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 22 – February 28 | |
| CHOOSE YOUR REGION | |
| Canada (3) | |
| UK (10) | |
| US Mid Atlantic (1) | |
| US Mid Atlantic States (5) | |
| US Midwest States (8) | |
| US New England States (4) | |
| US Western States (5) | |
| Canada | |
| Open House(s): | TOP |
| Romance of the Rails – Model Railroad Club of Toronto Annual Show, Toronto, ON 2/26/2012 MAP www.modelrailroadclub.com |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show, Scarborough, ON 2/26/2012 MAP www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org |
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| Essex Model Train and Toy Show, Essex, ON 2/25/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP www.essexrailwaystation.ca |
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| UK | |
| Day Out With Thomas(s): | TOP |
| Thomas Land, Tamworth, Staffordshire 2/24/2012 – 2/27/2012 MAP www.draytonmanor.co.uk |
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| Museum Event(s): | TOP |
| Fear and Fascination, , York 2/11/2012 – 5/13/2012 MAP www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/VisitYork.aspx |
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| Special Event(s): | TOP |
| Rail Industry Reform, London, 2/28/2012 MAP www.eventsforce.net/railindustryreform |
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| Transport Collectors and Modellers Fair, Bury, Lancashire 2/25/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP transport.museum@east-lancs-rly.co.uk |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| Scale 0 Rail Bolton 2012, Bolton, 2/25/2012 MAP www.alsrm.org.uk |
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| Brighton Model Exhibition, Brighton, East Sussex 2/24/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP www.brightonmodelworld.com |
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| Eastleigh Model Railway Show, Eastleigh, Hampshire 2/25/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP www.solentmodelrailwaygroup.webs.com |
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| 46th Annual Model Rail Scotland, Glasgow, Lanarkshire 2/24/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP www.modelrail-scotland.co.uk |
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| Earl Shilton Scouts Train Fair 2012, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire 2/25/2012 MAP www.hinckleytoyfairs.webs.com |
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| MNR Model Railway Exhibition – Dereham 2012, Dereham, Norfolk 2/25/2012 MAP www.mnr.org.uk |
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| US Mid Atlantic | |
| GreenBerg’s Train & Toy Show, Virginia Beach, VA 2/25/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP www.greenbergshows.com/ |
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| US Mid Atlantic States | |
| Museum Event(s): | TOP |
| The Art of The Poster, New York, NY 2/7/2012 – 7/8/2012 MAP www.mta.info/mta/museum/ |
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| Open House(s): | TOP |
| Edgerton Model Railroad Club Open House, Rochester, NY 2/25/2012 MAP www.edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| Kittanning Train & Toy Show, Kittanning, PA 2/26/2012 MAP 724-352-1113 |
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| Spring Thaw Show, Allentown, PA 2/25/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP www.allentowntrainmeet.com |
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| Annual Train & Toy Show, Scotland, PA 2/26/2012 MAP www.cvmrrc.com |
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| US Midwest States | |
| Swap Meet(s): | TOP |
| Duneland Model Railroad Club Swap Meet, Michigan City, IN 2/26/2012 MAP trains86@frontier.com |
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| Lapeer Model Railroaders 26th Annual Swapmeet, Lapeer, MI 2/26/2012 MAP vsollman@yahoo.com |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| 24th Annual Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet, Lena, IL 2/25/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP 815-369-2624 |
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| 21st Annual Muncie Model Train Show, Muncie, IN 2/25/2012 MAP store@toysforeverhobbies.com |
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| Model Railroad Show & Swap, Fort Wayne, IN 2/25/2012 MAP www.maumeevalleyrailroad.com |
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| Night Trains, Saint Paul, MN 11/26/2011 – 2/25/2012 MAP pr@tcmrm.org |
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| GopherRail 2012 – CANCELLED, Minneapolis, MN 2/25/2012 MAP www.tc.umn.edu/~rrclubum/ |
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| The Great Train Expo, Dayton, OH, Dayton, OH 2/25/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP www.greattrainexpo.com |
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| US New England States | |
| Excursion(s): | TOP |
| New Orleans Express, Boston, MA 2/25/2012 – 3/4/2012 MAP www.mysticvalleyrs.org |
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| Open House(s): | TOP |
| Worcester Model Railroaders Annual Open House, Dudley, MA 2/26/2012 MAP www.wmrr.org |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| Worcester Model Railroaders Annual Show & Sale, Auburn, MA 2/26/2012 MAP www.wmrr.org |
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| 2nd Annual Westside Model Train Show, West Springfield, MA 2/25/2012 MAP wsmodeltrainshow@yahoo.com |
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| US Western States | |
| Open House(s): | TOP |
| Southern Calif. Layout Tour #29, , CA 2/25/2012 MAP groups.yahoo.com/group/Model_Railroads_Of_Southern_California/ |
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| Operating Exhibit(s): | TOP |
| Common Diversions: Toy Trains and Scale Model Railroads, Scaramento, CA 11/3/2011 – 9/14/2012 MAP www.californiastaterailroadmuseum.org |
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| Photo Opportunity(s): | TOP |
| Photo Enhanced Train, Alamosa, CO 2/25/2012 MAP www.riograndescenicrailroad.com |
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| Swap Meet(s): | TOP |
| Roundhouse Gang Model RR Indoor Swap Meet, Highland, CA 2/25/2012 MAP gwinterg@verizon.net |
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| Train Show(s): | TOP |
| World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour, Portland, OR, Portland, OR 2/25/2012 – 2/26/2012 MAP www.wghshow.com |
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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