Monthly Contest Information
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:
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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 Tom Souraf.
June 2017 revised Contest Rules. Word Doc or .PDF
Rules and procedures for the virtual contest may be found here. PDF DOC
The virtual contest for December is Structures.
Deadline for entries is 12 noon, Sunday, December 13, 2020.
Entries should be sent to
div3virtualcontest@gmail.com.
Deadline for voting is 12 midnight, Friday, December 18, 2020.
| Category | Entry Number | Description | Picture | Voting |
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| Scratch built | Vote here | |||
| Photo | Vote here | |||
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Here's the schedule and results:
Notice: Due to Covid 19 the BOG has decided to move the February 2021 Auction to July 2021 and the July 2021 contest to February 2021(Non-revenue cars). Adjust your model entries accordingly.
2020 Contests
- Feb - (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
- January - Open Loads
- "End of Contest Year"
*Single class, judged on weathering alone.
2016 Contests
- Feb - (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
- Feb - (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
- Feb - 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"
2013 Contests
- Feb - 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"
2012 Contests
- Feb - 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 Contests
- Feb - 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 Model Contest Overall Winner Bob Fink - 20 Points
- 2011 - 2012 Photo Contest Overall Winner Eric Zimmerman - 15 Points
- Feb - 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"
2011 - 2012 Year-End Winners
2010 Contests
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
- 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
(End of modeling year.)
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
Note: Anyone having suggestions for the contest program is urged to contact a member of the BOG. Let your opinion count!