Calgary Model Trainmen

CMT White Mountains Update

Calgary Model Trainmen — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:54:43 +0000

The White Mountains at the club are looking less and less white all the time! Another mountain (known Phase 2) has been painted. All that is left to do is a coat of India Ink, some foilage and a bit of water. The club is now busy working on Phase 3.

Before: Just a bit of the first coat completeAfter: Now time for some india ink, foliage, and maybe a bit of water

CMT Open House Coming Soon! - November 5, 2011 (Updated)

Calgary Model Trainmen — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:18:48 +0000

Well, it's that time of the year again. CMT's next Open House will be on Saturday, November 5th, so mark it in your calendars!

Come on down and see the projects we are working on and to meet the members. The club will be open from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, November 5th.

Donations welcome.

Update: Members of the Calgary Eurorail Express (CEE) will also be in attendance this Saturday and will be displaying a European-themed module layout. The club was formed in 2008 and focuses on European model railroading.

CMT at Railway Days September 24th-25th!

Calgary Model Trainmen — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:14:51 +0000

CMT will be showcasing its module layout at the 25th annual Railway Days at Heritage Park. Make sure to come over and say hi!

Details on the event can be found at the Heritage Park website here.

CMT Peanut Butter Lid Challenge

Calgary Model Trainmen — Mon, 16 May 2011 02:29:02 +0000

CMT completed its Peanut Butter Lid Challenge in May. Members were encouraged to create a scene on the top of a peanut butter lid. Pictures of entries can be found in our project gallery section here.

CMT SUPERTRAIN Update

Calgary Model Trainmen — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:53:02 +0000

The Calgary Model Railroad Society (CMRS) recently hosted its annual SUPERTRAIN show on April 16th and 17th. The show was an overwhelming success. It brought in the highest attendance on record and attracted some very well done layouts and displays. Major commercial exhibitors such as Athearn, Rapido Trains, and Hobbycraft Canada / True Line Trains were also in attendance.

CMT displayed its updated and smaller module layout (see a few pictures below). This was a great opportunity for the club to interact with the public and it was a great experience for the club members.

For more information on the show check out: http://www.supertrain.ca

New Year Club Update

Calgary Model Trainmen — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:18:29 +0000

The club has been very busy over the last year. We have made progress on several areas of the layout such as the White Mountains and Smith Falls (see Project Updates for pictures) as well as various electrical and track upgrades and repairs.

The club has also voted to attend SUPERTRAIN 2011 with a module layout. This years show will be held on April 16th and 17th, 2011 (more information can be found here). SUPERTRAIN 2011 is an annual show held in Calgary, Alberta that has been held since 1995 and is presented by the Calgary Model Railway Society.

The club is excited to be attending the show once again and work has already begun on the modules we will be bringing to the show. Work begins on the club's 2011 SUPERTRAIN display

CMT Open House May 1st, 2010

Calgary Model Trainmen — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:37:49 +0000

CMT will be hosting its next open house on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Come down and see all the progress we have made over the last year!

For directions click on Our Location on the right. There will be a charge of $2 per person or $5 per family at the door.

White Mountains Update: First Mountain Painted

Calgary Model Trainmen — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:29:50 +0000

A new post has been added to the CMT project updates page. It covers the painting of the first mountain on the mountain range being redone and the ongoing upgrade of the club's switch panels.

Details of the painting work can be found by clicking on project gallery.

Project Updates Section Launched

Calgary Model Trainmen — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:24:45 +0000

The project updates section has been launched! The first entry highlights progress on the White Mountains and Elbow Falls. Click on Project Updates to the right or click here.

Layout Information Added

Calgary Model Trainmen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:05:21 +0000

Information about the history of our Chinook Western Railway and some general information about our layout has been added to the website. Click on CMT Layout Information to the right.

Layout photos and project updates will be added soon!