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Waupaca Area Model Railroaders Ltd is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting family values through –

·          Model Railroading (teaching skills in layout construction, wiring and controls, scenery, and proto-typical operation) to members, their families and educating the community about a great family activity. 

·          Displaying their operating portable layout (14’ & 50’) at malls and model railroad conventions (called meets).   The club has displayed this layout at the National Model Railroad Association National Convention in Denver, Colorado, and Madison, Wisconsin, and various cities throughout Wisconsin (including Waupaca, Stevens Point, Green Bay, Appleton, Milwaukee, Plymouth, La Crosse, Eau Claire).  Other out of state displays include Menomonee, Michigan and Winona, Minnesota. 

·          Restoration of an early 1900’s Duluth, Messabe & Iron Range Caboose

·          Restoration of a baggage car from the Waupaca Electric Railway.  This car and its pictorial history have been displayed at many community events locally (including parades) and loaned to neighboring communities for their festivals or events.

·          Awarding an annual scholarship to a graduating Waupaca High School Senior for use in pursuing a higher education.

JULY 2008