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

Virtual Contest for March
Category	Entry Number	Description	Picture	Voting
Kit	101	GN 55102	GN 55102	Vote here
	102	GTW 591599	GTW 591599	Vote here
	103	GAEX 100091	GAEX 100091	Vote here
	104	CC 2109	CC 2109	Vote here
	105	CM 25002	CM 25002	Vote here
	106	ACY 2203	ACY 2203	Vote here
	107	ACY 7044	ACY 7044	Vote here
	108	ACY load	ACY load	Vote here
Kit bashed	201	N&W 70099	N&W 70099	Vote here
Scratch built	301	NMRAX 1973	NMRAX 1973	Vote here
Photo	P1	Kilbourne Jacobs side dump	Kilbourne Jacobs side dump	Vote here
	P2	GATX 96500	GATX 95600	Vote here
	P3	SBIX 1634	SBIX 1634	Vote here
	P4	BNSF yard	BNSF yard	Vote here
	P5	B&O 382359	B&O 5382359	Vote here
	P6	CSX transfer	CSX transfer	Vote here
	P7	U P box	U P box	Vote here
	P8	Old box	Old box	Vote here
	P9	ROX 709	ROX 670	Vote here
	P10	TCAX 25306	TCAX 25306	Vote here
	P11	SAMX 7710	SAMX 7710	Vote here
	P12	URTX 37467	URTX 37467	Vote here

Here is the schedule and results:

2022 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.

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.

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