Bob Osborn

IHX-2013 has a great lineup of model railroad layouts for touring and operations. We currently have nearly 50 layouts lined up, in scales from N to G.

We will have all the famous local layouts published in the model railroad press open for your viewing. Plus, we will have many new layouts never before open for touring.

Model railroads that you love to visit – like Jack Burgess’ famous Yosemite Valley Railroad, Jim Diaz’s Western Pacific Railroad, Otis McGee’s Southern Pacific and Dave Parks’ Western Maryland/B&O will reopen. New layouts include Mike Coen’s Western Pacific Oregon Division and the Carquinez Model Railroad Club layout. There will be layouts in all scales and for all interests.

As usual, at least a dozen layouts will open for operating sessions. Operators of all levels are welcome, from the first-timers to experienced. Everyone is invited to operate. If you’re new to operations, there will be mentors available.

There will be model railroad layouts in various stages of completion, to provide you with great ideas. Sign up today at http://www.pcrnmra.org/conv2013. See you at IHX-2013!