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FOLEY, ALABAMA, March 12-13, 2016. Foley
Model Train Show at Foley Civic Center and Foley Railroad Museum, 407 E. Laurel Ave. Operating model train layouts in several scales plus the nearby Foley Railroad Museum 20x60 ft. O gauge layout, train dealers offering model railroad supplies and equipment, and demonstration of model railroad techniques. Admission: Adults $4.00, Under 10 free. Contact Bob Adams at (251) 943-1818. GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT, March 13, 2016. Southern Connecticut Model Train Show at Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road. Enjoy more than 150 tables of trains, books, DVDs, artwork, scenery supplies, and more. Amazing operating layouts in HO, N, and Lionel. Modeling clinics throughout the day. Door prizes. Walking distance from Old Greenwich Metro- North station. Admission: Adults $7.00, Under 12 free. Contact Ron Rosenberg at (914) 967-7541 or visit
http://Southerncttrainshow.com THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA, February 6-7, 2016. The
Villages Spring Train Show and Sale at Savannah Regional Recreation Center, 1545 Buena Vista Blvd. Enjoy more than 120 tables of vendors selling new and used trains and supplies in all scales. Operating layouts. Door prizes and raffle. Refreshments available. Free parking. Presented by The Village Rail Clubs. Admission: Adults $6.00, Under 10 with adult are free. Contact Alan Goldberg at (352) 205-4322 or visit
http://villagerailclubs.blogspot.com/ PALATINE, ILLINOIS, March 5-6, 2016. High Wheeler
Train Exhibition and Show 2016 at Harper College Sports Center, Building M, 1200 West Algonquin Road. 38th annual exhibition featuring 28,000 sq. ft. of model railroading all scales. Four starter train sets given away throughout the show. Door prizes. Many hobby and toy vendors on site. Free parking. Admission: Adults $8.00, Youth 5-12 $2.00, Under 5 are FREE. See web site for Kids Pass. Contact Jeffery Jarr, Supt. at (847) 286-8755 or visit
http://www.highwheelertrainshow.com/ GRIFFITH, INDIANA, January 31, 2016. Winter Railroad
Swap Meet and South Shore Line Movie Program at American Legion Post 66, 132 N. Wiggs Street. Buy, sell and swap railroad collectible and scale model railroad equipment meet, followed by a Chicago, South Shore & South Bend Railroad movie presentation. Hosted by the Blackhawk Chapter NRHS. Admission: $2.00 Suggested Donation. Contact Bill Molony at (815) 834-0835 or visit
http://www.blackhawknrhs.org/ MUNCIE, INDIANA, February 27, 2016. 25th Annual
Muncie Model Train Show at Delaware County Fairgrounds, 1210 N. Wheeling Avenue. Enjoy more than 200 vendor tables, operating layouts, circus memorabilia, free parking. Food for sale on-site. Portion of proceeds used to maintain and improve model train layout at Muncie Children Museum. Presented by The Muncie & Western Model Railroad Club. Admission: Adult $5.00, under 12 free. Contact Brandon Mundell at (765) 288-6505 or visit
http://www.mwmrrc.org/home.html WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, January 30-31, 2016. Amherst Railway
Society Railroad Hobby
Show at Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Avenue. This is a 2-day railroad hobby show with more than 475 exhibitors, 50+ operating layouts, historical societies, museums, manufacturers, photographers, artists, travel agents and so much more. All in four huge buildings totaling over 8 acres of space. Visit web site for details. Admission: 14.00 per day. Contact John Sacerdote at (413) 267-4555 or visit
http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA, February 20-21, 2016.
21st Annual Train Show at New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 204 South Front Street. Enjoy many operating layouts in various scales. Vendors selling all model railroad merchandise. Hourly door prize drawings. Refreshments available. Admission: $7.00 ages 12 and up, Under 12 free with adult.
Contact Joseph Hofmann at (252) 474-4153 or visit
http://www.carolinacoastalrailroaders.org/2016.asp GREENVILLE, OHIO, March 6, 2016. Darke County
Model Railroad Club 2016 Swap Meet at Darke County Fairgrounds Youth Bldg., 800 Sweitzer St. Model railroad equipment, books, memorabilia, operating layout, and more. Refreshments available. Handicap accessible. Admission: Adults $4.00, Under 12 Free. Contact Joe Worz at (937) 337-0011. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, February 6, 2016.
Super Saturday Streetcar Special XXIII at SEPTA Elmwood Depot, Island & Elmwood Aves. Join the Wilmington Chapter for our annual pre-Super Bowl tradition! Our PCC-II streetcar will be joined by line car No. 2194, the last true PCC streetcar on the SEPTA roster (painted in maintenance orange). There will be several photo stops featuring both streetcars on SEPTA Route 15. Admission: $60.00 per person. Contact Steve Barry at (862) 354-3196 or visit
http://www.wilmingtonchaptertrips.com STAFFORD, TEXAS, February 20, 2016. Greater
Houston Train Show at The Stafford Center, 10505 Cash Road. Enjoy 20,000 square feet of operating layouts, vendors, displays, and more. Presented by the San Jacinto Model Railroad Club. Admission: Adults $6.00, Youth 12-18 $1.00, Family $12.00. Contact Steve Sandifer at (713) 376-0684 or visit
http://sanjacmodeltrains.org SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, March 6, 2016. Spokane
Model Train Show at Spokane Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Bldg. B, C. & D. Enjoy more than 200 tables of railroad related items for sale model and toy trains, photographs, books, toys, train memorabilia, and more. Modeling clinics, operating model train layouts, Operation Lifesaver exhibit and more. Presented by River City Modelers. Admission: $6.00 for adults, 12 & under free. Contact Shirley Sample at (509) 991-2317 or visit
http://rivercitymodelers.org LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN, January 30, 2016. Great
Tri-State Rail Sale at La Crosse Center, South Hall, 300 Harborview Plaza. Enjoy vendors from six states offering more than 280 tables of railroad merchandise. Buy, sell and trade a large selection of model, toy and antique trains, books, magazines, memorabilia, art, and more related items. Presented by The 4000 Foundation, Ltd. Admission: $5.00. Contact Don Anthony at (608) 781-9383 or visit
http://www.4000foundation.org/ MADISON, WISCONSIN, February 20-21, 2016. Annual
Mad City Model Railroad Show & Sale at Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way. Enjoy more than 90,000 sq. ft. of layouts in all scales, toy trains, clinics, exhibits, vendors (300+ tables) and train rides for kids. Presented by South Central Wisconsin Division NMRA. Admission: $11 Adult, $10 Seniors (65+), $5 Children (5-11), under 5 free, 2 day ticket $15. Contact Paul Mangan at (608) 835-9577 or visit
http://www.nmra-scwd.org CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, February 20-21, 2016.
KVRA Model Train Show at Coonskin Park Lodge, Coonskin Park.
Enjoy vendors and dealers, as
well as model railroad displays in several scales. Refreshments available. Free parking. Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Railroad Association. Admission: Adults $4.00; Children under 12 Free. Contact Joe Horter at (304) 539-6721 or visit
http://www.kvrailroad.org PARIS, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 17, 2016. 2016
Paris Junction Model Train Show at Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street. Enjoy multiple operating layouts, dealers, NMRA craftsmen corner, and more. Sponsored by Western Ontario Division NFR NMRA. Admission: Regular $4.00, NMRA Member $3.00, Children under 12 Free. Contact Edward Howes at (519) 442-7193.
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