The following information is about one of the best (if not THE best) annual modelers show in the US. There are pictures of many one-of-a-kind models made by these talented modelers. There are also pictures of new products coming from companies like Athearn, Atlas, BLMA, Details West and others. Check out the pictures to appreciate the great items!

Western Prototype Modelers Meet (WPM)
18th Annual Meet, Saturday October 6, 2007

The West Coast's largest gathering for prototype modelers, now on Saturday.

Model Display: WPM has 6000 sq. ft. of display space for dioramas and models! Last year over 145 modelers participated in WPM, displaying over 700 models. WPM features operating HO & N Scale "Free-mo" modular layouts. See our website for photos of past WPM events.

Bring your modeling projects, finished, or "in the works". Share ideas & techniques with fellow modelers; meet new friends.

WPM welcomes modelers of all roads, all scales and eras!

Clinics/Seminars, in planned order of presentation:
Dick Harley: PFE Mechanical Reefers 1952 to 1980
Dave Lehlbach: Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4740 Cu. Ft. Covered Hoppers:
Variations, Owners, and Usage
Brian Kreimendahl: Santa Fe Trailer, Container, and Chassis Fleet in 1995
Elizabeth Allen: Southern Pacific SD45s - Prototype and Modeling
Andy Harman: Branchline's Heavyweight Pullmans - Building and Bashing

Exhibitors: Manufacturers, photographers and publishers will participate in WPM.
(Exhibitors: pre-registration is required, contact WPM at the phone number below.)

La Habra Community Center: 101 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra CA
WPM Meet admission: $15.00, or $12.00 if you bring models to display.

Admission desk opens at 8:30am, model display area opens 9:00am, and seminars run from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Raffle drawings at 12:00 noon and 5:00pm. This year's event has been extended and runs through 7pm!

Updated info on speakers, program & schedule:
www.WesternPrototypeModelers.org
Write: [email protected] or call Tim Costello at 714-832-8696

Raffle prizes donated by hobby retailers, publishers & model manufacturers.

 Four galleries of the 2007 Western Prototype Modelers Meet held this past weekend in La Habra, California.

Dave Hussey: http://www.pbase.com/dh30973/wpm2007&page=all

Harry Wong: http://www.pbase.com/tracktime/wpm2007&page=all

Paul Ellis: http://www.pbase.com/sp_8299/wpm_2007&page=all

Robbie Forsstrom: http://www.pbase.com/mrmrl/wpm2007&page=all

Info by Brian Kreimendahl

Following pictures were taken by Harry Wong:

Athearn MP15AC

Athearn UP FEF-3 Northern

Athearn Maxi I 40' Well Cars

Athearn 3-Unit Spine Car - Very early announcement

Atlas 48' Multi-Purpose Well Car - Pre-Production