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http://www.NationalTrainDay.com ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, May 20, 2012. Opening Day at
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, 6393 East River Road, West Henrietta. Join us for opening day at the museum! Enjoy trolley and train rides connecting two separate museums on a private right of way! All tours start at New York Museum of Transporation. One ticket is good for admission and tours at both venues. Admission: Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Children 3-15 $5.00. Call (585) 533-1431 or visit
http://rgvrrm.org/visit/ BELPRE, OHIO, June 2, 2012. Belpre Depot Day at Depot Park,
Belpre, OHIO, 700 Depot St. Tour our restored caboose and coach, whistle blow, miniature train ride, operate a vintage hand car, magician, face painting, country store, operating train layouts, music, concessions. Admission: Free. Contact Tom Ratkovich at (304) 588-5417. CINCINNATI, OHIO, August 11, 2012. Summerail Photo Exhibition at
Cincinnati Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave. Multi-media slide shows will highlight railroads across North America, spanning several decades. Presenters include Richard Acton Sr., Mike Danneman, Bob Eisthen, Jerry Pyfer, Chris Haines, Dave Honan, Joel Jensen, Scott Lothes, Lloyd Rinehart, Thomas Seiler, and Craig Williams. Admission: Flea Market free, Slide Shows $20. Contact Bill Haines at (93) 898-8220 or visit
http://cincinnatirrclub.org DAYTON, OHIO, June 23-24, 2012. Miami Valley Rail Festival, 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. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 child. Contact Ron Mock at (937) 974-1106 or visit
http://www.railfestival.com VAN WERT, OHIO, July 14-15, 2012. Model Railroad Show & Swap
at Van Wert County Fairground, 1055 S. Washington St. Vendors, operating layouts, and more. Refreshments available. Admission: $2.00, children 12 and under free. Contact Jan Dunlap at (419) 238-4207. LEVITTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, June 16, 2012. South Eastern
Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society Fathers Day Special at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 89 Pinewood Drive. See our operating garden railroad set up inside the church hall, surrounded by plantings supplied by local garden centers and vendors. Enjoy barbeque, demonstrations, and talk to experienced modelers for ideas on how to start your own garden railway. Admission: $5.00 adults, kids free. Contact Al Gould at (215) 757-7995 or visit
http://www.sepgrs.com PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, May 6, 2012. Farewell to the
Faithful Silverliners at Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA, 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 5:00 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 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, May 12, 2012. Amtrak’s National
Train Day - Philadelphia at 30th Street Station, 2955 Market Street. Amtrak presents the 5th Annual National Train Day, a celebration of trains and the different ways trains touch the lives of people around the country. The event will feature live entertainment, interactive exhibits, culinary demonstrations, kids’ activities, and tours of Amtrak. Admission: Free. Contact
Kayla Handy at (352) 317-3921 or visit
http://www.NationalTrainDay.com 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. Steam train rides offerd both days. Admission: Free. Contact Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association at (717) 766-4001 or visit
http://wghsea.org 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 2012t.
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/ VIENNA, VIRGINIA, May 26-27, 2012. Via Vienna Days - Model
Railroad Open House & Display at Historic Vienna Depot of the former Washington &O ld Dominion Railroad, 231 Dominion Road NE. Northern Virginia Model Railroaders’ 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 BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, June 16, 2012. Bremerton Northern
Model Railroad Club 2012 Swap Meet at West Side Improvement Club, 4109 W. E Street. Vendors offering items in all scales. Admission: Adults $5.00, under 12 free. Contact Marion Weston at (360) 633-7217. ILWACO, WASHINGTON, July 14-15, 2012. Clamshell Railroad
Days at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake Street. Celebrate the history of the only railroad that ran with the tides, the IR&N, which served Washington state’s Long Beach Peninsula from 1889-1930. Visitors can enjoy model railroad layouts from regional train clubs, historical presentations, vendors and bus tour. Admission: $5 per person/under 12 are free. Contact Clamshell Days Committee Chair at (360) 642-3446 or visit
http://www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.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: Adults $5.00; children 3-12 and under $3.00. 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. In conjunction with Cheyenne Depot Days. Layouts, vendors, and related hobby manufactures will be on display. Admission: Adults $6.00, children 12 & under free. Contact Scott Phillips at (307) 630-3029. SQUAMISH, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA July 13-15, 2012.
“PGE 100” The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Centenary Convention at CN Roundhouse &Conference Centre, West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road. Sponsored by the PGE-BCR Modellers Group. Reception, clinics, operating layouts. Optional extras: banquet next to Royal Hudson 2860, RDC trip. Public show, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM. Contact Registrar for details and registration form. Registration: $65. Contact Brian Clogg, Registrar at (604) 588-2194. MIDLAND, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 26-27, 2012. Midland District
Railroad Club’s 24th Annual Train Show at North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Center, 527 Len Self Blvd. The largest show north of Toronto with over 20 layouts of all scales, and many vendor tables. Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Kids $2. Contact Richard Small at (705) 791-7968.
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