National Model Railroad Build-Off 2023 GAME ON! Time to Hustle - banner with image of Nick with his game face on
It's On - the Walthers 2023 National Model Railroad Build-Off. Contest begins 3/1/2023. Entries Due 7/1/2023. Winners Announced August 2023
Select your category from Youth HO/N, Adult HO, Adult N or Freestyle. Build Your Scene: Purchase a kit (for all categories except freestyle). Use your skills to bring your creative vision to life. When complete fill out the form and upload your photos to be entered to win.

2023 CATEGORIES

YOUTH HO OR N SCALE
2'W X 2'D

Open to individuals or teams fourteen (14) years old or younger at the time of entry.
Not open to residents of Colorado, Maryland and North Dakota due to state laws regulating contests.

1ST PLACE - $1,000 CASH | 2ND PLACE - $500 CASH | 3RD PLACE - $100 PRODUCT CERTIFICATE

Summer Fun Kit in HO Scale

HO SUMMER FUN
$50.00
933-B2023A

Youth HO Scale Rural America

HO RURAL AMERICA
$50.00
933-B2023B

Youth N Scale Trackside Industry

N TRACKSIDE INDUSTRY
$50.00
933-B2023C

Youth N Scale Around the Block

N AROUND THE BLOCK
$50.00
933-B2023D

YOUTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MINOR CONSENT FORM
RULES AND REGULATIONS

ADULT HO SCALE
4'W X 2'D

Open to individuals or teams fifteen (15) years old or older at the time of entry.
Not open to residents of Colorado, Maryland and North Dakota due to state laws regulating contests.

1ST PLACE - $2,000 CASH | 2ND PLACE - $1,000 CASH | 3RD PLACE - $250 PRODUCT CERTIFICATE

Adult HO Scale House in the Woods

HOUSE IN THE WOODS
$75.00
933-B2023E

Adult HO Scale Travel by Rail

TRAVEL BY RAIL
$75.00
933-B2023F

Adult HO Scale Suburban Streets

SUBURBAN STREETS
$75.00
933-B2023G

ADULT HO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MINOR CONSENT FORM
RULES AND REGULATIONS

ADULT N SCALE
3'W X 2'D

Open to individuals or teams fifteen (15) years old or older at the time of entry.
Not open to residents of Colorado, Maryland and North Dakota due to state laws regulating contests.

1ST PLACE - $2,000 CASH | 2ND PLACE - $1,000 CASH | 3RD PLACE - $250 PRODUCT CERTIFICATE

Adult N Scale Station Stop

STATION STOP
$75.00
933-B2023H

Adult N Scale Small Town Street

SMALL TOWN STREET
$75.00
933-B2023J

Adult N Scale AG b yRail

AG-BY-RAIL
$75.00
933-B2023K

ADULT N ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MINOR CONSENT FORM
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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FREESTYLE - OPEN CLASS
4'W X 2'D

Open to all ages, individuals or teams. Open in all 50 states. The Freestyle Class does not require purchase of a kit. Entrants build a scene using materials of their choice.

1ST PLACE - $2,000 CASH | 2ND PLACE - $1,000 CASH | 3RD PLACE - $250 PRODUCT CERTIFICATE

FREESTYLE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MINOR CONSENT FORM
RULES AND REGULATIONS

GET INSPIRED BY THE 2022 WINNERS

Youth Class: Calyssa Post. Adult N Class: Oklahoma N Rail Team. Adult HO Class: Ryan Bartlett. Freestyle Class: Alan Carter

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All entries will be judged on their skill,
creativity and alignment to the competition rules.
Each category has its own requirements,
be sure to read the full list of rules and regulations.

• Backdrops are not required
• A facia is not required
• Base guidelines are found within the rules

Entrants under the age of 18 must submit signed approval from parent of guardian. Minor Consent Form.

*Not open to residents of MD, ND, or CO due to state legal laws regulating contests.

Entries must be submitted via online form at walthers.com/nmrbo23. Form will be available after April 1, 2023.

Each entry must include:
• The more photos the better!
   - Photo(s) with the inclusion of a tape measure alongside width and length to indicate size.
   - Several photos of final entry from different angles; top down, front, L-side and R-side. Optional - detail shots help the judges see the quality of your work.
   - Individual or team photo with finished entry.
• Completed entry form including Name, address, email, phone.
• Consent form if under 18 years of age

 

READY TO ENTER?
Click the link below for the online entry form.

ENTRY FORM

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