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Division PointsIndian Nations Division of the National Model Railroad Association
www.tulsanmra.org Issue No. 6 March 2007
March 31st Meeting
Bring locomotives to share with other members, maybe a scratchbuilt, detailed, favorite or a collectable engine.
Diode Matrix and its uses - Graeme NitzOrange Empire Railway Museum - Dave SalamonPainting Locomotives - Henry D. Townsend
Rogers County Model Railroad Association - Roger Gleason
We had a great turnout at thelast meeting! We had severalguests that I hope we see re-turn at future meetings. Thelast couple of meetings wehave been averaging about25-27 people. I’d like to thankthe members of this organiza-tion that take the time to attendthe meetings, communicate byphone or email, and helpspread the word that the orga-nization is alive and well! Also,a big thank you to those indi-viduals that take the time togive presentations and open uptheir layouts for tours, and toRandy Smith for maintainingthe web page.
At the last meeting TomFausser brought a video fromScotty Mason, who is a wellknown modeler from the eastcoast. We were able to watchabout ½ hour of the presenta-tion, which wasexcellent! If you all would liketo see more presentations suchas this, just that let me know.I’m sure other members mayhave some interesting DVD’sto share.
Look forward to seeing every-one at the next meeting, anddon’t forget we have the logocontest for the division goingon, $50.00 for the logo thatwins by popular vote.Dave Salamon
APRIL 14, 2007 – OZARK MODEL RAILROADERS ASSOC.29th ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW & SWAP MEET – Swap tables,model contest, clinics, layout tours; King’s Way United Methodist Church,2401 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO – 9am to 3pm. Adults $5.00, children7-12 $3, under 7 free. For information contact Ron Williams, [email protected] or Larry Smith, 417-865-6250,[email protected].
AUG 4, 2007 – MID-CONTINENT REGION ANNUAL CON-VENTION, Lenexa Community Center, Lenexa, KS; hosted by the TurkeyCreek Division, Co-Chairs: Brad Morneau (913) 897-0669,[email protected], and Louis Seibel, [email protected], (913) 393-3495Activities planned for this year’s meet include: Clinics – a full slateof clinics covering many aspects of the hobby, Model & Photo Contests –by NMRA judging and Poplar vote. Each model (up to a maximum of 5 mod-els) you enter in the model contest will automatically qualify you to be en-tered in to a special drawing to receive a $50.00 gift voucher. Special YouthAward for the best overall youth model entry. Door Prizes – Additional doorprizes will be set aside for advance registrants. Display Layout and LayoutTours – In addition to the display layout at the meet, several local modelerswill be opening their homes to layout tours in the afternoon and evening.Layout tour maps will be available for collection with your registration.Swap Tables and Railroad Groups – Expect to find more than 70 tablesfrom area dealers, local hobbyists and other railroad groups. For informationon tables contact Robert Jefferis at [email protected].
Upcoming Meetings and Themes
March 31 Locomotives
May 26 Rolling Stock
Sept 15 Photography
Nov 17 Structures/Dioramas
Meetings are from 9:30 to 12:30New Hardesty Library
8316 E. 93rd St.(Just East of Memorial on 93rd St.)
SuperintendentDave Salamon
Assistant SuperintendentEd Bommer
DirectorEd Bommer
PaymasterHal Blakeslee
Achievement ProgramJohn Anderson
Tulsa Line 2007 Co-ChairWalt Speed
Eric Spooner
Local Model Railroad Organizations Indian Nations Division of the NMRA www.tulsanmra.org Dave Salamon 918-272-5512
Oklahoma Narrow Gauge www.okng.org Randy Smith 918 - 366 - 7152
North Eastern Oklahoma N Scalers http://www.tulsa-neons.com/ Richard Fisher 918 - 298 - 4800
Tulsa Garden Railroad Club http://www.tgrrc.org Jim Martin 918 - 756 - 3324
Green Country Model Railroaders Association http://www.gcmra.org/ Lynn Dietrich 918 - 361 - 6669
Claremore & Southern RR www.csrailroad.com George F. Maulsby 918 - 341 - 9446
Larry’s Question of the Month:It is possible to ‘suck’ the fire out of a locomotive boiler. How is it achieved?
Last Month’s Question: What is back pressure on a steam locomotive?
The amount of pressure that is required to remove the used steam from the steam piston after it has been used.
February HighlightsThe NMRA Achievement Program - John AndersonJohn gave a presentation discussing the NMRA’s Achievement program, and the process to completing the certifi-cates. First, he discussed the Golden Spike which is the easiest, and for many people, the first AP award that theyearn. It is designed to demonstrate familiarity with different areas of the hobby, rather than expertise in a particulararea.The AP is a system of requirements for demonstrating a superior level of skill in various aspects of our hobby. Itcovers not only building various types of models, but also building other things which are important to the hobby,such as scenery, structures, track work, and wiring. It also recognizes service to the hobby and the NMRA, whichare important as well. John also shared with us the process of getting each of the certificates. He mentioned that you don’t have to haveyour models judged at a convention, it can be done at a meeting, or we can even set up a time on a weekend orevening to come over to your house and have them judged. I’d like to challenge the NMRA members in this orga-nization to participate, so as to improve your modeling skills and lets see some of our members listed in the ScaleRails Magazine. I’ve included a follow up article from John Sing of the Coast Division on Page 5.
A Brief History Of the Rogers County Model Railroad AssociationBy Orville Edwards
The Early YearsThe organization came into existence on December 4, 1987. The club was a modular club for both N and HOgauge and it's purpose was to show the layouts at train shows.The Mid YearsThe club traveled to various Train Shows showing both the N gauge and the HO gauge layouts. Much experi-ence was gained at this time concerning display and operation of a model railroad.Re-OrganizationIn the mid 90's the club disbanded the N gauge layout and the HO group re-organized itself into a HO Club. Theclub still traveled around showing it's HO layout. The club located itself at it's current location in 1994 andstopped showing the layout at train shows.Current ClubMany improvements have been incorporated in the current layout. DC was replaced by DCC. A lot of work onthe scenery has taken place. Currently, the club is installing a Signal System to control the operation of the lay-out. The signaling system operates as ABS during normal times and switches to CTC for our operation ses-sions.
Everyone is invited toRoger Gleason’s home afterthe meeting to visit theRogers County Model Rail-road Association’s layout.Maps will be provided at the meeting.
More February Highlights
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Before After
Blending Digital Photos - Dave Steensland
Dave gave a slide show presentation on what you can do to improve those pho-tos that don’t have backdrops, or may have unfinished areas. Dave gave sev-eral examples of photos that he has taken on layout tours, such as the oneshown below. He used a photo from Bruce Chubb’s railroad and cut around theengines then he layered them over a real digital photo. The results are amazing!
Dave also showed examples of his own layout. He has reused one of his favoritereal photos and placed it behind several of his layout photos to give a much morerealistic look. Below is another example showing his engine house with the simplesky blue backdrop behind it. He then took and cut around the scene and layered iton his favorite prototype photo and you can see the results.He also briefly talked about the different types of programs and books available toassist you. Give this a try, you won’t believe what a difference it makes with ourmodel photos.
Model Contests: What do I get if I Participate?by John Sing, Model Contest Chair, Coast Division - (used with permission)
As with all things the NMRA does, most of us probably agree the value provided by our Regionand Division are a large part of the benefit derived from the organization. This article offers somethoughts on the service provided by the Model Contest to each of us as members, and the benefitof participation to the individual.The Model Contest has the following objectives:
A forum for sharing our modeling with each other An attractive, well-run venue for fair, friendly competition A vehicle for inspiring and enhancing individual and collective modeling skills, and thus, our
enjoyment of the hobby
A well-run Contest provides a pleasant, positive venue to showcase your modeling, the result ofyour time, effort, tenacity, and joy. It is not necessarily about winning, it’s about the joy of sharingyour modeling works-of-art for all to see. Show and Tell tables are often provided adjacent to thejudging and are perfect for sharing your works-in-progress and non-contest modeling projects. It’sfun to share your pride and joy. We love it too!
Participation can be a catalyst to meet other members who could be helpful and friendly resources,whether for ideas, research, expertise, materials, advice, or just plain friendly helping hands. Par-ticipation improves your modeling faster and with more fun than would happen otherwise.
Sharing your work provides inspiration for all, and can expand our ideas of what is possible. Itmakes an excellent attraction for meets and conventions, and helps prospective members seewhat the NMRA is about. It also makes the shutterbugs happy. Ah! A satisfying feeling, whetherbeing inspired or providing the inspiration.
Model Contests are an excellent compliment to the NMRA Achievement Program, (which in itself isalso intended as an inspirational vehicle). Participating in Contests is a good initial step into pursu-ing the AP. Participants in either Model Contests or the AP will find themselves coming in touchwith the friendly expertise, experience, and resources of our best and most skilled model railroad-ers.
And of course, friendly competition is always fun, and a great motivator. As you can well imagine,it’s very inspirational and motivational to ‘get that project done’ as contest time nears!
I’ll paraphrase an NMRA Model Contest article that was written by Gerry Leone, MMR:
“Participating in the Model Contest isn’t about “you vs. the judge” or “you vs. them”. It's reallyabout ... “you vs. you”. It’s about pride and joy, it’s about sharing your work, it’s about being in-spired (and inspiring others), and in the process, meeting your fellow modelers and expanding yourmodeling horizons in ways you would never have anticipated.”
So, consider participating in the Model Contest or Show and Tell, with a model you've built and areproud of. By giving of yourself and sharing, we’re all winners.
Show and TellWhat did Santa Bring?
On30 - Henry D. Townsend HO - Henry D. Townsend
N - Dave Salamon
G - Vernon Guess(These are downloaded photo’s due to improper camera settings-sorry Vernon)
Thank you Claremore and Southern for opening up on such short notice!
Indian Nations Division Dave Salamon 17924 E. 92nd Street North Owasso, OK 74055
Come visit Rogers County Model Railroad Association after the meeting!
