Roger Nulton, MMR
To me, the most rewarding benefit of NMRA membership is the privilege of attending conventions with fellow modelers. Over the past 25 years, we have attended dozens of them: locally, in the West, and nationally. My favorites are the Regional conventions: they have all the benefits without the high costs and the crowds. Especially attractive is the opportunity to visit great layouts at our leisure without relying on a bus and following a schedule.
PSX2014 is to be held in an excellent location for railfans. The La Quinta convention headquarters hotel is literally surrounded by railroads, and the Tacoma Amtrak station is at our doorstep! We are close to “Freighthouse Square”, the old Milwaukee freight station that has been re-purposed into shops and restaurants. Freighthouse Square is also a stop for the Tacoma “Link” light rail system, which can take you directly to the Washington State History Museum, containing the fantastic HO layout of the Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers. With all the activities that are planned: prototype tours; layout tours; contests; clinics and more, it’s going to be a great convention!
If you haven’t registered for PSX2014, there is still time before the price goes up. Visit the website at http://www.wnrr.net/PSX2014/