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PNR convention dates

2009 PNR Regional Convention

Northern Lights 2009,
September 17-19, Edmonton, AB

Other Upcoming Events

2009

Jul 5-11, HARTFORD, CT
NMRA National Convention. Info:- www.hn2009.org

Jul 11 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Next Stop: Yoho. Field Community Centre. Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca

Jul 18 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Interpretive Theatre Show. Field Community Centre. Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca

Jul 18-19, FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - History of the Canadian Pacific Railway. A weekend course about the history of the railway between Lake Louise and Field. Slides, discussions and field trips are all part of the fun! Offered by Friends of Yoho. Field Community Centre. Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca

Jul 25-26, IONE, WA
NPOV Lions Excursion Train Ride - Down River Days Weekend - $12.00 ages 13 - 64; $8.00 ages 2 - 12; $8.00 ages over 64; children under 2 free. Info:- www.lionstrainrides.com

Aug 13-16, BIG VALLEY, AB
Alberta Free-mo 2009. An entire hockey rink filled with a modular layout! Modules expected from Chilliwack, Cariboo Free-mo, Battle River Railway Modellers and Calgary Free-mo. Info:- www.calgaryfreemo.ca

Aug 14-16, TOPPENISH, WA
11th Annual Toppenish Rail and Western Art Show, Asotin & Toppenish Ave. Approximately 20 western and railroad artists. Info: www.nprymuseum.org.

Aug 14 (Fri), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Maze in the Mountains. Join author Graeme Pole for an evening presentation and launch of a new edition of his book The Spiral Tunnels and the Big Hill. Field Community Centre. Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca

Aug 14-23, REVELSTOKE, BC
Railway Days 2008, Revelstoke Railway Museum. Railfan day is Saturday, August 18. Includes slide show and Rogers Pass bus tour. Info: - Roberto Rodriguez, 250-837-6060, president.railway@telus.net, www.railwaydays.com.

Aug 15 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Next Stop: Yoho. Field Community Centre. Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca

Aug 15-16, FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - History of the Canadian Pacific Railway. A weekend course about the history of the railway between Lake Louise and Field. Slides, discussions and field trips are all part of the fun! Offered by Friends of Yoho. Field Community Centre. Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca

Aug 21-22, SALEM, OR
Rails By The River, a prototype modelers meet at the new Center50+ senior center (just around the corner from the State Fairgrounds). Presenters include Richard Hendrickson and Tony Thompson. There will be an operating FREE-MO layout. Vendors and manufacturers will also be present. Friday August 21st from 3PM ~ 9PM Saturday August 22nd, 2009 8AM ~ 5PM Two day pre-registration is $25 ($30 at the door), Saturday only is $20. Info:- Greg Martin, tgregmrtn@aol.com or railsbytheriver.com

Aug 22 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Interpretive Theatre Show. Field Community Centre. Info:- www.friendsofyoho.ca

Sep 5 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Canadian Pacific, Parks Canada, Friends of Yoho and the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation are planning an exciting centennial event. Ask for more information at the Visitor Centre in Field. Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca

Sep 5 (Sat), METALINE FALLS, WA
NPOV Lions Excursion Train Ride - Labor Day Weekend - $12.00 ages 13 - 64; $8.00 ages 2 - 12; $8.00 ages over 64; children under 2 free. Info:- www.lionstrainrides.com

Sep 11-13, CALDWELL, ID
Treasure Valley Train Expo. O'Conner Field House, 2207 Blaine. Noon to 8:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday, Noon to 6:00 P.M. Sunday. Admission $5.00 Children 12 and under Free. The event will include modular layouts, model contests, vendors and clinics. Clubs are encouraged to participate. Vendor tables are available. For further information contact Troy Dewey, 208-461-5028 treasurevalleytrainexpo@gmail.com 1509 Caldwell Blvd. #19, Nampa, Id. 83651

Sep 13 (Sun), VICTORIA, BC
Victoria Model Railway Show - Operating Model Railroads, Popular Vote Contest, Commercial & Individual Sales & Displays Cedar Hill Recreation Center, Saanich, B.C. Free parking Admission: Adults - $6; Family - $13; NMRA/PNR - $5; Under 10 - Free when accompanied by an adult. Info:- Ted Alexis, 250-595-4070,

Sep 17-19, EDMONTON, AB
Northern Lights 2009. PNR Regional Convention. Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel. Info:- Mark Johnson, registrar@northernlights2009.ca www.northernlights2009.ca

Sep 19-20, EDMONTON, AB
2009 Great Edmonton Model Train Show, 10 AM - 5 PM, Mayfield Trade Centre, 16615 - 109 Ave (Mayfield Road). 40,000 sq. ft. of layouts, displays, clinics, dealers and LEGO! Info:- www.mmrf.ab.ca

Sep 19-20, RAINIER, OR
The LK&R Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet Saturday: 10-5 Sunday: 12-5 Riverside Community Church Gymnasium, 303 3rd Street (behind the Chevron station) Admission: $2 or $1 with a can of food. Vendor Tables: $15 each Info:- Dave Helton: 503-556-2362; Robert Whiffen: 360-425-0058

Sep 26 (Sat), VANCOUVER, WA
Southwest Washington Model Railroaders Open House. Many different types of HO gauge engines from the small logging area to the Big Boys on the main line. Hours are from 10AM to 4 PM Located at 8100 E Mill Plain Blvd in Vancouver, Washington. One block east of Garrison Square, in the building behind Safe Harbor Nazarene Church bordering the parking lot off of 82nd Ave. FREE ADMISSION food donations accepted. Info:- Richard Renihan rlrenihan@msn.com 360 892-3410 www.swwamodelrailroaders.com

Sep 26-27, CALGARY , AB
23rd Annual Railway Days. Two operating 0-6-0's, spike driving competition, and model railway exhibits. 1900 Heritage Dr. SW. Info: - (403) 268-8500, www.heritagepark.ca.

Oct 3-4, NORTH BEND, WA
PNW Milwaukee Road Modelers Meet combined with MilWest Meet., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Rd SE (I-90 exit 32). Info:- Paul Krueger, kruegerp@nwlink.com or www.milwelectric.org

Oct 3 (Sat), VANCOUVER, WA
37th Annual Great Train Swap Meet by the Southwest Washington Model Railroaders. There will be an operating HO Gauge layout of the Columbia Gorge and over 125 tables with vendors from all over the Northwest. Located at Hudson's Bay High School at 1206 E Reserve Street in Vancouver, Washington. It is located just off the I-5 Bridge at Exit 1-C on Mill Plain Blvd (east). Hours are from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Admission for Adults is $4.00, students are $2.00 and children under 6 are free with paid adult. Vendor's tables are $14.00 for a 6 foot table, set up at 7:30 AM. Info:- Richard Renihan @ rlrenihan@msn.com, www.swwamodelrailroaders.com

Oct 10-11, IDAHO FALLS, ID
Eagle Rock Railroad Historical Society Railshow 2009. Multiple Scale Model Railroads; Swap & Commercial Dealer Tables; 1-1/2" Scale Trains to ride! Idaho Falls Recreation Center, 520 Memorial Drive Sat: 9 am. - 5 pm. Sun: 10 am. - 2 pm. Info:- (208) 681-7383; errhsi@ida.net or www.ida.net/org/errhsi/

Oct 17-18, CHILLIWACK, BC
Mount Cheam Lions Club Model Railway & Hobby Show, Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way. Sat 9am-5pm. Sun 10am-4pm. Info: James Hill, (604) 824-1757, Fax: 604-795-5046, qdee@telus.net.

Oct 17 (Sat), CALGARY, AB
30th Annual Boomer Auction, Sponsored by South Bank Short Lines, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 703 Heritage Dr. SW, 10am, auction starts at noon. Info: - John Wrinch, (403) 281-5745, jawrinch@shaw.ca

Oct 17-18, EDMONTON, AB
Edmonton Model Railroad Association Open House, at the Freight Shed, Fort Edmonton Park, 10am-5pm. Info: - www.EMRAonline.ca.

Oct 18 (Sun), CALGARY , AB
Calgary Model Railway Society, (CMRS), AGM and Fall Mini-Meet, Glenmore Inn, 2720 Glenmore Trail, SE. Info: - www.calgarymodelrailway.org.

Nov 13-16, BURNABY, BC
TRAINS 2009, 26th Annual 7th Div Fall Meet, Cameron Recreation Center, 9523 Cameron St. Trains Meet Registrar, P.O. Box 52224, North Vancouver BC V7J 3V5, (604) 987-4237 (Registration ONLY), ras1@uniserve.com, Info:- www.bctrains.org.

Nov 14 (Sat), KENT, WA
Boeing Employees Model Railroad Club Annual Swap Meet Kent Commons 525 4th Ave. N Kent, Washington Saturday November 814, 2009 9:30am to 4:00pm Admission $6 adults, children 14 and under free Info:- Ed Sherry 550 SW Colewood Ln. Normandy Park, WA 98166 206 244-3884 swapmeet@bemrrc.com

Nov 14-15, BURNABY, BC
TRAINS 2008, 27th Annual Public Show, Cameron Recreation Center, 9523 Cameron St. 10am-4pm. Info: - Trains RE: Public Show, P.O. Box 52224, North Vancouver BC V7J 3V5, trains2009@telus.net, www.bctrains.org.

Nov 21-22, PUYALLUP, WA
World's Greatest Hobby Show - Western Washington Fairgrounds Info:- www.wghshow.com

Dec 5 (Sat), RICKREALL, OR
Railroad Show and Swap Meet - Sponsored by the Willamette Valley Model Railroad Club - 10AM-3PM Polk County Fairgrounds Hwy 22 and Hwy 99E, 10 miles west of Salem. Adult: $5 Under 12: Free. Over 100 Tables - Kids Layout to operate - All scales of trains - Information on local historical societies and clubs. Info:- Judy MacInnes 503-581-6071 macinnej@msn.com

To add your activities to the Switchlist Timetable or PNR web page, contact the Timetable Editor, Mark Johnson at (780) 436-2480, timetable@pnr.nmra.org

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PNR Officers

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PNR Divisions

See the PNR Map for the location of the divisions or check the listing of ZIP and Postal Codes in the Divisions.

All Division boundaries coincide with those of the Canadian Provinces and Territories or the American States except as described below:

1^st Division: Southwestern Oregon
East Boundary: East borders of Crook and Deshutes counties and the Eastern border of Klamath county.
North Boundary: North borders of Lincoln, Benton, Linn, Deschutes and Crook counties.
South Boundary: South borders of Crook and Deschutes counties and the Oregon/California border.
West Boundary: Pacific Ocean.

Web: pnr.nmra.org/1div/
Superintendent: Ed Schaenzer
Email: edschaenzer1@verizon.net
Tel: 541-396-2653

2^nd Division: Northern Oregon and Southern Washington
South Boundary: The North boundaries of the Oregon counties of Lincoln, Benton, Linn, Deschutes and Crook.
East Boundary: The East boundaries of the Oregon counties of Gilliam And Wheeler and the East boundary of the Washington county of Klickitat.
North Boundary: The Northern Boundaries of the Washington counties of Klickitat, Skamania, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum.
West Boundary: Pacific Ocean.

Web: www.2dpnr.org
Superintendent: Doug Auburg
email: dauburg@wa-net.com
Tel: 360-694-7769

3^rd Division: Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon
West Boundary: The Western Boundaries are the West Boundaries of Oregon counties: Grant, Lake and Harney.
North Boundary: The Northern Boundary consists of the North borders of Oregon counties of Baker, Grant, Lake and Harney, also the North Borders of Idaho counties of Adams, Valley and Lemhi. and the North borders of the Montana counties of Beaverhead, Deer Lodge and Jefferson.
South Boundary: South borders of Idaho and Oregon states.
East Boundary: The East Borders of Idaho State and the East borders of the Montana counties of Gallatin, Jefferson and Madison.

Web: pnr.nmra.org/3div/
Superintendent: Terry Nelson
Email: terrynelson8030@msn.com
Tel: 208-895-8030

4^th Division: Western Washington and Alaska
North Boundary: United States and Canadian border.
South Boundary: South boundary of Pacific and Lewis Counties.
East Boundary: East boundaries of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Lewis Counties.
West Boundary: Pacific Ocean.
The entire state of Alaska is included in this division.

Web: www.4dpnr.org
Superintendent: Dennis Hill
Email: PNR4dSuper@yahoo.com
Tel: 253-535-2043

5^th Division: Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana
South Boundary: South boundaries of the Oregon counties of Wallowa, Union, Umatilla and Morrow, the South boundaries of Idaho county, and the South boundaries of the Montana counties of Ravalli, Granite, Powell and Lewis/Clark.
East Boundary: The East Boundaries of the Montana counties of Flathead, Lewis & Clark, Jefferson, Granite and Ravalli.
West boundary: West boundary of the Oregon county of Morrow and the West boundaries of the Washington counties of Benton, Yakima, Kittitas, Chelan and Okanogan.
North Boundary: United States/Canadian border.

Web: pnr.nmra.org/5div/
Superintendent: Shirley Sample
Tel: 509-884-2199
email: shirley.sample@northwesterntrailways.com

6^th Division: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Eastern Montana and Nunavut
West Boundary: The West boundary of the Province of Alberta extended North to the 75th parallel and the West Borders of the Montana Counties of Glacier, Toole, Pondera, Teton, Cascade, Meagher, Broadwater and Park.
South Boundary: South border of the state of Montana and the South boundary of the Province of Saskatchewan East of Montana.
East Boundary: East Boundary of the Province of Saskatchewan and the East border of Montana.
North Boundary: The 75th parallel.

Web: pnr.nmra.org/6div/
Superintendent: Ed Molenkamp
Email: 6divsuper@pnr.nmra.org
Phone: 780-455-1479

7^th Division: British Columbia and the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
East Boundary: East boundary of the Province of British Columbia extending North to the 75th parallel.
South Boundary: South Boundary of the Province of British Columbia.
West Boundary: the waters of the West coast line and the Eastern boundary of Alaska.
North Boundary: The 75th parallel.

Web: pnr.nmra.org/7div/
Superintendent: Gary Hazell
Email: comhaven@jetstream.net
Phone: 250-835-8628
Fax: 250-835-8521