The Fox Valley Division of the National Model Railroad Association presents its 32nd annual Train Show open to the public.
Saturday & Sunday
March 6 & 7, 2010
9:00 am until 5:00 pm
Harper College Sports Center
Algonquin & Roselle Roads
Palatine, IL
Click here for a map locating Harper College
Click below for a PDF information flyer you can print.
There is fun for all members of the family. Many operating layouts featuring models from some of the best hobbyists in the Midwest. Layouts in all scales will be represented - from the tiniest "Z-scale" up to the popular garden sized "G-scale".
Artists will be on site demonstrating modeling skills & techniques and are available to answer all your hobby questions.
Realistic prototype railroad operations will be explained and run on the Northwest Trainmasters Saturday and Sunday.
Historical, technical & museum society representatives will discuss the legacy of the railroads that defined the Chicago area transportation network making the Midwest what it is today.
Thousands of hobby items will be offered for sale by local vendors and distributors.
Two train sets will be given away each day! Be sure to enter the Train Set Give-a-Way drawing at the show.
Your admission ticket also automatically enters you into frequent door prize drawings.
Lunch and snack bar on site.
Train videos playing all day long.
Free parking and handicap accessible.
Admission:
Adults
& teens........... $7.00
Seniors 65 & over..... $6.00
Ages 5 through 12..... $2.00
Under 5 years of age.. Free
Please note we are not able to accept check or credit card payment - Cash Only.
For questions
or further information
contact:
The High Wheeler Train Show Office
205 East Moehling Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
or Email: The High Wheeler Train Show
All proceeds from High Wheeler '10 support NMRA and hobby related, community activities of the Fox Valley Division. Show information is subject to change.
An aerial view of several
High Wheeler layouts
See Thomas & his friends operate on the Northwest Trainmasters layout Saturday 10:00 am until 11:00 am.
A "G-scale" passenger station scene
An HO-scale cityscape layout equipped with overhead
trolley wires
A "Garden Scale" layout of gigantic proportions draws a
huge crowd
See hobbyists demonstrating their skills
Lego brand buildings and trains galore
Plenty of horsepower ready to go to work on the
railroad