Pulp & Paper Industry: Railroads Supplying the Mills

by Walt Liles(Friday, 3 pm, Azalea)

Will take a look at the variety of railcars used to transport pulpwood, woodchips and other raw materials. Most of the presentation will consist of southeastern railroads and how they got raw material to the paper mills. We will also will be discussing some of the paper making processing so you get a better understanding the need of the raw materials.

Modeling Slate Roofs

Because no two modelers will build the same model exactly the same, this competition will allow you express your own creative abilities. There are no restrictions to style, type or materials used in building the model. It can be built to scale and prototype, or not, so it can be used on your layout after the contest. 

THE RULES

1. The structure can be built in any scale, but must adhere to the basic dimensions shown in the plan.

Attachment: 

ANewModelContest.pdf

Lodging and convention venues will be at the Glenstone Lodge in downtown Gatlinburg. Information will be posted as it is finalized. Rates will be $75 + tax per night. These rates will be in effect until May 1, 2012. After that the rate will be available only on room availability.

The rate will be in effect for 3 days before and after the convention for those who wish to spend additional time in Gatlinburg.

See the attached registration form.  The deadline for early registration is May 1, 2012

The convention hotel for the 2012 Convention is the Glenstone Lodge. Please make your reservations directly and ask for the model railroad convention rate of $75/night. Rate is good three days before and after convention dates.  Phone: 1-800-362-9522 Web Site: www.glenstonelodge.com

Attachment: 

SER 2012 Registration Form.pdf

T-Shirt Design.pdf