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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.



2010


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.


Lions Logo

Mt Cheam Lions Club Model Railroad and Hobby Show

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

Trains 2010

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 ?
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
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
Monday November 15, 2010
Registrant Activity 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Prototype Tour

Full details at Trains 2010 .



2011

Central Hobbies will be attending
Note the NEW venue.
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Mt Pleasant Lions Club Model Railroad Show

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 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) Western Rails

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

Supertrain 2010 Logo

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


NMRA 76th Logo

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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