Greetings from Bill Voogd and the 5th Division. We are in the heat of mid-Summer and I’m sure that warm weather outdoor activities have taken priority for many of us. But cooler weather, the start of school, and indoor hobbies will be back before we know it.
The highlight since the last report was the 2025 PNR Convention held May 9-11 at the Red Lion in Pasco. It was an outstanding event with great clinics, contests, prototype tours, and some great local model railroads to tour. Both HO and N Free-mo layouts were set up and the convention attendees and other hotel visitors greatly appreciated seeing trains running. Additionally, the Tri-City club set up a couple of great operating sessions on their extensive club layout. And a very special thanks to the many members of the Tri-City and River City clubs who did a great job of filling the required volunteer positions and setting up the clinics and layout tours. It was very special to see Lee Chessman awarded his MMR certificate. And Bill Fassett received the PNR President’s Award, richly deserved for his tireless work in setting up the convention and the outstanding AP program he has built for the PNR. That’s all for now. I look forward to seeing many of you at future 5th Division clinics and events.