Westside Reunion Logging Modelers Convention

Unfortunately the 2021 West Side Reunion had to be cancelled. In 2022 we will meet at the Sonora Senior Center in Sonora. Many reasons why last year had to be canncelled, but the main one is related to Covid-19, in that the location most likely will not allow us to meet. Still planning for 2022. If you have any questions please email me; frank@frankmarkovich.com. We have already started planning for 2022. The Sierra Seminar for 2021 was also cancelled. The Sierra Seminar will be April 10, 2022 at the Senior Center also.
Thank you,
Frank Markovich

How West Side Inspired Me

Take a break from your usual routine and try logging modeling.	We think you’ll find the hobby interesting and will challenge your modeling skills.
With many eras and a wide variety of logging methods, there is something to appeal to any modeler.
From complex structures –	– to interesting and unique rolling stock, this hobby has much to offer.

If mining is of interest, any number of prototype railroad mining operations would be a good basis for a model railroad, such as The Merced Gold Mining Company pictured here.

Modeling the unique world of mining offers the same challenges and modeling possibilities that modeling logging equipment does. From the most complex of structures,

to some of the most unusual equipment, the modeler’s talents and imagination are fully engaged.

DON'T MISS THE 2020 EVENT!

Vendor List from previouse event

Example of Award plaques given out in the past years-

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	The Logging & Mining Modeler's Convention is a great place to meet and talk to fellow modelers. Jim Vail, Jack Burgess, and Dave Braun are taking a few moments to discuss a subject or two.
	Glenn Tyra started it all by hosting the first "West Side Reunion" in his home way back in February of 1986. There were a total of 18 attendees including Glenn's Mom.
	Model railroad hobbyists can find a wide variety of model railroad equipment in the Logging & Mining Modeler's Convention dealer sales area. All scales, including N, HO, S, O, and G, are represented. Antique logging, mining, and railroad memorabilia, photographs, books, videos, and souvenirs are also available at the show.
	Sometimes you have to hunker down low to see all the details of a scale model log car, ore car, caboose, locomotive or some other piece of logging/mining railroad equipment on display at the Logging & Mining Modeler's Convention. Visitors can see scale model equipment representing hardware from the 19th century all the way to modern times.
	Skillfully assembled scale models of lumber mills, engine houses and all kinds of logging, mining and railroad equipment are on display at the Logging & Mining Modeler's Convention.
	Informative clinics that cover model building, historical and technical aspects of logging and mining history and the model railroading hobby are part of the Logging & Mining Modeler's Convention. Shown is Joel Bragdon, presenting a clinic on mold making and casting for modelers.

2020 SCHEDULE (Event Cancelled!!!!)

8:45 AM	Pre-registered can enter but Vendor room opens at 9:00 AM
9:00 AM	Registration at the door. Vendor Room Opens.
9:20 AM	Introduction
9:30 AM	Presentation and discussion on Tim's Contributions
11:00 AM	Joel Bragdon
12:00 AM	Lunch, the future, and Presentation of contest awards
1:30 PM	Jack Burgess
2:30 PM	Jim Zeek
3:15 PM	Break
3:30 PM	Patrick Karnahan - Slides of West Side - Pickering and others
4:30 PM	Final Remarks -
5:00 PM	Show Ends

Last update 2-19-20

Don't forget this year Plaques will be handed out during the award ceremony!!!

Schedule subject to change. Thank You.

Related Activities and Events:

The Annual Sierra Railway Historical and Modeling Seminar has also been cancelled! glennsutherland@sti.net.

Related Websites:

Also, try joining one of the discussion forums on Yahoo.com such as the West Side Lumber Co. forum, the Loyal Legion of Logged-on Loggers, Pickering Lumber Corp forum, Logging Railroad Modelers, South East Forest Industry Modeling, New England Logging and 3' Railroads, Northwest Rail Logging Society or even the Historic Sierra Railway forum. There is even a forum for Logging Railroad modelers in Europe.

Or how about Narrow Gauge? Australian Narrow Gauge Railways or go to http://groups.yahoo.com/ and search for narrow gauge groups. There are 171 different forums as of this posting.

A great group to look at:http://www.pacificmodelloggerscongress.com/ Pacific Model Loggers Congress.

The Pacific Model Loggers' Congress,http://www.pacificmodelloggerscongress.com/, is a one-day logging modeler and history event in its second decade of operation. It take place early March at the Camp 18 Restaurant and Logging Museum in Elsie, Oregon, on the way towards the beach and from Portland.

Some Other Railroad Groups:

Tap Line's Southeast Railroad History includes some narrow gauge and logging, or if your interest is in all industrial railways try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/industrial-railway/.

Besides meeting some pretty great people, these are a great way to share information, photos, modeling ideas and techniques.

Frank Markovich personal Site

Contact Information:
Frank Markovich
1904 Chula Vista Dr.
Belmont, CA 94002
Cell: 408-505-2727
E-Mail: frank@frankmarkovich.com