The Latest News at River City Modelers
A Quick Update on the Spokane Train Show
The Fall Train Show is still a go unless things change before October 10th. Masks will be required to be worn (over the month and nose) by all participants and attendees at the show. This is a requirement of the Fair Grounds so we ask that you please comply with this requirement. Due to concerns around covid most of our regular layouts will not be there, we are expecting only a couple of layouts at this fall's show. We have also canceled the Sunday Open House at Club on East Sprague. Hopefully by spring things will be back to closer to normal. We stilll expect to have around 200 tables of model trains, accessories and memorabilia. Hope to see you there. Click on "About" to get more information.
Sprague Union District
Great view from 1954 of three major grain facilities in Spokane, WA. On the right is the Sperry Flour Mill that is still across the street from the club. In the middle is the North Pacific Grain Growers elevator that was torn down last year. On the left is the Centennial Flour Mill, now part of ADM and still busy. Northern Pacific's Erie St Yard is on the lower left.
Missoula Train Show and Swap Meet
The Missoula show is being held in conjunction with the Northern Pacific Historical Association Convention. September 21st through 25th.
The Missoula Model Railroad Club Inc. presents its
The 40th Annual Train Show and Swap Meet.
September 26th 2021
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Big Sky High School
3100 South Ave. West
Missoula, MT.
120 tables of merchandise.
Sorry, we don't have any information on the entry fee.
The Missoula Model Railroad Club Inc. presents its
The 40th Annual Train Show and Swap Meet.
September 26th 2021
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Big Sky High School
3100 South Ave. West
Missoula, MT.
120 tables of merchandise.
Sorry, we don't have any information on the entry fee.
Eugene Train Show Scheduled for April 2022
The 33rd annual swap meet in Eugene, Oregon is scheduled for 1st weekend of April 2022 at the Lane Events Center in the Expo Halls. Set up from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Show Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is good for both days if hand stamped. Tables are $30 per table, 8 ft, tables, if you need an electrical drop it will cost you $15 per drop. Wall and electrical go first so register early. Flyer are coming out in late September. 22,500 square feet, 260 tables, vendors from 9 states. One of the largest swap meets from the Canadian Border to the Bay Area of California. The Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club turned 50 years old in September of 2020.
Great Northern in Big Sky Blue
In this Great Northern publicity photo, new SDP45 #333 leads the "Empire Builder" in its redesigned "Big Sky Blue" livery near Montana's Glacier National Park during the fall of 1967.
Have you checked out our Facebook page lately?
'Ted has been putting a lot of pictures of the layout and member's trains on the Facebook page. Thank you Ted. Take a look click on the Facebook icon at the top of the page.
Looks like the fall Model Train Show is back on.
Things are looking better for the train show scheduled for October 10th. Still waiting on a few clarifications and possible restrictions from the fair ground but at this time we are starting to plan for the show.
See the details under "RCM Train Show" found under the "About" button above.
See the details under "RCM Train Show" found under the "About" button above.
Something for our Milwaukee fans
Milwaukee Road "Little Joe" E-74 awaits departure from Avery, Idaho with an eastbound manifest on the morning of August 22, 1971.
2-8-8-0 "Consolidation Mallet" Locomotives
One of Great Northern's handsome 2-8-8-0 Consolidation Mallets, #2012 (N-3), is seen here on a September day in 1951 after just leaving the Hillyard Shops in Spokane, Washington before being transferred to the Minot Division. Built in 1940 by GN shop forces, she had previously worked the Inside Gateway on the Klamath Division between Bend, Oregon and Bieber, California where freight was interchanged with the Western Pacific. She could produce 4,200 horsepower, carried 63-inch drivers, and offered 104,200 pounds of tractive effort. Gayle Christen photo.
Chicago & Northwestern Takes Over River City Western
Check out the Photo Albums under Services for more of the day that the C&NW took over the RCW. And this is just a reminder that any members railroad has trackage rights on the River City Western. While we are not having ops sessions you can still come in and run your trains.
Not a Sun Kink!
Earthquake in New Zealand! Look how far those concrete ties moved.
A Wee Mishap!
CSX W018-07 had a wee mishap at Hamilton, Ohio this afternoon. With a loaded rail train up front and a loaded ballast train on the rear, the weakest link was found climbing the grade out of Hamilton, Ohio toward Indianapolis. I'm sure this sounded spectacular. Amtrak is annulled for Sunday and cleanup is proceeding. Thank You John L. for Sharing
WOW - You Have to See This Switch Operate!!
Thanks Bill F. for Sharing
UP Not Following Social Distance!! Shouldn't They Be 6 Feet Apart!!
Why a $600 million herd of iron horses has been put out to pasture in Salt Lake City!! Great Article - Thanks for sharing Gary and Dennis!
Thank You Rick C. for sharing. You have been busy!!
Bored Hanging Around the House - How About Doing A Little Coloring!
Have the kids or grand kids (heck even yourself) color it. Then scan it, or use your phone to take a picture of it.
Now send it to me at john.kuglin@gmail.com and I'll post your picture on our website!
Now send it to me at john.kuglin@gmail.com and I'll post your picture on our website!
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Don't Forget to Tour the RMC Layout. 10 Amazing Videos Showing the Excellent Work of the RCM Members!! Start with Video 1 and Go for a Train Ride!!
Do You Remember Cheers? So True Today!!
Thanks for Sharing John L.
Recently Discovered Footage of First Railroad into Spokane!!
Thanks John L. and Rick for Sharing
Thanks John L. and Rick for Sharing
Thanks Ron for Photo
March 2020 - Our Youngest Attendees Enjoying Playing with Trains at the RCM Spring Show!!
March 2020 Cover of the Goat - The Hustle Muscle Busting Winter!
BNSF Local Project
4 New High Speed Switches - Being Installed Behind the Old Sunset Junction Building
February 13, 2020 Photos Courtesy of Gary T.
February 13, 2020 Photos Courtesy of Gary T.
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BNSF lead engine floated flawlessly out of the Kootenai River
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Then and Now: NP North Coast Limited
January 19, 2020
Credit to the Spokesman Review and Gary T. for sharing this information
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Train Derailment Rescuers Honored
January 23, 2020 at 6:00 am | By MANDI BATEMAN Editor
Credit to the Bonners Ferry Herald and John L. for sharing this information
Click Here for Story
January 23, 2020 at 6:00 am | By MANDI BATEMAN Editor
Credit to the Bonners Ferry Herald and John L. for sharing this information
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Thank you John L. and Mark M. for the Photos
Fascinating Article on James J. Hill's Letter to the Stockholders on Retiring from the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors. July 1, 1912
Thank you Gary for Sharing and John L. for securing permission to post from the GNRHS
The ‘Gem’ Between --- More Information on the Izaak Walton Inn 80th Birthday!
Where on the Railroad are We? Great Information on Station Names - Thank You Larry B. for Sharing!
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RCM Makes a Donation to the Shriners Hospitals - Click Here to Read the Thank You Letter
The GN Hustle Muscle Plowing the Road this Winter!!
Click on Picture to Read the Article
From Employee Housing to Resort, Izaak Walton Inn Turns 80
Can you remember the prices below! How much did you pay for your last cup of coffee? Thanks Rick for sharing.
Members enjoy weekly conversations at breakfast. Check out the calendar for place and time and attend the next one!
Members enjoy weekly conversations at breakfast. Check out the calendar for place and time and attend the next one!
GNRHS Table at the RCM October Train Show.
I think we need a model of the HM 400 on the table - Don't you!
Maybe the 1 to 1 scale shown below!!
Great work guys!!
I think we need a model of the HM 400 on the table - Don't you!
Maybe the 1 to 1 scale shown below!!
Great work guys!!
Some of our members enjoying the ultimate model railroad scale 1 to 1!!
Where's Waldo? Can you find the Hustle Muscle!
Sandpoint bridge project approved – and you helped make it happen!!
RCM Members working at the Missoula, Montana Train Show September 2019
Crossing gates were timed just right. Precision technology at it's best! Want to trust a driver-less car? Thanks John L.
John Langlot wins the GNRHS Hustle Muscle Award!!