NEWS & UPDATES

Check back here frequently for News and Updates. New clinics, layout tours, prototype tours, and any cancellations, as well as other changes to the convention will appear here.

May 3, 2012
- ADDED
  Clinic: Rick Kang - "Yard Limits"
  Saturday, 9:30 AM, Crater Lake
April 28, 2012
- ADDED
  Clinic: Stu Rogers - "Hand Laying Track, With Emphasis on Laying in N Scale "
  Friday, 11:00 AM, Jackson
April 26, 2012
- ADDED
  On-the-way-Home Layout Tours: Jim Barta, Charlie Comstock, John Signor, and Bill Young. See the "Layout Tours and Operating Sessions" page for dates and times.
- ADDED
  The hotel will be offering a lunch buffet in Character's Sports Bar Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for $12.00 per person. See the "Home" page for more info.
- UPDATE
  The Cascade Wood Products industrial tour has been reduced from 15 to 5 people due the the plant being in operation on Friday. See the "Prototype Tours" page for more info.
April 25, 2012
- CANCELLED
  Clinic: Jeff Johnston - "Resin Castings and Mold Making"
April 23, 2012
- CANCELLED
  Clinic: Bill Schaumburg - "Five Strands of Narrow Gauge History"
April 21, 2012
- CANCELLED
  Clinic: David Popp - "Model Railroader Magazine's Latest Project Railroads"
April 17, 2012
- UPDATED
  The Sidetracks clinic schedule has been updated. See the "Sidetracks" page.
April 16, 2012
- ADDED
  Layout tours and operating Session information has been added to the "Layout Tours and Operating Sessions" page.
April 13, 2012
- ADDED
  The Red Lion Hotel has rooms available! A block of 40 rooms was cancelled by another group today! See the "Hotel" page for information on making reservations at the Red Lion Hotel.
- TRAIN MOUNTAIN TOUR UPDATED
  We will have three buses for the Train Mountain Tour, for a total of 159 seats. To see how many seats remain, visit the "Prototype Tours" page for the latest count. Buy your ticket NOW! Don't be disappointed if no tickets are for sale at the convention.
April 11, 2012
- ADDED
  Clinic: Jack Hamilton, "Details Make the Difference", Thursday, 2:30 PM, Crater Lake
  Clinic session: Dick Witzens, "35 Years on the Sacramento Central", Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Crater Lake
  Clinic session: George Pisching, "Frank-n-Modules", Wednesday, 10:00 PM, Douglas Fir
- SOLD OUT!
- The Red Lion Hotel has sold out! See the "Hotel" page for information on making reservations at the back-up hotel.
April 4, 2012
- ADDED
  Contest Room: Now OPEN Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM for Contest entries and viewing. See "Contests" page for complete schedule.
April 3, 2012
- CANCELLED
  Clinic: Charlie Comstock - "Avoiding the Pitfalls of Model Railroad Photography"
  Clinic: Charlie Comstock - "Scenery Techniques for Your Railroad"
March 29, 2012
Hobo Breakfast details and menu posted on the "Hobo Breakfast" page.
March 24, 2012
Daily schedule updated with Sidetracks activities. See the "Schedule" page.
"Sidetracks" page updated with schedule of activities.
March 23, 2012
Daily schedule updated with changes. See the "Schedule" page for the latest, including the two industrial tours added yesterday.
March 22, 2012
Added TWO industrial tours today, Cascade Wood Products and Western Veneer and Slicing. Both tours are limited to 15 people, determined by a lottery for each. See the "Prototype Tours" page for important additional information and how to sign-up for the lottery.
March 21, 2012
Added clinic schedule dates and time to "Clinics" page. Future clinic updates will be announced here on the "News & Updates" page. Visit this page often to keep up with the changes.
March 19, 2012
Tour Preferences moved to the NEW "General Tours" page.
Rod Smith joined the committee as Head Hobo in charge of the Hobo Breakfast
March 5, 2012
Daily Schedule moved to the NEW "Schedule" page.
February 20, 2012
Some advance info on operating sessions was added to the NEW "Layout Tours & Operatiing Sessions" page.
February 19, 2012
Banquet speaker announced! Mr. Mike Chandler, former CN technical officer, author and noted modeler from the PNR, will be the guest speaker. See the "Banquet" page for more information and photos.
February 17, 2012
Several new clinics added to the "Clinics" page. Use shortcut Ctrl+F to find "NEW!" clinics.
February 16, 2012
Friday's LDSIG/OPSIG clinics track was added to the "Clinics" page.
Jim Whaley was named Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Jim at jwpnr33@msn.com to volunteer to help out at the convention.
February 15, 2012
Banquet menu added to the "Awards Banquet" page.
February 4, 2012
Clinic descriptions have been added to the "Clinics" page.
February 3, 2012
The new "Contests" page has been added to the website. Be sure to check it out. There are differences in this year's contest. There will not be separate categories for color and black/white photos for any subject. Also, there is no color slide contest this year for the joint convention.
February 2, 2012
Train Mountain Railroad Museum excursion ticket ordering added to Siskiyou Summit 2012. See the "Prototype Tours" page for more information.
January 12, 2012
Train Mountain Railroad Museum excursion added to Siskiyou Summit 2012. See the "Prototype Tours" page for more information.
December 14, 2011
Today Ted Stephens replaced Jim Long as Registrar. Welcome aboard, Ted!
December 1, 2011
Early Bird registrations removed from website at 00:03 AM.
November 18, 2011
A list of the clinicians lined up so far was posted to the website today on the "Clinics" page.
October 22, 2011
A stated privacy policy was posted to the website today on the "Privacy Policy" page.
October 21, 2011
An Online Registration Form and credit card payments were added to the website today. Go to the "Registration" page for more information. Also see the new "Company Store" page to purchase extra-fare items if you previously mailed your registration.
October 19, 2011
Early Bird rates for Full Fare and Sidetracks registrations extended through November 30, 2011!
October 4, 2011
Website visitor analysis tool installed. Click on "Site Stats" link in bottom left corner of page to view.
October 1, 2011
Hotel reservations may now be made online. See the "Hotel" page for more information.
May 13, 2011
The Siskiyou Summit 2012 website starts its year-long run today. Check back frequently for news and information about the 2012 PNR-PCR Joint Convention in Medford, Oregon, May 2 through 5, 2012.

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