Jan 14 2009
Calendar of Model Railroad Events for late January 2009
Calendar of Model Railroad Events for late January 2009
January is one of the best months in the year for model railroad events. Here is a calendar of model railroad events, shows, and displays all around the country for the last half of January, 2009.
Make sure to also check local train clubs, railroad historic societies, museums and gardens for events that are close to home. Magazines, e-groups, e-forums, local hobby shops, and web sites advertise hundreds more events, shows, displays, lectures, tours, open houses, and more.
These events are really valuable for the model railroader who has questions they need answers on. Many of these events are great sources for bargains and deals on what it takes to build your model railroad. Whether you’re shopping or buying, or looking for answers and inspiration, these events can expand your model railroading horizons. available.
Through January 25,2009. Ellicott City, Maryland — CSX Transportation, Constellation Energy, Homestead Gardens, and Bachmann Industries will be sponsoring the Holiday Festival of Trains, to be held November 28th – January 25th, at the Ellicott City Station, 2711 Maryland Avenue. Hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays thru Sundays. Station will also be open December 29th, and 30th. The star of this year’s Festival is a miniature Thomas the Tank Engine G-scale layout along with a new Multi-level O-scale layout. On December 13th and 20th, Santa will greet visitors in station’s red caboose. Children may bring in a letter to Santa and mail it from the telegraph office. Admission: is $5.00, adults; $4.00, seniors (60+); $3.00, children between the ages of 2-12; children under 2, and B&O Members admitted free. For more information, call (410) 461-1945; or visit www.ecborail.org
January 17, 2009. Lakewood, Colorado — The Foothills Society of Model Railroaders’ Model Railroad and Toy Train Swap Meet will be held on January 17th, at Christ on the Mountain Church, 13922 W. Utah Avenue. Meet hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Admission: $3.00, adults; $1.50, over 64 or under 12. For more information, call George, (303) 989-0087; or Eric, (303) 985-1491.
January 17, 2009. Stuart,Florida — The Martin County MR Train and RC Show and Sale will be held on January 17th, at Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 Dixie Hwy. Bldg. G, A1A across from Witham Airport. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include a layout, clinics, and door prizes. Admission: $5.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, call: Al Galli, (908) 619-1814.
January 17-18, 2009. Largo, Florida — Suncoast Model Railroad Club will be holding a Train Show & Club Open House on January 17- 18th, at Minnreg Hall, 6340 126th Avenue. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attractions to include over 100 tables of model trains and railroad paraphernalia, and operating HO and N scale layouts at the Suncoast Model Railroad Club house across the street. Admission: $5.00, adults; $1.00, ages 12-17; under 11 admitted free. Plenty of free parking available. For more information, call (727) 523-1860; or e-mail: info@suncoastmrrc.com
January 17 to 18, 2009 Allentown, Pennsylvania — The Great Lehigh Valley Train Meet will be held on January 17-18th, at Merchants Square Mall, 1901 S. 12th Street. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include over 12,000 square feet of model trains, parts, railroadiana, operating layouts, door prizes, and more. Admission: $5.00, adults; children 12 and under admitted free with an adult. For more information, contact: Valley Rail Promotions, P.O. Box 64, Coplay, PA 18037; (610) 440-0487; www.valleygoto.com
January 17 to 18, 2009. Pennsylvania, Elkins Park — The Cheltenhills Model Railroad Club will be having an Open House on January 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18, at Cheltenhills Model Railroad Club, 8000 Old York Road (at Railroad Bridge adjacent to Elkins Park Square). Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more information, call (215) 635-9747.
January 17 to 18, 2009 and January 24 to 25, 2009. Phoenixville, Pennsylvania —The Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club’s Annual Open House will be held January 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25th at 400 S. Main Street. Hours will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attractions will include the club’s layout which models Reading to Philadelphia with numerous buttons that allow visitors to bring scenes to life, Thomas the Tank, and a scavenger hunt. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more information, visit or call the club on Tuesday evenings, (610) 935-1126; e-mail: svmodelrailroadclub@yahoo.com; or visit: www.svmrrc.com
January 17 to 18, 2009. Plano, Texas — The 24th Annual Dallas Area Train Show will be held on January 17-18th, at Plano Center, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: $7.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Bart Bartholomew, 6403 Duffield Drive, Dallas, TX 75248; (972) 733-4998; www.dfwtrainshows.com
January 24, 2009. Homosassa, Florida — Regal Railways Presents Train Show will be held on January 24th, at Lions Club Hall, located at 3705 S. Indiana Terrace and CR 490 E. Homosassa Trail. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include operating layout, and vendors. Admission: $4.00, adults; children under 13 admitted free. For more information, contact: Joe Schramm, 1424 Regal Road, Clearwater, FL 33756; (727) 244-1341.
January 24 to 25, 2009. West Springfield, Massachusetts — The Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show will be held January 24-25, at the Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions to include more than 40 operating layouts, G, O, S, HO, N, and Z scales, manufacturers, displays, model dealers, booksellers, railroadiana, clinics, live steam, historical societies, and railroad industry representatives. Admission: $10.00 daily, adults; children 15 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact: John Sacerdote, Show Director, Amherst Railway Society, P.O. Box 247, Monson, MA 01057-0247; (860) 243-0811; e-mail: showdirector@amherstrail.org; www.railroadhobbyshow.com
January 24 to 25, 2009. Wilmington, North Carolina — The Cape Fear Model Railroad Club Inc. will be hosting its 12th Annual Model Railroad Show & Sale on January 24-25, at the American Legion Post 10 Building, 702 Pine Grove Drive. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions will include 43 vendor tables, free clinics, and operating layouts. Admission: $5.00, adults; $3.00, children 6-12; children under 6 admitted free. For more information, contact: Ben Jackson, (910) 270-2696; (910) 617-1724; or visit: www.CapeFearModelRailroadClub.org
January 31, 2009. LaCrosse, Wisconsin — The 4000 Foundation will be hosting the 18th Annual “Great Tri-State Rail Sale” on January 31st, at the La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, located at Second and Pearl Streets. Show hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions will include a railroad flea market, hobby sale, and swap meet. Admission: $4.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. All proceeds to maintain and restore the La Crosse Short Line Railroad display. For more information, contact: The 4000 Foundation, P.O. Box 3411, La Crosse, WI 54602; (608) 582-4761; e-mail: pdlamke@juno.com; www.4000foundation.com
January 29-31, 2009. Santa Clara, California — The Nineteenth Annual San Francisco Bay Area O Scale West Meet will be held January 29-31st, at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 5101 Great America Parkway. Attractions to include full S Scale participation, clinics, videos, door prizes, meet car, contests, O and S Scale modular layouts on site, and layout visits. Admission: $30.00; registration includes spouse and children under 18. For more information, contact: O Scale West, 876 Boyce Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301-3003; (650) 329-0424; fax: (650) 329-0423; for e-mail, visit: www.oscalewest.com
January 31 to February 1, 2009. Timonium, Maryland — The “Great Scale Model Train Show” plus the “Hi-Rail & Collectors Train Show” will be held January 31– February 1, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road. Show hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions will include 25,000 square feet of beautifully detailed display layouts in all scales; free train movies; clinics and demonstrations; and over 800 tables of model trains, equipment, and related items for sale. Refreshments will be available; parking is free. Admission: $9.00, adults; children under 15 admitted free; $18.00, family. Good for both days. For more information, contact: Howard Zane, 5236 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21045; (410) 730-1036; e-mail: hzane1@comcast.net; www.gsmts.com
January 31, 2009 to February 1, 2009. Monroe, Washington — The United Northwest Model Railroad Club will be hosting its 18th Annual Model Railroad Show to benefit the Snohomish County 4H on January 31st – February 1st, at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Avenue SE. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission by donation: $7.00, adults; $5.00, seniors, and juniors 10-18; children 9 and under admitted free. For more information, e-mail: swaptables@unwclub.org
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