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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 MAHOPAC, NEW YORK, September 19, 2015.
Mahopac Model Train Show at Mahopac Firehouse, 741 US Route 6 (Corner of Croton Falls Rd.). All things trains and more. Enjoy operational layouts; swap tables; model and toy trains in all scales. Refreshments available. Free parking. Sponsored by the Yonkers Model Railroad Club. Admission: $5.00. Contact Bill Bahr at (914) 980-0025 or visit
http://ymrrc.com 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. Sponsored by Lehigh Valley Chapter NRHS. 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, free rides on Choo-Chee the 35 ft. gas-powered train, plenty of HO and N gauge as well as O gauge trains for sale. Large kids area to play trains. Operating layouts, free drawing for Lionel Scout set. Refreshments available. Admission: $5.00. Contact Todd Pletcher at (843) 307-8674 or visit our web site at
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 our web site at
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. Eight days of chartered trains, four with steam. See web page for details. Admission: $3999.00 for all eight days including accomodation. 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 NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, September 5,
2015. 2015 Railfan Day at Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Circle. Join us for a day of special runs! Ride our extra freight and passenger trains. Seats available in the caboose, and the free night photo shoot is open to all! See web site for details. Admission: Varies. Contact Susan Logan at (800) 232-5251 or visit http://
www.conwayscenic.com 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
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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, children under 12 free. Contact RGVRRM at (585) 533-1431 or visit http://
www.rochestertrainrides.com GARIBALDI, OREGON, October 3, 2015. Oregon
Coast Crawler at Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, 204 American Ave. The Oregon Coast Crawler journeys at a leisurely pace from the fishing village of Garibaldi, alongside Tillamook and Nehalem Bays and makes a brief stop in Wheeler en route to a final destination of Salmonberry. On the return, enjoy a stunning sunset over the bay. See web site for details. Admission: $125.00. Contact RailsNW at (503) 292-5055 or visit
http://www.railsnw.com NICHOLSN, 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. Built by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad (DL&W), construction on the massive bridge began in 1912 with its completion, dedication, and ready for use on Nov. 6, 1915. Admission: Free. Contact Josh Stull at (570) 871-0510 or visit our web site at
http://www.nicholsonbridge100th.com 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 Friday, presentations and banquet on Saturday, possible excursion on Sunday. See web site for details and registration. Admission: Varies. Contact Tom Posatko at (302) 750-7455 or visit
http://www.anthraciterailroads.org WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VERMONT, September
12-13, 2015. 23rd Annual Glory Days Festival at White River Juncton Station, 102 Railroad Row. Festival events include prototype railroad equipment displays throughout the day, LEGO train show, family entertainment, and more. Extra fare events include night photo shoot, dinner train, and excursion train rides. See web site for details. Admission: Free. Contact Tad Nunez, Director of Hartford Parks and Recreation Dept. at (802) 295-5036 or visit http://www.
vtglorydaysfestival.com
22ND ANNUAL
RPM NAPERVILLE CONFERENCE
2015 Sponsored by
PROTO POWER WEST ∙ A-LINE
Thursday, October 22nd through Saturday, October 24th
Shearton Lisle-Chicago Hotel 3000 Warrenville Rd.
(630) 505-1000
One of the largest RPM meets of the year, all scales welcome!
Prototype model displays & modular layouts Over 50 Speakers
Large vendor sales area on Thu-Fri-Sat Easily reached by car, rail, or air
SINGLE DAY ADMISSION - SAT. OCT 24TH (includes seminars, vendors, model displays)
contact: Joe D’Elia (760) 721-3393 PO Box 2701 - Carlsbad, CA 92018 email:
ppw-aline@att.net
For complete updated registration info, presenters, and program schedules, visit:
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