1 Column Inch Ad 4.pdf 1 WICHITA, KANSAS, September 26-27, 2015. Wichita
Toy Train Club 21st Annual Train Show & Swap Meet at Cessna Activitiy Center, 2744 George Washingtome Blvd. S. Enjoy more than 150 tables of model railroad equipment from O gauge to Z gauge in 21,000 sq. ft. of show floor space. Operating layouts of all scales. Admission: $7.00. Contact Rich Meister at (316) 587- 5885 or visit
http://www.wichitatoytrainclub.org HASTINGS, MICHIGAN, September 19, 2015. 2nd
Annual Hastings Train Show at Barry Expo Center, 1350 N M-37 Highway. More than 120 dealer tables. Door prizes. Several operating layouts including a “hands-on” Thomas. Free drawing for a new Lionel remote control set. Free parking. Refreshments available. Presented by Hastings Iron Rails Model Railroad Club and Battle Creek Model Railroad Club. Admission: $5.00 13 and older. Contact Brad Miles at (269) 953-9171 or visit
http://www.bcmrrc.net EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA, September 27, 2015. 39th
Annual Lehigh Valley Regional Train Show and Expo at Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road. This year’s expanded show will feature additional dealers, photo displays, and operating model train layouts. Kids can enter to win an HO scale train layout. Refreshments available. Admission: $5.00 per person, under 12 free. Contact Jim Rowland at (610) 737-3431. COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, September 19, 2015.
Model Train Show & Sale at National Guard Armory, 1225 Bluff Road. Enjoy 150 vendor tables featuring trains in all scales, new and used, free rides on Choo-Chee the 35 ft. gas-powered train. Large kids area to operate trains, investigate with wooden toys, train races. Operating layouts, free drawing for Lionel Scout set. Refreshments available. Admission: $5.00. Contact Todd Pletcher at (843) 307-8674 or visit http://
www.palmettoTCA.com VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, September 19-20, 2015. Tidewater Division 26th Annual Train Show and Sale at Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th street. Enjoy operating layouts in various scales, LEGO trains, train doctors in attendance with test tracks. Vendors with train sets, engines, cars, scenery supplies, books, videos, track and tools for sale. $1.00 from each paid attendance will go to Toys for Tots. Admission: Adults $8.00, Children under 12 with paid adult free. Contact Leonard Boucher at (757) 420-7879 or visit http://
nmra-mer-tidewater.org MADISON, WEST VIRGINIA, September 12-13, 2015.
Coal River Model Train Show at Madison Civic Center, 261 Washington Ave. Model trains in all scales and railroad memorabilia of all kinds for sale and trade. Operating layouts, children’s play area. Door prizes. Free parking. Admission: FREE. Contact Jim Chaney at (304) 784-0205.
RAILFAN EVENTS SKAGWAY, ALASKA, September 3-10, 2015. White
Pass & Yukon Photo Freights at White Pass & Yukon Railroad. Eight days of chartered trains, four with steam. See web page for details. Admission: $3999.00 for all eight days including accommodation. Contact Richard Reiff, Doug Cummings, Adrian Palmer at (604) 444-3506 or visit http://www.extra2200south. com
KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI, September 26, 2015. “Go
By Train” Smithsoniam Museum Days at Museum of Transportation, 3015 Barrett Station Road. Family friendly day of rail activities & displays, includes equipment displays, speeder and trolley rides, swap meet, model trains, childrens activities, and more. Sponsored by St Louis Chapter NRHS and Museum of Transport. Admission: $8.00. Contact Beth Rothermich at (314) 615-8212 or visit http://
transportmuseumassociation.org/index.htm ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, September 26, 2015.
Santa Fe 2926 Annual Open House at , 1833 8th St. NW. Tour the AT&SF 2926 4-8-4 restoration. Multiple organizations represented including BNSF, Harvey Girls, Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver and more. Free popcorn, hot dogs and soft drinks with live music all day. Bring your camera and your kids (toy trains running). Stylish 2926 gear and books for sale. Admission: Free. Contact Michael Hartshorne at (505) 246-2926 or visit
http://nmslrhs.org ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, August 15-16, 2015. Diesel
Days 2015 at Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, 282 Rush-Scottsville Road. Our most
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popular weekend event is back! Ride behind multiple vintage diesel locomotives including rare GE and Fairbanks-Morse. Tour our museum grounds, see the largest collection of historic trains in New York State. All trains depart from historic Industry Depot on Route 251. Admission: $10.00 Adults, $8.00 Youth and Seniors. Visit
http://www.rochestertrainrides.com ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, September 19-20, 2015. RG&E/Kodak Days at Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, 282 Rush-Scottsville Road. Rochester Gas & Electric and Eastman Kodak depended on the railroad to produce goods and service the community. See and ride our RG&E and Kodak equipment on this special weekend. Tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State. All trains depart Industry Depot on Route 251. Admission: $10.00 Adults, $8.00 Youth and Seniors. Visit
http://www.rochestertrainrides.com CINCINNATI, OHIO, August 8, 2015. Summerail
at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Station, 1301 Western Ave. Enjoy quality multimedia slide shows and a railroadiana flea market. Chris Guss presenting the Midwestern work of Mike Abalos, Charlie Dischinger, Tim Hensch, Dan Kwarciany, Mark Llanuza, Scott Lothes, Mike McBride, Dan Munson, Gary Rolih, and Dale Sanders presenting vintage southern California. Admission: $25.00 each. Contact Bill Haines at (937) 898-1473 or visit http://
cincinnatirrclub.org NICHOLSON, PENNSYLVANIA, September 11-13,
2015. Nicholson Bridge (Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct) 100th Anniversary Celebration at , Main Street. The community of Nicholson will celebrate the centennial of the Nicholson Bridge, aka the Tunkhannock (Creek) Viaduct, constructed by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad (DL&W). Admission: Free. Contact Josh Stull at (570) 871-0510 or visit http://www.
nicholsonbridge100th.com ROCKHILL FURNACE, PENNSYLVANIA, August 22,
2015. Three Car Celebration at Rockhill Trolley Museum, 430 Meadow St. Witness the dedication of Johnstown Traction Company 311, fresh from its restoration, Philadelphia PCC car 2743 car, body restoration and new paint work, and San Diego LRV car 1019, in its official welcoming to Pennsylvania. Admission: Adult $8.00, Child $4.00. Contact Bill Monaghan at (856) 297-2355 or visit http://www.
rockhilltrolley.org/ SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, September 11-13, 2015.
ARHS 40th Anniversary Convention at Scranton Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Adams Avenue. The Anthracite Railroads Historical Society will hold its 40th Anniversary Convention. Barbecue and night photo shoot at Steamtown on
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