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Model Train Show and Sale with 10 Working Layouts
Event Details
Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc. is proud to announce its 20th TAMPA MODEL TRAIN SHOW AND SALE. This unique event will be held this year at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida at the Special Events Center, 4800 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida, 33610 on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This location is conveniently located near the intersection of I-4 and I-75.
Over 350 tables representing dealers from all over the nation will have model items in all gauges and Railroad Antiques for sale. This is Florida’s largest combination show, displaying items for both the “modeler” and “rail buff” alike all under one roof. The model railroader may choose from Lionel, American Flyer, LGB, Marklin or Ives Trains from the past or present. The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts actually utilized by the railroads. Both collecting interests represent truly unique pieces of Americana.
As an extra feature of this show will be 10 large, award winning, working layouts with displays and clinics for all to enjoy during all open show hours. To be included are Dick Estes' Layout “The Great Dog Bone”, “Fun and Disasters” Layout, Safe Layout, The Greater Florida Lego Train Club large working layout and display and the Central Pasco and Gulf 7 ½” gauge train and others.
All attendees will be able to relive the glory days of railroading in Florida when the Seaboard Railroad, Florida East Coast Railway and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad were King.
Once again, this twice a year event will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018, from 9:00am to 5:00pm and again on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center. Admission is $9.00, children under 12 are free. Please use the Martin Luther King entrance to the Fairgrounds. For discount coupons please go to www.gserr.com. There is a charge for parking by the Florida State Fairgrounds.
For dealer information or other details about the show please call (813) 949.7197 and ask for Alan Altman, or Charlie Miller at (703) 536-2954
Over 350 tables representing dealers from all over the nation will have model items in all gauges and Railroad Antiques for sale. This is Florida’s largest combination show, displaying items for both the “modeler” and “rail buff” alike all under one roof. The model railroader may choose from Lionel, American Flyer, LGB, Marklin or Ives Trains from the past or present. The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts actually utilized by the railroads. Both collecting interests represent truly unique pieces of Americana.
As an extra feature of this show will be 10 large, award winning, working layouts with displays and clinics for all to enjoy during all open show hours. To be included are Dick Estes' Layout “The Great Dog Bone”, “Fun and Disasters” Layout, Safe Layout, The Greater Florida Lego Train Club large working layout and display and the Central Pasco and Gulf 7 ½” gauge train and others.
All attendees will be able to relive the glory days of railroading in Florida when the Seaboard Railroad, Florida East Coast Railway and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad were King.
Once again, this twice a year event will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018, from 9:00am to 5:00pm and again on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center. Admission is $9.00, children under 12 are free. Please use the Martin Luther King entrance to the Fairgrounds. For discount coupons please go to www.gserr.com. There is a charge for parking by the Florida State Fairgrounds.
For dealer information or other details about the show please call (813) 949.7197 and ask for Alan Altman, or Charlie Miller at (703) 536-2954
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