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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





  Model Railroad Shows

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  



  Train Rides

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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.

Railroader’s 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 we’ve 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




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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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