SIOUX VALLEY MODEL ENGINEERS SOCIETY

MODEL TRAIN AND RAILROAD EVENT CALENDAR

09/06/2010

09/11/2010
10 AM - 5 PM
Fall Model Railroad Open House
Venue/Address:
Model Railroad Building, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Visit us and learn model railroading techniques. See trains running and learn about how the railroad works from a behind the scenes vantage point. Great fun kids event!
Contact:    Eric Carlson
Phone:    605-940-9612

09/11/2010
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Third annual hands on and operating clinics
Venue/Address:
Ronning Library, corner of 49th and Southeastern Drive  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Members of the Dakota Southeastern Division will conduct hands on modeling clinics (scenery, mountains), run trains, plus allow young engineers the chance to "drive the train" during out third annual visit to the Ronning Library. All aboard!

http://dsed.svmes.net

Contact:    Terry Anderson
Phone:    605-767-5423

09/12/2010
11 AM - 4 PM
Fall Model Railroad Open House
Venue/Address:
Model Railroad Building, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Visit us and learn model railroading techniques. See trains running and learn about how the railroad works from a behind the scenes vantage point. Great fun kids event!
Contact:    Eric Carlson
Phone:    605-940-9612

09/13/2010
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Coniferous (Pine/Spruce) Tree Making Clinic and Open House
Venue/Address:
Hobbytown USA 1007 West 41st Street  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Learn how to make very nice looking pine and spruce trees for your model railroad for pennies each. Not scale specific, but most useful for HO, N or O scales. There's no specific start time for this and will be more of a workshop format than classroom. Hands-on experience will be provided!
Contact:    Bob
Phone:    (605) 339-6613

09/14/2010
7:30 PM
September Business Meeting
Venue/Address:
Fairgrounds  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Contact:    Eric Carlson
Phone:    605-940-9612

09/18/2010
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Model Railroad Show & Sale
Venue/Address:
Minnesota State Fairgrounds Education Building  
City/State:
St. Paul MN  
Operating layouts in ALL SCALES! Over 200 tables of New and Used Scale Models - Toy Trains HO - O - 027 - N - S - Z Antiques - Collectables Tools - Books - Videos Toys - Buildings - Magazines Prints - Posters - Photos HobbySaleInfo@tcmrm.org

http://www.tcmrm.org/sales.php



09/25/2010
10AM - 4PM
16th Annual Hutchinson Model RR Show
Venue/Address:
McLeod County Fairgrounds 780 Century Ave SW  
City/State:
Hutchinson MN  
A dozen model railroads, flea market, model clinics, door prized and model contest!

http://www.lucelinerailroadclub.com

Phone:    320-587-4754

10/02/2010
8:30AM - 3:00PM
Prairie Lakes Division (NMRA) Fall Meet
Venue/Address:
American Legion Bldg. 817 3rd Ave.  
City/State:
Sibley IA  
Prairie Lakes Division of NMRA fall meet and train show. Contests: Steam And Diesel, Rolling Stock Revenue and Non-revenue, Structures offline, Proto and Model photo. Vender tables, Clinics, Raffles and door prizes. Business meeting and more.
Contact:    Ronald Peterson
Phone:    712-225-4780

10/09/2010
Noon - 5:00 PM
Model Railroad Layout Tour
Venue/Address:
Tour - Home layouts around town.  
City/State:
Sioux Falls and Harrisburg SD  
Join DSED's Parade of Home Model Railroads this year for an up-close view of six model railroads.

http://dsed.svmes.net/Model_Railroad_Open_House_Tour.php

Contact:    Terry Anderson
Phone:    605-767-5423

10/12/2010
7:30 PM
October Business Meeting
Venue/Address:
W H Lyon Fairgrounds, Train Club Building  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  


10/17/2010
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
32nd Annual Spud Valley Hobby Show
Venue/Address:
Ramada Plaza Suites  
City/State:
Fargo ND  
Contact:    Gerald
Phone:    701-799-0534

11/09/2010
7:30 PM
November Business Meeting
Venue/Address:
W H Lyon Fairgrounds, Train Club Building  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  


11/10/2010 - 11/14/2010
UP Steam Program 50th Anniversary
Venue/Address:
 
City/State:
Council Bluffs IA  

http://www.upsteam.com/schedule.html#schedule



11/20/2010
10 AM - 5 PM
Trains At Christmas 2010
Venue/Address:
Sioux Falls Expo Building W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 4000 W. 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Come see this premier model railroad event in South Dakota. We will have traveling layouts from the regional area. We will also have vendors on hand selling clothing, model and toy trains, as well as railroad videos, clothing and memorabilia.
Contact:    Wayne Hanson
Phone:    605-373-0222

11/21/2010
11 AM - 4 PM
Trains At Christmas 2010
Venue/Address:
Sioux Falls Expo Building W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 4000 W. 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Come see this premier model railroad event in South Dakota. We will have traveling layouts from the regional area. We will also have vendors on hand selling clothing, model and toy trains, as well as railroad videos, clothing and memorabilia.
Contact:    Wayne Hanson
Phone:    605-373-0222

12/04/2010
10 AM - 5 PM
December Model Railroad Open House
Venue/Address:
Model Railroad Building, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Visit us and learn model railroading techniques. See trains running and learn about how the railroad works from a behind the scenes vantage point. Great fun kids event!
Contact:    Eric Carlson
Phone:    605-940-9612

12/05/2010
11 AM - 4 PM
December Model Railroad Open House
Venue/Address:
Model Railroad Building, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Visit us and learn model railroading techniques. See trains running and learn about how the railroad works from a behind the scenes vantage point. Great fun kids event!
Contact:    Eric Carlson
Phone:    605-940-9612

12/11/2010
9:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Granite City Train Show
Venue/Address:
National Guard Armory 1710 Veteran’s Drive  
City/State:
St. Cloud MN  
Shawn St. Onge Granite City Train Show 816 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud MN 56301 320-255-0033 Buy sell trade or just view hundreds of trains under one roof. Vendors will be selling and buying trains accessories books videos railroad collectibles & memorabilia antique trains & toys hobby items and more! Operating model and toy train displays. Kids can help build a wooden train layout and run a model train. Register to win door prizes including a LIONEL Train Set. Test track on site. Food & refreshments available. Wheelchair accessible. For more information call 320-255-0033 email edwardolson@cloudnet.com or visit www.GraniteCityTrainShow.com. Map & Directions: www.GraniteCityTrainShow.com/GCTS_map.pdf. VENDORS: Cash door prizes for vendors and Early Bird Discount on vendor tables. Visit www.GraniteCityTrainShow.com for details and printable vendor registration form. HOBBYISTS: If you wish to display a layout please visit our web site for a printable layout display request form.

http://www.GraniteCityTrainShow.com

Contact:    Shawn St. Onge
Phone:    320-255-0033

12/14/2010
7:30 PM
December Business Meeting
Venue/Address:
W H Lyon Fairgrounds, Train Club Building  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  


12/18/2010
10 AM - 5 PM
Christmas Model Railroad Open House
Venue/Address:
Model Railroad Building, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Visit us and learn model railroading techniques. See trains running and learn about how the railroad works from a behind the scenes vantage point. Great fun kids event!
Contact:    Eric Carlson
Phone:    605-940-9612

12/19/2010
11 AM - 4 PM
Christmas Model Railroad Open House
Venue/Address:
Model Railroad Building, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds  
City/State:
Sioux Falls SD  
Visit us and learn model railroading techniques. See trains running and learn about how the railroad works from a behind the scenes vantage point. Great fun kids event!
Contact:    Eric Carlson
Phone:    605-940-9612

01/29/2011
The Great Tri-State Rail Sale
Venue/Address:
 
City/State:
LaCrosse WI  

http://www.4000foundation.com/main/page_events.html