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We Were the Original Social Media for Railfans

First held in Sacramento, Cal., in 1978, Winterail is the original railroad photography exposition and railroadiana show & sale. Created by Dave Stanley, producer of the show from 1978 to 1993, we are proud to have pioneered the concept of multimedia slide presentations by the hobby's best photographers. In 1979, the show moved to its longtime home in Stockton, Cal. (with two detours to Modesto), and in 2016 we moved to our new home in beautiful Corvallis, Oregon.

Produced by Vic & Annie Neves and our awesome team of roadies, including the multi-talented Evan Werkema (Associate Producer), every Winterail features an outstanding lineup of digital presentations from top rail photographers, plus a quality railroad collectibles show for the discerning rail fan. Don't miss the fun!

Winterail's Hall of Fame Recipients

For their outstanding contribution to the rail fan community and dedication to railroad photography.

  • 1997 Guy L. Duscomb
  • 1998 Wilbur Whittaker
  • 1999 Chard Walker
  • 2000 Stan Kistler
  • 2001 Richard Steinheimer
  • 2002 Don Olsen
  • 2003 Ted Benson
  • 2004 Phillip Kauke
  • 2005 John C. Illmon
  • 2006 Dick Dorn
  • 2007 John Shaw
  • 2008 Dave Stanley
  • 2009 Mel Patrick
  • 2010 Joseph A. Strapac
  • 2011 Ken Meeker
  • 2012 Tom Gildersleeve
  • 2013 Shirley Burman
  • 2013 Vic Neves
  • 2014 Dale Sanders
  • 2015 Evan Werkema
  • 2015 Gordon Glattenberg
  • 2016 Tom Savio
  • 2017 Steve Barry
  • 2018 Wayne Monger
  • 2019 Wade Pellizer
  • 2020,2021,2022 Glen Icanberry
  • 2023 Kirk Baer
  • 2024 John Walker
  • 2025 Brian Rutherford & Steve Sloan

This award was created by Ken Meeker, Vic Neves and Brian Rutherford to recognize certain individuals that have also supported Winterail. All of the above have produced at least one presentation since the beginning in 1978, except for two individuals: Joseph Strapac and Tom Savio. These two have attended every Winterail (39 years) as vendors to the 'Railroadiana Show & Sale.'