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National Train Day May 10th

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National Train Day May 10th
Posted by altterrain on Saturday, May 3, 2008 9:21 PM

The first National Train Day is coming up Saturday, May 10th. There are major events scheduled in New York, Washington, Chicago and LA, as well as events across the country (http://www.nationaltrainday.com/events-information).

The Washington, Virginia and Maryland Garden Railway Society (wvmgrs.org) will be part of the festivities with a display in the Starlight Lounge of Washington's Union Station.

Get your choo choo on!

 

-Brian 

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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 8:12 AM
FYI, the World's Greatest Hobby is participating in this event by providing information and signage at all four locations.

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Posted by altterrain on Sunday, May 11, 2008 2:40 AM
NTD at Washington's Union Station was packed with train fans most of the day. Everyone was quite pleased with the turnout. We were so busy I had little chance to see the other displays and events.

Some pix of the WVMGRS display -

the calm before the storm



and during the event -















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Posted by Mr_Ash on Sunday, May 11, 2008 1:57 PM
I couldnt go I ended up having to work a double shift Sigh [sigh]

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