TEXAS, FORT WORTH,
January 5-6, The World’s Greatest Hobby
on Tour with dozens of manufacturers displays, demonstrations,
and operating equipment. Sponsored the Model Railroad division
of the Hobby Manufacturer’s Association, the traveling event is
designed to introduce the general public to model railroading in
an entertaining, lively and family-friendly atmosphere. Will Rogers
Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster, 76107. Info at
WEST VIRGINIA, HARPERS FERRY,
January 19, Steve Sherrill Open
House with modular layouts including On30 SG&S Railroad, dead
rail demonstrations, vendor tables, and narrow gauge camaraderie.
First Baptist Church, 614 Lone Oak Road, Ranson 25438. Info from
Steve Sherrill at 304-725-4797.
February 2013
CALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO,
February 23-24, The World’s Greatest
Hobby on Tour with dozens of manufacturers displays, demonstra-
tions, and operating equipment. Sponsored by the Model Railroad
division of the Hobby Manufacturer’s Association, the traveling
event is designed to introduce the general public to model rail-
roading in an entertaining, lively and family-friendly atmosphere.
California Exposition & State Fair (CAL-EXPO), 1600 Exposition Blvd,
95852. Info at
CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO,
February 9-10, The World’s Greatest
Hobby on Tour with dozens of manufacturers displays, demonstra-
tions, and operating equipment. Sponsored by the Model Railroad
division of the Hobby Manufacturer’s Association, the traveling
event is designed to introduce the general public to model railroad-
ing in an entertaining, lively and family-friendly atmosphere. Del
Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014.
Info at wghshow.com. Info at
Open 1 to 5 pm at 225 West Saratoga Street (3rd floor walkup).
Admission by donation. Additional info at
MASSACHUSETTS, WEST SPRINGFIELD,
January 26-27, Amherst
Railroad Hobby Show, sponsored by Amherst Railway Society.
Major event attracting 25,000 or more people annually with oper-
ating layouts, clinics, and up to 250 vendor tables. Participants
include manufacturers, publishers, importers, and historical societ-
ies. Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds. Info at
MISSOURI, ST. LOUIS,
January 12-13, The World’s Greatest Hobby
on Tour with dozens of manufacturers displays, demonstrations,
and operating equipment. Sponsored the Model Railroad division
of the Hobby Manufacturer’s Association, the traveling event is
designed to introduce the general public to model railroading in
an entertaining, lively and family-friendly atmosphere. America’s
Center, 701 Convention Plaza, 63101. Info at
PENNSYLVANIA, FORT WASHINGTON,
January 5-6, 19-20,
and February 9-10. Final Open House of 38-year old GATSME
(GATSME), an historically driven organization that has built an out-
standing HO scale operating layout in the Old Fort Washington
Elementary School. The club has lost its lease and the layout will be
torn down after the final operating session on February 10, 2013.
Visit
for additional information including history of the
club and the old school building.
PENNSYLVANIA, YORK,
January 5-6, Annual Open House, hosted
by Miniature Railroad Club of York, Saturdays 3 to 8 PM, Sundays 1
to 5 PM. Event at 381Wheatfield Street. Donation at door. Info at
or call (717) 458-2932.
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