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Last season for the model subject categories, as varied as it was, saw 30 of our members participate in submitting models and dioramas to meet the challenges for each of the months. I thought it was great to see what everyone did, and apparently, you did too. On average, 85% of those in attendance voted for their favorites. The last model challenge for the 2025 - 2026 season was a loading or unloading facility. First place in the model category was Joe Kurelic, second place went to Craig Butler and third place was awarded to Don Glass. The diorama category had one entry which gave first place to Joe Filipiak. At the end of each season, the points are added up for each member and the top scorers received a plaque and a cash prize. The first place season winner for models was Joe Kurelic. Second place was awarded to Craig Butler and third place was given to Jim Grell. The season diorama winners were John Puch in first place with Dave Lawler taking second place. Congratulations to all who participated and to those who won. Our monthly meetings have a little more excitement and fun because of what you do .

Our new 2026 - 2027 season kicks off with the September meeting challenge of your favorite Alco engine. This can be diesel or steam and goodness knows there are plenty of variations. So show us your favorite Alco. The following list will be the categories for the rest of the season. October is a wooden passenger car. November asks you to turn a Tyco like car into a worthwhile model. December's challenge is a water tank that is trackside. Show us how the rail industry advertises SAFETY for February's challenge. April will find rail cars designed for trailer train use and or flat cars hauling truck trailers or containers. The last challenge of the season will be in May where you need to customize or upgrade an Atlas switch tower. For your convenience, this list will be published in the Flat Wheel every month so you can plan ahead. If there are any questions regarding these categories, please feel free to call me at 440-463-6223.

 

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MODEL CONTEST FOR 2026-2027 SEASON

 

SEPT. ALCO STEAM OR DIESEL ENGINE

OCT. WOODEN PASSENGER CAR

NOV. TURN TYCO TYPE CAR INTO WORTHWHILE PROJECT

DEC. TRACKSIDE WATER TANK

JAN, Awards Dinner

FEB, RAIL INDUSTRY ADVERTISING SAFTY

MAR, Auction Night

APRIL. TRAILER TRAIN, FLAT CAR WITH CONTAINER OR TRUCK LOAD

MAY. UPGRADE ATLAS SWITCH TOWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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