Selected Events
October 2013
CALIFORNIA, BANNING
, October 19-20, The
Banning Centennial Train Festival, includes
a judged model display and contest (to
provide quality contest railroad models to
the general public). Banning Community
Center, 789 N. San Gorgonio Ave. Info at
CALIFORNIA, SAN PEDRO,
October 19-20, Belmont Shore Open
House & Swap Meet, sponsored by Belmont Shore railroad
Club, at Angels Gate Park, 3601 South Gaffey Street, Building
824. Info at
CONNECTICUT, ORANGE, (Metro New Haven),
October 13,
21st Annual Train Show sponsored by The New Haven & Derby
Model Railroad Club. Vendor tables, operating layouts, door
prizes, food, free parking, and more. High Plains Community
Center, 525 Orange Center Road (Rt. 152). Info at
FLORIDA, BRADENTON,
October 11-13, Manatee Rails,
NMRA Sunshine Region 2013 Convention, Courtyard Marriott
Bradenton Convention Center. Info at
ILLINOIS, LISLE,
October 17-19, 20th Annual RPM-Naperville
Conference (formerly held at nearby Naperville). Guest
speaker NMRA president Charlie Getz. Clinicians include Bob
Van Arnem, John Brown, Richard Hendrickson, Tony Koester,
Clark Propst, Mont Switzer, and Tony Thompson. Hosted by Joe
D’Elia at Wyndham Lisle Hotel (new venue), 3000 Warrenville
Road. For info visit
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