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The MOTY is open to all members – provided you are the builder of the model !! There are categories for all types of 16mm models and all skill levels, from the junior modeller to the hoary old expert. Categories in 2006 will be:
The Masters Trophy is for previous winners of the Jack Wheldon Memorial Trophy. Mike Dockery likes 'em big and 'Eccentrica' is, most certainly, that! Very aptly named after a character from 'Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy', this superb beast won the trophy in 2005.
The Jack Wheldon Memorial Trophy is for steam locomotives. J Cam's delightful and heavily detailed Class 'B' Climax was the winner in 2005.Photo: Geoff Lumsdon.
John Orson was Highly Commended for his Shay entered into what turned out to be a very competetive Class. Photo: Geoff Lumsdon.
Roger Hayward was also Highly Commended for his Shay which you can click on to see the other side, which is a high resolution 1962kb picture of all the motion. Both photo's: Geoff Lumsdon.
The Lineside Trophy is for buildings, trackwork, motor vehicles, indeed anything at the side of the line. Charles firth won it in 2005 with his row of shops.
The Rolling Stock Trophy is, well, for rolling stock! Charles Firth's machine shop train was winner in 2005 - a delightfully atmospheric model.
Judging takes place at the 16mm Association National Garden Railway Show each year. Entry is free and models will be accepted in the next competition until 12 noon on 1 April 2006. Please contact the MOTY organiser, Neil Bowden, at moty.organiser@16mm.org.uk if you need more information.
George Lord, has agreed to organise the 2006 MOTY photographs, if you are entering the competition please read his notes.
