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Manager of Donations

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By William Messecar

The 4th Division of the NMRA based in Western Washington and Alaska is looking for a volunteer to serve as Manager of Donations. The 4th Division occasionally receives donations of model railroading supplies/books and products from individuals and families looking to clear out surplus or estate items.

We need an individual in the Puget Sound area who would evaluate items offered and accept those items which can be resold for use by 4D and provide our IRS 501-C3 information (tax deductible group). Donated items would then be offered for sale at swap meets or online and the raised funds used for the benefit of 4D. The manager would be able to evaluate proposed donations, store a limited amount of such items and price, sell and ship such items. If you love going to swap meets this is the job for you.

Please apply to the 4D Division Superintendent William Messecar if interested.

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REMINDER – Mount Vernon Clinic Mini Swap Meet – May 6

Written by Alan Carter
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By Al Carter

Less than two weeks until the Mount Vernon Clinic Mini Swap Meet. There are still a few tables available to rent. Word has it that there will be HO, N, and On30 scale merchandise.

Hop in your car and make the drive up (or down, or over) to beautiful Skagit County, spend some time visiting other railroad modelers, buy some goodies, and maybe do a bit of railfanning (Mount Vernon is, after all, home to the 1-mile-long Mount Vernon Terminal Railway). There may still be tulips blooming out in the fields west of town, too. Here are the particulars:


Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 10:00am to 3:00pm. (Doors open at 9:00am for vendors.)


Location: Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1411 Cleveland Street. Easy access via the Kincaid Street exit from Interstate 5.

Admission: Free, but donations are highly appreciated, with the proceeds being donated to the Mount Vernon Meals-on-Wheels program, as in past years.

Entry: Enter through the rear (parking lot) door, south side. No entry through the front door.

Table Rental: $10 per table (limit 1 per person), payable only in cash on the date of the event. No checks or credit cards for table rental. You may request an additional table, and you will be notified 1 week prior if additional tables become available.

Table Reservation: To reserve a table, email Mark Malmkar at: plm99mfg@gmail.com

Lunch: There are limited options nearby for food, so brown bagging is highly encouraged. The kitchen facilities at the Senior Center are not available for use this year.

Questions? Contact Mark Malmkar at: plm99mfg@gmail.com or Al Carter at: tabooma10@gmail.com

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Tacoma Northwestern Model Railroad Club Show and Swap Meet at Freighthouse Square Mar 21 and 22

Written by Cliff Green
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Cliff Green

The Tacoma NW model railroad club show and swap meet is being held March 21st-22nd at Freighthouse Square in Tacoma.

The TNW is excited to host their fourth Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet at Freighthouse Square. Many clubs from around Washington will be in attendance as well as vendors with various railroad items to sell spread through three floors, two very large rooms and various shops. Freighthouse Square always offers a variety of eating establishments and interesting shops for browsing. A portion of the ticket sales from the show will benefit a local charity.

The hours are 9-4 on Saturday and 10-3 on Sunday and admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children under 12, seniors and active military personnel, and children under 3 are free. Additional information including directions and contact info can be found on the TNW web site.

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Bremerton Northern Model Railroad Club Annual Swap Meet On June 20

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Bill Hupé

The Bremerton Northern Model Railroad Club (a 100% NMRA club) will be having their Annual Swap Meet on June 20, 2015. The location is West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton, Washington. The swap meet will be from 9 am to 3 pm. General admission is $5, children under 12 are free. For more information contact me (Bill Hupé) at whopay@tscnet.com or 360-621-5041. To acquire a table please contact Dan Reilly at dereilly@comcast.net or 360-286-5088.

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