The 20th Anniversay National
N-Scale Convention
Houston, Texas USA
June 5-8, 2003

Scroll down for photos taken at the national N-scale convention, which Houston N'Crowd sponsored in 2003.  A good time was had by all!  If you joined us, thanks - if you missed it, we'll see you in 2013!

 

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  • setup1

    Above - It takes a lot of stuff to set up a convention-size NTRAK layout!

    Below - The space we had to fill.

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    Below - here we are filling it!

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    onthelevel

    Above - You can't say these guys aren't on the level.

    Below - The official special-run convention cars debut on the NTRAK layout.

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    Below - More convention layout scenes.

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    register

    Above - Conventioneers came from Europe, Asia, Canada and all parts of the U.S.

    Below - Volunteers make things happen.

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    judge

    Above and below - Judging N-scale requires a willingness to get close to the subject.

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    Above - Jim Kelly entertains the banquet crowd with tales of his days at Model Railroader magazine.

    Below - Houston N'Crowd "old timers" gather for a reunion photo.

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    Below - Auctioneers run a lively event after the banquet.

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    2004

    What are you doing in August 2004?  See you in Virginia!  Click here for details.

    Photos above by Ted Davis

    Photos below by Tom Marsh

     Highball!

    Below - Some of the contest entries.

    Below - Scenes from the N-Trak Layout.


     

    Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2003 event!