Monthly Contest Information

ribbon We have three categories each month. You can enter Scratchbuilt, Kit Bashed, or Kit built. This should allow anyone to enter anything they are proud of and at any skill level. There is also a photo category.

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 Program recognition.

Rules Update:

At the June 2017 BOG meeting, the Board approved revised rules. Here are the results:

We have a 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 suggestions can be given to Superintendant Mark Stiver or Contest Chairman Ric Zimmerman.

June 2017 revised Contest Rules. Word Doc or .PDF

Rules and procedures for the virtual contest may be found here. PDF DOC. A revision to the number entries has been made. Its sets a limit of 3 models and 3 photos. No photo category for weathering.

The virtual contest for November is weathering. The category is weathering applied to model. Entries may be submitted until the deadline.
Deadline for entries is 12 pm, noon, Sunday, November 14, 2021.
Entries should be sent to Div3virtualcontest@gmail.com or webmaster@modelraildayton.com.

Voting is to commence once the entries have been posted.
Deadline for voting is 12 midnight, Friday, November 19, 2021.
If you can not use the link provided then send a e-mail to ezrails@att.net.
This is for voting only. Review the contest documents for specific instructions on voting.

**Entries for the November Contest will be posted no later than 11/15/2021**
Virtual Contest for November
Category	Entry Number	Description	Picture	Voting
Entry	101	ACY boxcar rusted	ACY boxcar rusted	Vote here
	102	ATSF 82076	ATSF 82076	Vote here
	103	G&C 378	G&C 378	Vote here
	104	NP 91235	NP 91235	Vote here
Photo	P1	BLW 1200	BLW 1200	Vote here
	P2	BN 9908	BN 9908	Vote here
	P3	BNSF 699	BNSF 699	Vote here
	P4	BNSF 3111	BNSF 3111	Vote here
	P5	COLO grain elevator	COLO grain elevator	Vote here
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Here is the schedule and results:

2021 Contests

January -Open Loads
February -Non-Revenue Cars
March -Freight Cars
April -Passenger Cars
May -Steam Locomotive
June -Diesel and Electric Locomotive
July - Auction No Contest
August -No Meeting
September -Make-It-Cheap
October-Caboose
November- Weathering*
December - Structures
"End of Contest Year"

*Single class, judged on weathering alone.

2020 Contests

February - (NO CONTEST (Auction)
March -Freight Cars
April -Passenger Cars
May -Diesel Locomotive
June -Steam Locomotive
July -
August -Non-Revenue Cars
September -Make It cheap ($1-3-5)
October -Caboose
November -Weathering*
December -Structures
"End of Contest Year"

*Single class, judged on weathering alone.

2016 Contests

February - (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"

*Single class, judged on weathering alone.

2015 Contests

February - (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"

*Single class, judged on weathering alone.

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2014 Contests

February - 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"

*Single class, judged on weathering alone.

2013 Contests

February - NO CONTEST (Auction)
March - Freight Cars
April - Passenger Cars
May - (Contest in coordination with Regional Convention)
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"

*Single class, judged on weathering alone.

2012 Contests

February - 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"

*Single class, judged on weathering alone.

2011 Contests

February - 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 Year-End Winners

2011 - 2012 Model Contest Overall Winner Bob Fink - 20 Points
2011 - 2012 Photo Contest Overall Winner Eric Zimmerman - 15 Points

2010 Contests

February - 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"

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

(End of modeling year.)

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

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

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Note: Anyone having suggestions for the contest program is urged to contact a member of the BOG. Let your opinion count!