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Port Washington
Avalon American Modellers HO Scale – Nailsea and District
This model of the fictitious Port Washington Terminal Railroad is set in the late steam­early diesel era. The Pacific Northwest and Washington State in particular has long been associated with the logging and paper industries. Longview is on the main north– south rail connection and on the north bank of the Columbia River (largest in the west of the USA). It is the centre of an area rich not only in paper and lumber mills but also in grain storage and processing for export. Much of the lumber comes from the north bank area to the west of Longview; and Port Washington was set up, about 45 miles west, with a rail connection (the Port Washington Terminal) to Longview. The purpose was to tap into the lumber and associated businesses and to act as an overflow port for the export of grain. Lumber was brought by rail barge from other lumber reloads on the coast, and supplies delivered in return.
NMRA British Region Spring Meet at Felpham
The Editor
A perfect sunny day provided an excellent setting for the Spring Meet, organised by the South Shore Subdivision.
The venue was ideal – a pleasant, modern site housing a large leisure centre and a community college, just east of Bognor. Ample free car parking was available close to the rooms used for the meet.
Two main rooms and the foyer were crammed with layouts or traders or both, with a really good spread of scales, gauges, eras and locations.
Mike Hughes also had his switching puzzle present, and it was good to see even very young enthusiasts enjoying the problems of setting out cars.
I arrived at 11 am and the whole place was full and buzzing, with both members and non­members. I gather we signed up at least nine new members on the spot, and other visitors took away literature to read. One visitor commented to me that he had no idea there was this interest in American modelling. I asked if he fancied dipping a toe in, and with a thoughtful look he replied that he might just do that. These meets are not only pleasant to visit but are obviously our best showcase.
A break at lunchtime saw the obligatory drink and sandwich disappear to where they do most good, then it was time for another look around the layouts and goodies for sale.
A hearty thanks is due to the South Shore gang for their fine efforts, and also to those who provided photos for us. I look forward to the next meets, including Benson and Alton.
Peter Everitt
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