September 8, 2019: Favorite Train
Cat. A Steam
​Cat. B Diesel                                                                
Cat C. Electric
Cat. D Gas/Other

October 6, 2019: Stations and Terminals
Cat. A Passenger
Cat. B Commuter
Cat. C Whistle Stop
Cat. D Freight

November 3, 2019: Cranes
Cat. A Heavy Rail Mounted Crane
Cat B Medium/Light Duty Rail Mounted Crane
Cat. C Non-Rail Mobile Crane
Cat. D Fixed/Overhead/Industrial Crane

December 1, 2019 Model Contest: Photo Match
Cat. A Power
Cat. B Passenger and Freight Cars
Cat. C Non-Revenue Equipment
Cat. D Structures

Photo Contest: Railroad Devices
Cat. A Signals
Cat. B Tools
Cat. C Railroad Signs
Cat. D Other-i.e. Vehicles, Generators, Towed Equipment, etc.

2019-2020 Popular Vote Model and Photography Contest Themes

NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION, MIDWEST REGION

south central wisconsin division​​

February 2, 2020: Non-Revenue Equipment
Cat. A Locomotives
Cat. B M.O.W. Equipment
Cat. C Cabooses
Cat. D Other-i.e. Inspection Cars, Business Cars, Test Cars, etc.

March 1, 2020  Model Contest: Against the Backdrop – Very Narrow Scenery
Cat. A Structures
Cat. B Trees and Foliage
Cat. C Cliffs, Rock Walls, Hills
Cat. D Retaining Walls, Tunnel Portals

Photo Contest: Section Gang Work
Cat. A Track and Tie Work
Cat. B Rail Grinding
Cat. C Ballast
Cat. D Signal Maintenance

May 3, 2020: Power
Cat. A Steam
Cat. B Diesel
Cat. C Electric
Cat. D Gas/Other