The 16th Annual Niagara Model Railway Show has come and gone.? It was one of our better shows at this location to date and we are very pleased with the end result.? The table count even grew during the show to where we were pretty much to the maximum we could fit in the space. We had? 4 museum/historical societies, 4 layouts (N, HO, 5/8″N2, G), and vendors selling model trains of all sizes, artifacts, photos and railroad art prints.
Superior Art Editions selling a range of railway prints.
Show attendees peruse what the vendors have to offer.
Nolan Currie brought a small Thomas The Tank Engine table and helped entertain the kids that came along.
The NRM’s display, complete with our new steam locomotive.
The Weekenders once again brought their N scale modular layout. They have been with us at every show since the start.
The Museum’s new 7/8″ scale Pacific live steam locomotive made its debut, and was very well received.
Jim Cherry his 5/8N2 narrow gauge layout in operation, and added to the layouts that were on display.
The Laxton’s brought their Vineland switching layout. This is a very hands on switching puzzle and was popular with all.
This is just the start of what will be an amazing season at the Museum. we extend a thanks to everyone who came out to the show, and to all of our over 40 vendors who came out to sell and display what they had to offer.? I also offer a big thanks to our dedicated volunteers who came out to help out at the show. It takes many people to put on a show, from set up, to the kitchen, to manning tables and dealing with vendors. Our group has always done a great job making sure things go smoothly, and this year was no exception.? Thanks to Ken, Ken, Aaron, Wayne M, Wayne G, Peter, Deanna, Charles, Jane, Melody, Jim, Audrey and Nolan. Thanks also to Susan and Jane for making some extras like cookies and butter tarts, and to Jane, Melody and Ken for our most popular item, our famous chili.
With the March show out of the way, we now look forward to the rest of the 2016 plans.? Don’t miss our opening weekend on May 14th & 15th.
In April we’ll be starting our spring cleaning to get everything into shape for the May opening weekend. We are still open Saturdays from mid-June to the end of September. There is a lot going on this year, be sure to set some time aside to pay us a visit.