Bethlehem Pa., 2024 Model Contest Rules

Model Contest Rules

Model Contest Entry Form

1. All entrants must be a 2024 National N-Scale Convention registered attendee. Registration number is required on ALL entry forms
2. Each entry must be accompanied by the official contest entry form. Forms are posted on this site, and will be available in the contest room during all open hours. Note: credit should be given to all individuals involved in the creation of this entry!
3. Only one category entry per registration number.
4. Entries must not have won previous NSE model contest.
5. All winners are determined by popular vote.
6. Voting by attendees can take place during open viewing hours. Final voting will take place in the contest room on Friday; NO BALLOTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 FRIDAY JUNE 21^th
7. Contest: Check In, Viewing and Voting Hours

June 19 Wednesday 2:30pm – 4:30pm Check In

June 20 Thursday 4:30pm – 5:30pm Viewing & Voting - After the day’s Tours

June 21 Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm Viewing & Voting – Voting Ends

June 22 Saturday 4:00pm – 5:00pm Model Pick Up - After Public Show Closes

Categories:

1. Motive Power: Steam
2. Motive Power: Diesel – All Locomotives except steam types and passenger revenue carrying types
3. Motive Power: Other – (gas, electric)
4. Rolling Stock: Freight Cars – All types of freight revenue carrying, including express reefers
5. Rolling Stock: Non Revenue Equip/MOW (Excluding Cabooses unless direct MOW related) Right of Way and track maintenance vehicles, rail and inspection cars, railroad cranes and others not considered directly involved in revenue service.
6. Rolling Stock: Caboose – All types including bobbers, drovers, transfers, etc.
7. Rolling Stock: Passenger Cars – All types of passenger revenue carrying equipment, including RDC, rail buses, observation, mail and baggage.
8. Vehicles: Models – Automobiles, trucks, hi-rail equipment, boats and aircraft.
9. Diorama – Scene can be either Online of Offline scenes, size limit of 2 ft. wide x 1 ft. deep

Note: Because of award presentation program there will not be a category for photography!

If you have any questions about the Model Contest, please contact Terie Campoy at t45eriec@yahoo.com