Alan Ashton

Editors note: Alan Ashton maintains a Free-mo e-mail list (to join, e-mail Alan at inwafreemo@gmail.com) and is a member of the Inland Washington Free-mo Modelers. A previous post on 5th Division Free-mo activities can be viewed by clicking here, and the latest article on Free-mo standards and construction can be viewed by clicking here.


This is the last call for module participation at the Fall Train Show in Spokane. The deadline for registration is Friday, September 16th. If you haven’t sent us your form yet it is time to do so.

We are looking forward to a good sized layout with plenty of operating time on the weekend of October 8th and 9th. Saturday is set up and run time for participants and Sunday is the train show and swap meet. There is no charge for participation.

If you are considering building a module and want to come to the Fair Grounds to see how things work, you are welcome to do so. You can be there on Saturday for setup and run time by simply completing the form linked below and clearly stating that you are a visitor without a module at this time.

Join the fun on October 8th and 9th.

Application form (same form in two different formats, only one needs to be completed):

  • Click here for the application form in PDF format
  • Click here for the application form in XLXS (Excel spreadsheet) format