APRIL 2008

Organizational Notices

BIRMINGHAM, AL The Smokey City Rails Model RR Club is seeking new members who are interested in model railroading. We operate a portable HO-scale layout. We meet most Tuesday nights in Vestavia. Info.: send email to scrmrrc@aol.com

PHOENIX, AZ. The Black Canyon Model Railroad Club has open membership for advanced modelers. We are an HO Club located in Central Phoenix. Info.: Alan Elsroad, 480/473-1112 or Harold, Shelton 602/242-0751

SACRAMENTO, CA. California State RR Museum volunteer training classes begin every spring and fall. Interviews conducted one month in advance for all interested persons. Info.: 916/445-0269

BOULDER, CO. The Boulder Model RR Club is accepting new members and welcomes hobbyists in all scales to attend our monthly meetings. Meetings rotate between Boulder, Longmont and Louisville, and held the second Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Info.: Jack Rummel, 303/652-3903

BRADENTON, FL. Sarasota Model RR Club has open membership with various levels available. We are located at 6730 15th St. E. meets are HO/N scales every Tues. 7:30 p.m. and O Scale/3-Rail meet every Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. Business meeting every Wed. of each month at 7:00 p.m. 941/358-3602. COCOA, FL. Local club is seeking new members after moving to a new location, to help build the new DCC HO layout and rework an existing N-scale layout. We meet Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings at 1122A Lake Drive, Cocoa. Info.: Dave Klein, 321/783-5469

NORTH FORT MEYERS, FL. The Scale Rails of Southwest Florida memberships are now open to persons interested in HO and N gauge in construction and operation of a new DCC layout. Club is open to public 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Club Depot iis located at 1262 Piney Road, North Fort Meyers. Info.: Dennis Little, 239/415-6664

OCALA, FL. Hi-Railers Train Club of Ocala Meets Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at 1729 N.E. 8th Road, Ocala. Info.: Gary: 352-687-8663. ORLANDO, FL The Central Florida Railroad Modelers of Orlando  are accepting new members at 2500 Silver Star Rd., Ste. 1700 Club meets Saturday evenings and is constructing a new HO scale layout using Digitrax Control System as well as operating CTC system. Info.: Eric Hench, 407/365-1917

ORANGE CITY, FL. The Electric Railway Clubs of Florida HO, O & G gauge meets at members homes on the second Saturday of each month, locations announced. Info.: Jim Richards, 386/775-4777

SARASOTA, FL. Sarasota Model RR Club membership open, various levels HO and N scale meet every Tues. at 7:00 p.m. O scale and three-rail meet every Thurs. at 7:00 p.m., regular work sessions and clinics located at 6730 15th St. Info.: 941/358-3602

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. Arlington Heights Society of Model Engineers has an HO layout and needs new members. It meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at 1040 S. Arlington Heights Rd., (rear entrance). Info.: John Hetreed, 847/255-7275

CHICAGO, IL. Northwestern Society of Model Railroaders seeking new members to operate and build their HO and HOn3 layout. Meetings Tuesday & Thursdays 7:00 p.m. at Edison Park Fieldhouse, 6755 N. Northwest Hwy. Info.: Bob Southworth, 630/279-3312

ELMHURST, IL. The Salt Creek Model Railroad Club is seeking new members for HO club, meetings and work nights Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. operating sessions every Friday night 7:30 p.m. Info.: Gerald L. Doran, 630/627-3217

GRIFFITH, IN. Ridge Model RR Association seeking new members interested in operating on a medium size HO layout with DCC. Meets every Wed. and Fri. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. located below the gym in the Lake Ridge Administration Building. SW corner of Ridge Rd., and Colfax Ave. Info.: Andrew Hauser, 708/868-8749

SOUTHBEND, IN. St. Joe Valley Model RR Club of South Bend is accepting new members, at former NYC RR freight house, 400 S. Main St., Mishawaka, Wed. & Fri. 7:00 pm. to 11:00 p.m. Info.: David Korkhouse, 574/272-6436

GARDNER, MA. Southern New England Model RR Club is seeking new members to build and operate the permanent and modular club layouts. Please visit our web site at www.snemrr.org. Info.: Norm Thidemann, 413/774-3304

CARLSTADT, NJ The New York Society of Engineers is now  seeking new members. Meets every Wed. night from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  at 341 Hoboken Rd., Carlstadt, New Jersey. Info.: Andrew Brusgard, 908/686-4856

ROCKY HILL, NJ. Pacific Southern Railway company is seeking new members. We are a large HO layout converting to DCC. Meets Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Info.: www.pacificsouthern.org or Stan Nadbielny, 908/581-4243

FREEPORT, NY The Great South Bay Model Railroad Club Inc., membership in the club is open to all. Meets on a rotating basis 1st Monday. 2nd Tues. 3rd and 4th Thurs. at 8:00 p.m. at Freeport Exempt Fireman's Hall, 9 North Long Beach Ave., Freeport. Info.: Kevin R. McKay, 516/223-9357

ROCHESTER, NY. Seeking persons interested in joining a new group who will operate O Scale trains using two rail equipment only. Info.: E.C. Williams, 585/381-7701

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY. The Rockville Centre Model Railroader's is accepting new members located at 200 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY on Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Info.: Walt Connell, 516/594-1654

SYRACUSE, NY. Syracuse Model RR Club is seeking new members interested in modeling and operating HO gauge layouts. We have o.k. and DCC layout meetings Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. second floor Eastwood American Legion, 102 Nichols Ave., Syracuse, Info.: Greg Clark, 315/487-8406

COLUMBUS, OH. The Janis Center Railroad Club is seeking new members. It has a landscaped HO layout approximately 13 scale miles long. Open Tues & Wed. from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Weds. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 600 E. 11th Ave., Janis Center. Info.: Carl Albrecht, 614/268-6709

VANDALIA, OH. The Crossroads RR Club, Inc., is seeking new members. It has two permanent layouts, HO and N scales, both DCC and DC compatible. Open every Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 304 N. Dixie Drive, visit our website at www.crossroadsrr.com. Info.: Brian Lairson, 937/470-1200 or btfd55@aol.com

HARRISBURG, PA. A New Ntrak modular N Scale club is forming and looking for members. Info.: Mark Friend, 717/730-9419; web www.penscalers.org

COMMERCE, TX. The East Model RR Club is seeking new members. HO and N scale layouts. ETMRS meets formally once a month for business meeting, and most Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Commerce. Info.: President Paul Fogel, 903/217-5844. HOUSTON, TX. Houston N Crowd invites new members to join, meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wed. of each month except December at 2506 South Blvd., Houston. N Scale modular operations most Saturdays. Info.: www.houstonNcrowd.org

EAGLETON, WI. We are forming the Eagleton & Northwestern Model RR Club to model in HO Scale. Info.: Sam Farlow, 16125 117th St., Bloomer, WI 54724

BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO, CANADA The Muskoka Model Railway Club is looking for new members to replace retirees and help develop new layouts. Info.: Dave Powley, 705/646-9711

Special Events

BIRMINGHAM, ALMarch 29: Smokey City Rails Model RR Club 17th Spring Train Show & Sale at First Baptist Church of Zion City, 1104 Gene Reed Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, ages 8-12 $2.00, under 8 free. Info.: Sonny Burchfield, 205/980-0611

PHILADELPHIA, PA March 28-30: Railroad Prototype Modelers Valley Forge sponsored by Philadelphia Division, MER NMRA at the Desmond Great Valley Hotel & Conference Center, Clinics, displays, vendors' room, home layout tour (Sunday). Info.: www.phillynmra.org . or Paul Backenstose, 610/269-2763

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA: April 5: The 25th Anniversary Doubleheaders Model Railroad Club is having a Self-guided Home/Club layout tour, register at Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Rd., Cambridge, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. tour hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, Info: visit www.trainweb.org/doubleheaders/dhsite.htm  or call 519-578-7546

LYNCHBURG RAIL DAY 2008 30^th Anniversary Train Show, Sat. August 9, 2008. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Boonsboro Ruritan Club, Lynchburg, Va.  Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. Admission: $5.00, children 12 and under free with paying adult. Show and vendor information: www.blueridgenrhs.org, or contact Norris Deyerle {434-455-7421}, railcow@msn.com or John Tanner {434-525-1318}, flytrains@verizon.net.  

NMRA Activities

ATLANTA, GA. April 8: NMRA Piedmont Division Meeting and Program at the Elks Lodge, 1775 Montreal Road, in Tucker from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Map at http://www.piedmont-div.org. Free to all. Info.: Gary Jarabek, 770/509-6941 or gjarabek@bellsouth.net

GLENVIEW, IL  April 27: North Shore & Western Division, Midwest Region NMRA Division Meet at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: Free. Info.: Ingrid Drozdak, 773/545-5936

ROCKFORD, IL March 29-30: Rock River Valley Division, Midwest Region of the NMRA Annual Model Train Show and Sale at Jefferson High School, 4145 Samuelson Rd., Rockford, from Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4;00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, under 12 free w/adult. Info.: Larry Cich, 815/384-5023

SOUTHBEND, IN April 18-19: St. Joe Valley Model RR Club's 2008 Great Model Railroad Symposium at the South Bend Firefighters Association, 4025 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., clinics, presentations, etc. Info.: www.sjvrr.com

MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY April 12: New York City & Long Island Sunrise Trail Division, Inc., NER/NMRA Model Railroad Spring Meet at St. David's Lutheran Church, 20 Clark Blvd., Massapequa Park, NY from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $2.00, for NMRA/STDiv. Members, others $3.00. Info.: contact Fernand Washington, 718/528-2308 or buzzyfernand@aol.com

GROVE CITY, PA April 5: The National Model Railroad Association's Mid Central Region Division 11, INC 8th Annual Jamboree at the Grove City Masonic Lodge 1340 West Main Street, Grove City, PA from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm: $5.00, under 12 free. Info.: Gary Lasher, 814/849-2573 or Email at sglash@alltel.net

MILWAUKEE, WI. April 20: NMRA WISE Division Meet at the Best Western Milwaukee Airport Hotel, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Adm.: Free. Info: Reid Kahrs, 262/628-8489

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA April 25-27: The Bytown Bobber   The 2008 Niagara Frontier Regional convention hosted by the St. Lawrence Division, NMRA, 12 to 16 clinics presented over three days, NMRA judged and NFR appearance model contests, awards banquet with speaker, etc. Info.: and reg. forms go to www.bytownbobber.org or contact Chair Grant Knowles gd.knowles@sympatico.ca  or Registrar Greg Montague gm.montague@rogers.com

NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA April 13: The 7th Division PNR NMRA 24th Annual Mid Vancouver Island Model Railway Show will be held at Beban Park Rec. Center, 2300 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $3.00 member, $5.00 non-member, $10.00 family, $4.0 seniors. Info.: Rick Lord, 250/724-4205 or email at rblord@telus.net

Club Shows

BIRMINGHAM, AL The Smokey City Rails Model RR Club seeking new members. We operate a portable HO-Scale layout. We meet most Tuesday nights in Vestavia. Info.: NK   scrmrrc@aol.com   with scr in the subject line

FREEMONT, CA. First and third Sundays: The Niles Depot Museum and Model RR Open House at Niles Depot, 36977 Mission Blvd., Freemont, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: Free. Info.: Stanley Keiser, 510/797-4449

GLENDALE, CA First Monday of the Month Glendale Model RR Club Open House in Fremont Park, 619 Hahn Ave., from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Adm.: Free. Info.: Milt Harker, 818/248-2281

LOS ANGELES, CA April 26-27 & 29, May 3-4: The  Pasadena Model RR Club Spring 2008 Open House at 5458 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles from Sat. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. through Sun. 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., to Tues. 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Adm.: adults $3.00, children $1.00, under seven free w/adult. Info.: Don Philpott, 562/926-1762

WALLINGFORD, CT. April 25: Classic Shows, LLC will hold a train and toy show at Zandri's Stillwood Inn, 1074 South Colony Rd., Rt. 5, exit 13 on I-91. Adm.: $5.00, ages 12 and under free w/adult. Info: Classic Shows 203/926-1327 or www.ClassicShowsLLC.com

WILLIMANTIC, CT. April 13: The Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum will sponsor a Model Train and Die Cast Show at the Windham High School, 350 High Street, Willimantic from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, seniors (62+) $4.00, ages 8-12 $1.00, under 8 free, parking free, handicapped accessible. Info.: Joe Sokol, 860/872-2240 or joseph_sokol@msn.com

WAUCONDA, IL March 29-30: The  Lake County Model Railroad will hold its Spring Open House, HO scale layout operating under DCC, located at 107 S. Main St., from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adm.: free. Info.: www.lcmrr.org

WHEATON, IL April 13, May 4: The Great Midwest Train Show at DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $7.00, under 12 free. Info.: www.GreatMidewestTrainShow.com  .or 630/290-1962

TOPSHAM, ME. April 26: Spring Model Railroad Show sponsored by The Great Falls Model Railroad Club at Mt. Ararat High School, Rt. 201 Topsham, ME., from 10:00a .m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $4.00, under 15 $2.00. Info.: Terrence P. King, 207/933-2477

MT. PLEASANT, MI. April 6: The Mid-Mich. 28th Annual Model Train Show at CMU Finch Fieldhouse on the main campus, Preston St., Mt. Pleasant. Sponsored by Dog Tales and Clare Depot Preservation. Hours from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $4.00, under 10 free. Info.: Larry Lewis, 989/386-6987

BATAVIA, NY March 30: The Genesee Society of Model Engineers Great Batavia train Show will be held  at Batavia Downs Gaming and Race Track, 8315 Park Rd., Batavia from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, under 18 $2.00, under 13 free. Info.: Mike Pyszczek, 585/768-4579

ZANESVILLE, OH. March 29: Zanesville Model RR Club Open House at Fourth and Market Streets, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Adm.: Free. Info.: Ed Block, 740/452-5791

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX April 26: Model Railroad "Jamboree 2008" at the New Braunfels Civic Center, 380 S. Seguin St., New Braunfels, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adm.: $6.00, ages 13-17 $2.00, ages 5-12 $1.00, Info.: www.nbhrmsmuseum.org

PANHANDLE, TX. April 1   May 31: The Scott Free Model Railroaders will present The Fourth Annual Train Show to be held at Carson County Square House Museum located at 409 Elsie St., Panhandle. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sun. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adm.: Free but donations are accepted. Info.: Skip Smith, 806/537-3382

GRAFTON, VA. April 5-6: The Chesapeake Bay Railroaders will hold their Spring Open House at 110-F Dare Rd., Grafton from Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to Sun. Noon to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: Free. Info.: George Downer, 757/868-7505 or http://www.trainweb.org/cbw/

ABERFOYLE, ONTARIO, CANADA May 3-4, 10-11: The Aberfoyle Junction Model Railway presents Large O Scale layout open to public at club premises, a Quonset hut at southern village limits, No. 128 Brock Road, Aberfoyle from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adm.: $7.00, students/seniors $5.00, children $4.00. Info.: Craig Webb, 905/527-5474

FENWICK, ONTARIO, CANADA April 13-20: Fenwick Central Model Railroad Open House at 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick, Ontario, from Noon to 4:30 p.m. Adm.: Free. Info.: Dave, 905/892-2767

LINDSAY, ONTARIO, CANADA April 12-13: The 34th Annual Lindsay Model Railway Show 2008 from Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, seniors & students with ID $4.00, children ages 6-12 $2.00, under 6 free. Info.: Wayne Lamb, 705/324-5316 or Don McClellan, 705/454-2746 or http://www.trainweb.org/ldmr/

Train Collectors Meets

HIGHLAND, IN. Apr. 8:The Illiana Train Club Open Meet at Bridges, 9600 Kennedy Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adm.: $3.00. Info.: 219/924-5534

SIOUX CITY, IA. April 26: Prairie Lakes Division spring meet at the Siouxland Historical Railraod Association's Milwaukee Road Roundhouse, 3400 Sioux River Rd., Sioux City, Adm.: $3.00, under 12 free. Info.: Ronald Peterson, 712/225-4780 or pete31545@yahoo.com or James VanDeldon, 402/833-5531 or genjvan@msn.com

TIMONIUM, MD April 12-13: The "Great Scale Model Train Show" Plus the "Hi-Rail & Collectors Train Show" at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, from Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $7.00, under 13 free, family $14.00, fares are good for both days. Info.: Howard Zane, 410/730-1036 www.gsmts.com or hzanel@comcast.net

WEST BARNSTABLE, MA April 27: Cape Cod Model RR Club Train Show at Cape Cod Community College Physical Education Building, Rt. 132, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, ages 12-18 & seniors $3.00, family max $9.00, under 12 free w/adult. Adm.: free. Info.: Rich Houghtaling, 508/432-2287

PORT HURON, MI April 27: 26th Annual Huron Modelers 2008 Railroad Show & Swap Shop, at McMorran Place, 701 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $4.50, under 5 free. Info; 810/985-6166

JOPLIN, MO March 29: Museum Complex Train Show and Swap Meet at Schifferdecker Park, 7th St. & Schifferdecker between golf course and pool, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $3.00, under 12 free. Info.: Rick Gardner, 417/673-4888 or email at rickgardner@sofnet.com

NORTH PLATTE, NE April 19-20: The 14th Annual Train Show will be held at the D&N Event Center, 501 East Walker Rd., from Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $3.00, under 12 $1.00. under 5 free w/paid adult. Info.: Gene Tacey, 308/386-2489 or taceys@gpcom.net

HOOKSETT, NH April 20: Hooksett Lions Club "Suncook Valley Model Railroad Show" at Hooksett Cawley Middle School, 89 Whitehall Rd., Hooksett, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $4.00, children 6-12 $1.00, under 6 free, family $10.00. Info.: Wayne Gehris, 603/627-4662 or Steve Boyd 603/623-3941, hooksettlionsclub@yahoo.com

ITHICA, NY April 26-27: Cornell RR Historical society NRHS; 25th Finger Lakes Railfair Train Show at The Field, NYS Rt. 34, from Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, ages 3-12 $2.00, family $10.00. Info.: James Torgeson, 716/628-2556 jst25@cornell.edu

KINGSTON, NY April 6: The Kingston Model Railroad Club's Annual Kingston Train and Hobby Expo at Tech City, the former I.B.M. Complex, Enterprise Drive, Kingston, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: 845/334-8233

BUCYRUS, OH. April 12: Bucyrus Model Railroad Assoc. 22nd Annual Train Show & Swap Meet at Crawford County Fairgrounds, Whetstone St., Bucyrus, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $3.00, under 12 free. Info.: Dave Moore, 419/462-5035

MASSILLON, OH. April 13: CJ Trains Spring Massillon Train and Toy Show at Massillon Knights of Columbus Hall, 988 Cherry Rd., NW, Massillon from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $4.00, under 12 free. Info.: Jon Ulbright, 330/262-7488

MEDINA, OH. April 6 & Oct. 26: The 2008 Medina Model Railroad & Toy Shows will be held at the Medina County Community Center, (Medina Fairgrounds) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, under 12 free. Info.: 330/948-4400

MILAN, OH. March 30: Norwalk & Weston Model RR Club's Train & Toy Show at EHOVE Career Center, 316 West Mason Rd., Milan from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $3.00, under 12 free. Info.: Tony Catalano, 419/499-4856

PARMA, OH. March 29: The Great Lakes Division of the Train Collectors Assoc. Train Show at UAW Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Building, Parma from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, family $7.00. Info.: John Carlisle, 419/994-4759

EUGENE, OR. April 12-13: 20th Annual Willamette Cascade Model RR Club Show & Swap Meet at Lane County Fairgrounds, in the Expo Halls, 796 W. 13th Ave., from Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, under 11 free w/adult. Info.: 541/954-4917 or 541/225-7394 or email at ttandt@ram-mail.com

MONACA, PA April 6: The Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society' s Spring Model Train Show and Sale will be held at the Center Stage Banquet Hall, 1495 Old Broadhead Road, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $4.00, under 12 free w/adult. Info.: Glenn Wallace, 724/775-8023 or Dave Fritsch, 724/728-1246 www.bcmrr.railfan.net

TYLER, TX. April 26-27: The Cotton Belt Rail Historical Society Tyler Tap Chapter will hold its annual Train Show at Harvey Convention Center East Texas Fairgrounds, from Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $6.00, under 12 $2.00. Info.: Gerald Cooper, 903/839-2501

PUYALLUP, WA April 26-27: The 4th Division of PNR NMRA Train Show will be held at 9th & Meridian, Western Washington Fairgrounds, Gold Gate, from Saturday. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm.: $8.00, ages 6-12 $4.00, family of 4 $20.00, $1.00 off coupon on web. Children Under 6 free. Info.: www.ttmtsho.com or email ttmt@4dpnr.org

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA April 6: Lakeshore Model Railroaders' Flea Market at Humber College North Campus Gym, 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adm.: $5.00, youth $2.00. Info.: Steven McCoy, 416/656-4498

KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA March 29-30: 20th Annual Model Train Y Toy Show at the W.B. George Centre, Kemptville College, 81 Concession Rd., from Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adm: $6.00, seniors/teens $4.00, ages 6-12 $1.50, under 6 free. Info.: Frank Steele, 613/634-8225

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA April 19-20: Calgary Model Railway Society presents Supertrain 2008 Canada's biggest and best model train show at the Calgary Soccer Centre 7000   48 Street S.E. Adm.: $10.00, kids $5.00, families $20.00, $1.00 off with donation of non-perishable food item to Calgary Food Bank. For more info visit www.supertrain.ca

Railfan Events 

PHOENIX, AZ April 24- May 5: LGB Tour "Discover Arizona" Arizona offers an unbelievable abundance of scenic attractions and is well known for its dry deserts, impressive Canyons and National Parks. The "Grand Canyon State' is influenced by Spanish and Indian culture and is the epitome of the Southwest of the USA. For more info on the tour call 813/831-0357 or NGPAmerica@aol.com

MT. PLEASANT, MI. The Lake Central Rail Tours in coordination with the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation, will be operating excursions powered by Pere Marquette 2-8-4 No. 1225. All excursions operate over the rails of the Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway in Michigan. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Lake Central Rail Tours. Info.: free brochure call 866-608-0746 or visit the web site: www.lakecentralrailtours.com

STRASBURG, PA. May 19, 2007 to April 13, 2008: The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Strasburg, will present "Spann Centuries, Railroad Bridges of Pennsylvania" during regular museum hours. For centuries railroad bridges in Commonwealth have provided vital links for passenger and freight trains to traverse. Historic photographs, blueprints, artifacts, and video clips.. For more information call 717/687-8628 or email info@rrmuseumpa.org