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2012 MCoR Regional Convention
 Gateway to Model Railroading Fun
NMRA MCoR 2012 Convention
May 30 through June 3, 2012
The 2012 Mid-Continent Regional Convention will be
hosted by the Gateway Division NMRA, May 30 through June
3, 2012, in St. Louis, Missouri. We've added an extra
day this year for more activities, more clinics, more
layouts, and more value for you.
The convention, train show, and hotel are all under
one roof at the Holiday Inn Southwest Convention Center
at Watson Rd. and Lindbergh Blvd. in Sunset Hills, MO,
with a special room rate of $89.00 per night.
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Online registration can sign you up for the entire
event. Register now!
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View the convention schedule of activities.
Plan your clinics, prototype tours and home layout
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Attend clinics by noted model railroaders,
including Tony Koester, Bill Darnaby and Mont Switzer.
Clinic schedule now online!
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See more than forty model railroad layouts open as
self-guided tours - visit on your own schedule and
stay as long as you wish.
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Sign up for guided tours of the Union Pacific
Car Shop in Desoto, MO; Gateway Rail Services in
Madison, IL; and American Model Builders.
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Enjoy layout operating sessions on three nights.
Make sure you are signed up!
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Enter Model and Photo Contests including NMRA
Judged, Peoples Choice, and Display options.
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Dine at the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening at
the Museum of Transportation. See the very large
collection of railroad engines, both steam and
diesel, rolling stock, the Train of Tomorrow, a
Norfolk & Western Y6a (2-8-8-2), a Big Boy
(4-8-8-4), and a DD40X.
The keynote speaker is the
internationally known Tony Koester of Railroad Model
Craftsman, Model Railroader, and Model Railroad
Planning fame.
The banquet will have an open bar.
You will be able to choose top round of beef au jus
or roast pork loin and fettuccini with mushrooms in
creamy white sauce, garlic mashed potatoes with
brown gravy, green bean almondine, and roasted corn
O’Brien with green peppers, red peppers, and onions.
Dessert is a tasty treat well known in Saint Louis,
Ted Drewes Custard. Another great option
available when you register for the convention. |
Convention registration includes free admission to
the 2012 Regional Train Show Saturday and Sunday. |
And while you are here, please experience the many local activities that St. Louis has
to offer: the Museum of Transportation, Gateway Arch,
world famous St. Louis Zoo, and many more.
Online registration is available now:
Online registration allows you to complete your
registration information and requests and pay by credit
card, PayPal or check. We also have a
printable registration form (916KB pdf) for those
that prefer the more traditional "mail the form and
check" approach.
2012 Convention One-Page Flyer/Ad.
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