Mar 03 2009
Early March, 2009 - Model Railroad Train Calendar - Shows, Conventions, and Events
Early March, 2009 - Model Railroad Train Calendar - Shows, Conventions, and Events
Arizona, Phoenix — The Arizona Division/PSR/NMRA Spring Division Meet will be held on March 7th, at the First Southern Baptist Church, 3100 W Camelback. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $7.00, members; $3.00, under 21; free if joining NMRA/PSR at registration. For more information, contact: Art Carlton, 1898 S. Private Drive, Casa Grande, AZ, 85294; (520) 723-9212.
California, Bakersfield — The Golden Empire Historical & Modeling Society will be holding a Model Train show on March 14th & 15th, at Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P Street. 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 to include over 100 vendor tables, thousands of square feet of model train layouts, and Live Steam Train Rides. Admission: $6.00, adults; ages 12 & under admitted free when accompanied by paying adult; admission good for both days. For more information, contact: Doug Wagner, 14008 Tierra Blanca Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314; (661) 331-6695; e-mail: carldw@aol.com
California, Buena Park — Sunshine Models’ Prototype Modelers Meet will be held on March 8th, at the Buena Park Holiday Inn 7000 Beach Boulevard at Riverside Freeway (CA 91). Hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meet to feature five nationally noted speakers on historical and modeling subjects, as well as prototype vendor sales. Admission: $25.00 with pre-registration; $30.00, at door. Pre-registrants will receive a proprietary decal set of 22 load limit/light weight values, reweigh location/dates, and repack stencils in the railroad’s type face. Pre-register with: Sunshine Models, Box 4997, Springfield, MO 65808-4997.California, Indio — The Coachella Valley Model Railroaders will be hosting an Open House on March 14th, at the Riverside County Fair National Date Festival Fairgrounds, 82-503 Highway 111. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions will include their fully scenic HO Scale layout with over 2,500 feet of track, and over 500 feet HOn3 layout operating with DCC. Admission is free. Enter at Gate 1 in front of the fairgrounds and follow the signs. For more information, contact: Jim Hundley, (760) 347-6218; e-mail: jim@cvmrr.com; or visit: www.cvmrr.com or www.datefest.org
California, Livermore — Sunshine Models’ Prototype Modelers Meet will be held on March 15th, at La Quinta Inn, located on I-580 at Greenville Road exit. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meet to feature five nationally noted speakers on historical and modeling subjects. Admission: $25.00 with pre-registration; $30.00, at door. Pre-registrants will receive a proprietary decal set of 22 load limit/light weight values, reweigh location/dates, and repack stencils in the railroad’s type face. Pre-register with: Sunshine Models, Box 4997, Springfield, MO 65808-4997.
Indiana, Indianapolis — The Naptown and White River Model Railroad Club will be presenting a Model Railroad Train Show and Open House on March 7th, at the Manual High School Gymnasium, 2405 S. Madison Avenue. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, adults; children under 6 admitted free. Attractions to include operating layouts, clinics, and tours of the Club’s Clubhouse, a mile from the show. For more information, call: Steve Handly, Club President, (317) 786-8627; or visit: www.naptownrr.org
Indiana, Nappanee — The Elkhart Model Railroad Club will be having their Annual Show and Sale on March 14th, at Borkholder Dutch Village, located 1/2 mile north of U.S. Highway 6 on Tomahawk Trail (CR 101). Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include operating layouts, video presentations, door prizes, and railroad products in all scales. Admission: $4.00, adults; 12 and under admitted free with paid adult admission. For more information, contact: Paul Ewing, (574) 287-0908; e-mail: emrcc@yahoo.com; or visit the club web site at: www.trainweb.org/ew
Indiana, South Bend —Saint Joe Valley Model Railroad Club’s Show and Sale will be held on March 15th, at South Bend Elks Lodge, 3535 E. McKinley Avenue. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include operating layouts, including LEGO model railroad, seminars, and refreshments on site. Admission: $4.00, individuals; $8.00, family. For more information, contact: Mr. David Korkhouse, P.O. Box 6591, South Bend, IN 46660; (574) 272-6436; www.sjvrr.com
Iowa, Ottumwa — The Great River Railway Club will be holding their annual Railroad Fair Weekend March 7-8, at the Quincy Place Plaza Mall, located at the intersection of Highway 34 and Quincy Avenue. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, contact: Tom Morgan, 2075 235th St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641; (319) 931-3034; e-mail: psmorgan@iowatelecom.net
Maryland, Arcadia — The Maryland Steam Historical Society’s Third Annual Train Show will be held on March 7th, on the show grounds of the Arcadia Fire Company. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $3.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: (410) 374-1332; or visit: www.marylandsteam.org
Massachusetts, Taunton — The NMRA HUB Division will be holding its Spring Training event on March 7th, at the Holiday Inn, 700 Myles Standish Boulevard. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, adults; under 14 admitted free. Attractions to include clinics, dealer tables, and layouts. Featured clinician will be Allan McClelland. For more information, contact: Peter Watson, (508) 378-3582; e-mail: Spingtraining@hubdiv.org
Missouri, Saint Louis — The Boeing Employees’ Railroad Club will be having a Railroad Swap Meet on March 14th, at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex, located at Queeny Park, 550 Wiedman Road. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $3.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Wayne Schimmel, 733 Hwy. Y, Winfield, MO 63389; (636) 668-6313 after 6:30 p.m. CT; e-mail: wwhtehrse@aol.com
New Jersey, Edison — A Greenberg Train & Toy Show will be held March 14-15, at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Show will feature a huge marketplace of train, toy, and hobby dealers, operating model railroads, and instructional presentations. Admission: $7.00, adults good for both days; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Greenberg Shows, P.O. Box 34, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-4087; e-mail: Staff@Greenbergshows.com; www.greenbergshows.com
North Carolina, Greensboro — The Carolina Model Railroaders will be holding a Train Show and Swap Meet on March 14th, at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot (formerly southern Railway Station), 236-C East Washington Street. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include dealers, and the Club’s operating N scale layout, and HO layout (under construction). Admission: $5.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Bob Love, 5926 Firewood Trail, Greensboro, NC 27410; (336) 665-1517; e-mail: Boblove1@bellsouth.net or Ben Stemkowski, (336) 540-1543; e-mail: stemjobe@bellsouth.net
Ohio, Cleveland — The World’s Greatest Hobby On Tour will be held March 14-15, at the IX Center. Show hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Attractions will include entertainment, operation model layouts, manufacturers, and hobby shops. Admission: $10.00, adults; children under 16 admitted free; admission is good for both days. For more information, contact: World’s Greatest Hobby On Tour, P.O. Box 11, Elmhurst, IL 60126; (630) 279-5094; fax: (630) 214-4113; www.wghshow.com
Oregon, Clackamas —The 24th Annual Willamette Model Railroad Club Swap Meet will be held on March 7th, at New Hope Church, 11731 SE Stevens Road. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attractions to include over 100 tables of sellers of all gauges, books, tapes, memorabilia, and accessories. Refreshments will be available on premises. Admission: $3.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: Rick Andrews, (503) 642-3298; e-mail: drdrews1@verizon.net
Pennsylvania, Fenton — The Maryland Steam Historical Society’s Third Annual Train Show will be held on March 7th, on the show grounds of the Arcadia Fire Company. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $3.00, adults; children under 12 admitted free. For more information, contact: (410) 374-1332; or visit:
Utah, Ogden — The Hostlers 20th Annual Model Railroad Festival will be held March 6-8, at the Ogden Union Station, located at 25th Street and Wall Avenue. Hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday; from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: $5.00, adults; children 12 and under admitted free. For more information, contact: Mike Murphy, (801) 394-4952; or John Grubb, (801) 476-9351; or visit: www.hostlers.info
Virginia, Manassas — Boy Scout Troop 964’s 11th Annual Model Train Show will be held on March 14-15th, at Saunders Middle School, 13557 Spriggs Road. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: $7.00, adults; $3.00, students and children; under 5 admitted free. For more information, contact: Jill Palermo, (703) 583-0239; e-mail: jillpalermo@comcast.net; www.troop964.com
Wisconsin, Appleton — The Paper Valley Model Railroad Club will be hosting their annual Spring Swap Meet on March 14th, at the National Guard Armory, 2801 West Second Street. Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Admission: $2.00, adults; $1.00, ages 8 to 16; $5.00, family maximum. For more information, contact: Jim Leschke, 2608 S. Harmon St., Appleton, WI 54915; (920) 734-9290.
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Trainguy
