The One and Only!

The One and Only! The 19 th Annual National Train Show ® Rolls Into Hartford ... For One Time Only Industry’s Premier Model Railroad Show Arrives at the Connecticut Convention Center, July 10 - 12, 2009 HARTFORD, CT --- Say the words “model train” and just about everyone can associate a special memory or personal experience. For the many thousands of serious model train hobbyists, these words represent a lifetime of creating extraordinary “worlds of miniature” beyond anyone’s imagination. Now, everyone can experience the best that model railroading has to offer at the one and only National Train Show ® , July 10 - 12, 2009, at the Connecticut Convention Center. One Chance To See The Industry’s Finest . . . Model Trains And So Much More Each year The National Train Show ® travels to a different city and state in North America. Since the first event was held in Pittsburgh, Penn. in 1990, the National Train Show ® has never once repeated a host city, making a point of spanning the country from coast to coast and points in between to introduce this enduring pastime to new generations of potential model railroaders. This year, residents in Hartford and throughout New England will have an exclusive opportunity to see the newest model railroading products from the best known manufacturers and retailers, right in their own backyard. This all-encompassing event hosts hundreds of exhibitors locally, regionally and from around the world. Together, they will feature endless displays of scale model trains, toy trains, tracks, scenery, building kits, scale collector’s models, tools, books, videos, software, sound systems, electronics, memorabilia and so much more – many available for purchase direct on site. The Show spans 145,000 sq. ft. – close to four football fields! – of the convention floor, and includes a special 37,500 sq. ft. section dedicated to simultaneously operating model train displays in popular scales such as Z, N, HO and O from local modeling clubs throughout the Northeast. As you walk through this section, you will be amazed at the sights and sounds of this extraordinary wonderland: trains moving around mountains, through tunnels, across lakes draw bridges opening steam rising from locomotives & train whistles blowing full blast model cars that are bigger than a breadbox, or small enough to fit in your pocket One look at the operating layouts, and you will see first-hand how this Show truly is an extraordinary wonderland of imagination, design and skill that words simply cannot describe. - continued -













July 10 – 12, 2009 Connecticut Convention Center Hartford, Connecticut -2- The One & Only National Train Show ® Rolls Into Hartford, July 10 – 12, 2009 The Incredible L EGO ® MiniLand – Trains, Planes & Automobiles – Made of L EGO ® s! Kids and adults won’t want to miss the Incredible L EGO ® MiniLand – an amazing model layout section made ENTIRELY out of millions of L EGO ® and Duplo ® blocks. Coordinating the design of the Incredible L EGO ® MiniLand exhibit is the International L EGO ® Train Club Organization (ILTCO) – the world’s largest member organization for L EGO ® enthusiasts. ILTCO is spearheading the efforts of various Lego ® clubs from the region and other parts of the country so that all layouts are interconnected into one spectacular and continuous operating model train layout. With multiple loops of electric trains traveling through a variety of settings – from the heart of a metropolis, through amusement parks, careening through mountains and valleys, going over bridges – you’ll be amazed at what can be created… and re-created… out of millions and millions of L EGO ® s. What’s Your Model Train Worth? Ask The Collectibles Appraisers You may not realize that you have some very valuable, very collectible trains in your possession. Well, gather up your old trains and bring them to the Show to find out the answer. A special service offered to attendees will be free expert appraisals. With a combined 50 years of experience, model, train appraisers Bob Sherlock and Butch Tanis can meet with individuals and examine their prize possessions at the Center. Anyone interested in obtaining appraisals should go to the show office to schedule an appointment. Learn From The Best: Ask The Master Modeler Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished modeler, Show guests can ask advice, get tips and learn the latest modeling techniques at any level at the Ask The Master Modeler exhibit. Throughout the Show, a certified Master Modeler from the National Model Railroad Association ® (NMRA ® ) will be stationed here to answer all of your questions and demonstrate the tricks-of-the trade that will help you get started in the hobby, or improve your current skill level. Next Stop: The Children’s Play Area For small children, the chaperoned Children’s Play Area is a carpeted play area including several layouts with wooden trains and more to play with and enjoy during the show. - continued - -3- The One & Only National Train Show ® Rolls Into Hartford, July 10 – 12, 2009 $500M Industry Has Something For Everyone The model railroading hobby is a $500 MILLION a year industry – and the National Train Show ® is where the industry’s top manufacturers, dealers and retailer gather to conduct business and show off their latest products and innovations to colleagues and consumers. Local businesses will also be participating, offering show visitors terrific Show-only deals and specials for the thousands of model railroad products available for purchase on site. Whether you’re a novice or expert in model railroading, this Show truly has something for everyone, featuring aisles upon aisles of: New, unique and classic engines, rolling stock cars, structures and kits of all types The very best accessories, supplies, tools, equipment books, magazines, videos, etc.
for the model train enthusiast Exiting new software and technological innovations revolutionizing the hobby Industry leaders from around town and worldwide ready to speak with you about the
latest products and developments in the hobby
Don’t Miss This Train! Whether you’re a first-timer who would like to learn how to build a train layout, or an old-timer who wants to keep building them bigger and better, visit the train show that has it all and will take you to where you want to go. Show hours and admission prices are: Friday, July 10 Noon – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Adults $12.00 Senior Adults (65+) $11.00 Two-day Ticket (valid for one person only) $22.00 Children (6-12) $ 6.00 Children Under Age 6 Free National Model Railroad Association ® (NMRA ® ) The National Train Show ® is owned and sponsored by the NMRA ® , a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of and education about the model railroading hobby. Founded in 1935, the organization is the largest of its kind in the world. To learn more about the NMRA ® , log on to www.nmra.org . For more show information, visit the show’s Web site at: www.nationaltrainshow.org . Or contact Haber & Quinn Public Relations at 954-764-6011 or nationaltrainshow@haberandquinn.com . ###

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