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6/25/09  "Pre-event Online registration is closed." "Registration re-opens at the Connecticut Convention Center on Sunday July 5, please join us there."

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 Riding the Naugatuck Railroad, the Central New England on the Griffin Line, the Acela from Boston, MA to Providence, RI, the Danbury Railway Museum, The Valley Railroad and the Providence & Worcester from Worcester,MA to Gardner, MA and back.

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.

BANQUET and AWARDS CEREMONY  The NMRA banquet will take place on Saturday evening, July 11 in the Marriott Ballroom starting at 6:00p for the reception and 6:30p  for dinner. This is an extra-fare activity so be sure that if you do not already have a ticket you will need to check with the Registration Desk for ticket availability. Also, check on the Daily Update/Message boards located throughout the convention area for individuals who may be selling their tickets. It will feature Lou Sassi, who is well known to the railroad modeling community for his photo essays and books on modeling. Lou will take us on an illustrated  journey of his transformation from modeling for personal fun and pleasure to making a living while continuing to enjoy the hobby.

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.

SIG ACTIVITIES The OPSIG, LDSIG, JMRI user group, the Steel SIG and the Rail Marine group have firm plans to deliver clinics and forums, they will be listed within the clinic program. If your group hasn't already jumped in 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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