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Winter Model Railway Show |
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| Date: | Saturday February 4, 2012 |
| Location: | Saint John's Anglican Church Hall, 2462 Dundas Street (Hwy 5), Burlington, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | Rick Groff |
| Phone: | 905-319-7703 |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.burlington-model-railway-club.com |
| Information: See operating model railroads in Z-scale, N-scale, HO-scale, O-scale, and G-scale. Also featuring displays by the Confederatiion Marine Modellers, Golden Horseshoe Trolley Association, and Oakville Model Railway Society along with sales tables. Refreshments and light lunches available. Addmission is $5 per person, children under 12 Free when accompanied by an adult. |
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| Directions: On Highway #5 just west of Guelph Line. The church hall is on the south side of the highway. |
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DMRC Fleamarket |
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| Date: | Saturday February 11, 2012 |
| Location: | Branch 36, Royal Canadian Legion, 280 King Street West Dundas, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Contact: | Tom Allen |
| Phone: | 905-575-9326 |
| Email: | thomaseallen@shaw.ca |
| Website: | home.cogeco.ca/~dmrc |
| Information: Model trains, books, photos and train memorabilia, kits of model planes, cars, sailing ships and warships, die cast cars, dealers and omdividual vendors welcome. Adults $3.00, children under 12 free |
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| Directions: Take 403 Hamilton to Main Street West exit, left onto Main Street and right on Cootes Drive to Dundas, keep on King Street. The Legion is on the left 2 blocks passes Market Street. Go to Dundas Train Club wesbite for detailed maps. |
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Model Railroad Show, Day 1 |
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| Date: | Sunday February 12, 2012 |
| Location: | 171 East Liberity Street, Toronto, ON |
| Time: | 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | 416-536-8927 |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.modelrailroadclub.com |
| Information: The CENTRAL ONTARIO RAILWAY is a world in miniature, an O Scale (1/4"= 1 ft.) model railroad located in a 110' by 40' room. Trains travel over 5,000 feet of track, passing by hills, forests and lakes typical of Central Ontario, connecting two major cities each with full yard and engine facilities. Several smaller towns and villages are located along the way and a branchline serves a busy port where lake freighters regularly dock. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific trains appear regularly on Central Ontario track. Adults $8, Children $4, Seniors $5 |
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| Directions: Follow the signs FROM King Street West and Atlantic Avenue, OR FROM Dufferin and Liberty Streets, OR FROM Strachan Avenue AND East Liberty Street OR FROM the GO Exhibition Station (north platform) |
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Copetown Train Show |
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| Date: | Sunday February 12, 2012 |
| Location: | Copetown and District Community Centre, 1950 Governor's Road, Dundas, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | John Johnston |
| Phone: | n/a |
| Email: | editor@caorm.org |
| Website: | www.caorm.org/copetown/ |
| Information: Operating Canadian prototype layouts Displays by model craftsmen Railway Special Interest Groups Canadian Model Manufacturers Displays and Sales Photo Vendors Refreshments available on site |
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| Directions: Copetown and District Community Centre, 1950 Governor's Road, Dundas, Ontario, just east of Hwy. 52 Checkout out the website for a map. |
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Model Railroad Show, Day 2 |
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| Date: | Sunday February 19, 2012 to Monday February 20, 2012 |
| Location: | 171 East Liberity Street, Toronto, ON |
| Time: | 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | 416-536-8927 |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.modelrailroadclub.com |
| Information: The CENTRAL ONTARIO RAILWAY is a world in miniature, an O Scale (1/4"= 1 ft.) model railroad located in a 110' by 40' room. Trains travel over 5,000 feet of track, passing by hills, forests and lakes typical of Central Ontario, connecting two major cities each with full yard and engine facilities. Several smaller towns and villages are located along the way and a branchline serves a busy port where lake freighters regularly dock. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific trains appear regularly on Central Ontario track. Adults $8, Children $4, Seniors $5 |
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| Directions: Follow the signs FROM King Street West and Atlantic Avenue, OR FROM Dufferin and Liberty Streets, OR FROM Strachan Avenue AND East Liberty Street OR FROM the GO Exhibition Station (north platform) |
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Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show, Day 1 |
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| Date: | Sunday February 26, 2012 |
| Location: | 17 Jeavons Avenue, Scarborough, ON |
| Time: | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | N/A |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org |
| Information: Come and see our two floors of Model Railroads. Our 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout is set in southern Ontario and features authentic steam & diesel sound, Digital Command Control, with passenger & freight train operation. Our 1000 square foot N scale layout features more than 28 scale miles of double-tracked mainline running through mountain scenery ans is the only permanent N-Scale club layout in the Greater Toronto Area! Adult Fare $5, Child Fare, $2, Senior Fare $3, Family Fare $12 |
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| Directions: Check our website for directions. |
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Model Railroad Show, Day 3 |
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| Date: | Sunday February 26, 2012 |
| Location: | 171 East Liberity Street, Toronto, ON |
| Time: | 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | 416-536-8927 |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.modelrailroadclub.com |
| Information: The CENTRAL ONTARIO RAILWAY is a world in miniature, an O Scale (1/4"= 1 ft.) model railroad located in a 110' by 40' room. Trains travel over 5,000 feet of track, passing by hills, forests and lakes typical of Central Ontario, connecting two major cities each with full yard and engine facilities. Several smaller towns and villages are located along the way and a branchline serves a busy port where lake freighters regularly dock. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific trains appear regularly on Central Ontario track. Adults $8, Children $4, Seniors $5 |
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| Directions: Follow the signs FROM King Street West and Atlantic Avenue, OR FROM Dufferin and Liberty Streets, OR FROM Strachan Avenue AND East Liberty Street OR FROM the GO Exhibition Station (north platform) |
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Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show, Day 2 |
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| Date: | Sunday March 4, 2012 |
| Location: | 17 Jeavons Avenue, Scarborough, ON |
| Time: | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | N/A |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org |
| Information: Come and see our two floors of Model Railroads. Our 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout is set in southern Ontario and features authentic steam & diesel sound, Digital Command Control, with passenger & freight train operation. Our 1000 square foot N scale layout features more than 28 scale miles of double-tracked mainline running through mountain scenery ans is the only permanent N-Scale club layout in the Greater Toronto Area! Adult Fare $5, Child Fare, $2, Senior Fare $3, Family Fare $12 |
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| Directions: Check our website for directions. |
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Niagara Falls Model Railway Show |
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| Date: | Sunday March 4, 2012 |
| Location: | Optimist Park Hall, 4751 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | 905-357-6539 |
| Email: | info@nfrm.ca |
| Website: | www.nfrm.ca |
| Information: Over 8,000 square feet of vendors, layouts and displays. Admission: $5.00 per person, children under 12 free when with an adult. Free parking, drinks and food available. |
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| Directions: Take the QEW Niagara and exit at Thorold Stone Road East. Turn right onto Dorchester Road (south). Turn right at the second set of traffic lights. Optimist Park is on the right side. |
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23rd Annual Thames Valley Modular Railroad Show & Sale |
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| Date: | Sunday March 11, 2012 |
| Location: | Lambeth Community Centre, Beattie St., Lambeth, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Contact: | Pete Tichelaar |
| Phone: | 519-679-8684 |
| Email: | pjtichelaar@hotmail.com |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: Everything imaginable, new and used for your model railroad including dealers, vendors, huge TVC flea market table. Some highlights are a 12' x 54' Thames Valley Central Modular railroad featuring DCC operation, new buildings & scenery, animation, lighting effects & neon signs, operating turntable, huge operating container terminal. Lots of trains running throughout the show. Snack bar open serving coffee, donuts, burgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks. Adults $4, Students $2, Children under 12 FREE |
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| Directions: From Highway #401 head north on Colonel Talbot. Turn left after the first stop light in Lambeth. Arena is at the end of Beattie. |
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Toronto Railway Prototype Modellers Meet |
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| Date: | Saturday March 17, 2012 |
| Location: | Humber College, North Campus rooms B201 & B202, Toronto, Ontario |
| Time: | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Contact: | Brian Gauer |
| Phone: | N/A |
| Email: | bdgauer@rogers.com |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: Clinics by protoype modellers Model display & "show & tell" Admission: $10.00 Free Parking |
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| Directions: 203 Humber College Blvd. North Campus rooms B201 & B202 Hwy. 27 & Finch Ave.W. Toronto, ON |
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Burlington Model Train Show |
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| Date: | Sunday March 18, 2012 |
| Location: | Holiday Inn 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, Ontario |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Contact: | Ian |
| Phone: | 519-426-8875 |
| Email: | toyshow@kwic.com |
| Website: | www.burlingtonshow.blogspot.com |
| Information: Over 90 vendor tables featuring model trains of all scales, train sets, locomotives, track, rolling stock, transformers, structures, photos, videos, dvd's and railroad memorabilia. Also featuring operating layouts. Admission $5.00 per person, children under 12 free. |
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| Directions: From Hamilton and Niagara: Take Exit #102 (Guelph Line) turn right on Harvester Road West, turn left at stop light on to the South Service Road. From Toronto: Take Exit #102 (Guelph Line) turn left on Harvester Road West, turn left at stop light on to the South Service Road. |
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Lindsay 38th Annual Model Railway Show |
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| Date: | Saturday March 24, 2012 to Sunday March 25, 2012 |
| Location: | Lindsay Armoury, Kent St. at Victoria Ave., Lindsay, Ont. |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Contact: | Don McClellan |
| Phone: | 705-454-2746 |
| Email: | ldmrshow@gmail.com |
| Website: | www.ldmr.org/ |
| Information: Lindsay & District Model Railroaders Admission $5, Ages 6-12 $2, >6 free. |
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| Directions: Downtown Lindsay, K9V 2Y8 for those with GPS. |
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Kitchener Model Train Show |
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| Date: | Sunday March 25, 2012 |
| Location: | Bingemans, 524 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Contact: | Ian |
| Phone: | 519-426-8875 |
| Email: | toyshow@kwic.com |
| Website: | www.kitchenertrainshow.blogspot.com |
| Information: The Kitchener Model Train Show features over 150 tables of vendors selling Model Trains of all scales including Train Sets, Locomotives, Transformers, Rolling Stock, Track, Structures, Photographs, Videos, DVD's and Railroad Memorabilia. The show also features Model Train Layouts in operation throughout the day. Admission is $5.00 per person; Children under age 12 will be admitted for Free when accompanied by an adult. |
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| Directions: Check the website for directions. |
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H.O.M.E.S. Model Railway Show, Day 1 |
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| Date: | Sunday April 15, 2012 |
| Location: | Eva Rothwell Resource Centre, 460 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton, ON |
| Time: | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | N/A |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.trainweb.org/homesclub |
| Information: Our new HO scale model railway has been under construction since 2007, and features scenery and natural trees, state-of-the-art electronics, with Digital Command Control and a computer interface, depicting Hamilton and the surrounding landscape in the 1950s, accurate models of engines and rolling stock. Note the the displays are a minimum of 130 cm (50") in height. Admission: $5 Adults, $2 Children (less than 140 cm) |
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| Directions: We are located just south of Burlington Street East on Wentworth Street North. |
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Golden Horseshoe Meeting |
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| Date: | Saturday April 21, 2012 |
| Location: | St. Catherine's Library, 54 Church Street, St. Catharine's, Ontario |
| Time: | 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Contact: | Tom Allen |
| Phone: | N/A |
| Email: | thomaseallan@shaw.ca |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: We will have layouts on display from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Meeting will start at 11:30 am. Admission $2.00. Guests welcome. More information to come. |
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| Directions: See map on the attached flyer. |
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7th Annual Ontario Narrow Gauge Show |
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| Date: | Saturday April 21, 2012 |
| Location: | Schomberg Community Hall, 325 Main Street, Schomberg, Ontario |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | Christopher Creighton or Peter Reisiger |
| Phone: | 905-939-0694 or 905-528-9350 |
| Email: | narrowgaugeontario@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.narrowgaugemadness.com/ |
| Information: Ontario's only exclusively Narrow Gauge Model Train Show, featuring layouts, modules, displays, vendors, clinics and contests all geared toward fine modeling and narrow gauge themes. Lunch counter available. Door prizes and special draw for model contest entries. $10 advance, $15 at the door. |
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| Directions: The town of Schomberg is located north of Toronto, just west of Hwy 400. Exit the 400 at Interchange 55, Hwy 9 and head west toward Orangeville, cross Hwy 27 and turn left at the next traffic light (Main Street). Proceed down Main Street about 2 minutes, the Hall in on your right. |
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SUPERTRAIN 2012 |
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| Date: | Saturday April 21, 2012 to Sunday April 22, 2012 |
| Location: | Subway Soccer Centre, 7000 - 48 Street SE, Calgary, AB |
| Time: | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Contact: | Rob Badmington |
| Phone: | 403-217-7575 |
| Email: | info@supertrain.ca |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: Calgary Model Railway Society presents Canada's Biggest and Best annual Model Train Show. Over 60,000 sq ft of operating model railroad layouts, displays, hobby shops, model manufacturers, railroad art, photos, clinics and live demos for beginners, ride-on trains, garden railroads, Lionel, Lego and Thomas Children's Play Area, and much more. adult - $10 youth (6-12) - $5 under 6 - free Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Calgary Food Bank and receive a dollar off admission. |
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| Directions: Off 52nd Street SE |
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H.O.M.E.S. Model Railway Show, Day 2 |
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| Date: | Sunday April 22, 2012 |
| Location: | Eva Rothwell Resource Centre, 460 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton, ON |
| Time: | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | N/A |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.trainweb.org/homesclub |
| Information: Our new HO scale model railway has been under construction since 2007, and features scenery and natural trees, state-of-the-art electronics, with Digital Command Control and a computer interface, depicting Hamilton and the surrounding landscape in the 1950s, accurate models of engines and rolling stock. Note the the displays are a minimum of 130 cm (50") in height. Admission: $5 Adults, $2 Children (less than 140 cm) |
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| Directions: We are located just south of Burlington Street East on Wentworth Street North. |
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Woodstock Model Train Show |
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| Date: | Sunday April 22, 2012 |
| Location: | Oxford Auditorium 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Contact: | Ian |
| Phone: | 519-426-8875 |
| Email: | toyshow@kwic.com |
| Website: | www.woodstockshow.com |
| Information: The WOODSTOCK MODEL TRAIN SHOW AND SALE takes place on Sunday, April 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Oxford Auditorium and Mutual/Market Buildings, on the Woodstock Fairgrounds, at 875 Nellis Street. The April Woodstock Model Train Show will be expanded to two buildings and will feature over 170 vendor tables of Model Trains of all scales including Train Sets, Locomotives, Transformers, Rolling Stock, Track, Structures, Photographs, Videos, DVD's, a large selection of Tin Signs and Railroad Memorabilia. Worth the drive from anywhere. The show also will feature at least six large Model Train Layouts in operation throughout the day. Admission is $5.00 per person; Children under age 12 will be admitted for free when accompanied by an adult. |
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| Directions: see website |
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The Great British Train Show |
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| Date: | Saturday April 28, 2012 to Sunday April 29, 2012 |
| Location: | Jim Archdekin Rec. Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Contact: | John Rowe |
| Phone: | 519-928-5213 |
| Email: | johnmrowe@rogers.com |
| Website: | www.theplatelayers.org |
| Information: The Plate Layers Society is please to present The Great British Train Show with operating layouts, static displays, new and used collectables, new and used sales items, and refreshments are available. Admission Adults $10, Children $5, Family of 4 $20 Free Parking |
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| Directions: From Highway 410 northbound follow Highway 7 west. Turn north onto Conestoga Drive to the Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre. |
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Ottawa Train Expo |
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| Date: | Saturday May 5, 2012 to Sunday May 6, 2012 |
| Location: | Carleton University Fieldhouse 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | N/A |
| Email: | ottawatrainexpo@gmail.com |
| Website: | www.ottawatrainexpo.com |
| Information: OTTAWA TRAIN EXPO is presented to showcase the skills of railroad hobbyists, offer a venue for obtaining hobby materials and foster interest in the hobby with the general public. Live clinics and demonstrations will offer something for everyone. OTTAWA TRAIN EXPO includes the various scales of model railroading. But, there's much more than just the trains, shop for scenery, tools, electronics, parts, videos, books, building supplies, software, everything you could want to make your hobby more enjoyable! |
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| Directions: From Highway 417 Westbound: Exit at Bronson Avenue ramp (121A), and keep left to Bronson Avenue Turn left on Bronson Avenue and travel 1.7 km (1 mile) to University Avenue/Sunnyside Avenue Turn right on University Avenue and left into Parking Lot P5 (first lot on the left) From Highway 417 Eastbound: Exit at Bronson Street ramp (121A), and turn right on to Bronson Avenue Travel 1.7 km (1 mile) to University Avenue/Sunnyside Avenue, Turn right Turn right on University Avenue and left into Parking Lot P5 (first lot on the left) From Highway 416 North: Exit at West Hunt Club Road (Exit 72), turn right at top of ramp, and turn left onto West Hunt Club Road. Drive 15 km (9.5 miles) to Airport Parkway, keep left to follow direction "Downtown". Drive 6 km (3.5 miles) and turn left onto University Avenue and left into Parking Lot P5 (first lot on the left) From Highway 31 Northbound (Bank Street): Turn left on Hunt Club Road Drive 750 m to Airport Parkway take ramp to right to follow direction "Downtown" Drive 6 km (3.5 miles) and turn left onto University Avenue and left into Parking Lot P5 (first lot on the left). From MacDonald Cartier International Airport: Follow Airport Parkway destination "Ottawa Downtown" for 10 km (6 miles) Turn left on University Avenue and left into Parking Lot P5. |
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Nottawasaga Model Railway Annual Auction |
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| Date: | Saturday May 5, 2012 |
| Location: | St. Patrick's Parish Hall, William & Pine Streets, Stayner, ON |
| Time: | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | Dolf Roelofson |
| Phone: | 705-445-7317 |
| Email: | dolfroelofson@hotmail.com |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: Model railroad auction. Consignments and viewing from 8:30 to 10:45am. Auction starts at 11:00am. Admission $4 |
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| Directions: Two blocks south and two blocks east of Hwy 26 & Airport Road intersection in Stayner, Ontario. |
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Halton County Radial Railway Wildflower Weekend |
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| Date: | Saturday May 19, 2012 to Sunday May 20, 2012 |
| Location: | 13629 Guelph Line, Milton, ON |
| Time: | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | N/A |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | www.hcry.org |
| Information: Come ride the streetcars! Located at 13629 Guelph Line in Milton, Ontario the Halton County Radial Railway (HCRR) is a full-size operating electric railway and museum, featuring historic electric railcars operating on two kilometers of scenic track. The HCRR is owned and operated by the Ontario Electric Railway Historical Association (OERHA), a non-profit, educational organization. The HCRR is proud to be Ontario's first and largest electric railway museum. The OERHA is made up of active members who volunteer to maintain, restore and operate the museum for its many visitors throughout the year. For much more information check out the website. |
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| Directions: 12 km north of Highway #401 (Exit 312), or 5 km south of Highway #7. GPS settings; +43.5795, -80.1137 see website for maps. |
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Midland Train Show, Midland District Railroad Club |
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| Date: | Saturday May 26, 2012 to Sunday May 27, 2012 |
| Location: | Midland Sports and Rec Center, Midland, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | Richard Small |
| Phone: | 705-791-7968 |
| Email: | smallrichard@rogers.com |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: MIDLAND DISTRICT RAILROAD CLUB's 24TH Annual Model Train Show takes place on May 26th 10am to 5pm and May 27th 10am to 4pm. The Midland Train Show is the largest show north of Toronto with over 20 layouts of all scales, and many vendor tables bringing the hobby directly to you. There is something for everyone. |
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| Directions: From Toronto : 90min North on HWY 400 past Barrie to HWY 93 North to Midland, Turn right on HWY 12, Turn Left on King Street and 5 minutes to Sports and Rec Center on you left at Little Lake Park entrance. |
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Brantford Model Train Show |
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| Date: | Sunday June 3, 2012 |
| Location: | Best Western Brant Park Inn, 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Contact: | Ian |
| Phone: | 519-426-8875 |
| Email: | toyshow@kwic.com |
| Website: | www.brantfordtrainshow.blogspot.com |
| Information: The BRANTFORD MODEL TRAIN SHOW AND SALE takes place on Sunday, June 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Best Western Brant Park Inn, 19 Holiday Drive (exit Highway #403 at the Wayne Gretzky Parkway). Over 60 vendor tables. Featuring Model Trains of all Scales, Train Sets, Locomotives, Track, Rolling Stock, Transformers, Structures, Photos, Videos, DVD's & Railroad Memorabilia. Also featuring an Operating Layout. TWO BANQUET HALLS with lots of free parking. Admission is $4.00 per person; Children under age 12 will be admitted for Free when accompanied by an adult. |
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| Directions: see website for map |
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Railway Nostalgia Weekend |
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| Date: | Saturday June 23, 2012 to Sunday June 24, 2012 |
| Location: | Elgin County Railway Museum, 227 Wellington St., St. Thomas, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | 519-637-6284 |
| Email: | thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org |
| Website: | www.ecrm5700.org |
| Information: Railway Nostalgia Weekend is a celebration of local railway heritage. Visitors can relive the great rail adventure by meeting former railway workers and getting up-close with much of our rolling stock showcased outside. The event also features railway-nostalgia vendors, a train hobby show, railway artifact displays, music, classic cars, food and children's activities. BX Tower will also be open for tours during Nostalgia Weekend. The event runs from 10am-4pm, admission is $5. |
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| Directions: For full directions see the website. |
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Day Out with Thomas, Weekend 1 |
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| Date: | Friday July 13, 2012 to Saturday July 14, 2012 |
| Location: | St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Arena, 80 Willson Ave., St. Thomas, ON |
| Time: | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | 519-637-6284 |
| Email: | thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org |
| Website: | www.ecrm5700.org |
| Information: The Day Out With Thomas (DOWT) event is hosted by the Elgin County Railway Museum and presented by HIT Entertainment. Thomas The Tank Engine will visit 45 cities across the United States, and three in Canada, including St. Thomas as it's only Ontario stop. DOWT tickets include many family-fun activities: a 25-minute train ride with Thomas, meeting Sir Topham Hatt, Island of Sodor hay bale maze, story-telling, crafts, clowns, music, and admission to the Elgin County Railway Museum. Click here to visit our DOWT Facebook page. The event runs 8 am to 6 pm, July 15-17 and July 22-24, 2011. It is located at the St. Thomas Memorial Centre, 80 Wilson Ave. Tickets are $20 plus tax for ages two and older, and are available by calling 1-888-222-6608, or visiting www.ticketweb.ca/dowt. Limited tickets may be available at the gate. |
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| Directions: For full directions see the website. |
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Day Out with Thomas, Weekend 2 |
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| Date: | Friday July 20, 2012 to Saturday July 21, 2012 |
| Location: | St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Arena, 80 Willson Ave., St. Thomas, ON |
| Time: | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | 519-637-6284 |
| Email: | thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org |
| Website: | www.ecrm5700.org |
| Information: The Day Out With Thomas (DOWT) event is hosted by the Elgin County Railway Museum and presented by HIT Entertainment. Thomas The Tank Engine will visit 45 cities across the United States, and three in Canada, including St. Thomas as it's only Ontario stop. DOWT tickets include many family-fun activities: a 25-minute train ride with Thomas, meeting Sir Topham Hatt, Island of Sodor hay bale maze, story-telling, crafts, clowns, music, and admission to the Elgin County Railway Museum. Click here to visit our DOWT Facebook page. The event runs 8 am to 6 pm, July 15-17 and July 22-24, 2011. It is located at the St. Thomas Memorial Centre, 80 Wilson Ave. Tickets are $20 plus tax for ages two and older, and are available by calling 1-888-222-6608, or visiting www.ticketweb.ca/dowt. Limited tickets may be available at the gate. |
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| Directions: For full directions see the website. |
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Railway Heritage Days |
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| Date: | Saturday August 25, 2012 to Sunday August 26, 2012 |
| Location: | Elgin County Railway Museum, 227 Wellington St., St. Thomas, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Contact: | N/A |
| Phone: | 519-637-6284 |
| Email: | thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org |
| Website: | www.ecrm5700.org |
| Information: Make tracks with the whole family to Railway Heritage Day! Tour the interiors of a steam engine, caboose, and baggage car and talk to former railroaders. Explore railway artifact exhibits, enjoy historic photos, model railway displays, a hobby train show, music, and a BBQ. BX Tower will also be open for tours during Railway Heritage Day, 10am-4pm. |
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| Directions: For full directions see the website. |
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Boomers Model Railroad Auction |
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| Date: | Saturday October 27, 2012 |
| Location: | Community Centre, Young and George Streets, Harriston, ON |
| Time: | 8:00 AM to |
| Contact: | Harold Jones |
| Phone: | 519-821-2454 |
| Email: | hgjones@execulink.com |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: Operated by the "Boomers" model railroad club of South Western Ontario. Doors open at 8:00 am and the action starts at 10:00 am. First come, first choice for a table number. There are refreshments available. Come and make a day of it and get a bargin model railroad item for your railroad. If you are just starting in the hobby, any member of our club woould be happy to give you some ideas and/or information, or point out an item that might be what you are looking for. Admission is $5 at the dor, this includes a door prize ticket. |
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| Directions: Located in Southwestern Ontario. Check Google for maps. |
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TH&B Flea Market - Fall 2012 |
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| Date: | Sunday November 11, 2012 |
| Location: | Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fair Grounds, Ancaster, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Contact: | John Henwood |
| Phone: | 905-335-9112 |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: Over 120 tables including vendors of new and used equipment, book, memorabilia, many special interest groups, and more. Admission $5.00 Children under 12 Free |
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| Directions: Take Highway 403 between Hamilton and Woodstock to the exit for Highway 52/Trinity Road. Head south on Trinity Road to 630 Trinity Road. |
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TH&B Flea Market |
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| Date: | Sunday January 27, 2013 |
| Location: | Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fair Grounds, Ancaster, ON |
| Time: | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Contact: | John Henwood |
| Phone: | 905-335-9112 |
| Email: | N/A |
| Website: | N/A |
| Information: Over 120 tables including vendors of new and used equipment, book, memorabilia, many special interest groups, and more. Admission $5.00 Children under 12 Free |
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| Directions: Take Highway 403 between Hamilton and Woodstock to the exit for Highway 52/Trinity Road. Head south on Trinity Road to 630 Trinity Road. |
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This is a CARM event