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January Newsletter
Railroad Hobby Show edition
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Railroad Hobby Show
January 25 & 26, 2025
Eastern States Exposition
West Springfield, Massachusetts
America's largest railroad-themed trade show comes to life for two days in West Springfield.
- Operating model railroads
- Model railroad clinics and demonstrations
- Railroad art, photography, books & videos
- Tourist railroads
- Railroad collectibles
- Family entertainment
Single day ticket: $18.00
Two-day Ticket: $30.00
Children 15 and under are Free when accompanied by an adult.
Online ticket sales - HERE
railroadhobbyshow.com
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Railroad Hobby Show - 2025 television ad | |
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In This Issue
Railroad Hobby Show - January 25 & 26
January Calendar
Railroad Hobby Show update
Celebrations... at the Railroad Hobby Show
Women in Model Railroading at the Railroad Hobby Show
So, what's a train show without a train ride...??
The Raffle at the Railroad Hobby Show
Belt Lines @ the Railroad Hobby Show
January presentation - Tatham Hill Railroad
Clinics at the Railroad Hobby Show
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Railroad Hobby Show - update | |
We're celebrating... @ the Railroad Hobby Show | |
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2025 marks two very special anniversaries in the model railroad hobby. Lionel Trains turns 125 years old, and the National Model Railroad Association marks it’s 90th birthday.
Wow - what extraordinary contributions these two organizations have made to the hobby. So, we’re celebrating - cake, singing, special displays, give-aways - it’s all happening at the Railroad Hobby Show.
And, a rumor, too - Lenny, Lionel’s famous mascot, may be at the show - in person. Maybe...
So, warm up your vocal chords and get ready to sing along as we wish Lionel and the NMRA a very happy birthday at the Railroad Hobby Show.
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Women In Model Railroading @ the Railroad Hobby Show | |
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Women in Model Railroading (WIMRR) will play a significant role at the 2025 Railroad Hobby Show.
On Saturday evening, January 25, 2025, WIMRR will host a special model railroad operating session on the Dry Hill Model Railroad in the Mallary Building. The event will give women (of all ages) a chance to learn more about the hobby, meet other women that share their interest, and just plain have fun running trains.
The event will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Then, on Sunday morning, January 26, 2025 at 10:30 am, WIMRR will sponsor an educational session in the Clinic Room in the Young Building. The Women In Model Railroading SIG will be explained, plus there will be an opportunity to meet women that are leaders in the railroad and model railroad industries.
If you are interested in participating in either the operations session on Saturday evening, or the educational session on Sunday morning, or both, please contact Michelle Kempema at: michellekempema@gmail.com
You can also register for the Saturday night operating session or the Sunday morning educational session at the NMRA booth in the Better Living Center.
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So, what's a train show without a train ride...?? | |
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For the last three years, we’ve been working with CTrail to provide trains rides for the Kids ON TRACK program and the Northeast Large Scale Train Show. This year we are adding train rides to the Railroad Hobby Show.
We are calling the program the Railroad Hobby Show Rail-Pass. For $10, you can ride all day on any CTrail trains between Springfield, Massachusetts and New Haven, Connecticut. For kids 12 and under, the pass is only $2, And, kids 2 and under, ride free.
Tickets can be purchased on-line, or at the CTrail booth at the Railroad Hobby Show.
The Railroad Hobby Show offers a free shuttle service between Springfield Union Station and the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds on Saturday January 25 and Sunday January 26.
Please note: the Railroad Hobby Show Rail-Pass is not valid on Amtrak trains.
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The Raffle @ the Railroad Hobby Show | |
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Add this to your to-do list at the Railroad Hobby Show - the Raffle Table! Because... it's the best it has ever been. The list of raffle items is extraordinary.
Details
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Belt Lines @ the Railroad Hobby Show | |
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On Saturday and Sunday, January 25 & 26, 2025, the Amherst Belt Lines will have a modular model railroad running at the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Traditionally, the Belt Lines has had one of the largest model railroads running at the show, and that will be true again this year. The railroad features freight, passenger, and local switching operations, as well as the large Conn River classification yard.
If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact the Belt Lines coordinators at: amherstbeltlines@amherstrail.org. Being part of the show is a great opportunity to learn more about modular model railroading, and meet people with valuable modeling experience.
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January presentation - Tatham Hill railroad | |
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
7:00 pm
Palmer, Massachusetts
When you think of G-scale outdoor railroads, we tend to think - garden, right? Well, that’s probably true in most cases. But, not the Tatham Hill Railroad.
This railroad is a backyard gem.
Details
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Clinics - at the Railroad Hobby Show | |
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The Railroad Hobby Show offers two full days of in-person clinics with experienced instructors on Thursday and Friday, January 23 & 24, 2025.
You come away with great insights into the latest modeling techniques, and inspiration for new modeling ideas.
Find the list of clinics and the times they are offered HERE.
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Bachman Trains is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society | |
Rapido is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society | |
Scale Trains is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society | |
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Spring Creek Model Trains is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society
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Trainz.com is an Allied Member of the Amherst Railway Society
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The Eight & Sand newsletter is a regular publication of the Amherst Railway Society. To submit information for publication, contact Gregory Maas at: webmaster@amherstrail.org. | |
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Amherst Railway Society
1130 South Main Street
Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
The Amherst Railway Society is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation
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