Railroad collectables. Operating model railroad layout. Admission: $5.00 (under 12 free). Contact John Bazelewich at (973) 697-6539 or visit
http://www.trainweb.org/sussexctyrrclub/ CORTLAND, NEW YORK, April 28-29, 2012. DL&WRRHS Fourth
Annual Meeting and Lackawanna Railroad History Symposium at Ramada Inn, 2 River Street. The Society will hold its fourth annual meeting and Lackawanna Railroad history symposium with a special emphasis on the Syracuse, Richfield Springs and Cincinnatus Branches. The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the formal lease of the SB&NY by the DL&W making Cortland a fitting location. Admission: Members $35.00, Nonmembers $40.00, Banquet; Members $30.00, Nonmembers $35.00. Contact Will Shultz at (607) 539-6911 or visit
http://www.dlwrrhs.org GLENMONT, NEW YORK, May 5, 2012. 40th Annual Key, Lock & Lantern Convention at Albany/Glenmont Comfort Inn, 37 Route 9W. Railroad history displays, railroadiana swap meet, auction, and slide shows. Most events open to non-members. For more details, visit our web site. Admission: Registration packages vary. Contact David Hamilton at (518) 439-8392 or visit
http://www.klnl.org HADLEY, NEW YORK, April 28, 2012. “All Aboard for Trains” at the Hadley Maple in April Festival at Hadley Train Stop, 4113 Rockwell Street. The Saratoga & North Creek Railway will board passengers for a roundtrip to Corinth at 12:45 p.m. Pre-paid ticket vouchers are $12 each and may be purchased by reserving at (518) 654-2519. The Hadley Town Hall, 4 Stony Creek Road, will also house G and O scale and Railroad on Parade displays. Admission: Varies. Contact Sue Wilder at (518) 696- 4947 or visit
http://www.HadleyBusinessAssociation.net DAYTON, OHIO, May 4-5, 2012. 2012 Spring “S” Spree at Crossroads Exhibition Center, 6550 Poe Ave. 25st Annual Midwest train show exclusively for S Hi-Rail, Scale S, Sn3, and American Flyer. S dealers at over 100 tables. Layouts, clinics, and model contests. Admission: $20 for both days. Contact Larry Beam at (937) 477-7712 or visit
http://www.trainweb.org/mvsg DAYTON, OHIO, June 23-24, 2012. Miami Valley Rail Festival at 1000 Carillon Blvd. This unique event will feature model train displays, historical displays, live steam engines, food and merchandise vendors, and miniature train rides through-out the weekend. This special weekend event is fun for all ages, and promises to bring out the train lover in everyone who attends. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 child. Contact Ron Mock at (937) 974-1106 or visit
http://www.railfestival.com/ MEDFORD, OREGON, May 2-6, 2012. Siskiyou Summit Joint PCR/PNR Convention at Medford Oregon, Red Lion Hotel. Clinics, contests, LDSIG/OPSIG meetings, prototype and layout tours and a special Train Mountain outing. Medford Oregon-Siskiyou Summit Joint Convention. See our web site for details and registration. Admission: TBA. Contact Dick Foster at (707) 935-6215 or visit
http://www.pcrnmra.org/conv2012/ PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, May 6, 2012. “Farewell to the Faithful Silverliners at Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Chapter, NRHS, P.O. Box 7302. Final excursion using SEPTA’s ex-PRR/Reading Silverliner II and III MU cars, to be retired after nearly 50 years of service. Special covering four SEPTA lines leaves Suburban Station in center city 10 AM, 30th Street Station Upper Level 10:05 AM, returning 5 PM. Photo stops and lunch stop planned. Admission: $50.00 per person. Contact R. L. Eastwood, Jr. at (215) 947-5769 or visit
http://www.phillynrhs.com PORT CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA, May 5, 2012. Reading & Northern Rare-Mileage Photo Freight Excursion, departs R&N Port Clinton Headquarters, Port Clinton, PA, Broad Street. Join the Reading & Northern railroad and the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley NRHS chapter for the “Hopper Jet“ rare mileage photo freight excursion from Port Clinton to North Reading yard, Tamaqua, East Mahanoy Jct. and Mahanoy City. Rare freight-only mileage on the R&N main and Mahanoy & Shamokin lines into the heart of todays anthracite coal corridor. Powered by 3 former Lehigh Valley SW-8s, along with 10 R&N hopper cars, passenger equipment and a caboose. Excursionists have the option to ride coach $79, open-air photo car $89 or caboose $99. A one-way diesel cab ride is $150 in addition to the ticket price. Tickets are on a first come basis. The train will run rain or shine. All sales are final. There are no refunds. Train departs Port Clinton at 11 a.m. returning to Port Clinton by 7 p.m. Three photo-freight runbys are planned. Passenger equipment will be cutoff for the runbys. Motive power subject to availability and can be substituted. A $20 bus option is available from the Park & Ride lot, Route 315 and Oak St., Pittston Twp. Boxed lunch is also available for $8. Address check or money order to: L&WV RHS Excursion, 30 Harford Ave. Shavertown PA 18708. Tickets will be mailed. For more information contact:
edlvrr@gmail.com. Admission: Coach $79 plus add ons. Contact Ed Philbin at (570) 954-7981.
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, April 29, 2012. European Train Show & Sale at Electric City Trolley Museum, Cliff Street. A comprehensive European train show and sale with vendors offering a
wide variety of product from various manufacturers. Sponsored by the Marklin Enthusiasts of America. Admission: $8. adults, $4. children 3 & under free. Contact Steven Seyer at (610) 398-3021. WILLIAMS GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA, May 19-20, 2012. Spring Weekend Show at Williams Grove Steam Engine Show Grounds, Williams Grove Road. Consignment Sale on Saturday, May 19. Auto Show Sunday May 20. PRR steam train rides both days. Admission: Free. Contact Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association at (717) 766-4001 or visit
http://wghsea.org RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, April 28, 2012. Black Hills Railway
Society Spring Model Railroad Show at 426 St. Joseph Street. See popular Black Hills monuments, Thomas the Tank Engine, dinosaurs, and more. Experience our 5 layouts in HO and N scales and listen to engines with digital sound running on our DCC systems. Admission: Adults $3.00 Supervised children under 12 free. Contact Bob Fewel at (605) 721-7716. AMARILLO, TEXAS June 13-16, 2012. Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad Annual Convention at Ambassador Hotel, 3100 West Interstate 40. Enjoy rail facility tour, car shop tour, museum tour ($5 admission), slide and video sharing, banquet with BNSF speaker, and more. See web site for details. Admission: Family registration: $30. Contact Lawrence Stephens at (607) 732-7942 or visit
http://www.fobnr.org JEFFERSON, TEXAS, May 19-20, 2012. Jefferson Train Days 2012 at 223 West Austin St. One admission gets you four destinations. Tour the Jefferson Historical Museum; Historic Jefferson Railway; the Jay Gould Private Car; and the Transportation Center. See web site for details. Admission: $15.00 for both days, Under 12 is free, $12.00 for over 65 and Active Military. Contact Lennard Stewart at (903) 734-5901 or visit
http://jeffersonrailway.com/ HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA, May 06, 2012. Model Train and Railroading Show at Rockingham County Fair Grounds, Route #11 South. Free Parking, Food Available Huge variety of model and railroad offerings,film viewing, demonstrations. Four gauges for rolling stock testing. Beautiful model layouts in operation. Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Admission: $5.00 adults, Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Contact Paul Graham at (540) 828-1106 VIENNA, VIRGINIA, May 26-27, 2012. Via Vienna Days - Model Railroad Open House & Display at Historic Vienna Depot of the former Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, 231 Dominion Road NE. Northern Virginia Model Railroader’s permanent layout depicting the Western North Carolina Railroad (now a portion of the Norfolk Southern) during the transition period from steam to diesel. Display also includes a traction/trolley operating system. Admission: Free (donations accepted). Contact Secretary at (703) 938-5157 or visit
http://www.nvmr.org TACOMA, WASHINGTON, May 19-20, 2012. Tacoma Northwestern Model Railroad Club Show, Swap Meet & Photo Show at Freighthouse Square, 2501 East D Street. Many clubs from around Washington will be in attendance as well as vendors with various railroad items to sell spread through three floors, two very large rooms and various shops. Admission: $5.00; $3.00 under 12 (under 3 free). Contact Chip at (253) 307-1011 or visit
http://www.tnwmrr.org CHEYENNE, WYOMING, May 19-20, 2012. Sherman Hill Annual Model Railroad Show at Cheyenne Ice & Events Center, 1530 West Lincolnway. Please mark your calendars for the 2012 Sherman Hill Annual Model Railroad Show May 19 & 20 in conjunction with Cheyenne Depot Days. Layouts, vendors, and related hobby manufactures will be on display. Admission: $6.00, children 12 & under free. Contact Scott Phillips at (307) 630-3029. BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 28-29, 2012. Great British Train Show at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive. The Great British Train Show sponsored by the Platelayers Society. Operating layouts, static displays, new and used sales and collectables. The biggest all-British model train show in North America. Admission: Adults $10, Children $4, Family of 4 $20. Contact John Rowe at (519) 928-5213 or visit
http://www.theplatelayers.org/. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 5-6, 2012. Ottawa Trainexpo at Carleton University Fieldhouse, 1125 Colonel By Drive. Live clinics and demonstrations will offer something for everyone in all scales. Admission: $8, Children under 12 free with adult. Contact Graeme at (613) 795-1991 or visit
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