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Special Toy Train Events for February 22-24, 2008

Robbi — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:00:53 +0000

This week there are several great toy train events that you will want to catch. If you live, or will be near, New Eagle, Pennsylvania, then make plans to visit the New Eagle Train Show on the 24th. This event will run between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To get to this event you will need to go to the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department’s Social Hall, located on Chess Street in New Eagle, PA. The cost of this event is $3 for adults, $2 for kids and $2 for Senior Citizens. At this event you will find vendors, test tracks, great food, free parking and modular train layouts.

If you will be in the Midwest, then drive over to Minneapolis to visit the Gopher Rail 2008 event. Scheduled for February 23rd between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Railroad Club on the University of Minnesota campus. (1701 University Avenue, SE, Minneapolis, MN). The cost of this event will be $7 for adults and $5 for students. This is a unique event that draws the crows. It offers speakers, videos and modular railroad layouts.

The third event scheduled for this weekend is Night Trains. This is the last week that the Night Trains will be on display, so make sure you get to the Twin City Model Railroad Museum Saturday, February 23rd between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. To get to this event drive to 1021 Bandana Blvd, STE 222, St. Paul, Minnesota. Admission is $5 for general admission and kids under five get in free. Her you will find an amazing lighted display.

No matter what interests you about the sport of toy train collecting, toy train events have what you are looking for. From educational lectures on collectible Brio trains to special displays of antique toy train bridges and roads, you don’t miss out on all the train excitement offered by these events.

Find Toy Trains and Accessories at February 16th Toy Train Events

Robbi — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:00:25 +0000

February is a great month if you like toy train events. Each week there are several events scheduled across the nation. This weekends events start with the Greater Houston Train Show, which is scheduled for February 16th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. To find this event you will need to go to the Stafford Center located at 10505 Cash Road in Stafford, Texas. Admission costs $5 for adults, $1 for kids 12 to 18 and free for kids under 12. If you are coming with your family, then you can buy a family ticket for $12. Here you will find toy train clinics, toy train model contests, toy train photo contest and several great operating layouts.

If you will be near Bristol, Utah, then make sure you stop by the Flea Market held at the Holly Hall. You can find Holly Hall on Main Street. This event will last between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and is free to the public. Here you will find vendors, toy trains and other toys on display and for sale.

In addition to the Flea Market and the Greater Houston Train Show, The Winter Open House for the Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum is also scheduled for February 16th. From 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. this open house, located at 7471 Unit L Tyler Blvd in Mentor, Ohio, will offer you the chance to view both NASCAR and NHRA displays. The theme for this event is “the need for speed.” In addition to great displays, a Chinese raffle will also be held.

February toy train events are great for collectors and toy train fans. At these events you will be able to find prime toy train parts and accessories and collectible wooden train pieces and parts.

Toy Train Events Scheduled for February 8-10, 2008

Robbi — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:00:44 +0000

This weekend you have several great toy train events to choose from. The first is the Barron County Model Railroad Club’s 28th Annual Show in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. This even will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Cedar Mall. Event times will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Here you will be able to view O, HO, Sn3 and N scale layouts, talk to vendors and shop for toy train memorabilia.

If you are closer to North Carolina this weekend, then you will want to stop by the Black Cat Station Model Railroad Open House on Saturday. From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. the Black Cat Station, located at 800 Elizabeth Street, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, will offer 5 great track layouts. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Your third toy train event option for this weekend is the Piedmont Division Live Auction. If you are interested in toy trains and are in the market to add a few pieces to your collection, then this is the event for you. Make your way to the Elk’s Lodge located at 1775 Montreal Road in Tucker, Georgia on Saturday the 9th. The preview window for items to be auctioned will last from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and the auction will last from 7 until 10 p.m. Admission costs $5.

Special toy train events are where the fun is. Find unique antique wooden toy train sets or the latest toy train accessories at these events. Return next week for a brand new lineup of events you can attend.