The Fox Valley Division of the National Model Railroad Association presents its 31st annual Train Show open to the public.
Saturday & Sunday
February 28 & March 1, 2009
9:00 am until 5:00 pm
Harper College Sports Center
Algonquin & Roselle Roads
Palatine, IL
Click here for a map locating Harper College
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.
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.
Your admission ticket 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
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 '09 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 '06 layouts
A "G-scale" passenger station scene
An HO-scale cityscape layout equipped with overhead
trolley wires
A "G-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