Moose Tracks 2011

Thanks to all that made it a successful weekend.   Murphy raised his head a few times and schedules had to be adjusted but from what we have heard everyone had a good time.

The membership of the Thunder Creek Model Railroad Club(TCMRC) is proud to announce that we will be hosting the 2011 spring meet of the PNR 6th Division.  Moose Tracks 2011 will be held on the weekend of May 20 -23, 2011 at the Western Development Museum(WDM) in Moose Jaw, SK.  The weekend will include prototype, industrial and layout tours as well as clinics, a model contest, a Sunday evening banquet and of course the annual 6th Division meeting.  Activities for spouses will be planned if numbers warrant.   Additionally, a “meet & greet” BBQ is planned for the evening of Friday May 20th.

    The WDM will be the focal point of all events planned for the weekend.  Our club is in the very fortunate position of being able to call the museum “home”.  For those who are unfamiliar with the WDM, it is the museum of transportation which includes rail, auto and aircraft displays.

     There is hope that by the convention weekend we can see the return of the resident steam engine - a Vulcan 0-4-0 - just a wee gal for a 3 foot narrow gauge steamer, but does weigh in at 11 tons!  The engine has been in the Backshop for the past 2 years having a new boiler built.  We look forward riding behind her as she runs around the museum property again.   In addition, other railroad related activities are tentatively being planned for this particular weekend.

We are in the initial stages of planning the event and will have more information available as soon as possible.  We have reserved a block of hotel rooms and will book more if numbers seem to warrant.  Check back at our website as we will be publishing details/photos of layout and prototype tours as they are confirmed.

We look forward to seeing old acquaintances and making new ones among fellow PNR 6th Division members.  So,  make Moose Tracks for Moose Jaw and the PNR 6th Division spring meet of 2011.

The Moose Tracks Registration form is available here

The weekend activities schedule is available here.   When you register, your package will have full details and directions for all tours and displays.

A list of the Contests for judging is available here

A list of Moose Jaw Accommodations is available here

A Moose Jaw facilities map is available here 

If you require accommodations we suggest you book early as there is also a band concert in the city the same weekend.