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SLD Meets |
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(Next meet is
Sat Sept 30th)
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Achievment Program |
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Mailcar
The SLD Newsletter |
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Selected SLD Clinics & Articles
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Wooden Freight Car 101
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Loading Dock
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2011 CHEO Raffle Layout
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Paper Structures 101
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Plaster Structures 101
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Laser Structures 101
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The SLD Module |
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The SLD Operating Rules |
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Local Layouts |
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RR Links List |
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New links added!
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NFR Divisions
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Western Ont Div. |
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International Div. |
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Lakeshores Div. |
Grand River Express. 2017
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Grapevine Express. 2014
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NMRA Home Page
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NMRA Canada Home Page
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NFR Home Page
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2017/18 Season Program
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After reviewing a number of outstanding themes for this season, the Executives have settled on "Hand Laying Track" for the 2017/18 season.
Though we have touched upon track laying before, this time we'll dive a little deeper and tie it into the KitBusters workshops providing
you with the opportunity to
build one first hand under the guidance of our resident experts.
Over the coming months we'll explore the prototype to understand the evolution of track design, the main component
types of track switches etc.
We'll then delve into how to build a model turnout through a fail safe step-by-step process.
With the advent of new products & tools on the market, there is no need to be fearfull of hand laying track, you be surprised
on how easy it is to build a working turnout!
We are looking for clinitians to help us out. The topics range from, a review of prototype track evolution, tips for laying pre-fab track to
hand laying track (with & without jigs). It's lots of fun doing the research and preparing a presentation and we can certainly
help you through the process.
And as you have seen before, the SLD community is a warm, supportive one making the clinics a open two way conversation!
If you are interested, please drop me an email at
Grant Knowles
and we'll go from there.
Delivering a presentation will be an excellent opportunity for you to earn some Achievement Program points in either the Author or
Volunteer categories.
There will be another email sent out later this summer outlining the details of the Hand Laying Track program, and asking if you'd
like to partcipate.
There may be a small fee to cover materials.
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Division Directory
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The St. Lawrence Division of the NMRA will be issuing a Membership Directory to it's members.
The objective is to encourage communications between the members outside our regular meets and workshops.
To ensure the distribution of this list is controlled, only hard copies will be produced and these will only be avilable at the club events.
If you are interested in having your name included in the SLD Directory, please send an email
to Tom Badenoch before July 15th with the following information:
- Name
- Phone number
- Address
- E-mail
- Any scale or club affiliation that you provide
There is no obligation to have your name listed in the directory.
We will endeavour to have the directory ready for distribution at the September SLD Meet.
Thank you.
Tom
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May Meet
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Photos from the May 2017 meet are now available on the May Meet page.
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May Mailcar
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The May issue of the SLD newsletter - The Mail Car - is now on line!
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March Meet
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Photos from the March 2017 meet are now available on the March Meet page.
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The SLD 2017/18 Program
The new SLD Executive has been busy planing the next season for the club and it's shaping up to be
another stellar program!
The SLD Meets will take place the last Saturday for the months of: Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar & May.
As our regular practice, the Sept and May meets will be held in the neighbouring communities. Further details
will be provided closer the the event dates.
The KitBuster program will also return in full force.
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Here is the schedule for the 2016/17 season. Hall locations to be confirmed.
| Meet Date |
Workshop Date |
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| Sept 30, 2017 |
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Emmanuel United Church
691 Smyth Road, Ottawa |
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Oct 28, 2017 |
Emmanuel United Church
691 Smyth Road, Ottawa |
| Nov 25, 2017 |
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Emmanuel United Church
691 Smyth Road, Ottawa |
| Jan 20, 2018 |
Jan 20 (PM), 2018 |
Emmanuel United Church
691 Smyth Road, Ottawa |
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Feb 24, 2018 |
Emmanuel United Church
691 Smyth Road, Ottawa |
| March 31, 2018 |
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Emmanuel United Church
691 Smyth Road, Ottawa |
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Apr 28, 2018 |
Emmanuel United Church
691 Smyth Road, Ottawa |
| May 28, 2018 |
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TBD |
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The SLD Mission
is to promote model railroading, fellowship and the NMRA. We will encourage as well as
provide the means and assistance to those interested in developing their modeling and
technical skills. Meets will feature clinics, layout tours, Achievement Program judging,
contests, displays and more. Programs will be developed that serve the
entire SLD region, not just the local Ottawa area.
The NMRA Mission Statement: The National Model Railroad Association, Inc. advances the global model railroading community
through advocacy, standards, education and social interaction.
The SLD Executive
The St Lawrence Division Executive is elected by the membership where each position
is held for two years. Your current SLD executive is as follows.
Please feel free to contact any member
of the Executive if you have any questions or ideas. We always appreciate
your input.
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This Web page is maintained by
Grant Knowles and was last updated on July 02, 2017.
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