The NERx Schedule and Where to Watch, is here! |
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▲ Ed O'Rourke, MMR, submitted this photo of scratch built converted troop sleeper and wood baggage cars for the NERx Model Showcase |
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In just a few days, NERx will be featured on YouTube and Facebook.
Remember to set a reminder on your smartphone or calendar for the NERx Convention! It is scheduled for April 10-11 with a program from 2-6 PM and 7-11 PM. That is little more than a week away!
Here are a couple important items for the NERx convention:
- Email questions in advance of the NERx convention for the two panel discussions. The first discussion is on Layout Command Control (LCC) on Saturday and the second covers the NMRA Achievement Program (AP) on Sunday. Information on these roundtable discussions and how you can submit questions for them is included in this email.
- There will be a drawing for a $50 gift voucher during the convention by miniprints. Information about the drawing is also included in this email.
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Layout Command Control (LCC) |
This clinic will be a live discussion about Layout Command Control (LCC) from the perspective of modelers actually using LCC, not trying to sell it.
We will start with a brief introduction of LCC, what it is, what it is good for, and some basic setup, then we’ll take questions from attendees.
You can post your questions live during the clinic or you can email them ahead of time to lcc@nerx.org. |
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Interested in learning about the NMRA Achievement Program? Or, are you already working on Achievement Program certificates and have questions?
Bill Brown, MMR, the Northeastern Region's Achievement Program Chairman, will give a presentation about the program during the first day of NERx, sharing tips on successfully completing the program.
At the same time on the second day of NERx, Bill will lead a panel discussion to answer everyone's questions regarding the program. Joining Bill on the panel is Frank Koch. Frank is the National AP Coordinator and oversees the Achievement Program for the NMRA. In addition, MMRs from the Northeastern Region will be on the panel including Bob Hamm, Jim Gore, Tom Oxnard, and Ed O'Rourke.
If you have a question you would like answered during the panel discussion, please email Bill at apchair@nernmra.org. |
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There are two options for watching NERx, live. In either case, look for a stream that says it is live. If you do not see one, keep refreshing your browser until you do. Then, click on the live stream. |
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The preferred place to watch the NERx virtual convention is on YouTube. Tune in to NERx from 6:30 - 10:30 each evening by using the link below and finding the "Live" presentation.
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The NERx virtual convention will be streamed on Facebook simultaneously as YouTube. If you plan to watch NERx on Facebook, we recommend you "like" and "follow" the NMRA Facebook page to receive notifications when the event goes live.
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A Drawing for a $50 Gift Voucher |
miniprints is a new model railroad manufacturer and is sponsoring NERx. miniprints produces 3D printed birds, animals, people, oddities, objects, and vehicles. To date, miniprints offers over 70 different animals, from beavers to elk. And, many of the items are offered in N, HO, S, and O scales.
During the NERx event on April 10-11, make sure you visit the miniprints Facebook page. While on the page, look for a post for the "gift voucher drawing". Respond to the post by entering a comment with your era and the hashtag, "#miniprints3D". This will place you into the drawing. The drawing will take place at 6 PM on April 11 and the winner will be announced at 7 PM during the NERx convention.
miniprints is also an NMRA partner and offers a 15% discount to NMRA members. Remember to visit the members-only section of the NMRA website for the discount code. |
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There is no cost to attend the virtual event. Instead, we are asking for donations to support the NERx Convention. To make a donation of $10, $20, $50 or any other amount, please click on the "Donate" button. As a non-profit, any financial assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you! |
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If they see what they have been missing in the NMRA and enjoy it, they might join the NMRA!
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