Hartford National Convention 2009
Hartford National Convention 2009
CONVENTION ACTIVITIES
RAIL CLINICS Seven (7) clinic rooms with diverse, experienced, presenters who are authors, craftsman modelers, master model railroaders, railroad employees and rail historians.
PROTOTYPE TOURS Tours include Metro-North, CSXT, Amtrak, Providence & Worcester.
MODEL TOURS Over two dozen layouts featured in the hobby press, plus many, many more of equal quality.
NON-RAIL ACTIVITIES A short rail or auto trip to two of the worlds’ great cultural centers : NEW YORK and BOSTON. General interest clinics will be presented.
NEW ENGLAND Visit one of the country’s great recreational destinations, complete with the ocean, mountains, antiques and a cultural heritage tracing back to the Mayflower.
FAN TRIPS Ride the many tourist and common carrier lines in the region. Including steam, diesel and electric powered trains.
CONTESTS A full slate of NMRA sanctioned contests. Also popular vote and youth contests.
COMPANY STORE The complete line of NMRA products and HN2009 paraphernalia.
SIG ACTIVITIES The OPSIG and LDSIG have plans underway, the JMRI user group is expected, Rail Marine along with others have been invited to participate. Space and clinic rooms can be made available. If your group hasn't heard from us then contact us.
NATIONAL TRAIN SHOW Over 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, featuring high quality operating layouts, national and regional manufacturers and vendors. Private openings for the HN2009 attendees and their families.
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WHEN:
July 5 - 11, 2009
WHERE:
Hartford, CT
CONVENTION FACILITIES:
The Connecticut Convention Center
HOTELS:
Marriott-Hartford Downtown
Sheraton Hartford
Crowne Plaza Hartford