Nice article in the NMRA magazine this issue on Prototype Rail Convention. It is with out doubt, one of the best I have went to. I am also a staff volunteer, my first year. It is generally in January, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. We get special lodging rates at that time. They also have a web site. You should think about attending. It is four days and only deals with prototype modeling. It also has a modeling show, no contest, and the very finest kits, for sale. Bill Jackson