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STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, November 10, 2012. New Haven
Railroad Historical & Technical Assoc. 50th Anniversary Train Show at Sheraton Hotel, 700 East Main St. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NHRHTA! Enjoy films, slide shows, modeling clinics, dealers, and more. Admission: $5.00, $8.00 family. Contact John Walther at (201) 965-2643 or visit
http://www.nhrhta.org THOMASTON, CONNECTICUT, October 13-14, 20-21, 2012.
Pumpkin Patch Trains at the Naugatuck Railroad, 242 East Main Street. For two weekends only, each child gets to choose a pumpkin in the Naugy's own pumpkin patch. Then re-board the train for a fun and scenic ride back to Thomaston Station. Train rides depart at Noon and 2:00 PM from Thomaston Station. Call our Ticket Agent at (860) 283-RAIL or purchase tickets online at
www.rmne.org JOLIET, ILLINOIS, October 14, 2012. Joliet Union Station Centennial
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Banquet and Reception at Joliet Union Station Grand Ballroom, 53 E. Jefferson Street. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Completion of the New Union station and the elevation of the railroad tracks in Joliet, Illinois. Hosted by the Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. See our website for complete information on this event and our reservation form. Admission: $50.00 per person, by advance reservation only. Contact Bill Molony at (815) 834-0835 or visit
http://www.blackhawknrhs.org/joliet.htm ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS, October 21, 2012. 21st Annual Chicago
Railroadiana & Model Train Show at Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd. This is the last Chicago-Area railroadiana show before Christmas! Now with model trains including several operating layouts. Admission: $5.50 + St. Charles Tax, Children under 12 FREE. Contact Russ Fierce at (847) 358-1185 or visit
http://www.chicagorrshow.com FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, November 17, 2012. Maumee Valley
Railroad Club Model Train Show & Swap at Coliseum Bingo, 911 W. Washington Center Road. Vendors, layouts, on site concessions, free parking, historical and other organizations represented. Admission: $4.00 Adults, $6.00 Famlies, ages 12 and under free. Contact Richard Insley at (260) 482-2203 or visit
http://maumeevalleyrailroad.com GRIFFITH, INDIANA, October 13, 2012. Fall Railroad Swap Meet
and New York Central System Movie Program at American Legion Post 66, 132 N. Wiggs Street. The railroad swap meet begins at 12:00 Noon and the NYC movie program will get underway at 3:30 PM. Hosted by Blackhawk Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. Admission: Free, donations welcome. Contact Bill Molony at (815) 834-0835 or visit
http://www.blackhawknrhs.org/ INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, October 27, 2012. 32nd Annual
Crossroads Of America Railroad Artifact Show and Sale at Ramada Inn East, 6950 E. 21st Stree. Over 125 tables of railroad artifacts on display
and for sale by dealers from 10 plus states. Anything and everything that helped run a railroad from hardware to paper items will be available. Dinning car items, vintage advertising, and more. Admission: $6.00 Children 16 and under, free. Contact Larry Woodard at (317) 861-8995. NORTH JUDSON, INDIANA, October 13, 2012. Fall Harvest Train at
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum, 507 Mulberry Street. Ride aboard the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum's Fall Harvest Train as we take in the sites and sounds of rural life during the harvest
season.Travel through the farmland of northwest Indiana, viewing farmers working their fileds to bring in the crops. This trip will take you across the Kankakee River bridge at English Lake on your way to LaCrosse. Two-hour excursion. Group discounts available. Fare: Adults $19.00, Youth (6-15) $13.00, Child (1-5) $7.00. Call (574) 896-3950or visit
http://www.hoosiervalley.org ATCHISON, KANSAS, October 26-27, 2012. Haunted Train Ride at
Santa Fe Depot, South 10th Street. Ride the miniature train through a haunted forest and covered bridge with lots of scary and fun animated displays. Good fun for all ages. Admission: By Donation. Contact Carl Kiehl at (913) 426-6325 LA PLATA, MISSOURI, October 20, 2012. Silver Rails Model Train
Show at Silver Rails Event Center, 202 East Moore Street. The American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation (APRHF), a non-profit 501c-3 organization, is hosting the 3rd annual Silver Rails Model Train Show. Admission: $3.00. Contact Bob Cox at (660) 287-1714. LA PLATA, MISSOURI, October 21-24, 2012. Travel Writing and
Photography Workshop at Depot Inn & Suites, 1245 N. Brown St. Focusing on train travel and taught by photographer Carl Morrison and “Zephyr” author Henry Kisor, and featuring guest speaker Steve Barry, editor of RAILFAN & RAILROAD. The Depot Inn is offering rooms at a special rate of $75 to participants. Admission: Tuition $250; Auditors $125. Contact Carl Morrison at (714) 225-8643 or visit our web site at
http://www.trainweb.com/events/workshop2012 NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, October 21, 2012. Autumn
Express at Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Circle. This special excursion through Crawford Notch is the last Notch Train excursion of the year and will be hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Washington Valley. It is a fundraiser to benefit local children's charities. Departs from North Conway station at 11:00 a.m. and returns at approximately 4:00 p.m. Included in the excursion is an hour layover at Crawford Station. Fares: Coach $50.00; First Class $65.00. Dining options available. Call (800) 232-5251 or buy tickets online at
http://www.conwayscenic.com. ALBANY, NEW YORK, December 2, 2012. Great Train Extravaaganza 2012 at New York State Convention Center, Empire State Plaza. Operating layouts. Roaming railroad ride for kids. Enjoy more than 200 vendor tables offering model trains, train sets, parts and accessories,
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