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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


Central Hobbies will be attending

2010 Western Rails Western Rails

Sunday March 14, 2010.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cameron Rec. Center
9523 Cameron Street.
Burnaby, B.C.

See displays and models of all kinds
Collectables, photos, time tables, keys, locks, lanterns, buttons, china, telegraph equipment and much much more.

2010 Entrance Fare
Fares may be paid with cash only:
Senior (60+) $2.00
Adult (16-59) $3.00
Under 6 Free
Family $6.00 (Maximum 2 Adults, 3 Youth) Western Rails

Full details at WCRA .

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

Western Rails 2010 is a WEST COAST RAILWAY ASSOCIATION Event.


Central Hobbies will be attending

Shuswap Rails 2010
PNR 7th Division Spring Meet

April 2-3 Easter Weekend 2010
Prestige Habourfront Resort &b Convention Centre
Salmon Arm, B.C.

Sponsored by the Salmon Arm Model railroad Association, Details as they are announced

Layout Tours, Clinics, Portable Layouts, AP Judging, Contests, Commercial booths and Main Line Canadian Pacific Action.
Beer & Burger Night - Friday Night
Special Tours for Ladies.

Contact
Chair: Ed Parsons (250) 679-3976 E-Mail
Registrar: Eric Reynard (250) 832-1352 E-Mail


Central Hobbies will be attending

If there is anything you want brought over please let us know before the show weekend.

26th Annual Vancouver Island
Spring Model Railroad Show

Sunday, April 11, 2010
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 2010

Supertrain 2010 Logo

Saturday, Sunday
April 17 - 18, 2010
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Subway Soccer Centre
7000 - 48 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta

Full details at Supertrain 2010 .


National Z- Scale Convention

Medford, Oregon
April 30th May 1st, 2010
Full details at National Z-Scale Convention .


NMRA 75th Logo

National Model Railroad Association
75th Anniversary Convention Show

The National Model Railroad Association will be hosting its 75th Anniversary Convention in Milwaukee, WI on July 10-18, 2010.

Full details at NMRA 75th :


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 - $ TBA
* Family - $ TBA
* NMRA/PNR - $ TBA
* Under 10 Free when accompanied by an adult


Layouts, Vendors, Displays. Food service.

Vendor tables: $ TBA
For table information contact: Ted Alexis (250) 595-4070 or E-Mail .


Lions Logo

Mt Cheam Lions Club Model Railroad and Hobby Show

Central Hobbies will most likely be attending Sunday -

Saturday October, ?? and Sunday October >??, 2010
Saturday, October ??, 2010 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, October ??, 2010 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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

For more information: To be determined.
Phone - TBA
Fax - TBA
E-Mail


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.
Lions Logo

Mt Pleasant Lions Club Model Railroad Show

Sunday February ??, 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


Updated February 16, 2010

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