The end of July looks great if you are looking for family toy train events to attend, or if you are looking to find a great deal on educational toys for children. The first event that you can attend is the Hamburg Dutch Train Meet. It is scheduled for July 27 and will be held at the Hamburg Fire Company Field House, which is located at 4th and Pine Street in Hamburg, Pennsylvania 19526. This event will run from 9 in the morning until 1 in the afternoon. Tables cost $17 and general admission is $4. Kids under 12 get in free. Here you will find all sorts of toy trains, train videos and DVDs, books, snacks and lots of train activities.
The second event that you can attend next week is the TTOS SP DIV. Toy Train Show. This event is scheduled for the 27th and will be held at the Brookhurst Community Center, located at 2271 West Crescent Ave, Anaheim, California 92801. It will run from 12:30 until 3:30 and admission will be $5 per person or family group. Here you will find toy train layouts, a kids corner, snack bar and a toy train auctions.
The final event that you can attend next week is the All Aboard for Thomas and Friends! This special Thomas and Friends Train Event will be held on the 31st at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad located at 119 Front Street, Dillsboro, North Carolina 28725. This is an all day event with an admission price of $18. This price will get you a 25 minute train ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, and access to a variety of Thomas and Friends activities. This is a great family event that you won’t want to miss.
Before you show up at one of these event to buy collectibles, research the items that you are interested in. One blog that offers insights into the world of toy trains is Trenielettrici. A strange name I know but an interested blog site.