NorthStar '06

The Annual Convention of the Thousand Lakes Region of the National Model Railroad Association
Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota - May 5-7, 2006

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Contests

Listed below are all the categories in the contests. I bet most people were not even aware there were so many. More awards than listed are even possible, because the TLR will give Honorable Mentions if the judges feel they are deserved. Where is this going? Well, have YOU ever entered a contest?

We are all proud of our work. Justifiably so. Here is your chance to show off. Even better, here is your chance to show off in front of people who will understand your work! The judges are fellow modelers. Impress them and win a prize.

Concerned about the horror stories you've heard about way too much paperwork and mean judges? Don't be. The paperwork is not that bad. Check out the NMRA's Contest Pages for information, hints, and help. The forms are also available on the NMRA site. As for the mean judges, well, I haven't come across many. Most are there to admire your work, to see all the work you put into it, and to offer suggestions and help. They may write comments on your paperwork: pay attention to them. Nothing is intended to hurt, all is intended to help you become a better modeler. And what's wrong with that?

So, peruse the list below. Bring your models, your photographs, and your artwork to Saint Paul. Let's have the fullest contest room ever!

PS: Don't forget the return of the Special Contest - Modern Fallen Flags. What would your favorite fallen flag look like if it were still running? Remember - Model Railroading Is Fun!

 

 

Model Contest Category
Place
Winner
Entry
Steam Locomotives First    
  Second    
  Third    
Diesel & Other Locomotives First    
  Second    
  Third    
Passenger Cars First    
  Second    
  Third    
Freight Cars First    
  Second    
  Third    
Cabooses First    
  Second    
  Third    
Non Revenue First    
  Second    
  Third    
Structures, On Line First    
  Second    
  Third    
Structures, Off Line First    
  Second    
  Third    
Displays, On Line First    
  Second    
  Third    
Displays, Off Line First    
  Second    
  Third    
Traction First    
  Second    
  Third    
Module, Individual First    
  Second    
  Third    
Module, Group First    
  Second    
  Third    
Best In Show    

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Photo Contest Category
Place
Winner
Entry
Model - Black & White Print First    
  Second    
  Third    
Model - Color Print First    
  Second    
  Third    
Model - Slide First    
  Second    
  Third    
Prototype - Black & White Print First    
  Second    
  Third    
Prototype - Color Print First    
  Second    
  Third    
Prototype - Slides First    
  Second    
  Third    
Best In Show    

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Arts & Crafts Contest Category
Place
Winner
Entry
General Kit Built First    
  Second    
  Third    
General Pattern First    
  Second    
  Third    
General Original First    
  Second    
  Third    
Railroadiana Kit Built First    
  Second    
  Third    
Railroadiana Pattern First    
  Second    
  Third    
Railroadiana Original First    
  Second    
  Third    
Needlework Kit Built First    
  Second    
  Third    
Needlework Pattern First    
  Second    
  Third    
Needlework Original First    
  Second    
  Third    
Best In Show    

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Special Contest & Award Category
Winner
Entry
Jock Oliphant Award    
Railway Jamboree Award    
TLR Youth Award    
Popular Vote - Special Contest: Modern Fallen Flags    
Popular Vote - Models    
Popular Vote - Photos    

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