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Upcoming Events
TIMETABLE – 2009
PNR convention dates
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Other Upcoming Events
2009
Jul 5-11,
NMRA National Convention. Info:- www.hn2009.org
Jul 11 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Next Stop: Yoho. Field Community Centre. Info:-
(250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca
Jul 18 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Interpretive Theatre Show. Field Community Centre.
Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca
Jul 18-19, FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - History of the Canadian Pacific Railway. A weekend
course about the history of the railway between
Jul 25-26,
NPOV Lions Excursion Train Ride - Down River Days Weekend - $12.00 ages 13 -
64; $8.00 ages 2 - 12; $8.00 ages over 64; children under 2 free. Info:- www.lionstrainrides.com
Aug 13-16, BIG VALLEY, AB
Alberta Free-mo 2009. An entire hockey rink filled with a modular layout!
Modules expected from
Aug 14-16, TOPPENISH, WA
11th Annual Toppenish Rail and Western Art Show, Asotin & Toppenish Ave.
Approximately 20 western and railroad artists. Info: www.nprymuseum.org.
Aug 14 (Fri), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Maze in the Mountains. Join author Graeme Pole for
an evening presentation and launch of a new edition of his book The Spiral
Tunnels and the Big Hill. Field Community Centre. Info:- (250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca
Aug 14-23,
Railway Days 2008,
Aug 15 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Next Stop: Yoho. Field Community Centre. Info:-
(250) 343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca
Aug 15-16, FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - History of the Canadian Pacific Railway. A weekend
course about the history of the railway between
Aug 21-22,
Rails By The River, a prototype modelers meet at the new Center50+ senior
center (just around the corner from the State Fairgrounds). Presenters include
Richard Hendrickson and Tony Thompson. There will be an operating FREE-MO
layout. Vendors and manufacturers will also be present. Friday August 21st from
3PM ~ 9PM Saturday August 22nd, 2009 8AM ~ 5PM Two day pre-registration is $25
($30 at the door), Saturday only is $20. Info:- Greg Martin, tgregmrtn@aol.com or railsbytheriver.com
Aug 22 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Interpretive Theatre Show. Field Community Centre.
Info:- www.friendsofyoho.ca
Sep 5 (Sat), FIELD, BC
Spiral Tunnels Centennial - Canadian Pacific, Parks Canada, Friends of Yoho and
the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation are planning an exciting centennial
event. Ask for more information at the Visitor Centre in Field. Info:- (250)
343- 6783 www.friendsofyoho.ca
Sep 5 (Sat),
NPOV Lions Excursion Train Ride - Labor Day Weekend - $12.00 ages 13 - 64; $8.00
ages 2 - 12; $8.00 ages over 64; children under 2 free. Info:- www.lionstrainrides.com
Sep 11-13,
Sep 13 (Sun),
Sep 17-19,
Northern Lights 2009. PNR Regional Convention. Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel.
Info:- Mark Johnson, registrar@northernlights2009.ca
www.northernlights2009.ca
Sep 19-20, EDMONTON, AB
2009 Great Edmonton Model Train Show, 10 AM - 5 PM, Mayfield Trade Centre,
16615 - 109 Ave (Mayfield Road). 40,000 sq. ft. of layouts, displays, clinics,
dealers and LEGO! Info:- www.mmrf.ab.ca
Sep 19-20,
The LK&R Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet Saturday: 10-5 Sunday: 12-5
Riverside Community Church Gymnasium, 303 3rd Street (behind the Chevron
station) Admission: $2 or $1 with a can of food. Vendor Tables: $15 each Info:-
Dave Helton: 503-556-2362; Robert Whiffen: 360-425-0058
Sep 26 (Sat),
Sep 26-27,
23rd Annual Railway Days. Two operating 0-6-0's, spike driving competition, and
model railway exhibits.
Oct 3-4,
PNW Milwaukee Road Modelers Meet combined with MilWest Meet.,
Oct 3 (Sat),
37th Annual Great Train Swap Meet by the
Oct 10-11,
Eagle Rock Railroad Historical Society Railshow 2009. Multiple Scale Model
Railroads; Swap & Commercial Dealer Tables; 1-1/2" Scale Trains to
ride!
Oct 17-18, CHILLIWACK, BC
Mount Cheam Lions Club Model Railway & Hobby Show, Heritage Park, 44140
Luckakuck Way. Sat 9am-5pm. Sun 10am-4pm. Info: James Hill, (604) 824-1757,
Fax: 604-795-5046, qdee@telus.net.
Oct 17 (Sat), CALGARY, AB
30th Annual Boomer Auction, Sponsored by South Bank Short Lines, St Andrews Presbyterian
Church, 703 Heritage Dr. SW, 10am, auction starts at noon. Info: - John Wrinch,
(403) 281-5745, jawrinch@shaw.ca
Oct 17-18,
North Olympic
Oct 17-18, EDMONTON, AB
Edmonton Model Railroad Association Open House, at the Freight Shed, Fort
Edmonton Park, 10am-5pm. Info: - www.EMRAonline.ca.
Oct 18 (Sun), CALGARY , AB
Calgary Model Railway Society, (CMRS), AGM and Fall Mini-Meet, Glenmore Inn,
2720 Glenmore Trail, SE. Info: - www.calgarymodelrailway.org.
Nov 13-16, BURNABY, BC
TRAINS 2009, 26th Annual 7th Div Fall Meet, Cameron Recreation Center, 9523
Cameron St. Trains Meet Registrar, P.O. Box 52224, North Vancouver BC V7J 3V5,
(604) 987-4237 (Registration ONLY), ras1@uniserve.com,
Info:- www.bctrains.org.
Nov 14 (Sat), KENT, WA
Boeing Employees Model Railroad Club Annual Swap Meet Kent Commons 525 4th Ave.
N Kent, Washington Saturday November 814, 2009 9:30am to 4:00pm Admission $6
adults, children 14 and under free Info:- Ed Sherry 550 SW Colewood Ln.
Normandy Park, WA 98166 206 244-3884 swapmeet@bemrrc.com
Nov 14-15, BURNABY, BC
TRAINS 2008, 27th Annual Public Show, Cameron Recreation Center, 9523 Cameron
St. 10am-4pm. Info: - Trains RE: Public Show, P.O. Box 52224, North Vancouver
BC V7J 3V5, trains2009@telus.net, www.bctrains.org.
Nov 21-22,
World's Greatest Hobby Show - Western Washington Fairgrounds Info:- www.wghshow.com
Dec 5 (Sat),
Railroad Show and Swap Meet - Sponsored by the Willamette Valley Model Railroad
Club - 10AM-3PM Polk County Fairgrounds Hwy 22 and Hwy 99E, 10 miles west of
To add your activities to the Switchlist Timetable or PNR web page, contact the Timetable Editor, Mark Johnson at (780) 436-2480, timetable@pnr.nmra.org
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