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The February & March 2010 events are listed below, in alphabetical order by state. |
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| Alabama, Fair Hope — Fairhope's 18th Annual Model Train Show will be held March 20-21st, at Fairhope Kindergarten Center, 100 S. Church Street. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. This train show is held in conjunction with the annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Show. Attractions to include a contest for the oldest accompanied child. The winner was 66 in 2009. Admission: $2.00, adults; accompanied children admitted free (no age restriction); active duty military, police, and fire fighters admitted free. For more information, contact: Herb Kern, 6405 Magnolia Place Ct. S., Mobile, AL 36695; (251) 660-1659; e-mail: dxlndkern@aol.com |
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| Arizona, Phoenix — The Arizona Division/PSR/NMRA Spring Division Meet will be held on March 6th, at the First Southern Baptist Church, 3100 W. Camelback Road. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $7.00, members: $3.00, under 21; free if joining NMRA/PSR at registration. For more information, contact: Art Carlton, 1898 S. Private Drive, Casa Grande, AZ 85294; (520) 723-9212. |
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| Arkansas, Bentonville — The Sugar Creek Model Railroad and Historical Society's 7th Annual Great NWA Model Train & Historical Memorabilia Show will be held on February 27th, at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, 211 SE Walton Blvd. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $6.00, adults; children 12 and under admitted free. For more information, contact: Bill Wright, P.O. Box 3113, Bella Vista, AR 72715; (479) 426-1544; e-mail: w5mth73@cox.net |
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| California, Bakersfield — The Golden Empire Historical & Modeling Society's Annual Model Train Show and Swap Meet will be held March 13-14th, at Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P Street. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: $6.00, adults; children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by paying adult; admission is good for both days. For more information, contact: Doug Warner, 14008 Tierra Blanca Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314; (661) 331-6695; e-mail: carldw@aol.com |
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| California, Long Beach — The World's Greatest Hobby On Tour Show will be held February 13-14, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions will include manufacturers, hobby shops, operating displays, interactive activities, and workshops. Admission: $10.00, adults; children under 16 admitted free; admission is good for both days. For more information, contact: World’s Greatest Hobby On Tour, P.O. Box 11, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-5094; fax, (630) 214-4113; www.wghshow.com |
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| California, Riverside — The Roundhouse Gang Model Railroad Club will be holding an Indoor Swap Meet on February 27th, at the Janet Goeske Senior Center, 5257 Sierra Street (one block north of Sears). Hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Admission by Donation: $3.00; spouse and children under 18 admitted free. Free parking. For information, contact: Gary, (909) 794-3153; e-mail: gwinterg@verizon.net or Larry, (951) 686-7890; e-mail: larryk@dslextreme.com |
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| California, San Diego (Balboa Park) — The San Diego Model Railroad Museum will be having a Swap Meet on February 6th, at the Museum, located at 1649 El Prado. Hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Admission: $2.00. For more information, call Jim Anderson, (619) 224-1041. |
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| Colorado, Denver — The World's Greatest Hobby On Tour Show will be held February 20-21 at the National Western Complex. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions will include manufacturers, hobby shops, operating displays, interactive activities, and workshops. Admission: $10.00, adults; children under 16 admitted free; admission is good for both days. For more information, contact: World’s Greatest Hobby On Tour, P.O. Box 11, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-5094; fax, (630) 214-4113; www.wghshow.com |
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| Connecticut, Wallingford — Classic Shows, LLC will be holding a Train and Toy Show on February 14th at Zandri's Stillwood Inn, 1074 South Colony Road. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, adults; children 12 and under admitted free with adult. For more information, call (203) 926-1327; or visit www.ClassicShowsLLC.com |
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| Florida, Palmetto — The Western Division of the Sunshine Region of the NMRA will be sponsoring its Winter 2009 Meeting on February 27th, at the Manatee Civic and Convention Center, 1 Haben Boulevard. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $10.00. For more information, contact: Gilbert Thomas, Jr., 5016 Williamstown Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33801; (863) 412-3090; e-mail: Thomas_12399@msn.com |
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| Florida, Palmetto — RealRail Train Show and Hobby Mart will be held on February 27-28th, at Manatee Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include operating exhibits, and Hobby Mart with over 100 tables, children's exhibits and more. Admission: $7.00,adults; kids with adults admitted free. For more information, call (941) 739-TRAIN (8724); or e-mail: StevenHaber@comcast.net |
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| Florida, Pinellas Park — H&R Trains will be sponsoring their 58th Train Show on March 19-21st, at H&R Trains, 6901 U.S. Highway 19 N. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions will include a layout competition, exhibits of every scale, how-to classes, seminars, demonstrations, and door prizes. Admission is free. For more information, contact: David Beiter or Alice Morris, H&R Trains, 6901 U.S. Hwy. 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781; (727) 526-4682; fax: (727) 526-3439; e-mail: hrtrains@hrtrains.com; www.hrtrains.com |
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| Florida, Plant City — The H.B. Plant Railroad Historical Society will be holding a Train Show and Swap Meet on March 20th, at the John Trinkle Building on the Plant City Campus of Hillsborough Community College, 1206 N. Park Road. Show hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $6.00, adults; children under 17 admitted free with adult admission. For more information, contact: Gilbert Thomas, Jr., 5061 Williamstown Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33810; (863) 412-3090; e-mail: Thomas_12399@msn.com; www.hbplantrr.org |
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| Florida, Port Richey— Regal Railways will be having a Train Show on February 13th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5850 K of C Drive. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include a small layout, videos playing, and vendors. Admission: $4.00, adults; children under 13 admitted free. For more information, call Joe, (727) 244-1341; or visit: www.regalrailways.com |
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| Florida, Spring Hill — Regal Railways will be having a Train Show on March 27th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include a small layout, videos playing, and vendors. Admission: $4.00, adults; children under 13 admitted free. For more information, call Joe, (727) 244-1341; or visit: www.regalrailways.com |
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| Illinois, Chicago Ridge — A Swap Fest will be held on March 12th, at Our Lady of the Ridge, 10859 S. Ridgeland. Hours will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission: $2.00. For more information, call Michael LaBeau, (708) 308-9036. |
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| Illinois, Lombard — The Chicago O Scale Meet will be held March 12-14th, at Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, 70 Yorktown Center. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include layout tours, clinics, a model contest, and discussion groups. Admission: $20.00 for entire weekend. For more information, call Melissa, (630) 745-7600; or visit: www.marchmeet.net |
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| Illinois, Wauconda — The Lake County Model Railroad Spring Open House will be held March 20-21, at 107 S. Main Street (rear entrance). Hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Show will feature the Wauconda Central Railroad HO-scale layout, operating under DCC. Admission is free. Bring a food staple for the Wauconda Food Pantry and receive a free raffle ticket. For more information, call Norm Kocol, (847) 736 1489; e-mail: nkocol@mapessprowl.com; or visit: www.lcmrr.org |
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| Indiana, Fort Wayne — The Maumee Valley Railroad Club will be sponsoring a Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet on February 27th, at Coliseum Bingo, 911 W. Washington Center Road. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attractions will include several operating train layouts, refreshments, free parking, hands-on trains display, and play area on site. Admission: $4.00, adults; $6.00, family; children 12 and under admitted free. For more information, contact: Chuck White, Maumee Valley Rail Road Club, 903 W. Main St. # 9, Van Wert, OH 45891; (260) 760-1666; e-mail: Railcarman@verizon.net |
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| Indiana, Indianapolis — The Naptown & White River Model Railroad Club will be sponsoring their Indianapolis Model Railroad Train Show & Open House to be held on March 6th, at the Manual High School Gymnasium. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, adults; Boy Scout & Cub Scouts in uniform admitted free with an adult; children 12 and under admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, contact: Steven Handly, 1314 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227; (317) 786-8627; www.naptownrr.org |
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| Indiana, Michigan City — The Duneland Model Railroad Club will be sponsoring a Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet on February 28th, at the NECA/IBEW Community Center, 301 E.8th Street. Hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $3.00, 14 and over; $1.00, ages 6-13; 5 and under admitted free. For more info, call Don Nagdeman, (219) 879-1196; or e-mail: dmrcman@sbcglobal.net |
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| Indiana, South Bend — The Saint Joe Valley Railroad Club Show and Sale will be held on March 21st, at South Bend Elks Lodge, 3535 E. McKinley Avenue (US 20). Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include collectibles, antiques, new products, videos, and operating layouts including a Lego railroad. Refreshments will be available. Admission: $4.00, individual; $8.00, family. For more information, contact: Mr. David Korkhouse, St. Joe Railroad Club, P.O. Box 6591; South Bend, IN 46660; (574) 272-6436; www.SJVRR.com |
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| Kansas, Lawrence — The Lawrence Model Railroad Club & L.I.N.K. Food Pantry will be presenting the 9th Annual Train Show and Swap Meet on February 20th, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Building 21, 2120 Harper Street. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attractions to include contests, club layouts in HO scale, 3 N scale, Geo Trax, and their “John Allen” switching layout. Admission: $6.00, adults; children 12 and under with adult admitted free. Canned food donations valued at $1.00 or more will receive an admission discount of $1.00 for each person. For more information, contact: Jim Taylor, (785) 841-6256; e-mail: jimforegolf@hotmail.com; or visit: lawrencemodelrailroadclub.org/ |
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| Maine, Augusta — The Whitefield Lions Club's 24th Annual Winter Model Railroad and Miniature Show will be held on February 20th, at the National Guard Armory, located on Western Avenue. Sit is handicapped accessible. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attractions to include operating layouts, miniature displays, and 100 dealer tables. Admission: $4.00, adults; under 12 admitted free; $9.00, family. For more information, contact: Steven P. Laundrie, 50 Fairview Ave., Randolph, ME 04346; (207) 582-1410. |
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| Maryland, Annapolis — The WB&A Chapter's TCA Toy Train Meet will be held on February 13th, at the Annapolis Armory, 18 Willow Street. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attractions to include all scales, free appraisals, and train doctor on site. Admission: $5.00, adults; children under 12 and military admitted free. For more information, contact: Art Tate, (410) 766-9100; e-mail: annapolismeet@wbachapter.org |
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| Maryland, Arcadia — The Maryland Steam Historical Society's 4th Annual Train Show will be held on March 6th, on the grounds of the Arcadia Fire Company, located 5 miles north of Reisterstown. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include operating layouts, seminars, operating gas engines, and door prizes. Refreshments will be available. Admission: $3.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, call Bruce, (717) 417-3318; or Dave, (410) 857-0344; www.marylandsteam.org |
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| Maryland, Timonium — The "Great Scale Model Train Show" plus the "Hi-Rail & Collectors Train Show" will be held February 6-7th, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road. Show hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions will include 25,000 sq. ft. of display layouts in all scales; free train movies for kids and adults; clinics and demonstrations; and over 800 tables of model trains, equipment, and related items for sale. Refreshments will be available; parking is free. Admission: $9.00, adults; children under 15 admitted free; $18.00, family. Good for both days; now includes $10.00 in discount coupons with participating vendors. For more information, contact: Howard Zane, 5236 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21045; (410) 730-1036; e-mail: hzane1@comcast.net; www.gsmts.com |
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| Massachusetts, Foxboro— Mystic Valley Railway Society's Railroad Hobby Show "Rail-A-Rama" XLII will be held on March 7th, at Christina's, on Route 1. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attractions to include many operating displays, children's U-Run toy trains, dealers, and a video theatre. Admission: $5.00, adults; $1.00, children 5-12; children under 5 admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, contact: Russ Rylko, P.O. Box 365486, Hyde Park, MA 02136; (617) 361-4445; www.mysticvalleyrs.org |
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| Massachusetts, Hingham — The South Shore Model Railway Club's Spring Open House and Show will be held March 20-21st, at Bare Cove Park, Building 51, located at 19 Fort Hill Street. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include a white elephant table, train dealer tables, multiple and operating layouts. Parking is free. Food service will be available both days from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Country Club. Admission: $5.00, adults; $2.00, seniors (65+) and children 6-12 with an adult; children 5 and under admitted free. Admission is good for both days. For more information, contact: The South Shore Model Railway Club, P.O. Box 170, Hingham, MA 02043-0170; (781) 740-2000; fax: (781) 740-8900; e-mail: ssmrc@verizon.net; visit: www.ssmrc.org |
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| Massachusetts, Wilmington — Greenberg's Train & Toy Show will be held March 27-28, at Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Show will feature a huge marketplace of train, toy, and hobby dealers, operating model railroads, and instructional presentations. Admission: $7.00, adults good for both days; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Greenberg Shows, P.O. Box 34, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-4087; e-mail: Staff@Greenbergshows.com; www.greenbergshows.com |
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| Michigan, Mount Pleasant — The Mid-Michigan 30th Annual Model Train Show and Flea Market will be held on March 28th, at Central Michigan University, Finch Fieldhouse on the main campus, located on Preston Street. Show hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $4.00, adults; children under 10 admitted free. Proceeds to benefit the Clare Depot Preservation, Inc. and Dog Tales, Inc., a Charity Literacy program for children. For more information, call Larry Lewis, (989) 386-6987. |
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| Missouri, Joplin — The Joplin Museum Complex will be hosting a Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet on March 27th, at 7th and Schifferdecker Streets in Schifferdecker Park between the golf course and swimming pool. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include several operating train layouts, over 60 tables of items for sale or trade from scale model trains, collectible antique electric trains, and train collectibles. Admission: $3.00, adults; 12 and under admitted free. All proceeds at the door go to benefit the Joplin Museum Complex. For more information, call: Rick Gardner, (417) 673-4888; e-mail: rickgardner@sofnet.com; or visit: www.tristatemodelrailroaders.com |
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| Missouri, Saint Louis — The Boeing Employees' Railroad Club will be having a Railroad Swap Meet on March 13th, at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex, located at Queeny Park, 550 Wiedman Road. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $3.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Wayne Schimmel, 733 Hwy. Y, Winfield, MO 63389; (636) 668-6313 after 6:30 p.m. CT; e-mail: wmschimmel@gmail.com |
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| Nevada, Reno/Sparks — The 2010 PCR-NMRA Annual Convention will be held April 28th - May 2nd, at the Nugget Hotel. Convention to include clinics, model contests, industry visits, layout tours, an excursion to Portola, CA to visit the WP Museum, and a ride on the newly reopened 18 mile V&T railroad from Carson City to Virginia City. Early bird registration is through January 31, 2010. For more information, visit: www.pcrnmra.org/conv2010/ |
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| New Jersey, Brooklawn — The Gateway Model Railroad Club's Annual Open House will be held on February 20th-21st, at 100 E. Browning Road. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission by $3.00 donation. For more information, call Nicky, at (215) 514-6591; or visit: www.gatewaymodelrr.org |
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| New Jersey, Edison — Greenberg's Train & Toy Show will be held March 13-14, at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Show will feature a huge marketplace of train, toy, and hobby dealers, operating model railroads, and instructional presentations. Admission: $7.00, adults good for both days; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Greenberg Shows, P.O. Box 34, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-4087; e-mail: Staff@Greenbergshows.com; www.greenbergshows.com |
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| New York, Hudson — The Columbia-Greene Community Foundation will be having a Toy and Train Show on March 7th, at Columbia-Greene Community College Gym, Student Center, 4400 Route 23. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $3.00, adults; children 7 and under admitted free. For more information, contact: Guy Apicella, Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534; (518) 828-4181, Extension 3344. |
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| New York, Rochester — The Rochester Model Railroad Club's Annual Open House will be held on March 6-7th, located in the basement of the First Universalist Church, 150 South Clinton Avenue. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include a model railroad equipment sale on Saturday only, and the club's HO railroad, which features a 350 foot double track main line, and a trolley line operating on the overhead wire. Up to 10 trains run at once through scenes depicting the former Lehigh Valley Railroad. The layout was featured in the September 2008 edition of Model Railroader magazine, and Vol. 62 of Allen Keller's Great Model Railroads. The layout room is not handicapped accessible. For more information, call (585) 454-2567. |
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| North Carolina, Greensboro — The Carolina Model Railroaders Train Show & Swap Meet will be held on March 13th, at the J. Douglas Gaylon Depot (formerly Southern Rwy Station) located at the corner of Washington and Church Streets. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include the Club's large “HO” layout (under construction) and operating "N" scale layout. Dealers will be present. Admission: $5.00, adults; under 12 admitted free. For more information, call: Ben Stemkowski, (336) 540-1543; or e-mail: stemjobe@bellsouth.net |
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| North Carolina, New Bern — The Carolina Coastal Railroaders' Fifteenth Annual Train Show will be held on March 6th-7th, at New Bern High School, 4200 Academic Drive. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include: ten operating layouts, including Thomas the Train and Friends in HO Scale, over 25 vendors to sell and buy your old equipment, food concession, and hourly door prize drawings. Admission: $6.00, adults; under 12 admitted free with an adult. Admission is good for both days. For more information, contact: Joseph T. Hofmann, 601 Tyndall Lane, New Bern, NC 28562; (252) 638-8872; e-mail: southernrr@suddenlink.net
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| Ohio, Dayton — C J Trains' Spring Greater Wayne County Train and Toy Show will be held on March 28th, at Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry Street. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, adults; children 12 and under admitted free. For more information, contact: Jon Ulbright, 941 Buchholz Dr., Wooster, OH 44691; (330) 262-7488 after 6:00 p.m.; e-mail: cathijon@sssnet.com; www.cjtrains.com |
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| Ohio, Greenville — The Darke Co. Model Railroad Club will be having a Model Railroad Show - Swap Meet on March 7th, at the Darke County Fairgrounds - Youth Bldg., 800 Sweitzer Street. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include an operating modular HO layout. Admission: $3.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. Refreshments will be available, and the building is handicap accessible. For more information, contact: Sam Bashore, 528 Wayne Ave., Greenville, OH 45331; (937) 548-0059 or e-mail Joe Worz at: josephbw@embarqmail.com |
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| Ohio, Kirtland — Division 5 of the NMRA will be hosting "Railfest 2010" on March 20th and 21st, at Lakeland Community College, located one block south on Rt. 306 at I-90 (Exit 193). Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attractions to include dealers, exhibitors, a flea market, operating layouts, video tapes, historical displays, and train ride information. Food services will be available. Admission: $7.00, adults; $12.00, two-day pass; $12.00, family max (adults with children under 18). For more information, call Lenny, (440) 478-6661; or e-mail: cyberlen@roadrunner.com |
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| Ohio, Niles — The Youngstown Model Railroad Association will be presenting a Toy Train and Model Railroad Flea Market on March 14th, at McMenamy's Banquet Hall, 325 Warren-Youngstown Road. Hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attractions to include all gauges of model railroad equipment, memorabilia, and railroad related items from leading dealers, estate sales, and private collections. Admission: $5.00, adults. For more information call: Jim Pope, (330) 547-3614; or Ed Williams, (330) 539-4786; or visit: www.ymra.org |
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| Oregon, Clackamas — The Willamette Model Railroad Club's 25th Annual Model Railroad Swap Meet will be held on March 13th, at New Hope Church, 11731 SE Stevens Road. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include all gauges, books, tapes, memorabilia, and accessories. Admission: $3.00, adults; under 12 admitted free. For more Information, contact: Steve Cook, (503) 309-9543 or (503) 236-1481; e-mail: Stephen.cook@comcast.net |
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| Pennsylvania, Allentown — The Allentown Train Meet will be held on February 27-28th, at Allentown Fairgrounds Agricultural Hall, located at 17th and Chew Streets. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include over 50,000 sq. ft. of vendors, display layouts, manufacturers exhibits, and train races for kids 12 and under. Admission: $6.00, adults; children 12 and under admitted free. For more information, contact: Robert House, 1120 S. Jefferson St., Allentown, PA 18103; (610) 821-7886 (no calls after 9:00 p.m., please); www.allentowntrainmeet.com |
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| Pennsylvania, King of Prussia — Greenberg's Train & Toy Show will be held February 20-21, at Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Avenue. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Show will feature a huge marketplace of train, toy, and hobby dealers, operating model railroads, and instructional presentations. Admission: $7.00, adults good for both days; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Greenberg Shows, P.O. Box 34, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-4087; e-mail: Staff@Greenbergshows.com; www.greenbergshows.com |
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| Pennsylvania, Lancaster — Greenberg's Train & Toy Show will be held March 6-7, at the Lancaster County Convention Center, 3 East Vine Street. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Show will feature a huge marketplace of train, toy, and hobby dealers, operating model railroads, and instructional presentations. Admission: $7.00, adults good for both days; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Greenberg Shows, P.O. Box 34, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-4087; e-mail: Staff@Greenbergshows.com; www.greenbergshows.com |
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| Pennsylvania, Monroeville — Greenberg's Train & Toy Show will be held February 13-14, at Monroeville Convention Center, 135 Mall Boulevard. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Show will feature a huge marketplace of train, toy, and hobby dealers, operating model railroads, and instructional presentations. Admission: $7.00, adults good for both days; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Greenberg Shows, P.O. Box 34, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-4087; e-mail: Staff@Greenbergshows.com; www.greenbergshows.com |
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| Pennsylvania, Pittsurgh — The Pittsburgh Toy and Collectibles Show will be held February 26-28th, at the Monroeville Convention Center. Hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday; from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: $10.00 per day, adults; $20.00, 3-day pass; $5.00, children under 12; $10.00 for 3-day pass. Parking is free. For more information, call (412) 213-0224; e-mail: info@steelcitycon.com; or visit: www.steelcitycon.com |
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| Pennsylvania, Richboro — The Abington Lines Model Railroad Club will be having an Open House on February 6-7, at 2066 Second Street Pike (PA Rt. 232). Hours will be from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Attractions to include multiple trains with digital radio control and sound, two track mainline exceeding 1,000 feet in length, extensive trolley operation, a circus, operating roundhouse, industrial switching areas, waterfront with rail car ferries, wilderness waterfall, and multiple buildings with detailed interiors. Admission is free; donations appreciated. For more information, call the Club at (215) 598-7720; or visit: www.abingtonlines.org |
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| Pennsylvania, York — The East Coast Large Scale Train Show will be held on March 26-27th, at York Fairgrounds Memorial Halls, 334 Carlisle Avenue. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include over 28,000 square feet of G Gauge vendors, and 29,000 square feet of modular club G Scale working displays. Show Car and show tee shirt available for purchase at the show. Seminars about G Scale displays and products offered daily. Admission: $10.00, adults; Two day Pass, $18.00; children under 12 admitted free with a paying adult. For more information, visit: www.largescaletrainshows.com |
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| South Carolina, Easley — The Central Railway Model & Historical Association, Inc. will be sponsoring a Train Show February 27 & 28th, at 111 Walkers Way. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include Thomas the Tank children's activities, and live steam. Admission: $5.00, adults; children under 10 admitted free. For more information, contact: Bruce Gathman, (864) 850-3642; e-mail: crmhatrainshow@bellsouth.net; www.crmha.org |
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| Utah, Ogden — The Hostlers Model Railroad Festival will be held March 5-7th, at Ogden Union Station, located at 25th Street and Wall Avenue. Hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: $5.00, adults; children 12 and under admitted free. For more information, contact: Mike Murphy, (801) 394-4952; John Grubb, (801) 476-9351; www.hostlers.info |
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| Vermont, Essex Junction — The Northwestern Vermont Model Railroad Association's "Vermont Rails" Show will be held on March 6th, at the Champlain Valley Exposition, located on Vermont Route 15. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attractions to include operating HO, N, G, and O-scale layouts, dealers, displays, multiple hands-on train activities for children, and a railroad clown. Refreshments will be available. Admission: $5.00, adults; $1.00, children 6-12; children under 6 admitted free; $5.00, family with an active military ID. For more information, contact: Ron Piro, 6 Peacham Ln., Essex Junction, VT 05452; (802) 878-1135; e-mail: ronpiro@aol.com; www.nwvrailroad.org |
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| Virginia, Virginia Beach — Greenberg's Train & Toy Show will be held February 27-28, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Show will feature a huge marketplace of train, toy, and hobby dealers, operating model railroads, and instructional presentations. Admission: $7.00, adults good for both days; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Greenberg Shows, P.O. Box 34, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-4087; e-mail: Staff@Greenbergshows.com; www.greenbergshows.com |
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| Virginia, Winchester — The Winchester Model Railroad Club's Train Show and Sale will be held on March 13th, at Friendship Fire Hall, located on North Pleasant Valley Road. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission: $4.00, adults; ($3.00 w/post card); children 12 and under admitted free with an adult. The Club layout will be open during the show at 430 N. Cameron Street. For more information, call: (540) 665-9898; or visit: www.wmrrc.org |
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| Wisconsin, De Pere — A Toy & Train Show will be held on March 7th, at Van Veghels Auction, 2050 Profit Place. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $2.00. For more information, contact: N.E.W. Hobby, 1234 S. Military Ave., Green Bay, WI 54304; (920) 498-2025; or call Mike, (920) 737-5835. |
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| Wisconsin, Madison — The NMRA, Midwest Region, South Central Wisconsin Division's Monthly Meeting will be held on February 7th, and March 7th, at the Fitchburg Community Center, 5510 Lacy Road. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Program scheduled to include live clinics, model and photo contests, door prizes, and home layout viewing. Admission is free. For more information, contact: SCWD, 3015 Union St. #4, Madison, WI 53714; www.nmra-scwd.org |
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| Wisconsin, Madison —The NMRA, Midwest Region, South Central Wisconsin Division's 43rd Annual Mad City Railroad Show and Sale will be held February 20-21st, at the Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall, located at Highway 12/18 Beltline and Rimrock Road. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attractions to include 90,000 sq. ft. of model train layouts in Z, N, HO, S, O and G scale; classic toy trains; historical exhibits, and railroad videos. Kids can build a giant wooden train layout or run a model train. Browse 300+ tables of model train merchandise: tools, railroad collectibles, videos, books, clothing, and artwork. There will be hourly door prizes, and kids age 5-11 can register to win an HO scale train set - 4 will be given away each day of the event. Admission: $9.00, adults (12 & older); $8.00, seniors (65 & older); $3.00, children (age 5-11); under 5 admitted free. Two-day passes will be available. Parking fee not included. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced sale tickets available at your favorite hobby shop. For more information, visit: www.nmra-scwd.org |
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