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Schedule of Railroad Events and
Model Train Shows
Please note that this is not a complete list of events in the area. We list events that we will be
attending or that are of interest to us.
STEAMFEST - A Symphony of Steam!
Saturday September 11, and Sunday September 12, 2010
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
39645 Government Road
Squamish, B.C.
From 10 AM to 5 PM.
Admission:
Adult - $ 15
Senior - $ 12
Child - $ 10
The Royal Hudson will be steaming. See: Steam tractors, Steam Railway Crane, Live
entertainment, Pump Car Rides, Miniature Railway Steam Locomotives, 3 km Miniature
Railway Ride, Vintage Automobiles.
Full details at West Coast railway Association.
or phone 604-898-9336
Kamloops Railway Days 2010
Saturday September 11, 2010
Heritage CNR Station
Lorne Street
Kamloops, B.C.
From 9 AM to 4 PM.
Admission:
* Unknown Rates
Vendor tables: $ 25.00
For table information contact: Ken Klein (250) 828-2976 or E-Mail .
Central Hobbies will be attending -
Victoria Train Show 2010
20th Year
Sunday September 26, 2010
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill Road
Victoria, B.C.
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Admission:
* Adults - $ 6.00
* Family - $ 13.00
* NMRA/PNR - $ 5.00
* Under 10 Free when accompanied by an adult
Layouts, Vendors, Displays. Food service.
Vendor tables: $ 30.00
For table information contact: Ted Alexis (250) 595-4070 or E-Mail .
ROYAL HUDSON CLASSIC EXCURSION RETURNS OCTOBER 2, 2010
The Royal Hudson North Vancouver Squamish excursion is running one day: Saturday October
2, 2010. There are single direction trips (up or back) and a few round trips are available. For
more details and how to order tickets, click here. To read the press release, click here.
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Mt Cheam Lions Club Model Railroad and Hobby
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Central Hobbies will most likely be attending Sunday -
Saturday October, 16, 2010 and Sunday October 17, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, (Freeway Exit #116)
Admission Prices
Adults $6.00
Seniors/Students $4.00
Family $20
Parking by donation.
For more information: James Hill
Phone - 604-824-1757 of Fax: 604-795-5046
James Hill
Central Hobbies will be attending
Cameron Community Centre
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Meet: Friday November 12, 2010 to Monday November 15, 2010.
Public Show Saturday November 13, 2010 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and
Sunday November 14, 2010, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Show and Meet Schedule:
| Friday Night November 12, 2010. |
| Show |
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
Hall open for set up |
| Show |
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
Hall open for Vendor and Exhibitor set up |
| Registrant Activity |
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
Early Registration |
| Registrant Activity |
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
Operating Sessions |
| Registrant Activity |
8:00 PM to ?? |
Presentation ? |
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| Saturday November 13, 2010 |
| Show |
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
Hall open for Vendor and Exhibitor set. |
| Registrant Activity |
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Display Hall open to Registrants |
| Registrant Activity |
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
One Stream of Clinics |
| Registrant Activity |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. |
RPM Area open to Registrants |
| Public |
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Show open to the Public |
| Public |
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Kids Room Upstairs open to the Public |
| Public |
Hourly |
Prize Draws |
| Registrant Activity |
  5:30 PM to 11:30 PM |
Layout Tour |
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| Sunday November 14, 2010 |
| Registrant Activity |
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Display Hall open to the registrants |
| Registrant Activity |
9:00 AM to Noon |
NMRA Meeting |
| Public |
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Show open to the Public |
| Public |
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Kids Room Upstairs open to the Public |
| Registrant Activity |
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
Two Streams of Clinics |
| Public |
Hourly |
Prize Draws |
| Registrant Activity |
6:30 PM to 10:00 PM |
Banquet in Evening - Speaker: TBA |
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| Monday November 15, 2010 |
| Registrant Activity |
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
Prototype Tour |
Full details at Trains 2010 .
Central Hobbies will be attending
Note the NEW venue.
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Mt Pleasant Lions Club Model Railroad Show
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Sunday February 13, 2011 10 AM to 3 PM
Mt Pleasant Elementary School,
2300 Guelph St,
Vancouver
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For further information:
Sarah or phone (604) 738-4647
2011 Western Rails
Sunday March 20, 2011.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cameron Rec. Center
9523 Cameron Street.
Burnaby, B.C.
Collectibles, photos, time tables, keys, locks, lanterns, buttons, china, telegraph equipment and
much, much more.
2011 Entrance Fare
Fares may be paid with cash only:
Senior (60+) $ TBA
Adult (16-59) $ TBA
Under 6 Free
Family $ TBA (Maximum 2 Adults, 3 Youth)
Full details at WCRA .
For further information: e mail or phone
(604) 484-2791
Western Rails 2011 is a WEST COAST RAILWAY ASSOCIATION Event.
Central Hobbies will be attending
If there is anything you want brought over please let us know before the show
weekend. A week before would be good.
27th Annual Vancouver Island Spring Model Railroad
Show
Note Changed Date Sunday, March 27, 2011
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Beban Park Rec Center
2300 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, B.C.
Operating Layouts, Swap & Shop Tables, Retail Sales
Model Contests (Popular Vote)
Entrance Fares:
- Family - $ 10.00
- Adult - $ 5.00
- Senior - $ 4.00
- Child (6-12) - $ 1.00
- NMRA Member - $ 3.00
For further information:
e mail or phone Ken Rutherford
(250)724-4698 or Rick Lord (250) 724-4205
Central Hobbies will be attending
If there is anything you want brought over please let us know before the show weekend.
Supertrain 2011
Saturday, Sunday
April 16 - 17, 2011
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Subway Soccer Centre
7000 - 48 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta
Full details at Supertrain 2011 .
May
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National Model Railroad Association 76th Annual
Convention |
The National Model Railroad Association will be hosting its 76th Annual Convention in
Sacramento, CA on July 10-18, 2011
Full details at EXTRA 2011 WEST
Updated July 23, 2010
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