Model Railroad Hobbyist | August 2015 | #66 R REVERSE RUNNING commentary Don Hanley And the winner is ... It’s August, and the NMRA National Convention is just around the corner. Part of the convention is the celebration room, where models and photographs are judged for merit achievement and First, Second, and Third place awards are given in various categories. For some the competition is impor- tant, and for others, well, let’s just say it’s the dark side of the hobby. Does competition have a place in model railroading? I am referring specifi- cally to the competition that happens at regional and national NMRA meets, called contest awards. Models are judged, points awarded and a winner declared. You can learn more about con- test guidelines at http://nmra.org/celebration-contests-5 XX STEPPING OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH A CONTRARY VIEW MRHMAG.COM • TABLE OF CONTENTS • INDEX