2016 RPM Chicagoland update

Hobby Events
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A variety of N scale freight cars and locomotives were displayed.

The 2016 RPM Chicagoland has wrapped up and many are in recovery mode. A big round of thanks goes out to Mike Skibbe and his crew to coordinate this year’s version of the popular prototype modeler meet. We have a few images to share and hope you jump over to this image gallery for a closer look at many other models.

Part of the busy HO scale Mod-U-Trak layout.
Part of the busy HO scale Mod-U-Trak layout.

HO and N scale modular layouts were running through the days and models from many scales and eras were on display. The seminar presentations covered a variety of prototype and modeling topics, as well as layout design ideas and dreams.

Jim Keller displayed this scratchbuilt Red Wing depot.
Jim Keller displayed this scratchbuilt Red Wing depot.
A string of HO scale Soo Line box cars illustrated paint and lettering schemes. Ken Soroos displayed the models and documentation.
A string of HO scale Soo Line box cars illustrated paint and lettering schemes. Ken Soroos displayed the models and documentation.

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The Resin Car Works table was busy as the new UTLX X-3 tank car and Missouri Pacific box car kits were favorites of many attendees. Main RCW minion Frank Hodina had a great time meeting modelers and renewing old friendships.

Ray Breyer displayed a number of projects, including these upgraded locos reflecting Nickel Plate Road prototypes.
Ray Breyer displayed a number of projects, including these upgraded locos reflecting Nickel Plate Road prototypes.
This is just one of the aisles in the vendor area and a wide variety of models, tools, kits, and publications were available to review and purchase.
This is just one of the aisles in the vendor area and a wide variety of models, tools, kits, and publications were available to review and purchase.

If you missed RPM Chicagoland, you’ll have another chance next October. There are several prototype modeler events ahead on the calendar. Make plans to attend one and take some models to display!

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2 thoughts on “2016 RPM Chicagoland update”

  2. It looks like it was a great time and well managed. I look forward to attending next year.

    Barry

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