James Keena, our Chief Clerk, entered several of his models at the recent Rails to the Rim convention of the Pacific Southwest Region of the NMRA held in Flagstaff recently.

James won a First Place in the Locomotives category for his excellent model of a Baldwin VO 1000 with trolley poles in Pacific Electric livery. This same model was entered in the NMRA national convention in Sacramento last July.

Model of a Baldwin VO 1000 with trolley poles takes first place in the Locomotives category.

He also took a First Place in the Freight Cars category for his Pittsburgh & Lake Erie gondola. You may have seen this model running on the rails of the Highland Pacific Railroad.

The Non-Revenue rolling stock category entry of a Highland Pacific Railroad tank car for fire service also produced a First Place award.

This convention combined with the NMRA national convention James brought in 9 awards. He is, indeed, a winner!

Photos from the 2009 Awards Banquet have been posted in the Photos section. Included are service awards, achievement awards recipients, and the two Man of the Year recipients.

Jarry Duncan (l.), Member at Large, presents General Superintendent with the club's 2007 Man of the Year Award. This is the first time Bryan has received this prestigious award.

2008 Man of the Year
Bryan Hunnell, General Superintendent (holding trophy), presents Pat Keegan (l.) and Everett Evans (r.) with club's Co-Man-of-the-Year award. The award was selected by the Board of Directors.

Photos of the 2005 and 2006 Annual Awards Banquets have been posted to the Photos section of the web site.