Shortcut to the dates: August 23 - 29, 2015. I'm already registered but don't let that stop you! Driving distance from Bothell, done it so many times I think I could do it with my eyes closed (which my wife has accused me of doing BTW).
Hotel (which one uncertain at the moment); planning to drive down. Unfortunately my favorite hobby shop in Forest Grove (quite a way west of Portland) went to online sales only so I won't be going there. Haven't really finalized many other decisions. You might want to PM me on this subject.
The latest issue of the NMRA magazine has info in it on the Modeling With the Masters clinics (extra cost for materials), Layout Tours, General Interest (generally non-RR) tours, and Prototype/Industrial tours; the general clinics are not listed and I have yet to see a list of those.
I plan on being there with the Sierra West O scale sawmill diorama in hand, or should I say in a really big box? Fran and I will travel by RV and stay in the Portland area for the event. I will enter the NMRA model contest. It would be great to see some of you who have followed the build on the Sierra West Forum.....Joe CCCModOn30
Phil, I see you plan on Monday & Tuesday. Mike & Joe, are those good days for you as well? I want to see all of you but am thinking an entire week would be a lot. Is there a consensus on days? John
At the moment I have my hotel booked for the entire show since I don't know exactly what the clinic schedule will be. I'm thinking about attending the HO turnout building class on Tuesday evening. Big problem scheduling anything with so little finalized. Anyone find any info on getting to specific layout tours? Some would require more than a little commute time.
Hi Mike & John: This is also an RV trip for us, so will be staying at a local RV park (TBD). At a minimum, I'll be there for the contest opening day and the last day to pick up the diorama. I also will spend some time at the National Train Show. Not sure of the dates at this time....Joe
Hi: Update- We are definitely going to the Nationals and will enter the SierraWest sawmill in the contest. We will be staying at the Red Lion Inn. I will enter the sawmill first thing Monday a.m. 8/24. I'm planning on attending the "Meet the Modeler" on Tuesday 8/25 at 1:00 p.m. If any of you are around, maybe we could meet up there. Will probably stay around for a couple of hours......Joe
Awesome news Joe, the first showing at a major and your work is definitely ahead of the running in my opinion. Good luck, I wish I could be there to see it in person, and vote for it !!
Thanks Karl, I'll need all the luck to do well. I'm sure the competition well be awesome. Win, loose or draw, I am absolutely thrilled about the outcome of the final diorama....Joe CCCModOn30
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John
What are your intentions regarding lodging, etc., etc?
Thanks,
John
Yes, thank you. I just noticed and replied there. I'll start watching the site and make my arrangements when availability permits.
John
Excellent! I will be there. Am studying the schedule to try to learn what I want to do.
John
Mike
John
http://www.nmra2015.org/clinics
Follow the various threads chaining off this, there are clinics relating to logging, sawmills and even box factories (you listening Brett?).
Karl.A
Thanks Karl, I'll need all the luck to do well. I'm sure the competition well be awesome. Win, loose or draw, I am absolutely thrilled about the outcome of the final diorama....Joe CCCModOn30