Thoughts from your Contest Chairman

Winter dropped in for a two day visit up here in northern Wyoming just to remind everyone that it is now time to begin thinking about which models you will be displaying at the Golden Spike Limited regional convention next year.  Now would be a good opportunity to build a Mini Diorama (144 sq in area) of a scene related to the Golden Spike theme.  Who knows, possibly your regional contest chairman may have an award for that subject.  Models with a Utah theme will also be an interesting subject to consider displaying.

Achievement Program judging will be available for those members wishing to earn Merit Awards which will be helpful with their quest to become Master Model Railroaders.  Even if you are not working towards an MMR, consider bringing a model or two for display to show your fellow modelers what you are building.  This model does not even have to be finished.  A work in progress will make a good display.