This Weekend
This Weekend’s Railway Weekender
Our listing of ‘All Things Railroad’ – Events that are on this weekend!
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| Weekender Events: February 8 – February 14 | |
| CHOOSE YOUR REGION | |
| Canada (1) MAP | |
| UK (11) MAP | |
| US Mid Atlantic States (5) MAP | |
| US Midwest States (3) MAP | |
| US New England States (2) MAP | |
| US Southern States (7) MAP | |
| US Southwest States (2) MAP | |
| US Western States (4) MAP | |
| Canada | |
| Open House(s): | TOP |
| Model Railroad Club of Toronto – Romance of The Rails, Toronto, ON 2/11/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP www.modelrailroadclub.com |
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| UK | |
| Club Open Day, Cleveleys, Lancashire 2/11/2017 MAP www.blackpoolandnorthfyldemrc.co.uk |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| Newbury Model Railway Club Show, Newbury, Berkshire 2/11/2017 MAP www.Newburymrc.co.uk |
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| 2016 Milton Keynes Model Railway Exhibition, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 2/11/2017 MAP www.mkmrs.org.uk |
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| Bournemouth Model Railway Exhibition, Bournemouth, Dorset 2/11/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP bmre.org.uk |
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| Monmouth Rotary Model Railway Exhbitiion, Monmouth, Gwent 2/12/2017 MAP david_forbes2@sky.com |
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| Tappers Train Collectors Club – Evening Meet, Bromley, Kent 2/8/2017 MAP tapperstinplate.weebly.com |
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| 12th Annual Model Railway Exhibition, Nr Templecombe, Somerset 2/11/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP www.glr-online.co.uk |
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| Salvation Army – Model Rail 2017, South Shields, Tyne and Wear 2/10/2017 – 2/11/2017 MAP theengineshed@miles-madhouse.fsnet.co.uk |
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| G Scale Society West Midlands Area Group – Model Railway Exhibition, Solihull, West Midlands 2/11/2017 MAP www.g-scale-society.co.uk |
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| 35th Annual Modellers Exhibition, Midhurst, West Sussex 2/12/2017 MAP mboyce@chichester.gov.uk |
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| The Festival of British Railway Modelling, Doncaster, Yorkshire 2/11/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP www.model-railways-live.co.uk |
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| US Mid Atlantic States | |
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| Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum Model Train Sale, Sharpsburg, MD 2/11/2017 MAP www.antietamstation.com |
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| New York Transit Museum exhibit: Next Stop: Second Avenue Subwa, New York, NY 1/25/2017 – 9/3/2017 MAP www.mta.info/mta/museum/ |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| Fishkill Model Train and Railroad Hobby Show, Fishkill, NY 2/12/2017 MAP kingstontrainshow.com/fishkill-model-train-and-railroad-hobby-show/ |
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| GreenBerg’s Train & Toy Show, Monroeville, PA 2/11/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP www.greenbergshows.com/ |
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| New Hope Train Show and Sale, New Hope, PA 2/12/2017 MAP johndeangelis@comcast.net |
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| US Midwest States | |
| Great Midwest Train Show, Wheaton, IL 2/12/2017 MAP www.dupageshow.com |
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| T.T.O.S. Wolverine Division Toy Train Show, Madison Height, MI 2/12/2017 MAP www.ttoswolverine.org |
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| 36th Annual Barron County Model Railroad Club Show, Rice Lake, WI 2/11/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP aurorabarstow1462@yahoo.com |
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| US New England States | |
| Excursion(s): | TOP |
| Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Steam in the Snow Double Bill, Alna, ME 2/11/2017 MAP www.massbayrre.org |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| Classic Shows Model Railroad Shows, Wallingford, CT 2/12/2017 MAP www.classicshowsllc.com |
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| US Southern States | |
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| St. Marys Railroad Wild West Steam Express, St. Marys, GA 2/11/2017 MAP www.stmarysrailroad.com |
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| Meeting, Regular(s): | TOP |
| Piedmont Division Monthly Meeting, Sandy Springs, GA 2/14/2017 MAP www.piedmont-div.org |
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| Special Event(s): | TOP |
| Celebrate Steam with New Hope Valley Railway, New Hill, NC 2/11/2017 MAP www.nhvry.org |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| 39th Jacksonville Rail Fair, Jacksonville, FL 2/11/2017 MAP www.gserr.com |
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| Toy Train Show and Sale, Raleigh, NC 2/11/2017 MAP www.se-tca.org |
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| The Central Railway Model and Historical Association Inc. 2017 Train Show, Easley, SC 2/10/2017 – 2/11/2017 MAP www.crmha.org |
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| Valentines Day(s): | TOP |
| North Carolina Transportation Museum Wine and Dine On the Rails, Spencer, NC 2/10/2017 – 2/11/2017 MAP www.nctrans.org |
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| US Southwest States | |
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| The Great Train Expo, Tulsa, OK, Tulsa, OK 2/11/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP www.greattrainexpo.com |
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| Valentines Day(s): | TOP |
| Chocolate Lovers’ Train, Clarkdale, AZ 2/11/2017 – 2/14/2017 MAP www.verdecanyonrr.com |
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| US Western States | |
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| Winter Steam Photo Spectacular, Ely, Nevada 2/10/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP www.nnry.com |
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| Open House(s): | TOP |
| All Gauge Toy Train Association Show, San Diego, CA 2/9/2017 MAP www.agtta.com |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour, Los Angeles, CA, Pomona, CA 2/11/2017 – 2/12/2017 MAP www.wghshow.com |
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| Train & Toy Show T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division, Arcadia, CA 2/12/2017 MAP www.ttos-sw.org |
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As a child I road this train with my family every winter with my Dad. The train was shut down in 2009. It would be nice to know what they will do with the train and if it will ever run again.
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Adam Treptow
2011 UNW / Snohomish County 4-H Foundation Show – Monroe, WA
United Northwest Model Railroad Club is proud to announce its 20th annual model railroad show and swap meet to benefit Snohomish County 4-H Foundation February 5 & 6, 2011. It is hosted at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe WA. We are back in last year’s 50,000 sq ft venue at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA.
What: Train Show & Sale Spring 2011
What is it: Train sale and exhibits regarding railroading and model railroading.
When: March 12th, 2011
Where: Train Show: Club house, 430 N Cameron St.
Train Sale: Friendship Fire House at the north end of Pleasant Valley Road
Time: 9am – 2pm
Cost: Train, Sale: Donations requested
Train Sale: $4 adults ($3 w/PC), under 12 free.
Contact Info:
Email: info@wmrrc.org
Phone: 540-665-9898
On the web at: http://www.wmrrc.org
The Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum will be holding an all-day model railroad show on June 18, 2011. We are currently seeking vendors for this twice-yearly event.
More details can be found at our web site. The Friends of the Tehachapi Depot (FOTD) will be selling railroadiana items including books and other railroad-related items. FOTD is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All proceeds from the show will be used to continue operation of the depot museum.
German Heritage Festival
Saturday, June 25 – Sunday June 26
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Welcommen to a weekend of Dancenhoppen, Railriden, Giftshoppen and hands-on history. Enjoy traditional music all day long, dancing with heritage dancers, and a feast of German foods. Kids can participate in Kinderleicht crafts and games with Spike, the railyard depot dog, dressed in his lederhosen and steam-up trains will be rolling throughout the weekend.
Thanks to our sponsors: CBS4, KYGO, Colorado Parent Magazine, German
American Chamber of Commerce and Paulaner.
Children $5 (2 and under free), Adults $15, Family $30
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
http://www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org
303.279.4591
Info@ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org
Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Buffalo Bill Days is coming to Golden, and the Colorado Railroad Museum is celebrating with a Wild West Days steam-up, featuring train rides in vintage passenger coaches. Meet Buffalo Bill, Doc Holliday, Big Nose Kate, Wild Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp and a whole slew of outlaws, lawmen, ladies and gentlemen who will bring the Old West back to life with live reenactments.
Don’t miss the famed 10th Cavalry encampment, fast-draw contests, train robberies and the tent city. Plus meet nationally acclaimed author Reid L. Rosenthal. He’ll be signing his new book “Maps of Fate.”
Don’t miss a wild, wild event in cooperation with Golden’s Buffalo Bill Days, Monarch Productions, KYGO, CBS4 and Colorado Parent Magazine.
Children 2-16 $5 (2 and under free), Adults $12, Family $25, Seniors $10
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
http://www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org
303.279.4591
info@coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Day Out With Thomas at the Colorado Railroad Museum
September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thomas the Tank Engine™ is coming to the Colorado Railroad Museum for the Leader of the Track Tour 2011 with all of his fans.
Take a ride around the Colorado Railroad Museum on a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends™. Meet Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway, participate in activities for the whole family including arts and crafts, storytelling, video viewing and live music. Tickets usually sell out, so get yours right away.
Thanks to our sponsors KYGO, CBS4, Colorado Parent and Rocky Mountain PBS.
Tickets for Day Out With Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting http://www.Ticketweb.com/dowt or http://www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org.
Ticket prices are $18 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
http://www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org
303.279.4591
info@coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Colorado Wine and Music Train
Saturday, August 20
9:00am – 6:00pm
Lose track of time while sampling all things Colorado… Colorado wines, music and Colorado’s railroad legacy. Enjoy the gentle rock of the rails as you ride behind the historic No. 346 locomotive in one of our classic passenger cars, while sampling a variety of Colorado wines. The wine tasting is from 11am-5pm for an additional $5 for adults 21 and up.
Live music from Colorado musicians provide the background as you stroll the grounds featuring our vintage locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses.
Thanks to our sponsors: CBS4 and Cruisin’ 950 and FM 103.1.
A special thanks to the Colorado wineries joining us for this event: Avanti Winery, Guy Drew Vineyards, Maison la Belle Vie, Turquoise Mesa Winery, Varaison Vineyards and Winery and Verso Cellars.
Children under 2 free, Children (2-16) $5, Adults $15, Family $30
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
http://www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org
303.279.4591
info@coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Went to Waverley last weekend and also to Ballarat for their Model Railway Shows and ENJOYED both of these Model Exhibitions. Both Advertised here.
Hi, we are having 2 shows in May. One May 11 at the Gold Coast Museum in Miami and another May 18 In Jacksonville both listed on our website. Can we submit information to you to advertise these shows?
Clamshell Railroad Days
July 19 & 20th, 10am-4pm
A celebration of the history of the IR&N Railroad-the only railroad that ran with the tides-which operated on the Long Beach Peninsula from 1889-1930. Included are model railroad layouts from regional clubs, historical presentations, the kids craft caboose and a bus tour. Explore the Pullman Passenger car NAHCOTTA and celebrate the railcar’s 125th birthday.
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
115 SE Lake St. Ilwaco WA 98624
360-642-3446
http://www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.com
All Aboard for the Rocky Mountain Train Show December 12th and 13th, 2015 at the Denver Mart.
The Rocky Mountain Train Show is 2-1/2 acres of fun for the entire family.
The show features over 30 operating model and toy train layouts of all sizes.
The show includes free workshops, hourly door prizes and lots of hands-on activities for kids as well as over 600 tables of trains for sale.
Bring your camera and take your child’s picture with Santa Claus.
Support the Care 4 Colorado Toy Drive, bring a new toy donation for children and youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
Show hours are 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
Admission is $9 for adults- kids under 12 are FREE and parking is $5.
Food is available onsite.
The Denver Mart is located at 451 East 58th Avenue, just off I-25 at the 58th Avenue exit.
Visit http://www.RockyMountainTrainShow.com for more information and discount coupons.
The Denver Mart
451 East 58th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216-8470