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.

CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour

Date: June 12 to July 7, 2008. A BC 150 Event:

From the Canadian Pacific web site:
"From June 12 to July 6, the CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour will visit 33 communities in the Kootenays, the Rockies, the Shuswap, Kamloops, the Fraser Canyon and Vancouver as part of the year-long BC150 celebration.

The CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour is co-sponsored by Canadian Pacific, which is operating, staffing and maintaining the train. The train includes the vintage Empress 2816 steam locomotive and support cars, two vintage passenger coaches, a vintage business car, a heritage baggage car converted into a travelling museum and a vintage stage car.

The museum car features a selection of artifacts from the "Stories of you, me and BC," a major exhibition at the Royal British Columbia Museum.

The stage car features the sound of British Columbia, with a live band and stage show by The Motherlode. Visitors can enjoy and interact with costumed performers depicting some of B.C.'s most entertaining and notorious historical figures.

For more information and a schedule of dates and time see: CP Spirit of 150 Web Site

CN Open House/Family Days

Date: Sunday September 7, 2008
Thornton Yard Shops
13477 - 116 Ave.
Surrey, B.C.

Admission: FREE

Noon to 4 PM
Model Railroad Displays, Working Railroad Displays, Train Rides, Face Painting, Community Displays, Safety Displays.

Hot Dogs, Pop, Popcorn - 50 Cents Each. Proceeds to Surrey Memorial Children's Hospital.

Hourly Door Prize Draw.

Victoria Train Show 2008

Sunday September 21, 2008
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill Road
Victoria, B.C.

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Mt Cheam Lions Club Model Railroad and Hobby Show

Saturday October, 25 and Sunday October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, (Freeway Exit #116)

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Meet: Friday November 7, 2008 to Monday November 10, 2008.
Public Show Saturday November 8, 2008 10 AM to 4 PM,
Sunday November 9, 2008, 10:00 AM to 4 PM.
Meet Schedule:

• Friday Night November 7, 2008
  • Hall opens for set up 6:00 PM to 11 PM
  • Early Registration
  • Operating Sessions
  • Self Guided Tour
• Saturday November 8, 2008
  • Hall opens for set up at 7:00 AM.
  • Display Hall open to Registrants 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Clinics
  • Show open to the Public 10:00 AM to 4 PM
  • Prize Draws Hourly
  • NMRA Meeting 3:30 PM.
  • Layout Tour in Evening - 6:00 PM.
• Sunday November 8, 2008
  • Display Hall open to the registrants 9 am to 4 pm
  • Show open to the Public 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Clinics
  • Prize Draws Hourly
  • Banquet in Evening - Starting at 6:30 PM
    Speaker: TBA
• Monday November 10, 2008
  • Prototype Tour

Mt Pleasant Lions Club Model Railroad Show

Sunday February xx, 2009
Mt Pleasant Community Centre
3161 Ontario Street
Vancouver, B.C.

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Admission by Donation
For information or to book a table Call Alex at 604-875-1837

2009 Western Rails

Sunday March 16, 2008.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cameron Rec. Center
9523 Cameron Street.
Burnaby, B.C.

See displays and models of all kinds - Ride the indoor Miniature Train
Collectables, photos, time tables, keys, locks, lanterns, buttons, china, telegraph equipment and much much more.

2009 Entrance Fare
Fares may be paid with cash only:
Senior (60+) $2.00
Adult (16-59) $3.00
Child (0-5) Free
Family $6.00 (Maximum 2 Adults, 3 Youth)

For further information:
e mail or phone (604) 484-2791

Western Rails 2009 is a WEST COAST RAILWAY ASSOCIATION Event.