Modelling the Railways of South Australia

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At the last general meeting (September), member Darren Thomas passed on some interesting information he gathered on his recent trip to the 2012 Modelling Railways of South Australia Convention in Adelaide. Darren’s passion is modelling the railways of South Australia and he presented the following for anyone interested:

  •  — “Broad Gauge Bodies” (click on the logo to go to their website). A useful source of modelling materials — particularly those modelling broad gauge prototypes, both South Australian and Australian in general.
  • http://railwaykits.net/ — Web site for a variety of electronic kits for model railways available for purchase from Aztronics.
  • http://www.mrsac.com/ — Web site for the “Modelling the Railways of South Australia Convention”

Image: Early SAR open wagon, 4mm, scratch-built by Frank Kelly (2009 MRSAC)

Open Day — South-West Rail & Heritage Centre

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Railfest 2012

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Railfest 2012 banner

Where? 136 Railway Parade, Bassendean
When? Sunday 14 October 2012, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

  • Modern trains on display* — see them close up
  • LEGO display – specially for Railfest
  • Meet the authors – the authors of many WA railway books will be present — bring or buy your WA railway books to chat to the writer or have your book signed
  • Swap meet stalls – books and model trains for sale

plus our annual Railfest features

  • Model railway club – with behind-the-scenes access
  • Guided tours – in and behind the museum
  • Kids’ activities spot, spider hunt!
  • Sausage sizzle, railway pies, afternoon tea in the buffet car
  • Pre-read books, magazines, timetables, etc
  • Video and visiting displays

and all our normal historical displays, trains, and the model railway club

And still only the standard prices – Adults $9, children $4, concessions $7

Tell your friends ! Bring your family !

The Railway Museum, 136 Railway Parade, Bassendean WA 6054
www.railheritagewa.org.au

*Thanks to the Public Transport Authority, and to CBH. Details to be finalised, subject to operational requirements on the day.

WAMCC Model and Toy Expo 2012

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The West Australian Model Collectors Club (Inc.) are having a show in a few weeks time that may be of interest. Details below:

THE BIGGEST LITTLE MOTOR SHOW
IN AUSTRALIA

Sunday 27th May 2012

9:30am — 3:30pm

Cannington Agricultural Hall

Cnr Albany Highway & Station Street, Cannington

Refreshments Available — Free Competitions — Admission $5 Adults, Kids Free

National N Scale Convention

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Melbourne 2013

Friday 12th — Sunday 14th April, 2013

  • Display Layouts
  • Model Competitions
  • Clinics/Workshops
  • Trade Stands
  • Layout Tours
  • Bring and Buy Stands
  • Demonstrations
  • Convention Dinner

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Convener: Rod Warren    Phone:  03 9720 2873,
Website:    http://convention2013.nscale.org.au/