The Official Publication of the Southeastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association

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1 The Official Publication of the Southeastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association Volume 54, No. 4.5 E-SouthErneR Fall 2013 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

2 SOUTHEASTERN REGION DIRECTORY 12/13 OFFICERS President: Glen Hall, MMR (850) Phyllis Street, Pensacola, FL Vice-President: Fred Coleman PO Box 361, Naples, NC Secretary: Rick V. Coble Spring Wind Ct, Lawrenceville, GA Treasurer: Alan Mole P.O. Box 2173, Suwanee, GA Asst. Treasurer: **Dean Odiorne (423) Saint Eric's Ct.., Kingsport, TN Exec. Advisor: Director (2014): Director (2014): Director (2016): Director (2016): DIRECTORS Bob Beaty, Jr., MMR (205) Dividing Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL Randall Watson Morning Creek Lane, Suwanee, GA Charlie Crawford, MMR Casteel Rd. NE, Marietta, GA Peter Youngblood, MMR Memorial Parkway NW, Kennesaw, GA i Tom Shallcross chipmonk@frontiernet.net 14 Briar Court, Crossville, TN COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AP Program: George Gilbert (615) grgilbert@comcast.net 750 Rodney Drive, Nashville, TN Asst. AP Program Randall Watson randallvwatson1@bellsouth.net 730 Morning Creek Lane, Suwanee, GA BSA Coordinator: Bill Ello wje4420@gmail.com 3275 Sherman Ridge Drive, Marietta, GA Contests: **George Gilbert (615) grgilbert@comcast.net 750 Rodney Drive, Nashville, TN Conventions: **Fred Coleman fred_coleman@bellsouth.net PO Box 361, Naples, NC Education: Peter Youngblood, MMR SantaFeRailway@aol.com 3563 Memorial Parkway NW, Kennesaw, GA Asst. Education: James A Black (850) black@novatechnologies.com 429 S. Tyndall Pkwy., Suite S, Panama City, FL Good & Welfare: **David R Anderson avlsd40@att.net 69 Ballantree Dr., Asheville, NC Historian: Joe Nichols, Sr. MMR (770) deltarr@mindspring.com 4554 Chadwell Lane, Atlanta, GA Honors & Awards: Larry Smith, MMR (205) wooddale@bellsouth.net 1774 Wooddale Cir., Pelham, AL Legal Counsel: **Daniel R. Mason Daniel@Masonlawfirmga.com 3000 Creekside Way, Marietta, GA Member Aid: OPEN Membership: **Terry Tucker (850) dopey190@bellsouth.net 1435 Harold Ave., Pensacola, FL Registrar: Steve Prevette (803) prevette@atlanticbb.net 356 Ashley Ct., Graniteville, SC Webmaster: *Scott Povlot povlot@bellsouth.net Avensong Crossing, Alpharetta, GA Asst. Webmaster: Steve Prevette (803) prevette@atlanticbb.net 356 Ashley Ct., Graniteville, SC DIVISIONS 1 Mid-South: William (Sandy) Warrington wewarrington@msn.com 281 Shortleaft Lane, Harvest, AL Steel City: John Stewart bhamrails@gmail.com 1103 Lake Forest Circle, Birmingham, AL Dixie: Phil Hutchinson (334) Philip_hutchinson@msn.com 5743 Carriage Barn Lane, Montgomery, AL Gulf: James A Black (850) black@novatechnologies.com 429 S. Tyndall Pkwy., Suite S, Panama City, FL Piedmont: Charlie Crawford, MMR cacrawford@bellsouth.net 3302 Casteel Rd. NE, Marietta, GA Empire: Bill Attaway attawayw@mac.com 118 Lenox Drive, Bonaire, GA Palmetto: Jack Varadi (864) jackvaradi@yahoo.com 802 Mountain View Ct., Greer, SC Atlantic: Dean Belowich, MMR railroadart@hotmail.com P.O. Box 2303, Conway, SC Central Savannah Steve Prevette (803) prevette@atlanticbb.net River 356 Ashley Ct., Graniteville, SC Bluff City: Mike Fleming (901) mrfleming@netzero.net 2676 Satelite Street, Bartlett, TN Cumberland: Bob Hultman (615) hultman@bellsouth.net 1305 Chestnut Drive, Brentwood, TN Smoky Mt.: Larry Burkholder (865) labtexan@chartertn.net 206 Coyatee View, Loudon, TN Headquarters **Hal Crossland hcrossland39@comcast.net Co-Chairs: PO Box 39, Harrison, TN **Tom Shallcross chipmonk@frontiernet.net 14 Briar Court, Crossville, TN Magnolia: Troy Lee Hight (601) TrHg6@aol.com Highway 16E, Philadelphia, MS Land O' Sky: Ken O'Brien kobrien1600@live.com 550 Patterson Road, Hendersonville, NC Change of Address or ? Update your contact information online & stay connected to the NMRA There is a new service on the NMRA website that enables you to send contact information updates to NMRA Headquarters. The service is quick, easy to use, and requires only a few steps: 1. From the NMRA home page, click the Members Only link 2. On the Members page, click Member Update Form 3. Complete the form and click Submit 2 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013 It s that simple! The NMRA office staff will update your membership information and send it to your region s registrar. Questions for the office staff? They can be contacted at (423) or nmrahq@aol.com Rick Coble, SER Secretary

3 Elections are coming up next year. All Officer + 2 Director positions will be available. Think about running for a seat on the Board! WAYBILL Volume 54, Number 4.5 Fall 2013 Features: PE2013 Judged Scratch Built Contest PE2013 Judged Kit Built Contest New SER Contest Guidelines & Rules Atlanta Board of Directors Meeting Atlanta Annual Business Meeting Fall Board of Directors Meeting in Choctaw Contest Cleanup Bob McIntyre Send-off Departments: Editors Soapbox The President s Car Education Department & AP Awards Division News The Club Car Upcoming Events ON THE FRONT COVER: Art Farwell of Landrum, SC brought his large scale diorama Pender Street Mills for entry in the (non-judged) Model Showcase category at this year s Peachtree Express convention contest. The SouthErneR Official Publication of the Southeastern Region, NMRA EDITOR Paul V. Voelker 6438 Paradise Point Road Flowery Branch, GA (cell) voelkerpv@msn.com Asst. EDITOR Feature Articles: Joe Gelmini, MMR papagel@comcast.net ADVERTISING Alan Mole alanmole@bellsouth.net 601 East Main Street Buford, GA WALTHERS LGB LIONEL 11am - 7pm Tuesday thru Thursday 11am - 6pm Friday & Saturday 1pm - 6pm Sunday Closed Monday ATHEARN TRAINS MICRO TRAINS THOMAS & FRIENDS * DEC. 1st * DEADLINE! December 1st March 1st June 1st September 1st (Winter) (Spring) (Summer) (Fall) The SouthErneR is mailed to members of the Southeastern Region & interested parties who have paid the subscription rate of $10.00/year. Material for publication is welcomed! Please send materials to the proper Editor. All submissions become the property of The SouthErneR unless otherwise contracted. Do not send previously printed materials please! ADVERTISING RATES Page Size Full 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/12 Crawler Number of Issues $120 $240 $360 $400 $ 90 $180 $270 $300 $ 60 $120 $180 $200 $ 30 $ 60 $ 90 $100 $ 15 $ 30 $ 45 $ 60 $ 10 $ 20 $ 30 $ 40 $ 10 $ 20 $ 30 $ 40 Pike Registry : $16 for 4 issues ADVERTISING: Rates are for electronic-format or scannerready ads. Preferred formats are Plain Text, MS Word and JPEG. Include the company name, address, address and/or a daytime phone number ( preferred). All ads must be prepaid before publication. Make checks payable to: SER-NMRA Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

4 Editor s Soapbox The three models shown here earned awards in this year s contest. B&O EL3a by Philip Bonzon, MMR earned 93 pts for 1st Place Scratch Built Steam; NYC Box Car by John Johnson, MMR earned 89 pts for 2nd Place Kit Built Freight Car; and this Salt Point diorama by Rich Walz earned 104 pts for 1st Place Kit Built Diorama. (See also last page.) So the Peachtree Express convention is over along with this year s contest and how did we do? Well in total number of judged models, the 2007 Detroit contest edged us out for the lowest number of models by only ONE model at 43 while we had 44 - not good! So WHO let us down? Well it was not the SER as the bar chart at right shows, the SER had 29 members (12 from Piedmont Division) who brought something to the contest whereas only 8 SSR members, 7 MCR members, 5 MER members, 3 each LSR & NER members, & ONE member each from NCR, MCoR, PCR, PSR & Asia (Japan) brought contest entries to the convention. As the Contest Participation by Year chart in the upper right corner shows, many members brought more than one entry and some brought a large number of entries. This chart notes conditions that each year s contest may have had to contend with such as post-9/11 or the SARS epidemic, the national-run conventions, and the more recent joint-run conventions. So how did our members do? Pretty well, the list of SER winners appears elsewhere in this issue along with a few photos. More will appear in the online version of this issue. Speaking of this issue, you are probably wondering why it is so late? I won t say I am burned out (yet) but I will say that after the 1995 CrossRoads Atlanta convention was over, many of us didn t do any modeling at all for a year! I wasn t doing the newsletter back then but I am now and the same situation applies so it has taken me a while to recover from that. I did take a non-railroading vacation trip out to San Francisco a few weeks ago since this year s convention was in town and my mind was expecting to go somewhere like I do every year for each convention, not stay in town. I saw a lot of things I d wanted to see for a very long time and a few things I only learned about once I was out there. Timing was perfect for everything except the actual reason for going (sorry Jamy) but all in all it was a good trip. Now I have to play catch-up on deferred projects like the 2011, 2012, & 2013 NMRA Contest PhotoBook series, the next SouthErneR - Winter 2014 & the online version of this issue. PV Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge. Forty-five years I have wanted to see this fort under the bridge and this year I finally did. Back in 1968, on one of our family trips, I walked over the bridge and looked down. This year I got to look up - it was a great experience and a great trip! 4 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

5 The President s Car Glen Hall, MMR The National Convention has come and gone and of course it was a great one, thanks to the Piedmont Division. I am sure that all who attended enjoyed themselves. This is going to be a short message, as I am way past the deadline. This past weekend, Sept 21, out west in the Magnolia Division was our second Mini-Meet. Division Superintendent, Troy Hight and wife were wonderful hosts. A greater than expected attendance filled the five clinics to capacity. Included were a tour of the Philadelphia, MS Depot built in 1905 and the Pearl River Railroad a huge G-Scale layout build by Philip Prince. Just to peak your interest it has 700 feet of track, 14 bridges including a 13 ft trestle and 21 turnouts. Coastal Rail Buffs 24th Annual Model RR & Train Show January 18th & 19th Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Center Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission $5.00 adults; Students & Seniors $4.00; Active Duty Military & under 12 FREE Dealer tables and Operating layouts in O, HO & N For details go to: Mini-Meets are intended to help increase awareness of the NMRA and hopefully increase membership in the smaller divisions. The Superintendents Handbook spells out the requirements for a super to request the region s assistance in setting one up. Elections are on the horizon! All of the officers and two director positions are up for reelection. There will be some in-depth Duties posted in future e-letters. Both the e-letters and the Southerner will have dates and details for submission of Candidates along with bios. Keep a steady hand on the throttle and your eyes on the track 1st Place in Thumbs went to Bob Even (right) here being congratulated by NMRA Contest Chair Bob Hamm, MMR. Carl Smeigh Photo CALLING ALL SER MEMBERS... It is that time again. As chairman of the 2014 SER Officer Nominating Committee we are looking for a few good men and women to serve as officers for the time period. This year all offices are up for election; President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasure and 2 Directors. Each office is for a 2 year term except for the 2 directors which serve a 4 year term. All terms begin at the 2014 Annual Business Meeting. We would like to have members running from each division and if at all possible at least 2 members running for each position. It is time for those who have been thinking about running to do something about it. If you would like to put your name in nomination for any of the offices please contact me for more information or send me you BIO with what office you want to run for. Serving in one of these positions is a good way to earn you Association Official AP Certificate. You have until January 15th to put your name in nomination but don't delay. Avoid the rush and contact me today. You can send your questions, comments or BIO to: TCUSKER@HOTMAIL.COM Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

6 JUDGED MODEL CONTEST - SCRATCH BUILT CLASS Name Region Description Construct Detail Conform F&L Scratch Total Place Steam Locomotive Philip Bonzon MCoR B&O EL-3a #7143 w/3-truck Vanderbuilt Tender Diesel or Other Type Sam Swanson MCR On30 Whitcomb Locomotive George Gilbert SER Forge Creek Railcar # Traction Hiroshi Nakazawa Japan Keihin Electric Railway the 51 class Freight Car Joseph Aymar PCR DODX Robert Hoenes SER B&O M-53 Wagon Top Bob Weinheimer MCR C&O Passenger Car Robert Hoenes SER R. V. R. #304 Excursion Car Non-Revenue John Retterer MCR Crane Tender Caboose Robert Hoenes SER B&O C-T X-1895 Caboose John Retterer MCR NYC Pacemaker Caboose Structure Joseph Aymar PCR Southern Pacific SECO oil Loading facility William Dickman SER E de SI Engine Shed Danny Head SER Lake Loudon Grocery Danny Head SER E.B. Hunt Store Jason Parham SER Mobile and Ohio Duncanville, AL Depot Greg Williams SER Hand Car Shed Eric G. Peterson SSR Unloading Dock, Croswell, MI Greg Williams SER 1800's Coal Derrick Bill Rooke NER Boston and Maine Bridge Edward Sharrett SER N-scale River Car Ferry Don Winn LSR West Eola Tower Greg Williams SER King Post Bridge Diorama Danny Head SER Detour Feed Mill Danny Head SER Tennessee Corporation Danny Head SER Frenchie's Bar & Gas Station Malcolm Sokol SER N scale Fallingwater Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

7 Philip Bonzon s B&O EL-3a #7143 with 3-truck Vanderbuilt Tender earned 93 points and a First Place in Scratchbuilt Steam. Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

8 Sam Swanson s On30 Whitcomb Locomotive #6 earned 107 points and First Place in the Scratch-built Diesel & Other category. George Gilbert s Forge Creek Railcar #203 earned 105 points in the Scratch-built Diesel & Other category for a Second Place award. 8 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

9 JUDGED MODEL CONTEST - KIT BUILT CLASS First Region Description Construct Detail Conform F&L Scratch Total Place Steam Locomotive Philip Bonzon MCoR HOn3 WVM #6 Shay 2-truck, 25 ton Diesel or Other Type Joseph Aymar PCR Union Pacific SD90MAC-H Freight Car Robert Hoenes SER B&O Cushion Coil Car # John Johnson MER NYC Boxcar Carl Smeigh SSR On3 Drop Bottom Gon Fred Linquist SER B&O Round Roof Hooper # Fred Linquist SER Southern RWY Boxcar # Fred Linquist SER Gainesville Midland Boxcar # Kenneth Werner SER PFE 40' Ice Reefer #45698 R Caboose George Gilbert SER Forge Creek Railroad # Jason Parham SER Gulf Mobile & Ohio caboose # Structure Charles Longley SER Romanesque Revival Parish Church Greg Williams SER 220 +Pieces 81 Foot HO Trestle Brian Sandberg SER Swift Meat Packing Plant Brian Sandberg SER Salem, MA Yard Office Diorama Richard Walz NER Salt Point Lighthouse Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

10 Philip Bonzon s HOn3 WVM #6 25 Ton 2-Truck Shay earned 92 points & First Place in Kit-built Steam. 10 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

11 SER MODEL CONTEST GUIDELINES The Southeastern Region, NMRA Revision #6 - Feb. 16, 2013 GENERAL RULES FOR ALL ENTRIES 1. Entrant must be an NMRA member in good standing with a current and valid NMRA membership number. 2. All work must have been done by the entrant. 3. No limitations are placed on the number of entries. 4. Awards are given to models earning the highest number of points. 5. Kit, kit-bashed and scratch built models are eligible. SPECIFIC RULES FOR ALL ENTRIES 1. All models must be brought to the contest room. Each must be properly entered, displayed and removed by the entrant as supervised by the Contest Chairman and/or his/her committee. 2. No entry will be accepted after the registration period has closed. This time may vary slightly depending on the contest room schedule. The entrants are to be familiar with the contest room schedule to avoid missing the entry deadline. Models not making the deadline will be allowed to be displayed only. 3. Suitable space will be provided for each model to maximize viewing and minimize handling by the judges. Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect the models. Special placement and/or handling instructions will need to be discussed with the Contest Chairman prior to entering the model. Only the Contest Chairman, a designated assistant and the designated judges will be allowed to handle the models in the contest room. 4. All entries will be registered on and accompanied by the latest Official Entry Form which must be properly filled out and have the entrant s signature along with the latest Contest Judging Form. The Contest Chairman will have the latest blank forms available or they may be downloaded and printed from the website. It is advised that all paperwork be completed prior to entering the contest. Contestants will be given a receipt which must be presented to claim the entry at the close of the contest. Proxy entries must be authenticated by the builder/owner with the owner s valid signature and current NMRA membership number. 5. All models will remain in the contest room for the duration of the contest. Pickup times will be posted or indicated in the contest room schedule and entrants are to be familiar with the contest room schedule to know when to pick up their models at the close of the contest. 6. There is no limit to the number of entries per contestant, nor a limit on how many entries per category. 7. The model must be entirely the entrants own work. Commercially built models and professional modelers are ineligible to participate. 8. Unmodified, ready-to-run models are ineligible to participate. 9. First, Second, and Third place ribbons will be awarded in each category on the basis of points earned. 10. Best in Show Award will consist of a ribbon, plaque and rotating trophy. 11. Past First Place and Best in Show models from previous Regional or National contests are eligible for contest re-entry providing verifiable changes have been made to the model (i.e. before and after photographs). Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

12 12. Entries requiring an excessive amount of display space or which are unable to be displayed on normal convention/hotel-provided surfaces are ineligible to participate. Entries which have excessive weight will require prior notice to the Contest Chairman and be allowed by the hosting venue. Movement of the entry into or out of the contest room will be the responsibility of the entrant. 13. Models meeting Achievement Program criteria will receive merit awards. Models may be entered to be judged only for AP points and not be entered into the general contest. Entrants are advised that once the model is entered to be AP judged only, it will not be allowed into the general contest under any circumstances. The Contest Chairman will identify and inform the judges as to which models are AP entries. Appropriate AP forms will be used. 14. Entrants will conduct themselves with professional behavior when in or around the contest room. Any disagreement with the Contest Chairman or designated judges about any contest matter will be handled in a courteous manner. Entrants are not allowed to discuss aspects of their entries with the Contest Chairman or judges during the contest judging phase unless the entrant is approached by the Contest Chairman. Any discussion about point scores or awards will be discussed in a neutral group and will not include any entrant having an interest in the outcome of such a discussion. The Contest Chairman will adjudicate all disputes and have the final word. CATEGORIES The following contest categories will be judged: Steam locomotives. Models of motive power propelled by steam. Diesel and other locomotives. Models of motive power propelled by a prime mover using fuel, such as gas, diesel, or natural gas. Passenger cars. Rolling stock designed for the transport of passengers. Also may apply to cars which may be found in a passenger train, such as baggage, mail, or express cars. Freight cars. Rolling stock designed for the transport of goods. Caboose. Non-revenue rolling stock used by train crews for the business of getting a train over the road. Non-revenue or maintenance of way. Rolling stock and equipment used to maintain, test., or clear track and/or right of way, special railroad-owned cars for the use only by the railroad for such uses as described or cars for carrying materials and/or personnel involved in the maintenance testing, or clearing track and/or right of way. Traction. Motive power and rolling stock propelled by the collection of electricity from overhead wire or third rail. This includes heavy electric locomotives, trolleys and associated equipment. Structures. Structures. These include bridges, stations, maintenance buildings, industries with spurs, car ferries, retail, residential, etc. Display. A model or models combined into a setting through the use of scenery materials. SILVER LEVEL ENTRANTS - DEFINED: The SER contest awards are based on two levels of participation for all entrants. Silver Level contestants are novice/first time SER contest entrants, that is modelers who have not previously entered an SER contest. 12 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

13 SER SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORIES JOHN DAKIN AWARD: This award is given in recognition of a model judged to be the best example of a kit-bash. It is based on the total number of points scored for a model that uses 2 or more kits combined to produce a single finished model. The award recognizes the unique ability of the entrant to combine model kits into a better representation of a prototype, and the use of the kits to produce a finished entry which represents neither starting kit. The award is an individualized plaque. SILVER SPIKE AWARD: This award is given in recognition of the model receiving the highest score by a first time entrant to an SER Contest. Categories of motive power, rolling stock, structures and displays are all eligible. The model may be a kit, kit-bashed, scratch built or a combination of all three. The award recognizes a modeler s beginning efforts in the hobby and should not be judged less stringent than others in its category, but should have more constructive comments provided that will encourage the modeler and provide advice to improve his/her modeling skills. The award is an individualized plaque and is independent of any other contest placement. GOLD SPIKE AWARD: This award is given in recognition of the best Narrow Gauge model by an entrant. Motive power, rolling stock, displays and gauge-specific structures are eligible. The model may be scratch built, kit-bashed or a combination of the two. The award is an individualized plaque. WILL MILLER AWARD: This award is for a model entered as a Prototype Model earning the highest point total in motive power, rolling stock, structure and display categories. The award is an individualized plaque. DUDLEY ROSS AWARD: This award is given in recognition of the highest score for an N scale model. Categories of motive power, rolling stock, structures and displays are eligible. The award is an individualized plaque. MACK CRAIG AWARD: This award is the Best in Show for a model entered by a contestant. It is the model with the highest point total, usually the highest scoring model in the contest. All model categories are eligible. This award may be given to an entrant at the Silver Level if the model is determined to be exemplary in points, construction and detail. This is a determination to be made by the Contest Chairman and the judges at the end of judging. The award is an individualized plaque and a revolving trophy. MIKE CALLAHAN 101 AWARD: This award is given to a model which best exemplifies the skills and craftsmanship of the late Mike Callahan. The criteria are as follows: 1. Any category of model is eligible for the award. 2. The model must not have been a previous winner of SER Regional Awards. 3. The model must receive 101 points or greater in the SER/NMRA Judged Contest. 4. In addition, the model must capture the attention to detail, difficulty in construction, and quality of modeling typical of Mike Callahan Contest Entries of the past. It will be the responsibility of the Contest Chairman and his/her contest judges to identify these qualities in the qualifying models. The award will consist of an individualized engraved plaque. 5. In the event there are multiple models that qualify for the award, the Contest Chairman and the attending judges will decide which model best captures the spirit of the award. 6. This award may not be given each year depending on qualifying entries. RULES TO BE AWARE OF THAT JUDGES MUST FOLLOW 1. The SER model contests will be judged using current NMRA standard criteria for judging and point scoring. 2. All judging will take place in accordance with Achievement Program judging guidelines. Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

14 3. All entrants should receive comment sheets regarding the scoring of their model. Judges comments should be concise yet descriptive enough for the entrant to fully understand what the judge is communicating. 4. Judges will handle models carefully and only as much as necessary for judging. 5. Judging should be done in minimum teams of two for each category. Whenever possible, less experienced judges will be paired with those more experienced. 6. Judging is to be generally positive, highlighting what the modeler has done well rather than point out what he has not, but striking a balance between the model s good points and flaws. Comments should suggest how improvements can be made to the model and to encourage the entrant to re-enter his model in a future contest if he so desires. 7. Questions regarding prototype or modeling techniques should be discussed with the Contest Chairman and other judges. 8. Questions regarding rules interpretation or point scoring should be directed to the Contest Chairman. 9. Judges will judge the model, not the modeler. The judges may know the modeler, but are instructed to judge only the entry(s) presented, not what the modeler may be capable of producing. What the entrant has entered in the past is irrelevant. 10. Judges will excuse themselves from judging models in any category (motive power, rolling stock, structures and displays) they ve entered providing there are a sufficient number of experienced judges. Any additional decisions will be made by the Contest Chairman. 11. Judges should meet with the Contest Chair prior to the start of judging for instructions and answers to any questions pertaining to the contest. These rules and guidelines are intended for the smooth operation of the SER contest, usually held during the annual convention, but are also in effect for any SER or NMRA sponsored contest at the region or division level. The contest is intended to provide a venue for models to be evaluated based on standard current criteria for the advancement and improvement of modeling skills throughout the Southeastern Region and the NMRA. Failure to follow or understand these rules and guidelines undermines the purpose and the effectiveness of the contest and takes away from the enjoyment of the hobby for both entrants and judges. APPENDIX: BASIC JUDGING INFORMATION FOR CONTESTANTS SER and NMRA contests are judged using specific criteria as set by the NMRA Contest Chairman, Achievement Program Chairman, Contest and AP Committees. Contests use the AP judging guidelines. The key purpose of those guidelines is to answer the following 2 questions: 1)What is the modeler trying to do? And 2) How well did he do it? Another way of saying this is we are not judging how good the model is, we are trying to judge how good the model builder is. A fine, but important distinction. These criteria include point distribution, judging guidelines, scoring matrix charts and general operation of the contest. It is highly recommended that any person currently entering contests or considering entering contests, go to the NMRA website ( regarding how they are judged and to review the steps required for scoring models. The more information you can gather on how your model will be evaluated will help make the contest experience more understandable and enjoyable. Look at how you think the your model might score using the matrix charts for each category of judging. Doing this in stages as your model construction progresses, will not only improve your finished model, but help you to understand the point totals when the model is judged. Paperwork is also a concern for many entrants as it relates to entering contests. The NMRA and SER guidelines state that entrants should provide the contest judges with sufficient information in each category in order that a fair assessment of the model and the modeler s skills can be determined. A lack of information will be considered relevant to the evaluation of the entry. Irrelevant or superfluous information will not be considered when judging the entry. Provide as much information regarding the model as possible, especially as it relates to conformity. This is where judges will look to see what your model is supposed to represent. Photos, plans and accompanying documentation help to speed the judging process. Remember, a lack of information will yield lower scores. Contest judges are not required to look at ancillary documentation. Most will, but it is not required. Rev. #6 Feb. 16, Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

15 SER CONTEST RULES & AWARDS REVISIONS The most recent NMRA Southeastern Region Contest took place at the 2012 Region Convention in Gatlinburg, TN, the next is scheduled for the Region Convention in Memphis, TN in late spring of As most of you know the NMRA prohibits any region having a city hosting the annual NMRA National Convention from holding a region convention that same year. Therefore Peachtree Express, the 2013 NMRA National Convention in Atlanta, GA, did not allow for an SER Contest this year. The SER Contest in Gatlinburg had sixty-plus model entries, an excellent number representing a good cross section of scales and a wide spectrum of entry categories. The Photo Contest also had an impressive number of entries. Kudos again to all who participated. At the close of both contest and judging, the team of judges selected by SER Contest Chair Glen Hall, (now Glenn Hall, MMR and also our SER President) retired, emphasis on tired, along with other conventioneers to the banquet to enjoy dinner and the award ceremonies. Later that evening casual conversations about the contest took place and the consensus among judges commenting was it was time to review and update SER contest rules and regulations. Simply stated the objective was contest standards would in no way be compromised, any confusing text would be re-written, contestant entry levels of Gold or Silver reviewed primarily because of tracking difficulties, and several contest awards either redesignated or eliminated. Yours truly drew the short straw and was voluntold to form a committee to work out the revisions for SER BOD approval and adoption in time for this years mid- February BOD meeting in Memphis. Committee members chosen included: SER Contest Chair Glenn Hall, former SER Contest Chair and current SER AP Chair George Gilbert, Bob Beatty, MMR, Dean Belowich, MMR, and Dr. Joe Nichols, Jr. Thanks to the efforts of this experienced and well-qualified team it only took 5 revisions (!) until everyone was satisfied. Upon presentation to the BOD for approval, one paragraph was further amended and current revision 6 was adopted. I ve asked SouthErneR Editor Paul Voelker to publish the revised SER Contest Rules & Awards in their entirety. As I write this, the NMRA National Convention is two months away. Thanks to all of you who attended and to all who were kind enough to volunteer as helpers. It had a positive impact! Peter Youngblood, MMR SER Education Program Chair Education Department Peter Youngblood, MMR LIST OF CONTEST AWARDS: SILVER SPIKE AWARD Best First Time entry JOHN DAKIN AWARD Best Kit-bash GOLD SPIKE AWARD Best Narrow Gauge WILL MILLER AWARD Best Prototype Model DUDLEY ROSS AWARD Best N Scale MACK CRAIG AWARD Best in Show MIKE CALLAHAN 101 AWARD Best Model scoring 101 points or better exemplifying Mike Callahan s craftsmanship. Achievement Program Awards Gold Spike Bill Dischinger - Marietta, GA David F Butts - Marietta, GA Jim Hoffman - Alpharetta, GA John Travis - Hoschton, GA Kenneth Raymond - Hoschton, GA Paul W Schenk - Dunwoody, GA William Ello - Marietta, GA Master Builder Structures Jim Hoffman - Alpharetta, GA Master Builder Scenery Jim Hoffman - Alpharetta, GA Master Builder Prototype Models Jim Hoffman - Alpharetta, GA Model RR Engineer - Civil Jim Hoffman - Alpharetta, GA Model RR Engineer - Electrical Jim Hoffman - Alpharetta, GA Joe Nichols, Jr. - Atlanta, GA Chief Dispatcher John Stevens, III - Loudon, TN Association Official Alan Mole - Duluth, GA Association Volunteer Gregory L Williams - Kennesaw, GA Norman Lundin - Newnan, GA Model Railroader Author John Travis - Hoschton, GA Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

16 SOUTHEASTERN REGION NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION The following board members were present: President Glen Hall, MMR, Vice President Fred Coleman, Treasurer Alan Mole, Secretary Rick Coble, Executive Advisor Bob Beaty, MMR, Directors Charlie Crawford, MMR, Peter Youngblood, MMR, Randall Watson, and Assistant Treasurer Dean Odiorne The following committee chairs were present: Good and Welfare Chair Dave Anderson, Achievement Program Chair George Gilbert, and Historian Joe Nichols, Sr., MMR The following Superintendents were present: Phil Hutchinson (Dixie), Tom Shallcross (Headquarters), Ken O'Brien (Land O Sky), Larry Burkholder (Smokey Mountain), Sandy Warrington (Mid-South), William Attaway (Empire), James Buddy Black (Gulf), and Dean Belowich (Atlantic) The following members were present: Chuck Place, Ben Bartlett, MMR, Brett Scott, Perry Baker, Joe Mashburn, Ron Lown, Bill Eberle, Alan Hootz, Jim Foley, Joe Gamble, Bob Even, and Joe Nichols, Jr, MMR A quorum was present. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm. President Glen Hall, MMR welcomed everyone and the attendees introduced themselves. Officer and Committee Reports BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, ATLANTA, GA Secretary s Report Executive Advisor Bob Beaty, MMR moved that the Board of Directors accept the minutes of the Winter 2013 BOD Meeting as published in the SouthErneR. Seconded by Director Randall Watson. Motion passed. The minutes of the Winter 2013 Board of Directors meeting were accepted. Treasurer s Report Treasurer Alan Mole presented the Treasurer s Report. The report projects the SER to incur a higher than anticipated deficit. Mole explained that this is due to donations for local hobby initiatives, not included in the budget. Executive Advisor Beaty moved that the Board of Directors accept the Treasurer s Report. Seconded by Director Peter Youngblood, MMR. Motion passed. The Treasurer s Report was accepted. Vice President s and Superintendent s Reports Vice President Fred Coleman received division reports via prior to the meeting and provided a brief summary of division activity. Dixie Superintendent Phil Hutchinson updated attendees on activity in his division. Membership Report Secretary Rick Coble presented the Membership report on behalf of Registrar Steve Prevette, not in attendance. Current region membership is 1,273 and SouthErneR subscriptions stands at 609. Editor s Report No report was given. Editor Paul Voelker was not in attendance. Education Report Region Education Chair Peter Youngblood, MMR provided a summary of education activities in the region: * Achievement Program. Thirty two certificates have been earned since the 2012 convention. AP Chair George Gilbert commended Piedmont Division membership for earning 18 certificates since the convention. 16 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

17 Youngblood discussed with Western Director Jack Hamilton issues in the Achievement Program, including the delay in receiving MMR plaques. * NMRA Video Policy. Youngblood addressed the NMRA Board of Directors about the NMRA s new videotaping and streaming policy. Youngblood touched on problems with the policy and will be a member of a new committee to review the policy. Good & Welfare Good & Welfare Chair Dave Anderson summarized G&W activity and provided an overview of the program to meeting attendees. Honors & Awards No report was given. Chair Larry Smith, MMR was not in attendance. Old Business SER Newsletter President Hall reports that former president Joe Gelmini, MMR continues to provide content for the newsletter. Smokey Mountain Division Superintendent Larry Burkholder asked that timeliness be addressed. At this time the newsletter is not going out on a regular schedule. SER DVD Project Executive Director Beaty reports that Joe Norris is reworking his animation clinic video. SER Support of Local Fund Raising Initiatives Chair Alan Mole briefed meeting attendees on SER support of local fund raising initiatives. * A donation of $2,100 was made to the West Florida Railroad Museum of Milton, FL for renovation work on the museum s L&N dining car. * A donation of $1,750 was made to the Southeastern Railway Museum of Duluth, GA for installation of grade crossing warning signals on the park s train line. The museum requested $3,500. The SER pledged half of the requested amount, with the donation to take place when the museum raised the other half. The museum met its obligation and the SER made the donation to the museum. * A donation of $300 was made to the Peachtree Express Committee for the convention welcome reception. Director Charlie Crawford, MMR asked that annual donations be limited to no more than 10% of available cash. He also asked that the SER not be the sole source of funding for a project and future donations be consistent with our purpose as stated in the bylaws. Mole will provide guidelines for the Board of Directors, to be presented at the next BOD meeting. Crawford will be added to the local fund raising initiatives committee. Region Cars Car Chair Randall Watson updated attendees on research for the next region car project. At the Winter 2013 Board of Directors Meeting, a set of Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Railway (TAG) open hopper cars was proposed for the car project. Based on initial research, no prototypical model of the TAG car is available. Watson has requested research assistance from NMRA headquarters. Watson has discussed the project with multiple manufacturers and will speak with additional manufacturers at the National Train Show. Land O Sky Superintendent Ken O Brien recommended the sale of an available prototypical car. Alan Mole suggested that additional research should be conducted before the region commits to the project. Watson will conduct further research and report at the next Board of Directors Meeting. Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

18 Mini-Meets A mini-meet will be held in conjunction with the Fall 2013 Board of Directors Meeting, September 21, 2013, at the Dancing Rabbit Inn in Choctaw, MS. Magnolia Division Superintendent Troy Hight made all facilities arrangements. Clinics have been arranged. New Business Roy Tritt, MMR Director Youngblood asked that the Board of Directors consider a contribution to Roy Tritt, MMR s charity of choice. After discussion, it was decided to honor Tritt with the next donation to a local fund raising initiative. This was the suggestion of Atlantic Division Superintendent Dean Belowich, MMR. Joe Gamble will write an article for an upcoming edition of the SouthErnerR. Joe Nichols, Jr., MMR will provide assistance with the article, if requested Elections President Hall reminded attendees that biennial elections will be held in All officer seats and two director seats will be on the 2014 ballot. Next Meeting The next meeting Board of Directors Meeting will be held September 21, 2013 at the Dancing Rabbit Inn in Choctaw, MS. The meeting begins at 9:00 am. Adjourn Executive Advisor Beaty moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Director Watson. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm. Respectfully submitted, Rick Coble, Secretary July 18, 2013 EDDIE BEAR PTE2013 CONVENTION CAR PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL HO Scale PTE2013 Car $ N scale PTE2013 Car $ Shipping (if applicable)* $ TOTALS Alan Mole Photo For ordering and further information, please contact The Peachtree Express Convention Car Coordinator: Alan Mole at: alanmole@nmra2013.org Or by mail at: Alan Mole P.O. Box 2173 Suwannee, GA * S/H is $10 up to 4 cars, $2 for each additional car (US only) For the NMRA 2013 National Convention Car the Peachtree Express has teamed up with Georgia Pacific and Atlas to make an Atlas 50 foot Master series boxcar in HO and an Atlas Trainman 50 foot Trainman series boxcar in N scale (seen here). Both cars will carry the Georgia Pacific and PTE2013 logos, as shown above. You may order your 2013 Convention Cars today and it will be reserved in your name for pick up at the Company Store in Atlanta, or you can have it shipped to your door if you don t want to carry it home! Cars are expected to ship in May 1, Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

19 SOUTHEASTERN REGION NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, ATLANTA, GA Meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM EDT by President Glen Hall, MMR. President Hall welcomed all the convention attendees and made a few opening remarks, including the change in leadership in the SER. Hall accepted the position of president following the resignation of former president Joe Gelmini, MMR. Gelmini resigned to accept the post of NMRA Eastern District Director. President Hall asked Secretary Rick Coble to read the minutes of the last annual meeting. Vice President Fred Coleman moved to accept the minutes of the 2012 Annual Business meeting as published in The South- ErneR. Second by Treasurer Alan Mole. Passed by membership. Treasurer Alan Mole presented a report on the state of region finances. Mole will prepare a draft of the 2014 budget for discussion at the next Board of Directors meeting and vote at the winter 2014 Board of Directors meeting. The Palmetto Division has proposed hosting the Southeastern Region 2015 convention in Greenville, SC. Convention Chair Rob Lown was in attendance and available for questions concerning the convention. There were no questions from attendees. Executive Advisor Bob Beaty, MMR moved that membership accept the Palmetto Division s bid to host the Southeastern Region 2015 convention, to be held June 5, 6, and 7, Second by Director Peter Youngblood, MMR. Motion carried. Vice President and SER Convention Chair Fred Coleman gave a few remarks about the Southeastern Region 2014 Convention, Rails Across the River, to be in Memphis, TN June 13, 14, and 15, A convention video was shown after Coleman s remarks. Registration forms were made available to meeting attendees. Director Randall Watson asked if outstanding items, notably the split of any convention profit, had been resolved. Treasurer Mole noted that from previous discussions with Mike Fleming, 2014 Convention chair, the Bluff City Division and their co-sponsor, the Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum, would fund the convention and no financial contribution would be requested from the SER or Mid-Continent Region (MCoR). Clini- Bruce Smith s World War 2 Model Showcase display showing various pieces of military equipment loaded on flat cars. Quite an impressive display! Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

20 cians would be requested from the SER and MCoR. Former President Gelmini followed this discussion by sending a contract to Mike for signature that spelled out the SER s responsibilities and included specific language to the effect that the SER would have NO financial responsibility/liability for this convention. Given the unusual financial arrangements for this convention, the question of splitting convention profit was not raised in this document. (Note: we are still awaiting Fleming s signature on the contract). Achievement Program Chair George Gilbert commented that the purpose of our conventions is for the benefit of our members and not to make a profit. Executive Advisor Beaty said that we should repeat our request to Mike Fleming for a proposed budget in line with SER Convention guidelines. After additional discussion, Coleman said that he would contact Mike Fleming, 2014 Convention Chair, and discuss outstanding issues. Coleman said that two divisions have expressed an interest in hosting the 2016 convention. He will have additional information at the fall 2013 Board of Directors meeting. President Hall asked for additional items from membership. There were no additional items. President Hall said that the date and time of the 2014 Annual Meeting would be announced at a future date. Executive Advisor Bob Beaty, MMR moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Vice President Fred Coleman. Motion carried by membership. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm. Respectfully submitted, Rick Coble, Secretary Name Address City Phone NMRA / SER Membership & Subscription Application Please accept my application for membership Renewal or for New Membership in the National Model Railroad Association, which includes the SouthEastern Region and my local SER Division. New Renewal NMRA # SER # Scale Birth Date Occupation State Zip Cell Phone NMRA Membership and/or Subscription Type (Circle the Option(s) of Your Choice) One Year Two Years Total Member - All rights and benefits - does not include NMRA Magazine. $44.00 $88.00 NMRA Magazine subscription - Must be an NMRA member to subscribe. $22.00 $44.00 SER The SouthErneR subscription - Must be an NMRA member to subscribe. $10.00 $20.00 Family - Spouse or minor child of above member in good standing. No NMRA Magazine or voting rights. Provide family member s name and date of birth here: $8.00 (each member) $16.00 (each member) Name: Student - any person 18 yrs and under or student between the ages of yrs possessing valid student ID. All rights and benefits and NMRA Magazine. Sustaining - Mandatory for group memberships (Clubs, Associations, Businesses). All rights & benefits & NMRA Magazine. DOB: TOTAL DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYMENT ENCLOSED (Make checks payable to NMRA) Credit Card: Card # CV # Issued To (print) Master Card VISA AMEX Diner s Club Discover Signature Expiration $32.00 $64.00 $ $ Mail 20 To: NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD Volume ASSOCIATION, 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR INC., PO Box 1328, - Fall Soddy 2013 Daisy, TN Month Check Year

21 SOUTHEASTERN REGION NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION The following board members were present: President Glen Hall, MMR, Vice President Fred Coleman, Treasurer Alan Mole, Secretary Rick Coble, Executive Advisor Bob Beaty, MMR, Director Charlie Crawford, MMR, Director Peter Youngblood, MMR, and Director Randall Watson The following committee chairs were present: Achievement Program Chair George Gilbert, Historian Joe Nichols, Sr., MMR, Registrar Steve Prevette, and Honors & Awards Chair Larry Smith, MMR. The following Superintendents were present: Tom Shallcross (Headquarters, Northern District), Sandy Warrington (Mid-South), Mike Fleming (Bluff City), and James Buddy Black (Gulf) The following member was present: Norman Lundin (Piedmont) A quorum was present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00am. President Glen Hall, MMR welcomed everyone and the attendees introduced themselves. Hall reported that Director Mike Ferry has resigned due to medical reasons. Hall nominated Tom Shallcross, Superintendent of the Headquarters Division, Northern District, to fill the unexpired term as Director. Executive Advisor Bob Beaty, MMR moved that Tom Shallcross be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mike Ferry. Motion seconded by Director Randall Watson. Motion passed. Officer and Committee Reports BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, CHOCTAW, MS Secretary s Report Executive Advisor Beaty moved that the Board of Directors accept the minutes of the summer 2013 BOD Meeting as distributed electronically by Secretary Rick Coble. Motion seconded by Director Peter Youngblood, MMR. Motion passed. Treasurer s Report Treasurer Alan Mole presented the Treasurer s Report. Because of the close proximity in time to the Summer BOD meeting, finances have seen only a small change. Mole reported $ in DVD sales at the national Convention. Mole has a waiting list for additional DVDs. Mole distributed a draft 2014 budget for discussion. The draft projected a deficit, based on projected flat revenues and a projected increase in expenses. The budget was amended to remove the projected deficit. Mole moved that the Board of Directors accept the budget, as amended. Seconded by Vice President Fred Coleman. Motion passed. Mole distributed a list of responsibilities for the SER Treasurer. Mole proposed that Rick Coble publish a list of responsibilities for the Secretary. Coble will distribute a draft for review. Director Youngblood moved that the Board of Directors accept the Treasurer s Report and 2014 budget, as amended. Seconded by Director Randall Watson. Motion passed. Vice President s and Superintendent s Reports Vice President Coleman received division reports via prior to the meeting and provided a brief summary of division activity. Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

22 Bluff City Superintendent Mike Fleming distributed a report and informed attendees of activity in his division. Executive Advisor Beaty reported that Joe Fiore s O scale Southern Keystone Railroad layout has been dismantled. It has been purchased and will be set up for public display. Central Savannah River Superintendent Steve Prevette led a discussion on restructuring divisions to better serve members. Director Youngblood proposed larger divisions work with smaller divisions to offer activities in the smaller division s geographic area. Secretary Coble suggested organizing activities in the Athens, GA area. This opportunity will be investigated. Membership Report Registrar Steve Prevette reported that NMRA membership in the region grew to 1,490, an increase of 304 over the past twelve months, and SouthErneR subscribers increased by 14. Much of the increase was due to Rail Pass memberships related to the NMRA national convention in Atlanta. Prevette continues to send monthly membership reports to SER officials and division superintendents. A discussion about contacting new members followed Prevette s report. Editor s Report No report was given. Editor Paul Voelker was not in attendance. Education Report Region Education Chair Peter Youngblood, MMR distributed his education report via prior to the meeting. Youngblood updated the attendees on changes to the NMRA Video Taping Policy. He also reported that the National office has approved publication of Peachtree Express clinics by the Piedmont Division. The publication is forthcoming. Achievement Program Chair George Gilbert briefed the attendees on activity in the Achievement Program. Based on an earlier suggestion of mailing framed certificates to members, Gilbert estimates $12-$15 cost for each mailed certificate. Based on the cost, he recommended that the SER continue to send only the paper certificate. The board agreed. Good & Welfare Good & Welfare Chair Dave Anderson, not in attendance, distributed the Good & Welfare report via prior to the meeting. Honors & Awards Chair Larry Smith, MMR reports that a Vern Yarbrough award will be presented at the 2014 convention. Old Business 2014 Convention Update Mike Fleming updated the attendees on the progress of the 2014 convention: The Harding Academy will provide facilities for convention activities at an expense of $1, The Hilton is the recommended hotel with a special nightly rate of $ The banquet will be held at the hotel. A non-rail/general interest program is in the works. The host group was unable to attract a commercial train show to Memphis during the convention and will instead operate its own train show. Table rental is $40. Approximately 50 tables will be available. Fleming anticipates revenues of $33, and expenses of $16, The revenue projection is based on 300 regular spouse/companion registrations, train show table rental, and train show door sales. 22 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

23 Fleming reports that convention profit will be distributed as follows: - 1/3 Bluff City - 2/3 SER/MCoR based on attendance from each region. - There is no liability to the SER if the convention operates at a loss. Treasurer Mole asked for the budget information in writing. Mike Fleming will send the information to Mole. Vice President/Convention Chair Fred Coleman asked for a copy of the convention agreement. Fleming estimates delivery in two weeks. Director Youngblood offered to provide A/V assistance if needed. Contest Chair George Gilbert will discuss convention contests with his counterpart in the Mid-Continent Region 2015 Convention Update Vice President/Convention Chair Coleman distributed a draft budget for the 2015 convention. The budget is based on 155 attendees with an estimated profit of approximately $3, The SER will be represented at the November convention committee meeting in Greenville, SC. Vice President Coleman proposed holding the winter 2014 BOD meeting in Greenville to enable the BOD to review convention facilities and work with the host committee on outstanding issues. SER Electronic Newsletter The most recent newsletter was distributed in early September. Secretary Coble will continue to collect news from the divisions and compose the newsletter. Webmaster Scott Povlot will continue to distribute to membership. New SER DVD Project Executive Director Beaty reported that Joe Norris is reworking his animation clinic video. SER Support of Local Fund Raising Initiatives Chair Alan Mole distributed a draft of SER donation guidelines. Randall Watson moved that the SER Board of Directors accept the guidelines as developed by the committee. Seconded by Director Tom Shallcross. Motion passed. Region Cars Chair Randall Watson updated attendees on research for the next region car project. At the winter 2013 Board of Directors Meeting, a set of Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Railway (TAG) open hopper cars was proposed for the car project. Watson informed the attendees that no manufacturer has tooling to match the prototype TAG hopper. He suggested looking for another car with tooling to match prototype. Executive Advisor Beaty asked that the model represent a railroad located in the same area as the SER. Beaty moved that Chairman Watson proceed with selecting a car as close as possible to the prototype. The model should be available in both HO and N scales. Seconded by Director Peter Youngblood. Motion passed. Watson will announce the proposed model, pricing, and required quantities at the Winter BOD meeting. Elections President Hall appointed Tom Cusker Chair of the Nominating Committee. Cusker will select at least two members, as required by SER bylaws, to serve on the committee. Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

24 Members interested in running will send a statement of intent and biography to Cusker. The committee will vet each member. The committee will send all nominations to Hall by February 1, Cusker will obtain a deadline for inclusion in the SouthErneR from Editor Paul Voelker. Ballots will be counted by Executive Advisor Beaty, and then verified by Dixie Superintendent Phil Hutchinson. Mini-Meets Charlie Crawford and Mid-South Superintendent Sandy Warrington will speak about the possibility of the 2014 mini-meet being held in the Mid-South Division. Warrington will speak with his division membership and report to Crawford. New Business Audit Treasurer Alan Mole proposed periodic audits of the region s accounts. Estimates for full audits received by Mole were in the $5,000 - $8,000 range. Mole noted that the cost of a review of accounts, an alternative to a full audit, was in the $2,000 - $3,000 range. Registrar Steve Prevette said that a review was sufficient, and a review was agreed as sufficient by the BOD. Executive Advisor Beaty moved that the Board of Directors authorize a review of treasury assets using at least one board member and one non-board member at the installation of a new treasurer. Seconded by Vice President Coleman. Director Charlie Crawford asked if the board would select individuals to conduct the audit. The SER president will select individuals with input from the BOD. Motion passed. As the national organization requires audits of its books, the change in SER bylaws regarding audits does not require a vote by membership. Treasurer Mole will draft a bylaw change. Next Meeting The next Board of Directors meeting will be held February 8, 2014 in Greenville, SC. Adjourn Director Randall Watson moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Vice President Coleman. Motion passed. 24 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

25 Fifteen Merit Awards earned by SER members - not bad! Yes the contest was small, certainly smaller than I would have liked, however we didn t set any record for a large number of entries eighteen years earlier at CrossRoads Atlanta 95. That said, at least we didn t go into the record books for fewest number of entries in the judged model contest. So how did we do overall? Well look around this center-spread at all the happy faces of region members getting awards! Let s see who got what At top left we have Robert Hoenes getting his 1st Place Kit Built (KB) Freight Car award for his 93 pt. B&O Cushion Coil Car. Robert also got 2nd Place Scratch Built (SB) Freight Car for his 93 pt. B&OM-53 Wagon Top. Then there was 1st Place SB Passenger Car for his 89 pt. RVR #304 Excursion Car, and 1st Place SB Caboose for his 106 pt. B&O C-T X-1895 Caboose. At left we see Malcolm Sokol receiving an Honorable Mention in SB Diorama for his 109 pt. N scale Fallingwater entry. Danny Head entered his first national this year with a few entries which garned a few awards. Seen here at left is Danny receiving the Mt. Albert Scale Lumber award from NMRA Contest Chairman Bob Hamm, MMR. The Mt. Albert award is for the Best Use of Scale Lumber with his 111 pt. E. B. Hunt Store. Danny also earned 3rd Place SB Structures for his 115 pt. Lake Loudon Grocery and 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places in SB Diorama for his 118 pt. Detour Feed Mill; 115 pt. Tennessee Corporation; and 114 pt. Frenchie s Bar & Gas Station. Finally two more special awards, Allen Pollock Miniatures Award for the Detour Feed Mill and Hunterline for the Lake Loudon Grocery. WHEW! Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

26 Photo by Carl Smeigh Next we see George Gilbert receiving a 1st Place (from NMRA Contest Chairman Bob Hamm, MMR) in Kit- Built Caboose for his Forge Creek Railroad #9 caboose which earned 91 points. George also picked up a 2nd Place Scratch-Built Diesel or Other for his 105 pt. Forge Creek Railcar #203. Now shift your eyes to the right to see George being presented by NMRA Photo Contest Chairman Paul Voelker (me) with a 1st Place Color Print Prototype award for his Engine #40 at Georgetown photo. Photo by Carl Smeigh Next is Greg Williams receiving a 2nd Place KB Structures for his 72 pt piece 81 foot HO Trestle. Greg also received Honorable Mentions (Merit Awards) for his 88 pt s Coal Derrick and 95 pt. Hand Car Shed. Shift your eyes to the right to see Greg getting a 1st Place in People s Choice Prototype Print for his Harpers Ferry Bridge photo. Greg also go a 1st Place in B&W Print Prototype for his photo of Tennessee Valley #610. At left we see Charles Longley being awarded a Fantasonics Engineering / Primcom Design plaque for his Romanesque Revival Parish Church by NMRA Contest Chairman Bob Hamm, MMR. The Fantasonics award is for the model Most Deserving of Sound. The model earned 88 pt. which was good enough for a 1st Place in Kit Built Structures. 26 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

27 Photo by Carl Smeigh At left are Master Model Railroaders Larry Smith representing Timber Times - The Logging Modelers Magazine (left) and NMRA Chief Judge & Module Contest Chairman Allen Gross. Allen s model of a Coos Bay Skidder seen above captured this year s Gold Award - Best of Show. Photo by Carl Smeigh WORKING ON THE RAILROAD This new category is geared towards photos of railroad workers (people) caught in action as they go about their work on a railroad. Any photo entered with people seen in it is eligible. At right and looking like a couple of stiffs (just kidding), are NMRA Photo Contest Chairman (& SER Editor) Paul Voelker congratulating Bob Beaty, MMR on winning the very first Working On The Railroad 1st Place award for his color photo Oiling Around. Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

28 Photo by Carl Smeigh This year s NMRA Photo Contest Best of Show was won by Charlie Mason, seen here at right being presented with his award by NMRA Photo Contest Chairman Paul Voelker. At left is Charlie s Best of Show award winning photo of a street car taken in Oslo, Norway during At right is Robert Hoenes 106 pt. B&O C -T X-1895 Caboose which won 1st Place Scratch Built Caboose. At left is Charles Longley s 88 pt. Romanesque Revival Parrish Church which won 1st Place Kit Built Structures. 28 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

29 Bob McIntyre Remembered By Joe Sullivan On Monday, October 7, 2013 the Piedmont Division suffered a great loss. Our Superintendent Emeritus, Bob McIntyre died suddenly while on vacation at St. Simons Island. Bob had been suffering from serious medical conditions for several years, and was at major risk, but the end still came very suddenly, and we are all at a loss to comprehend his absence after he has played such a significant role in the lives of those in the Division. The Division extends our sympathy to Bob s wife Connie, his family, and his church, Mt. Pisgah United Methodist. We are especially grateful to Connie for her steadfast support of Bob s work for the Division over the last few difficult years. Bob had served as Director of Personnel, Superintendent and Superintendent Emeritus of the Piedmont Division over the last thirteen years. Most recently, Bob was chairman of the Division s effort in hosting the 2013 NMRA National Convention, which was an outstanding success. Bob was also the Division committee chairman for the NMRA Achievement Program as well as chairman for the Piedmont Pilgrimage. Robert L. McIntyre Peachtree Express Convention Chairman Piedmont Division Superintendent Emeritus Piedmont Pilgrimage Chairman Piedmont Division AP Chairman Bob McIntyre (seated) talks with outgoing NMRA Director Tony Koester at the Peachtree Express Train Show this past July. Over the years, Bob played a major role in expanding the activities of the Division. Bob was a native of Pennsylvania s Susquehanna Valley, and had participated in a program there which opened many model railroads to the public over a number of weekends, and thought such a program could work for the Piedmont Division. Working with others in the Division, Bob organized the Piedmont Pilgrimage in 2002, with twelve local layouts participating. Over the years, the Pilgrimage has grown to more than eighty layouts over six weekends in October and November (which is Model Railroading Month) The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) has an Achievement Program (AP) which honors individuals for achievements in modeling, culminating in the Master Model Railroader (MMR) designation. Bob supported the AP program enthusiastically and was chairmen of the Division s committee supporting the AP and sponsoring local contents. While illness (and an unfortunate house fire) prevented Bob from completing the program himself, six other division members achieved MMR designation while Bob was chairman of the Division s program and others are in progress. Seeking a local group for model railroad operations. Bob and a few other division members started the Chattahoochee Express Operating Group, which was the second operating group in the Atlanta area. While he was Superintendent of the Division, Bob encouraged others to start local operating groups as a way to enhance the model railroading experience. Metro Atlanta now has a number of operating groups ranging from Fayetteville to Austell to Hoschton. Perhaps Bob s most lasting contribution to the Division was to serve as the chair of the committee which planned and realized the 2013 NMRA National Convention. Despite increasing difficulties with his medical condition, Bob organized and led the team which made it all happen last July. Bob was very proud of the effort of so many committee members and volunteers to provide the 1,200+ attendees a quality experience at the convention. Over the years Bob touched each one of us with his enthusiasm and determination, and we have learned so much from him. Bob never let his own difficulties dampen his cheerfulness or separate him from his friends we will all miss him very much. Model Railroading is indeed The Worlds Greatest Hobby because of people like Bob McIntyre. Thanks Bob!!!! All of us who were fortunate to know Bob McIntyre as a friend and fellow hobbyist will always be blessed by his presence then and his memory now. He served his beloved Piedmont Division and its members in many capacities with genuine dedication and sincerity. He created, or helped create, and officiated over many of its programs and activities, the key components we ve come to enjoy which make our fellowship so rewarding and strong. Over the past 13 years and even in spite of the ever escalating, debilitating physical effects of treatments he endured after having beaten bone cancer, a fire that demolished his and Connie s home, his contagious enthusiasm for the hobby of model railroading and enjoyment of his many friends never waned. Most recently he was justly proud of having Chaired Peachtree Express, the NMRA s premier National Convention here in Atlanta, helping guide it to acclaimed success. Courage, fortitude, tenacity and inspiration, all inadequately simple words that may best describe Bob s character, the admirable traits he demonstrated to all of us time and time again and which left us wondering if we could ever be so brave under similar circumstances. As we move on to enjoy the benefits of what Bob leaves behind, his spirit will continue to be with us for a very long time to come, and he will be remembered with gratitude and thanks for having been a friend and a positive influence in our lives. May God embrace and bless Bob, Connie and the McIntyre family. Peter Youngblood, MMR Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

30 Division 4 Gulf News James Buddy Black - black@novatechnologies.net Membership has increased by 18 since August of last year. New membership continues to be a focus area for the division. The national convention seems to have generated significant interest. FULL SERVICE MODEL TRAIN COLLECTION SERVICES SALES VALUATION ORGANIZATION DON T WAIT PRE-ARRANGE YOUR ESTATE! PERSONALIZED AND DISCREET! WE PAY CASH FOR YOUR COLLECTION! SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AND CONTACT INFORMATION We are planning to have a two day Division Meet in the Mobile area the first weekend in October. The Panama City, Mobile, and Pensacola Sections all sponsored operating session events during the quarter. A number of members attended each event. We continuing to work on a Railroading Merit Badge kit that will contain a complete set of the material and equipment a counselor will need to complete a merit badge for a small number of scouts. Division 15 - Land O Sky News Ken O'Brien - kobrien1600@live.com Summertime and the livin is easy as the poet sang. The Division did not conduct a formal meeting over the summer, since the usual timing conflicted with the NMRA National Convention in Atlanta. That s not to say that nothing occurred in the Land of The Sky. A good number of the membership attended all or portions of the Convention. The layouts, clinics, tours and especially the hospitality were superb. The Train Show was great, with the announcements of several new locomotive releases making the author a little poorer. The Operations SIG sponsored many sessions; they even held sessions at a large live steam club north of Atlanta. That was a first for that club. And it was a lot of fun, operating prototypically (and safely) in 7.5 scale. The Division s next meeting is in the Enka Candler Library, in Enka, North Carolina, on October 19 with clinics on constructing a crossing tower, scenery techniques and Inventories and Estates, our usual show and tell and a contest/display of Maintenance of Way cars on tap. We will also begin accepting nominations for Superintendent and Paymaster, with the incumbents also running. Elections will be at the January meeting, along with our annual business meeting. It s not too early to put in a plug for the next Region Convention in Memphis, TN in June. It s a joint SER/Mid Continent Region event with tours to a trolley museum, 3 different railroads and the FedEx hub. Early registration is $65, going to $80 in May. Hotel is a Hilton. The convention website is at More information will be forthcoming soon. 30 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

31 Division 5 Piedmont News Charlie Crawford, MMR cacrawford@bellsouth.net The Piedmont Division thanks all our fellow S.E.R. members who attended, supported or otherwise participated in the recently concluded Peachtree Express 2013 National Convention. By all accounts National felt it was a most successful event. The areas we were totally our responsibility did quite well. This would include the Silent Auction, Company Store and Convention cars. while profitable we do have an ample supply of HO and N scale cars. If any of you N scale modelers would like to build a unit train, we can deal. We are awaiting the final financial results from National as of this writing. We would like to give a special Thank You to the Southeast Region and the Steel City Division for sponsoring our Welcome Reception and the Banquet Happy Hour. Both events were were well received by convention attendees. A very pleasant surprise was the number of new members signed on at the Train Show. A total of 205 joined the region, including 135 for the Piedmont Division. Glad to see that several other divisions got a membership bump from this event. Piedmont Division Director of Personnel Paul Rankin assisted by Rick Coble have been reaching out to our new members via and snail-mail, I would urge those divisions that also had new members sign on do the same. The vast majority of these new members signed on via the RailPass, so reaching these new members is vital to retaining them. One week after the Convention the Piedmont Division participated in the Train Rendezvous event at the Southern Museum of Railroad History in Kennesaw, GA. While tiring after a busy week, it was good to connect with the public. Congratulations to our newest MMR, Joe Nichols, Jr. The Piedmont Division recently extended term and consecutive years of service limits on its officers and directors. I had concerns that there would a shortage of candidates for our offices. I am happy to report that we have contests for all offices except two and eight members are running for four director positions. Finally this will be my last message in this space, as I will be concluding my term as Superintendent as I cannot run. It has been an interesting two years. I was riffed from my long time employer and fortunately eight months later landed my dream job which I have been enjoying for the past year. The five new MMR s who made the grade in these last two years has been especially gratifying. I look forward to my new status as P.O.M. (Plain Old Member) and look forward to seeing all of you at various S.E.R. events. CLINICS ON DVD Adding Sound to Model Railroad Scenes Light Emitting Diodes for Model Railroads Scratchbuilding Industrial Structures Scratch-Building a Timber Trestle DVDs sell for: $10 each OR All 4 for $35 PLUS $2 shipping for any quantity ordered! Make your check payable to: Southeastern Region And Mail To: Alan Mole P.O. Box 2173 Suwanee, GA Charlie Crawford, MMR Superintendent Joseph J. Nichols, Jr. MMR #511 Joe has earned the following Achievement Program certificates: Motive Power, Cars, Structures, Scenery, Civil, Volunteer, and Official. Joe has also earned a Golden Spike Award. Congrats Joe! A few years back Joe is seen at one of the region s three-times-a year Board of Director meetings. Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

32 Division 12 Smoky Mountain News Larry Burkholder - labtexan@chartertn.net SEE YOUR RAILROAD CARD HERE $16/YEAR (FOUR ISSUES) The division held a regular quarterly meeting on August 8 th. Sixteen members and three guests attended. Besides our usual activities we had three representatives from Norfolk Southern's Central Division. Steve Forrest is a dispatcher who is also a big rail fan. He presented a series of his slides, mostly of the multitude of railroads servicing Memphis some years ago and what is happening in more modern times. He also had slides of dispatcher panels, showing how they have developed over the years. He discussed his dispatcher duties. He has agreed to present a clinic on Train Order Timetables at one of our future meetings. He was accompanied by Curt Dolan, Assistant Division Superintendent, and John Noe, Chief Division Dispatcher. A Q&A session followed Steve's presentation. Brian (right) is awarded 2nd Place by NMRA Module Contest Chairman Allen Gross, MMR SER Editor Photo pulling handmade excursion cars. Everything has mice in, on board, and around. Squeekville was started by Brian's father as a Christmas treat in 1936 and has been expanded many times over the years with Brian upgrading and modifying it significantly in the past few years. The timings for the various animated features are controlled by an old slowly rotating telephone switch cylinder. The climax of the cycle is a high-dive mouse plunging into a pool far below. The layout was a very big crowd attraction. SMD member, Allen Keller, offered his Bluff City Southern layout for operations as part of this year's NMRA convention and OPSIG program. The operations were offered on the opening Sunday of the convention for anyone coming to Atlanta from the eastern United States. Participants were from New Jersey, Virginia, and Tennessee. Members of the local Southern Switchmen operating group assisted. 32 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013 Smoky Mountain Division member, Brian McWilliams, had his Squeekville layout on display at the national convention train show. He was honored to with a second prize for best individual module, although his module is overall 6 ft. by 9 ft. in size in two parts. Squeekville is a fantasy carnival layout populated by 350 three-inch hand made mouse figures. The layout contains a spectacular variety of all hand made functioning carnival rides. The layout is lit by 425 bulbs and has two railroads running an outside loop of Lionel 027 with 30's vintage passenger cars and an inside HO loop with Thomas Brian McWilliams Squeekville layout set up at the national trainshow. Both SER Editor photos The next quarterly Smoky Mountain Division meeting is tentatively set for November 14 th at the Bass Pro Shop off I-40, Exit 407. We meet for dinner at 6 pm, followed by the meeting at 7:15 pm. All are welcome. A program has not yet been set.

33 Home Cell Remembering Roy Tritt, MMR #235 Roy Tritt grew up with a love of trains. As a small boy his parents gave him a model train set that he played with constantly. Early pictures show Roy at about 5 years old playing with his set. He continued his love of trains through school and earned a business degree in 1971 and a law degree in 1974 from University of Georgia both with honors. He met his loving wife and companion Linda Peeples while at UGA. Roy entered a law practice in Augusta and worked with Georgia Railroad Bank and handled transactions for various railroads along with his usual law practice. Roy had two daughters, Debbie and Jennifer whom he also loved very much along with Jennifer s husband and two grandchildren who knew Roy as Papa Choo-Choo. Roy was an avid collector of railroad books, mostly collector books of southeastern railroads, as well as limited production brass locomotives and railroad paintings. The backyard contains a very large railroad baggage wagon that Roy bought in Tennessee and moved to his home. I met Roy while living in Augusta in We managed to reorganize the local model railroaders and petitioned the Southeastern Region of the NMRA to form the Central Savannah River Division and held monthly meetings, built a large HO layout in the local museum, and assisted in restoring a Mikado on display at the museum. Roy s guidance and organizational skills improved the group who hosted the SER/NMRA region convention in Roy was very successful with his law practice and very devoted to his family. In his leisure time he improved his modeling skills and earned AP awards in Association Volunteer (1986), Master Builder - Scenery (1988), Master Builder - Civil (1990), Association Official (1994), Chief Dispatcher (1995), Master Builder - Structures (1995), Master Builder Cars (1995) and received his MMR in May Roy served as Southeastern Region President from and as Treasurer from He also remained active as the Region s Legal Consultant for years. Roy Tritt was a great friend, model railroader, and organizer within the hobby. In recent years his failing eyesight and mobility issues prevented him from attending the conventions that he enjoyed so much. His insight, cheerful spirit, companionship and support will be greatly missed. - Joe Nichols, Jr., MMR #511 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

34 CLINICS ON DVD Adding Sound to Model Railroad Scenes Light Emitting Diodes for Model Railroads Scratchbuilding Industrial Structures Scratch-Building a Timber Trestle DVDs sell for: $10 each OR All 4 for $35 PLUS $2 shipping for any quantity ordered! Make your check payable to: Southeastern Region And Mail To: Alan Mole P.O. Box 2173 Suwanee, GA Division 14 Magnolia News Troy Hight - TrHg6@aol.com The second installment of the mini meet concept was hosted by the Magnolia Division on Saturday September 21, 2013 in Choctaw, MS. If you will allow me to modify a line from the movie Field of Dreams, "If you plan it, they will come". Teresa and I were amazed at the turnout for the mini meet weekend. A group of thirty, including spouses, gathered for the Friday dinner and all seven states in the Region were represented. If I counted correctly, over fifty people were in attendance at one point on Saturday afternoon. A special word of thanks goes out to the individuals that made the clinics possible. Clinicians were Master Model Railroader's (MMR) Bob Beaty and Peter Youngblood, along with Howard Goodwin, Walt Liles and the Magnolia Division's own, Cliff Powers. The variety and professionalism in which they were given would rival a region or national convention. Several of you left additional handouts for the benefit of future division activities and they were greatly appreciated and will be used. The early evening activities began with an open house at the home of Phillip Prince. Phillip's outdoor G-Scale Pearl River Railroad was constructed in the summer of 2011 and has matured well in the time since. Your host spent 3 hours on Thursday afternoon clearing the right of way and ballasting track to make the RR ready for operation. Unfortunately, heavy rains on Friday night, had an affect on the work done the prior day. The railroad encompasses over 700' of track and more than a dozen bridges, and 21 turnouts. Several local business's have been reproduced to achieve the feeling of the red clay hills of East Central Mississippi. Phillip is also a prolific gardener and his vast collection of roses generate almost as much attention as his railroad. Thank You for the invitation, Phillip. Our day concluded with a tour of the Historic Philadelphia Depot. This 1905 structure was built by the Gulf Mobile and Northern (GM&N) Railroad to serve the new timber industry that was beginning at the turn of the century. The Depot was purchased by the city in 2002 and currently serves as office space for several community organizations. Kaye Rowell and Tim Moore, our tourism and chamber of commerce directors, respectfully, coordinated the tour and supplied the "Blue" welcome bags for our out of state guest. This event would not have been successful without the help of my wife, Teresa. She served as tour guide and shopping coordinator for all of the wives that made the trip over for the weekend. We all have very understanding spouses when it comes to our hobby, many of them enjoy getting together as much as we do. I will end with a word of encouragement to the next division that is considering hosting a mini-meet. You can do this, too. All you need is the desire to organize a meeting and the willingness to ask for help. I literally had help from every corner of the region. Steve Prevette and I will be more than willing to share what worked for us as host and where to find the help you need to be successful. Lastly, To Glen, George, Bob, John and Dr. Joe, Sr. The layout design roundtable discussion was greatly appreciated and the first sketches have been made! Until next time! Troy 34 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

35 Paul Voelker Photos Carl Smeigh Photo Keheley Lake Southern Connecting Routes with Rex & Clayton Southern and Shamrock Southern Len Polinsky General Manager Mike Callahn, MMR Design Engineer Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

36 THE CLUB CAR This is a list of clubs and organizations in the South Eastern Region. Most have some NMRA members. If you have a club that is accepting new members or visitors, please send the information to the editor at: voelkerpv@msn.com. Please note, you must provide a contact name and phone number! If you have a website you can send us the URL as well! 6/12/13 Atlantic Division 8 Conway, SC, Dean Belowich Coastal Rail Buffs, Savannah, GA, Nate Stone, (912) Charleston Area Model Railroad Club, Citadel Mall in Charleston, SC or Phillip E. Euper peuper@comcast.net Golden Isles Model Railroad Club, Brunswick, GA Helio Valdes t29b52f4@comcast.net Bluff City Division 10 Bartlett, TN, Mike Fleming, (901) The Memphis N-Scale Road Railers The Memphis Society of Model Engineers The 1 st Saturday Night Group meets at the Highland Street Church of Christ, at 7:30 PM contact Ned for additional information at: nssavage@juno.com Central Savannah River Division 9 Graniteville, SC, Steve Prevette (803) Georgia-Carolina Model Railroaders, Augusta, GA, Roy Tritt (706) Cumberland Division 11 Brentwood, TN, Bob Hultman (615) Mid-South Live Steamers, Columbia, TN, Hank Sherwood (615) midsouthlivesteamers@yahoo.com Nashville NTRAK, Nashville, TN., Mike Curtis (615) , 4900 Rucker Christiana Road, Christiana, TN macurtis@comcast.net Nashville Garden Railway Society, Nashville, TN., Ross Evans (615) Tennessee Central Railway Museum, Nashville, TN, Terry Bebout, (615) FAX terry.bebout@earthlink.net Dixie Division 3 Montgomery, AL, Phil Hutchinson, (334) Central Alabama Model RR. Club, Montgomery/Prattville, AL Phil Hutchinson, (334) MGB Model Railroad Club, Prattville, AL Visitors welcome. Meetings every Thursday evening and every other Saturday afternoon. Brett Scott (334) Southeast Alabama Model Railroad Club, Dothan, AL Mike Porterfield, (334) mporterfield103@charter.net Wiregrass Steel Wheels Sub-Division, Dothan, AL Danny Lewis, (334) Empire Division 6 Bonaire, GA, Bill Attaway Columbus Model Railroad Club, Columbus, GA, David Cotton (706) Flint River Model Railroad Club, Albany, GA, Jimmy Swinn (299) MGMRC - Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club, Warner Robins, GA Bill Attaway (478) mgmrc@cox.net CGMRC - Central Georgia Model Railroad Club, Macon, GA Ken Preston, kenp22@bellsouth.net MGRA - Middle Georgia Railroad Association, is a railroad history group that meets in Macon and Gordon, GA Bill Jones, wrjones845@aol.com Thomasville Model Railroad Club, Thomasville, GA., Ben Strickland (912) Gulf Division 4 Panama City, FL, Buddy Black Caboose Club, Foley, AL Charles Ebert Consolidated Model Railroaders (CMRX), Panama City, FL Contact: Buddy Black black@novatechnologies.com Emerald Coast Garden Railway Club monthly meeting usually on third Saturday of the month at Noon in the Diner Car of the West Florida RR Museum, Milton FL, Jack Grill (850) Miracle Strip Model RR Club, Shalimar, FL Ray Follacchio http: //miraclestripmodelrrclub.com Mobile Society of Model Engineers. Dave Miller (251) Pensacola Model Railroad Club (PMRC), Pensacola, FL HO Division - Steve Chip Borona (850) N Division - Terry Tucker (850) ; Z Division - Glen Hall (850) Southwest Alabama Railroad Modelers (SWARM), Mobile, AL Herb Kern (251) West Florida Model Railroad Club, Milton, FL Tom Augustine (850) West Florida Railroad Museum, Milton, FL Headquarters Division 13 Headquarters Division, Hal Crossland , Don Johnston Chattanooga Area Model Railroad Club, Ed Juaire (423) railfan@ejpj.com Chattanooga Society of Model Engineers, Dunlap, TN Andy Morrision (423) Crossville Model Railroad Club, Crossville, TN, Mike Ferry (931) ferrym@citlink.net Land O'Sky Division 15 Hendersonville, NC, Ken O'Brien Apple Valley Model Railroad Club, Hendersonville, NC, Ben Bartlett (828) Located in the Hendersonville Station, Open for visitors every Saturday 10 AM 2 PM, We always consider new member candidates. French Broad e N pire NTRAK Club, Henderson, NC Chuck Place (828) hmp3@blueridge.net 1396 Spicer Cove, Hendersonville, NC Western North Carolina Model Railroaders, Fred Coleman (828) Magnolia Division 14 Philadelphia, MS, Troy Lee Hight (601) Central Mississippi Model Railroad Association, Jackson, MS Mississippi Ag and Forestry Museum, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson MS Nils Larsen Mid-South Division 1 Harvest, AL, William (Sandy) Warrington Northeast Alabama Model Railroad Club, Guntersville, AL Charles Dick (205) charlesdick@bellsouth.net Redstone Model Railroad Club, Huntsville, AL Palmetto Division 7 Greer, SC, Jack Varadi (864) Associated Model Railroads of Columbia (AMROC), Columbia, SC Clark Gregory Central Railway Model and Historical Association (CRM&HA), Central, SC Jim Reece Piedmont N' Southern, Greenville, SC Michael Offik The Carolina Conspiracy (On30 modular club) Andrew Gillette (803) amn_a_gillette@yahoo.com Station 187 Model Railroad Club, Greer, SC Piedmont Division 5 Marietta, GA, Charlie Crawford Atlanta Interlocking Model Railroad Club, Charlie Crawford Chattahoochee Express Operating Group, Bob McIntyre (770) Georgia Association of Narrow Gaugers, Pat Turner (423) GeorgiaNGers@yahoogroups.com Georgia Garden Railway Society, Dan Michel ggrschair@hotmail.com Georgia Society of Ferroequinologists, Marietta, Bob Hoenes (770) Jasper Roundhouse, Jasper, GA, Jim Derr jaderr@alltel.net Metro Atlanta N-Scalers, Atlanta, GA, Charles Leak (404) Model Railroad Club of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, Terry Weldon (770) North Atlanta O-Gauge Railroad Club, Roswell, GA, Jeff Pergl (770) North Atlanta Rail Barons, Howard Goodwin North Georgia Lego Train Club, James Trobaugh (770) OR questions@ngltc.org North Georgia Modurail, Jon Cook (770) Northwest Georgia N Track Club - P.E.P.S.I. Lines, 220 Washington Street, Gainesville, GA Railroad Model Club of Atlanta, Bob Peppel, (770) S-COG Southern Crescent Operating Group Joe Gelmini (770) papagel@comcast.net Southern O Scalers, Dan Mason, , daniel@masonlawfirmga.com Tri-State Area Model Railroad, Inc., Leonard James, (423) lencaroljames@bellsouth.net Volunteer Garden Railroad Club, Vines Botanical Gardens, 3500 Oak Grove Road, Loganville, GA Smoky Mountain Division 12 Loudon, TN, Larry Burkholder (865) Knoxville Area Model Railroaders, Oak Ridge, TN, Larry Burkholder, (865) Mountain Empire Modular Railroaders, Johnson City, TN East Tennessee State University - George L. Carter Museum Business meetings held 3rd Tuesday of month at 7pm at ETSU Campus, Brown Hall Science Bldg. Rm. 312 Dr. Fred Alsop, III (423) fredjalsop3@earthlink.net Steel City Division 2 Birmingham, AL, John Stewart Black Warrior Model Railroad Society, Tuscaloosa, AL, Bob Way Mobile Society of Model Engineers, Alabama Gulf - Chapter, NRHS 2800 Graham Rd., S. Mobile, AL Call Dave Miller (251) for information Wrecking Crew Model RR Club, Call Tom Cusker for information Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013

37 UPCOMING EVENTS Please send info on your event to the SouthErneR at least 6 months prior to the next deadline for it to appear in time or before your event takes place. DIVISION MEETS Steel City Division 2 - Regular Meeting Steel City Division meets the 3rd Thursday of every month except December, at 7 PM in Room 203 of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. Call (205) for meeting information Piedmont Division 5 - Regular Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month, Elks Lodge, 1775 Montreal Rd., Tucker (Atlanta - East Side) Website: Smoky Mountain Division 12 - Regular Meeting 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month Land O'Sky Division 15 - Regular Meeting Quarterly, third Saturday of January, April, July & October. Locations vary. Call (828) for program information and directions. Golden Isles Model RR Club in Brunswick, GA is accepting new members. Contact GIMRR president Helio Valdes at Or by t29b52f4@comcast.net LOCAL SHOWS & EVENTS GEORGIA January 18th Norcross 46th Atlanta Model Train Show North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM FREE PARKING Over 300 tables of trains & collectibles Contact: Charlie Miller FAX: N Rochester Street, Arlington, VA rrshows@aol.com January 18th & 19th Savannah Coastal Rail Buffs 24th Annual Model RR & Train Show Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Center Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission $5.00 adults; Students & Seniors $4.00; Active Duty Military & under 12 FREE Dealer tables and Operating layouts in O, HO & N For details go to: DPM City Lights Award Southern O Scalers 1st Place Individual Ken Werner 3rd Place Individual James Hamilton 2nd Place Individual Michael Offik Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall

38 The SouthErneR Southeastern Region, NMRA 6438 Paradise Point Road Flowery Branch, GA PEACHTREE EXPRESS NER Member Richard Walz is seen at right with Contest Chair Bob Hamm, MMR being presented with the Railroad Model Craftsman Award for his very well done Salt Point Lighthouse diorama seen above. In the background on the bridge is MMR Philip Bonzon s B&O EL3a #7143 with its unusual three-truck tender and MMR John Johnson s New York Central Box Car. At left we see NMRA Editor Stephen Priest, MMR shooting what would become the front cover of the September NMRA Magazine. 38 Volume 54 #4.5 - E-SouthErneR - Fall 2013