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Rails by the Bay 2007

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Join us for the 3rd Annual RAILS BY THE BAY - 2007 A Pacific Northwest Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet <googlemap lat="48.786509" lon="-122.518673" zoom="13">

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April 28th, 2007

9am to 6pm Bellingham, Washington

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
  • Operating Free-Mo modular layout (HO scale)
  • Clinics - hear from well-known hobbyists
  • Vendors - see what's new and talk to the model railroad manufacturers
  • Social discussion area - meet and chat with your fellow model railroad hobbyists
  • Raffle drawing - chance to win lots of great prizes

Clinics

1: Bill Schaumberg: "Five strands of narrow gauge history, the Nevada County Narrow Gauge R.R. through time, documents and present-day scenes."

2: Jim Ruffing: "Modeling Great Northern Covered Hoppers."

3: Gene Fusco: "Building Resin Freight Car Kits"

4: Mark Gillings: "Prototype Track Construction and Modeling"

5: Darrell Sawyer: "Boxcar Builder Spotting Features"

Location

Hampton Inn Fox Hall
3985 Bennett Drive
Bellingham, WA 98225 US
PH: 360-676-7700
1-800-HAMPTON (426-7866)
BLLWA_Hampton@hilton.com

Description

This Railroad Prototype Modeling (RPM) event is open to all modelers, all scales, and all eras! You've heard about it before, now come see what RPM and Free-Mo are about. Bring your models, finished or not! Your locomotives, rolling stock, structures, vehicles, dioramas, and Free-Mo modules are all welcomed for display in a non-competitive environment. You will also have the opportunity to meet and socialize with your fellow hobbyist to discuss modeling techniques, the prototype, and any other topics relating to prototype railroad modeling. Mark your calendar now!

Admission

$18 General admission
$15 for those who bring at least one model or module for display.

No registration necessary, admission available at the door.

For questions or more information, see:
-Web site: http://www.northwestrpm.com -Email: info@northwestrpm.com

-Yahoo Discussion Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/pnw_rpm