Contest Information
We have three categories each month. You can enter Scratchbuilt,
KitBashed, or Kit built. This should allow anyone to enter anything they are proud of and at
any skill level.
Judging is by popular vote
but if you wish to have your model judged by NMRA rules for the Achievement Program we
will make arrangements for you. We would like to offer more judged contests so that members could gain points and experience needed to earn Achievement Progrom recognition.
Rules Update:
At the February 2011 BOG meeting, the Board decided to split the contests into Model and Photo categories and update the scoring to provide a better balanced outcome. Here are the results:
- We have a new Contest Entry Information Form. This form is intended to provide more information about the contest entries. The form is entirely optional. A copy is available as a printable file via the link below so you can fill it out before the meeting. If you do not want to fill it out ahead of time, forms will be available a the meeting. Any comments or suggestion can be given to Superintendant Wil Davis or Contest Chairman Tom Souraf.
- Participants are allowed a maximum of three items in any category (Kit, Kit-bashed, Scratch-Built, or Photo) each month.
- Points will be awarded the first, second and third place winners in each modeling category. You must receive at least one vote to place. The winners in each category will get the same number of points regardless of whether they are first second or third. Winners in category 1 will receive 1 point, category 2 will receive 2 points and category 3 will receive 3 points. The reasoning behind this is to encourage participation and reward those who enter the more challenging contest, ie scratch built vs kit built.
- We will keep track of points scored as the months go by and at years end the total point winner will receive a luxurious (ok, I'm kidding) contest plaque (Superintendent's Award).
Here's our schedule:
2013 Contests
- Feb - NO CONTEST (Auction)
- March - Freight Cars
- April - Passenger Cars
- May - Diesel Locomotive
- June - Steam Locomotive
- July -Non- Revenue Cars
- August - NO CONTEST ( trip)
- September - Make It Cheap (1-3-5 Dollar)
- October - Caboose
- November - Weathering*
- December - Structures
- January - Open Loads
- *End of Contest Year*
2012 Contests
- Feb - NO CONTEST (Auction)
- March - Freight Cars
- April - Passenger Cars
- May - Diesel Locomotive
- June - Steam Locomotive
- July -Non- Revenue Cars
- August - NO CONTEST ( trip)
- September - Make It Cheap (1-3-5 Dollar)
- October - Caboose
- November - Weathering*
- December - Structures
- January - Open Loads
- *End of Contest Year*
2011 Contests
- Feb - NO CONTEST (Auction)
- March - Freight Cars
- April - Passenger Cars
- May - Diesel Locomotive
- June - Steam Locomotive
- July - Non- Revenue Cars
- August - NO CONTEST ( trip)
- September - Make It Cheap (1-3-5 Dollar)
- October - Caboose
- November - Weathering*
- December - Structures
- January - Open Loads
- *End of Contest Year*
- 2011 - 2012 Model Contest Overall Winner Bob Fink - 20 Points
- 2011 - 2012 Photo Contest Overall Winner Eric Zimmerman - 15 Points
- Feb - NO CONTEST (Auction)
- March - Freight Cars - Special Project: Cast Stone Arch Bridge
- April - Passenger Cars
- May - Diesel Locomotive
- June - Steam Locomotive
- July - Non- Revenue Cars
- August - NO CONTEST ( trip)
- September - Make It Cheap (1-3-5 Dollar )
- October - Caboose
- November - Weathering
- December - Structures
- January - Open Loads
- *End of Contest Year*
2011 - 2012 Year-End Winners
2010 Contests
2010 - 2011 Year-End Winners
- 2010 - 2011 Model Contest Overall Winner Nate Adams - 31 Points
- 2010 - 2011 Photo Contest Overall Winner Dave Decker - 48 Points
2009 Contests
- January Open Loads
- February No Contest (Auction)
- March Freight Cars
- April Passenger Cars
- May Diesel Locomotives
- June Steam Locomotives - Special Project: Telephone Box
- July Non-Revenue Cars - Special Project: HO Flat Car
- August No Contest (Trip)
- September Non-Revenue Cars - Special Project: Trestle
- October Make It Cheap ($1, $3, $5) - Special Project: Wood-sided Gondola
- November Cabooses
- December Structures - Special Project: Fruit Stand
- January Open Loads - Special Project: PRR Passenger Shelter Laser Kit
(End of modeling year.)
2009 - 2010 Year-End Winners
- 2009 - 2010 Contest Overall Winner Dave Decker - 97 Points
- 2009 - 2010 Contest, Overall Second Place J. Hedge - 31 Points
- 2009 - 2010 Contest, Overall Third Place Bob Fink - 29 Points
Note: Anyone having suggestions for the contest program is urged to contact a member of the BOG. Let your opinion count!
