RAS
04-28-2008, 07:37 PM
***ONE WEEK AWAY!***
Join us for the 4th Annual RAILS BY THE BAY - 2008
A Pacific Northwest Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet
Sunday, May 4th, 2008
11am to 5pm
Bellevue, Washington
***NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR***
Presented by: Brian Rutherford, Rick Selby, Keith Thompson, and
Richard Yaremko
http://www.northwestrpm.com
Participate in a full day of activities including:
• Model displays and dioramas - bring your models for display
• Clinics - hear from well-known hobbyists
• Manufacturer Displays - see products of interest from model manufacturers
• Raffle drawing - chance to win lots of great prizes
• Social discussion area - meet and chat with your fellow model railroad hobbyists
• NEW: After-event no-host pizza slide show - bring your favorite slides or digital images to share!
CLINICS:
Work Trains, How to Model and Operate Them, by Doug Nighswonger
Dougʼs clinic covers the basics of the average work train. Along with his prototype information, Doug will show examples of his own HO work train equipment.
Modeling the Dixie Flagler, by Jim Murrie
Jim shares information about his ongoing project of building two exact Chicago-to-Miami Dixie Flagler consists (30+ heavyweight and lightweight cars) and the associated research.
Modeling Signature Cars of Today's BNSF Mainline to Canada, by Ian Clasper
Ian will present several kitbashing projects that represent the signature cars that are frequently seen north of Everett. Some of the cars Ian will cover include:
• SRY Thrall scrap Gondolas
• GCAX Thrall ore Gondolas
• GCAX Shortened PS2-CD 4750 rebuilt for Cement Service
• CNA ex RBOX rebuilt for Paper Pulp Service
• ARPX Round hatch PS2-CD 4750 & Thrall 4750
LOCATION:
North Bellevue Community Ctr.
4068 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
40th St. Exit off Hwy 520, Overlake
Phone: 425.452.7681
MAP:
http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=47.646214~-122.143096&style=r&lvl=15&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&where1=4068%20148th%20Ave%20NE%2C%20Bellevue%2C%20 WA&encType=1
ADMISSION:
12 Dollars, or a discounted admission of 10 dollars for those who bring at least one model for display.
MORE INFORMATION:
Web: www.northwestrpm.com
Email: info@northwestrpm.com
All scales, eras, and prototypes welcomed! Bring your models and dioramas to Bellevue next Sunday! Non-competitive, no intimidation, just sharing your work with other modelers.
Hope to see you there....
-Rick
Join us for the 4th Annual RAILS BY THE BAY - 2008
A Pacific Northwest Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet
Sunday, May 4th, 2008
11am to 5pm
Bellevue, Washington
***NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR***
Presented by: Brian Rutherford, Rick Selby, Keith Thompson, and
Richard Yaremko
http://www.northwestrpm.com
Participate in a full day of activities including:
• Model displays and dioramas - bring your models for display
• Clinics - hear from well-known hobbyists
• Manufacturer Displays - see products of interest from model manufacturers
• Raffle drawing - chance to win lots of great prizes
• Social discussion area - meet and chat with your fellow model railroad hobbyists
• NEW: After-event no-host pizza slide show - bring your favorite slides or digital images to share!
CLINICS:
Work Trains, How to Model and Operate Them, by Doug Nighswonger
Dougʼs clinic covers the basics of the average work train. Along with his prototype information, Doug will show examples of his own HO work train equipment.
Modeling the Dixie Flagler, by Jim Murrie
Jim shares information about his ongoing project of building two exact Chicago-to-Miami Dixie Flagler consists (30+ heavyweight and lightweight cars) and the associated research.
Modeling Signature Cars of Today's BNSF Mainline to Canada, by Ian Clasper
Ian will present several kitbashing projects that represent the signature cars that are frequently seen north of Everett. Some of the cars Ian will cover include:
• SRY Thrall scrap Gondolas
• GCAX Thrall ore Gondolas
• GCAX Shortened PS2-CD 4750 rebuilt for Cement Service
• CNA ex RBOX rebuilt for Paper Pulp Service
• ARPX Round hatch PS2-CD 4750 & Thrall 4750
LOCATION:
North Bellevue Community Ctr.
4068 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
40th St. Exit off Hwy 520, Overlake
Phone: 425.452.7681
MAP:
http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=47.646214~-122.143096&style=r&lvl=15&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&where1=4068%20148th%20Ave%20NE%2C%20Bellevue%2C%20 WA&encType=1
ADMISSION:
12 Dollars, or a discounted admission of 10 dollars for those who bring at least one model for display.
MORE INFORMATION:
Web: www.northwestrpm.com
Email: info@northwestrpm.com
All scales, eras, and prototypes welcomed! Bring your models and dioramas to Bellevue next Sunday! Non-competitive, no intimidation, just sharing your work with other modelers.
Hope to see you there....
-Rick