contest

Contest - Duane Richardson, MMR

The contest room is a great place to visit and drool over some of the work that your fellow LSR members have done. Each year is more amazing then the last.

So why not participate and help this year be the best ever. Start working on those contest entries now! We’ll have all the standard categories plus this year the “Special” contest is to build anything you want as long as it fits in a square foot, that’s 12 inches by 12 inches with no height restrictions..

So what are the “standard categories” and what’s included?  They’re listed below grouped into 4 general groups.  Detailed rules and entry forms are available by following the links at the bottom of this page.

Models:
Steam Locomotive – Includes any model of a locomotive that ran off of steam from the “Tom Thumb” to the “Big Boy” and all the wheel arrangements between.  Remember it has to be powered and able to run.
Diesel Locomotive – Includes any model of locomotives that ran off of diesel power from a little industrial switcher to DD-40X.  Just like the Steam Locomotive category this entry has to be powered, see the official rules for more detail
Traction and Other – Any other locomotive, be it electrically powered or some other type of power that don’t fit into the Steam or Diesel categories.
Passenger Cars – All types of passenger revenue carrying equipment, including RDC, rail buses, observation, mail and baggage.  Basically if it was used to carry passengers, it counts.
Freight Cars – All freight revenue carrying equipment, including express reefers, box cars, gondolas, and so on.  If the railroads used it to carry freight and generate revenue it’s legal.  If a load is included it is not judged as part of the model.
Cabooses – All types of caboose and cabin cars including bobbers, drovers, transfers, etc.
Maintenance of Way – Non-revenue, Right of way and track maintenance vehicles, rail and inspection cars, railroad cranes, snow removal and other cars not considered directly involved in railroad revenue service.
Structures On Line – On Line structure are considered those to be normally owned by the railroad such as stations, yard buildings, bridges, etc. It also includes buildings having rail loading/unloading facilities on the right of way. If scenery extends past the building drip line it must be entered in Displays and not this category.
Structures Off Line – Off Line structures are those not needing direct rail access. Again, if scenery extends past the building drip line it must be entered in Displays and not this category.
Bridges & Trestles – Any type of Railroad Bridge or trestle used by the railroad to move trains across.
Displays – A models that includes supplemental scenery. The scenery must extend past the drip line but is not pertinent to the function of the model or primary structure. The display can be either “On Line” or “Off Line”.
Favorite/Complete Train – Due to the mixture of model types and motive power, this is a non-judged category.  A plaque and ribbons will be awarded based on most popular vote.

Photos:
Photo of a Model – Black and White Print
Photo of a Model – Color Print
Photo of a Model – Computer Enhanced
Photo of a Prototype – Black and White Print
Photo of a Prototype – Color Print
Photo of a Prototype – Computer Enhanced

Arts & Crafts:
General – Other than Railroadana, Needlework or Theme.
Can be from Kit (which includes plans, instructions and materials)
Pattern (where material is acquired separately)
An original design.
Railroadiana – Same as General except entry must have a railroad motif.
Needlework – Same as General except entry is a type of stitchery (knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, sewing, etc.).
Theme – Same as General except the subject is chose by the Host Committee.
This year’s theme is “Crossroads of Texas” <Click here> to go to the Non-Rail section to read more about this year’s theme.

Awards:
Plaques and Ribbons will be given for all First (1st) place winners.
Ribbons will be given out for all Second (2nd) place winners.
Ribbons will be given out for all Third (3rd) place winners.
Honorable Mention Ribbons will be awarded to all receiving a Merit Award (87.5 points).


Special Awards:
Most Popular – Popular vote. It will be awarded to the model receiving the most votes from the convention attendees. Whether you enter a model in the contest or not, come and vote for your favorite.
Best In Show – Highest scoring model, in any judged category, in the model contest that receives at least 87.5 points from the judges.
Participation Award – The contestant in the model contest who receives the greatest number of combined points (from multiple models in the model contest) from the judges. In order for a model to be considered, it must receive at least 70 points.

In the mean time, here is some paperwork to keep you busy:

Contest Rules
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Arts & Crafts
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Contest Entry Forms
Contest Entry

Judges Score Sheets
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