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February 2009

8th-TCA Southeast Division Toy Train Sale
     This event features over 100 tables of toy trains and related items.
     There will also be door prizes and a number of operating layouts.
     It takes place at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds
     in Raleigh.
     Hours are 10am-3:30pm
     Admission is $5 for adults, children under age 13 free.
     Visit www.se-tca.org for more info.


21st-Railroad Modeling University
     This event, held at the First Baptist Church at 300 S. Davidson Street
     in Charlotte, features a wide range of model railroading classes.
     Classes range from basic beginner modeling for those just
     getting into the hobby to more advanced techniques for the seasoned
     model railroader. Cost to attend is only $5.00
     Visit www.carolinasouthern.org for more info.


28th-March 1st-Greenberg Train Show
     This is a large show featuring 200-500 tables of
     train dealers offering items in all major scales and many railroad gift
     items. The regional show takes place in Virginia Beach at the
     Virginia Beach Convention center at 1000 19th St.
     Hours both days are 10am-4pm.
     Admission is $7.00 for adults. Children under 12 are free.
     Visit www.gtexpo.com for more info.


March 2009

7th-8th-Carolina Coastal Model Trail Show
     This show features operating layouts in N, Ho, S, O, and G Gauges.
     There will be a selection of new and used model railroad equipment
     available and hourly door prize drawings.
     The show is at New Bern High School.
     4200 Academic Dr, New Bern, NC.
     Hours are 10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday.
     Admission is $6.00, children under 12 are free.
     Visit carolinacoastalrailroaders.org for more info.


21st-22nd-Greenberg Train Show
     This is a large show featuring 200-500 tables of
     train dealers offering items in all major scales and many railroad gift
     items. The regional show takes place in Fredericksburg,VA at the
     Expo & Conference Center at 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy.
     Hours both days are 10am-4pm.
     Admission is $7.00 for adults. Children under 12 are free.
     Visit www.gtexpo.com for more info.


28th-29th-Great Train Expo
     This is a large show with 300-500 tables of
     vendors offering items in all major scales with many operating
     layouts. The show takes place in Winston-Salem,NC at the
     Dixie Classic Fairgrounds at 2825 University Pkwy.
     Hours both days are 10am-4pm.
     Admission is $7.00 for adults. Children under 12 are free.
     Visit www.greattrainexpo.com for more info.


April 2009

4th-7th Annual NC Railroad Expo
     This show will feature over 250 tables
     of models, railroadiana, books, and five operating layouts.
     The show takes place in Hickory, NC
     at the Hickory Metro Convention Center.
     The convention center is located at I-40, exit 125.


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