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National Model Railroad Association Fox Valley Division
"To promote, the art and craft of model
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~~~ Company News & Activities ~~~ Speaking of winners!! There were 4 young attendees of the 2009 show that went home very happy. Their names were chosen in the four drawings of the train set give-a-way contest.
~~~ The NMRA has adopted a new popular vote "People's Choice Award" contest category. The FVD has also adopted new division model and photo contest rules. Click here to learn more on both. ~~~ Check out the latest on-line issue of the Semaphore. ~~~ Did you know that both the Fox Valley Division and the Midwest Region have budgeted funds for "Make & Take" model building programs?? If you know of, or are involved with, an organized group of children in the age range of about 7 through 16, who are located in McHenry, Cook, Lake, and or Kane counties in northeastern Illinois give this activity consideration. We'll send some experienced modelers, as well as tools and a carton of easy-to-build kits to your meeting. The program takes about an hour or so of hands-on creative activity. We'll provide a short introduction to model trains and then take your group through the steps of making their own model train cars to take home. The division donates the cars, a short piece of display track and brings tools to make the event a success. We have found that children thoroughly enjoy this easy introduction to model railroading. "Where can I get more track?" is the most frequently asked question. We can support one or two of these programs a year depending on the group size. Contact us if you are interested. |
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| Regular meetings are held from 1:30 pm thru 4:30 pm, at the Gary Morava Recreation Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070. All activities are subject to change, so please check meeting listings regularly for an any change in activity, location or time. Click here to display a map to the Gary Morava Recreation Center. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are free and guests are always welcome. | ||||
| September 20, 2009 This is the first meeting of the 2009/2010 modeling year after the summer break. Refreshments, contest prizes and a clinic TBA. See you all in September! |
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| October 18, 2009 This is our joint meet with the North Shore and Western Division. A tentative group excursion to the Pullman Museum is in the planning stages. Stay tuned for details. |
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| November 22, 2009 Refreshments, contest prizes and a clinic TBA. |
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| December 13, 2009 Refreshments, contest prizes and a clinic TBA. |
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| January 17, 2010 Yikes -- It's 2010 already! Refreshments, contest prizes and a clinic TBA. |
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| February 28, 2010 Plan to travel to Glenview for a joint meet with the North Shore and Western Division. Refreshments, contest and a clinic TBA. |
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March 6 & 7, 2010 -- High Wheeler #32 |
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| April 18, 2010 Our annual business meeting and election of officers for Superintendent and Paymaster. If you are interested in running, contact Harry Sorenson, Asst. Superintendent. Note: 1:00 start time. Lunch, refreshments, contest prizes and a clinic TBA. |
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| May 16, 2010 This is the final meeting of the 2009/2010 modeling year before the summer break. Refreshments, contest prizes and a clinic TBA. |
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| May 2009
Model Contest Winners Category: Rolling Stock
Thanks to all
participants. Click on a photo for a larger picture |
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1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
Jim Osborn's |
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Click on a photo for a
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picture Click here to see all the entries Photos courtesy of Rick Saviano |
Have train or layout photos you would like to share? Send them to FVDwebsite@comcast.net |
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Photos from the FVD Membership Click on a photo to see more in the series |
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Click on the photograph to the left to get an advanced tour of David Crement's recreation of the East Broad Top Railroad. David's On3 pike is featured in the December issue of the Semaphore. |
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David Leider's "Waupaca 1947" layout is featured in the October Semaphore's "Track Treks" series. Click on the picture for an tour of David's pike filled with highly detailed structures. |
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The May issue of the Semaphore will feature another "Track Treks" local area layout tour. Click the thumbnail for an advanced picture tour of Don Cook's scenic Great Northern, Cascade Division pike. |
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Follow the thumbnail link to see several pictures of Tom Schweiss' Milwaukee Road -- Superior Division Layout. Learn details about Tom's pike in this month's Semaphore. |
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The FVD will kickoff the 2006/2007 modeling year with a layout visit to Jim Otis' "Fall River & Stony Creek Rail Road." Click on Jim's switch stand and see a few recent photos of his modeling results. |
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Click on this photo of Liberty, NY to visit a few scenes of Harry Schildkraut's NY, O&W model railroad. Photos courtesy of Jim Osborn. |
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The Caernafon, Wales, UK narrow gauge railroad. Courtesy of Kurt Youngmann. |
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The Porthmadog, Wales, UK narrow gauge railroad. Courtesy of Kurt Youngmann. |
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The Snowdon, Wales, UK narrow gauge cog railroad. Courtesy of Kurt Youngmann. |
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A Welsh narrow gauge railroad serving a slate mine. Courtesy of Kurt Youngmann. |
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Have train or layout photos you would like to share? Send them to FVDwebsite@comcast.net |
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