Jeff Moorman has possession of that “stuff”.
For the photo please e-mail me (David Yadock) at hi61izq@hotmail.com and for the N-scale items please e-mail Jeff Moorman at kb7rr@arrl.net.
In brief opening remarks, Clinic Chair Rich Blake reviewed the calendar for upcoming clinics and other PNR events, highlighting the PNR’s regional convention, Selkirk Express 2016, to be held June 15-19 in scenic Salmon Arm, BC. Rich also mentioned that the Mt. Vernon Clinic has switched its meeting nights to the second Thursday of every month, and encouraged continued cross-attendance. Jack Tingstad reminded everyone of next month’s contest, in which flatcars with loads will be displayed and judged (categories and rules have been discussed previously), adding that cash prizes (!) (from the attendee kitty) will be awarded, as well as the usual certificates and, naturally, accolades. A show of hands promised a good number of entries.
Susan Gonzales launched right into the evening’s make-n-take, Modeling Rock Details for Structures. It’s a simple idea to create details such as chimneys, fireplaces and fire pits, root cellars, fences, even entire houses—and easily achieved, with a steady hand. A very steady hand! To get an idea of what you can build, search “river rock chimney,” for example, to find prototype photos.
The Golden Grab Iron Service Award is presented each year to an individual who best exemplifies “outstanding service to the organization.” This year the award will be given at our Spring Meet scheduled for May 14.
The winner of the Golden Grab Iron Service Award traditionally is selected by a committee comprised of three of the most recent winners. Currently that would be Russ Segner (2013), Jim Sabol (2014), and Jim Younkins (2015). This year the committee would like to make sure we have considered all deserving members in the selection process.
All clinic chairs, all club presidents, and all NMRA/PNR/4th Division members individually are invited to submit a name or names of fellow members they deem deserving of the service award for 2016. (Previous winners are listed on the Golden Grab Iron Service Award page.)
By March 1, please submit your nominations to Russ Segner, russseg@gmail.com, or Jim Sabol, jimsabol@msn.com, or Jim Younkins, jcyounkins@comcast.net. Please include a short paragraph detailing the contributions made by this individual toward the growth and well-being of model railroading in the 4th Division.
This is your chance to buy model railroad stuff at seriously reduced prices. After 17 years, my well known HO scale Puget Sound Iron Goat Railway has been taken down. Patt and I are moving. So, 120 built Jordon vehicles from the 30’s, Preiser people, foreground trees, rolling stock, lanterns, plaques, craftsman building kits, award winning finished structures, detail parts, logging kits, vehicle building kits, hard to find kits and lots of other cool stuff will be offered.
The date is this Saturday, January 23. Doors will be open from 11:00 am to 4 pm. Bring your own shopping bag and your GPS. My home is hard to find – 15808 SE 45th St, Bellevue, 98006, which is south of I-90 and just east of I-405. Parking is easy and everything is on one level. My layout has been featured in the Narrow Gauge Gazette several times and Railroad Model Craftsman gave me a cover and story in October 2011.
This is a “Mr. Magoo” Sale. “Model Railroaders – Make A Good Offer, Okay.”