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The first of the 25th Anniversary cars are ready, and available now! For those of you who have not yet seen it, here's a sample view of one of the cars displayed at the AGM on 15 January 2012 ...

The balance of the cars should be available by the end of January.

At TRAINS 2011, the Vancouver TraiNgang N-trak layout took second place in the layout category of the popular vote contest! Well done folks!

In addition to that, member Bob Berbeck also took second place in the Module section of the contest. Now d'ya s'pose that was because of the fishermen, or the trains...? Hmmm, on second thought - don't answer that!

At the recent Mount Cheam Lions annual Model Train and Hobby Show, out in Chillwack, BC, the Salmon Arm Model Railroad Association won the People's Choice Award and the Best Club layout award for their beautiful HO layout - again!

This magnificent layout has a wealth of detail and must surely be one of the finest examples of the art in BC.

As a tribute the fine modellers of Salmon Arm, here are a few images of their work which demonstrate their care, skill and passion for the hobby.

It's that time of year again, boys and girls... Stay safe, and don't eat too much sugar!

Oh, and watch out for trains trundling through grave yards... it might be the... "GHOST" train!

We know these Vancouver TraiNgang folks are mad about trains, but this really takes the cake...

The occasion? The Vancouver TraiNgang's annual barbeque, which this year also marked the club's 25th year.

These lads may be very good with trains, but fortunately the 'gang' has friends who can bake - thanks to Joanne Peterson for baking up a storm with this delicious train feast!

The Maple Ridge 7 Pitt Meadows Times of September 13th, 2011, carries an interview with Bob Berbeck and Patrick Schafli, talking about their interest in model trains, and about the club.

The article is also well illustrated and can be found online with the photos here:

www.mrtimes.com/PHOTOS+Riding+rails+sizes/5391423/story.html

So, the Vancouver TraiNgang has a new logo, courtesy of member Dan Janelle. This is the club's 25th Anniversary year, so we've switched logos for the time being...

Traditionalists can rest assured that the old much cherished logo will re-appear in a few months, but until, thank to Dan for his efforts to help us mark the anniversary

For members, this logo is available on various items of club gear until the end of 2011.

When, where....

Date:       January 16, 2011
Time:       1:00 PM
Location:   Rainbow Station – Confederation Park

See you there...

On behalf of the Vancouver TraiNgang, I wish all of our viewers a happy and holy Christmas, and a successful and prosperous 2011!

Anyone remember the days of store displays with model trains running between the toys and other attractions...? Here's one of our members perusing a display layout in downtown Vancouver, and in November 2010 to boot!

Following on the heels of the third place club layout award at the 2010 Mt Cheam Lions show, the Vancouver TraiNgang scooped 2nd place in the popular vote contest at TRAINS 2010 in Burnaby in November 2010.

(Photo courtesy of Emil Ferry)