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Garden State Central Model Railroad Club 2009-- The Holiday Train Show will be held in the historic Marconi Hotel at the INFOAGE Science/History Center 2201 Marconi Road Wall, NJ 07719 (Exit 7a off Route 18) www.gardenstatecentral.com DEC 3,4,10,11,17&18 2016 Garden State Model Railway Club 575 High Mountain Road North Haledon, NJ 07508 www.gsmrrclub.org ===2017=== April April 1-2, 2017 - 1-5PM April 8-9, 2017 - 1-5PM GATSME Model Railroad Club, Inc. -- New railroad is under construction 2017 323 Montgomery Ave, Rockledge PA (corner of N. Sylvania and Montgomery Aves) www.gatsme.org ===2017=== Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Club 705 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 180188 610-868-71011 -------- 6,000 sq. ft. model train display.. www.lkvmrr.comm Model Engineers Railroad Club of North Jersey -- CLOSED 569 High Mountain Road North Haledon, NJ 075088 -------- The layout is approximately 50 by 42 feet, and 3000 feet of hand laid track. Garden State Model Railway Club listed above is located next door and tickets can be purchased for both open houses.. www.angelfire.com/nj4/merrcnj ===2013=== The Model Engineers Railroad Club of North Jersey was founded in 1934 in Paterson, NJ. In 1954 we moved to our most recent location in North Haledon, NJ. Our former layout was permanent, and approximately 50 by 42 feet. The layout was three levels point to point, with approximately 3000 feet of hand laid track. It loosely represents the area around northern New Jersey. Unfortunately due circumstances beyond our control we where forced to vacate the premises. We hope find a new home in the future. The Model Railroad Club, Inc.. 295 Jefferson Ave.. P.O. Box 11466 Union, NJ 070833 908-964-97244 http://www.tmrci.org We have resumed our regular Saturday public hours of 1 to 4 P.M. ===2017=== To be determined November 23, 24, 25, 2012 December 2, 3, 4, 2011 December 9, 10, 11, 2011 The New York Society of Model Engineers ----- The oldest railroad club in America. 5000 square feet of trains. 341 Hoboken road Carlstadt, NJ One mile from Giants Stadium. Corner of Hoboken Rd and Jane St. http://modelengineers.org ===2017=== Winter Shows November 18, 19 November 24-26 December 2, 3 ===2018=== Spring Shows March 10, 11 March 17-18 March 24-25 |
Northlandz forecast for 495 US 202 Flemington, NJ 08822 908-782-4022 -------- Home of the Great American Model Railway. This one mile tour has visitors following 125 trains (all running at the same time) through an astounding miniature world. Northlandz holds the Guinness world record for the largest model railroad 1 mile tour under one roof !!! A 16-acre complex, exhibits include a one- mile Indoor miniature world of 135 trains covering 8 miles of track, 35-foot mountains and 40 foot bridges, thousands of handcrafted buildings and over 10,000 freight cars; La Peep Dollhouse, a 94-room mansion in miniature, with Indoor swimming pool, ballroom with doggie band, and 2-story library; a Doll Museum, Music Hall with 5,000-pipe organ and art galleries throughout. 495 Highway 202 South, Flemington, NJ DAY TRIP -- Read the train ride sign as you exit the show, just before the gift shop. Take a ride on the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad in New Hope PA. (short ride from Northlandz), or call 215-862-2332 for reservations on the brunch and dinner trains. Park your car in the train station for hassle free parking. If you show your Northlandz tickets at the train ride, kids will go free for each adult ticket you show them. For an extra $30.00 you can ride in the locomotive cab. After the train ride you can go shopping through the town of New Hope one block away. In the center of New Hope you can also take a paddlewheel river boat ride. 215-862-2050 www.northlandz.com www.njcybercoupons.com/city/companies/northlandz.htm Coupon |
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Altoona Railfest 1300 Ninth Ave. Altoona, PA 16602 814-946-0834 -------- Continuing the Altoona Railfest tradition of unique rail related experiences, it has been expanded to include long distance excursions and the opportunity to travel aboard a luxurious private rail car. www.railroadcity.com 05-17 Black River & Western Railroad 1300 Ninth Ave. Altoona, PA 16602 814-946-0834 -------- North Pole Express Departs From: Flemington Station Starting Nov 18 & ending Dec 17. check schedule for exact days. www.blackriverrailroad.com New Jersey Museum Of Transportation Pine Creek Railroad Located in Historic Allaire State Park Route 524 Allaire (Wall Twp) NJ -------- Pine Creek Railroad is the oldest operating steam preservation railroad in the United States. Birthday Parties www.njmt.org -- http://pinecreekrr.freeservers.com forecast for Allaire State Park, NJ - www.njmt.org ===2017=== Easter Bunny Express April 8-9 March 30-31, 2013 Share a ride on the train with the Easter Bunny! Trains leave every half hour from noon to 4:30 PM. Civil War Encampment June 17-18 The New Jersey Civil War Heritage Association sponsors a Civil War School of the Soldier as an instructional drill for Civil War re-enactors as well as to educate the public about New Jersey in the Civil War. Featuring infantry and artillery training camps, re-enactments, live bands and much more. Trains leave every half hour from noon to 4:30 PM. Railroaders Weekend September 9-10 Pine Creek Railroad presents the annual Railroaders Weekend. Everything that can run, will run. Passenger and freight trains parade every hour. Come see vintage locomotives and trains in operation, shop tours, exhibits and much more! Trains leave every half hour from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Haunted Express Night Time Rides! October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Take a spooky nighttime ride and a walk through the haunted woods of Allaire State Park. An annual tradition for decades. Trains leave every half hour from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The Christmas Express with Santa Claus! -- Day Trips 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. November 24-26 December 2-3, 9-10, & 17 A Holiday Tradition for over 30 years! Santa rides the Christmas Express and talks to all the children. Train leaves every half hour from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Christmas Express Nights with Santa Claus! -- Night Trips 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. December 2, 9, & 16 A Holiday Tradition for over 30 years and a sell-out every year! So popular that weve added more trains to the schedule! Santa rides the Christmas Express and talks to all the children in the evenings. Train leaves every half hour from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. New York & Susquehanna Railroad Delaware River Railroad Excursions Strasburg Railroad 99 Elizabeth Street Philipsburg, NJ -------- Ride our classic train through the beautiful Northern New Jersey Countryside. The train is made up of vintage railroad cars from the Long Island, Canadian National, and New York & Susquehanna Railroad. The trips last 1.5 hours and Santa Claus will walk through the train and visit and give a small present to each child. Take a picture with Santa, stroll through the train, eat in the diner, or visit the gift car. This is a family trip all are sure to enjoy! www.strasburgrailroad.com - Last visited on 6-10 ===2017=== January 2017 Closed February 18-20, 2017 11, 12 and 1 March 13-31, 2017 Weekdays LO&S/Plymouth, weather permitting at 11, 12 and 1 March 11-26, 2017 Weekends Saturdays and Sundays, 11, 12 and 1 April 14-16, 2017 Special Event Easter Bunny Train April 2017 Weekdays 11, 12 and 1 April 2017 Weekends Saturdays 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; Sundays 11,12, 1, 2 Special Event Great Train Robbery April 29 at 4pm May 2017 Weekdays 11, 12, 1, and 2 (no 2pm train the first week) May 2017 Weekends Saturdays 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; Sundays 11, 12, 1, and 2 (Sunday variation for the last week of the month, please check schedule) June 2017 Weekdays June 1-9: 11, 12, 1, and 2//June 12-16: 11, 12, 1, 2, and 3//June 26-30: 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 Special Event Day Out With Thomas June 17-25, 2017 June 2017 Weekends Saturdays 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; Sundays 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4 July 1 August 31, 2017 Weekdays 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 (No 5 and 7pm trains the last week in August) July 1 August 31, 2017 Weekends 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 Special Event Great Train Robbery, July 22 at 5pm September 2017 Weekdays 11, 12, 1 Special Event Day Out With Thomas September 16 September 24, 2017 September 2017 Weekends Saturdays 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; Sundays 11, 12, 1, 2 and 3 Special Event Day Out With Thomas September 16 September 24, 2017 October 2017 Weekdays 11, 12, and 1 October 2017 Weekends Saturdays 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; Sundays 11, 12, 1 and 2 and 3 Special Event Great Train Robbery October 21 at 4pm November 1-8, 2017 Weekdays LO&S Motorcar, weather permitting, 11, 12, and 1 November 4-12, 2017 Weekends Saturdays 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; Sundays 11, 12, 1, and 2 November 17-19, 2017 Special Event Day Out With Thomas November 17-19, 2017 November 25 December 22, 2017 Weekends & Select Evenings Special Event Christmas Trains and Activities December 26-31, 2017 11, 12, and 1 ..... 03-19 Rail Explorers A rail explorer is a pedal powered vehicle that rides on railroad tracks. They have 4 steel wheels, hydraulic disc brakes, pedals for each seat, and are comfortable, fun and easy to ride. Although the rail explorers require pedalling, the magic of steel wheels on steel rails makes the experience very different from riding a regular bicycle. 4 locations: Rhode Island Catskills River Run Las Vegas www.railexplorers.net Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Road Strasburg, PA 17579 Gap Road is also marked as Route 741 We're across the road from the Strasburg Rail Road. 717-687-8628 -------- Nearly 100 historic locomotives and rail cars. www.rrmuseumpa.org Steamtown National Historic Site forecast for Scranton, PA -------- They offer a museum, tours, and excursions. www.nps.gov/stea Whippany Railway Museum 1 Railroad Plaza Route 10 West & Whippany Road Whippany, NJ 07981 973-887-8177 -------- Reservations are strongly recommended. www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net ===2013=== Easter Bunny Express March 31, 2012 April 1, 7, 2012 Excursion Train Rides Sunday, May 19 Sunday, June 16 (Father's Day) Sunday, July 14 Sunday, July 21 Sunday, Sept. 8 (Grandparent's Day) Sunday, Sept. 15 13th Annual Pumpkin Festival Sunday, October 6 22nd Annual Santa Claus Special Sunday, Dec. 1 Saturday, Dec. 7 Sunday, Dec. 8 Saturday, Dec. 14 Sunday, Dec. 15 |
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