The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club now has openings available for new members. You can
be part of the operation of one of the largest model railroads on the West Coast. Imagine a large
model railroad in a 60 ft. by 72 ft. room, with opportunities to work with and learn from others
about building models, doing scenery, running trains, improving our building, and being a part of
activities with the other members.

Founded in 1947, the Club moved into the new building in 1983. It is still growing and developing,
keeping up with the latest developments in the hobby, but at the same time remaining a friendly
group. Here, you can participate in an environment where you can learn hands-on about aspects
of the hobby that you'd otherwise only read about in magazines.

Current projects are to replace or Operator's control position and one of our dispatch panels.
DCC is currently being installed throughout the club, over the next couple of years. So far we've
had great success in converting one branch line to DCC.

Train dispatching is by CTC, with professional equipment made from modern materials, but looks
like it belongs on the railroad.

If you're interested in membership in this fascinating, active organization, we are seeking
members with a desire to get involved. It doesn't matter how much model railroad experience you
have. What matters is a desire to participate in club activities, to operate and work on a large HO
model railroad, and to have fun.

Our events and activities in each year involve a Winter/Spring group dinner at a restaurant
together with our spouses as guests; several operating sessions at the Club with scouts as
guests; preparing for and executing our annual open house in November, and our Christmas
party. We meet every Tuesday except for major holidays.

Memberships are open to anyone 12 years old or older, and we offer different levels of
involvement. Cost is very reasonable for all classes. Here are out levels of membership;

• Youth: 12 to 18 years old
• Requires a family member sponsor. It's easy and straightforward; and
  we're glad to explain it any time.
• Junior 18 to 21 years old
• Can upgrade to either Apprentice of Associate, depending on your
  interests and time.
• Apprentice: 21 and older
• Upgradeable to Senior
• Associate
• Members who can't be as active as Apprentice members
• Senior
• Full access to the Club at anytime; voting privileges; stockholder in the
  Club

The Columbia Gorge Club is the largest club in the region and is available to you if you want to
join. Drop by for a no-obligation visit and tour our layout and clubhouse and get all the details
from one of our Membership Committee.
Come see us any Tuesday evening at 7pm in our building at 2505 N. .Vancouver Avenue in
Portland, Oregon. Our telephone is (503) 28-TRAIN.