| 37th Annual Trainfest rolls into Milwaukee for an experience to remember.
What is Trainfest?
Trainfest is an annual weekend event held each November attracting families and model railroaders throughout the U.S. It features 200,000 square feet of display area, dozens of layouts from Z to G scale, new products, the latest technology in model railroading, and fun for the whole family.
Who attends?
Year after year, Trainfest experiences crowds upwards of 20,000 visitors.
- Men, women and children from 1 to 99.
- Families looking for a weekend attraction even grandparents will enjoy.
- Avid model railroaders who want to network and share their layout ideas with others.
- Admirers of highly-detailed train displays.
When?
Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where?
Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214
What makes Trainfest special?
- Trainfest is an attraction that enriches the family experience.
- It provides kids of all ages a creative outlet and an understanding for the passion of detailed craftsmanship.
- A learning opportunity whether you're interested as a beginner or adding to a sophisticated layout. Modelers of all ages demonstrate how to make trees, create scenery from Styrofoam, build railroad depots and other structures or create a realistic looking lake.
- Amazing detail in every layout, many including landmark sites, logging camps and mining operations. Discover scenes with steep mountain passes, rural farms, cityscapes and more.
Especially for kids:
- Live and running Circus train ride for kids
- Railroad built entirely of LEGO® blocks
- Dog bone shaped track where kids can race trains
- Radio Disney with make and take craft activity
Who exhibits?
- Over 50 clubs, groups, historic organizations and individuals bring intricately detailed operating layouts and displays that magically bring to life cities, towns and railroads throughout the United States complete with swimming holes, campgrounds, outdoor theaters and more.
- 50 hobby dealers are on hand to help in purchasing the right products and accessories to complement your existing layout or to help you select the perfect starter set.
- Over 60 manufacturers showcase their product lines as well as introduce what's new. They have experts staffing the booth to walk you through their latest technology for controls and sound equipment, and for landscape and building design. They will answer questions or help you get started in the hobby.
Tickets:
Kids 14 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Adult admission $10.
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