SUPERTRAIN .... coming 'round the bend !!

[doug c]

Here it is the official ad copy, for ya to peruse;

SUPERTRAIN 2008
Canada's Largest and Best Model Train Show.

Calgary Model Railway Society presents a two day Model Railway show featuring over 100,000 sq. ft. of operating model railway layouts, displays, Lionel, Lego trains, Thomas and Friends, Garden Railways, photo exhibits, merchandise for sale, and live demos and clinics. Children's Play Area. Families - $20.00 Adults - $10.00 Kids - $5.00. $1 off admission with donation of non-perishable food item to Calgary Food Bank. FREE Parking

Calgary Soccer Centre, 7000 - 48 Street SE, Calgary Alberta
Saturday and Sunday, April 19 & 20, 2008
9 AM to 5 PM both days

For more information check our website  http://www.supertrain.ca/
or contact, info@supertrain.ca .

That is what i sent out to various MR publications in the last week. And here are some value-added items;

IF you're not sure where Calgary is and ya want to know how 'short' a drive it is; http://www.mapquest.com/directions/
IF you find it a little too far to drive this thread will give ya time tah chk for flight seat sales.

And for a interactive regional map;
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&z=13....078\\278&om=0


Yes CN Sarcee is south and west of this new location. You may at the very least see some mixed rolling stock and their yard engines !
BUT BE VERY careful, as 50 Ave. is like a drag strip !!

Prospective exhibitors/manufacturers/vendors who in the past may have automatically received, 'would ya like to attend packages'. You don't get them no more! YOU have to initiate request now ! Sorry, but the show IS that big now !!

See ya there .....

doug c
CMRS

"G-Gauge may not Rule, But it GROWS on YA !! "           djc'99

[Dr EMD]

Oh, it's was only the train show!

It wasn't the OTHER show called Supertrain.
http://nbc_supertrain.tripod.com/

[doug c]

Dr. E' ;

Nope ours is longer lasting .... over 14hrs,  and a little more hands-on !!

thanks,
doug c


p.s. ya should send the link off to the space or history networks so they could pad their scheds a bit more  . . . . maybe stretch out repeating sched another week or so   

[doug c]

Excerpt from Exhibitors/layouts listing page;

"NOTE TO EXHIBITOR APPLICANTS,

SPACE IS NOW FULL. If you have sent in an application and you are not on the list, you will be placed on a waitlist in case any space becomes available. You will receive an email from the Supertrain Committee if your status changes. Your cheque will not be cashed until your space in the show has been confirmed. ..."

That said, and with  the lineup listed, sure to be the best all-scales show I've ever experienced !     

nite,
doug c 

"G-Gauge may not Rule, But it GROWS on YA !! "                     djc'99

[doug c]

Also featured aka (NEW) timetabled, "LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS and CLINICS" at this years show; http://www.supertrain.ca/Demos.html

GR flavoured presentation at 10am facilitated by one of the local club's premier spokespersons !

"Getting started in Garden Railroading:
aka…. . A Loonie Can Go a Long Ways. Whether a veteran model railroader, in another scale, or a "real newbie" to Garden Railroading - we will explore what it takes to start enjoying Garden Railroading today ! "

good day,
doug c


p.s. for yous not familiar with the Cdn currency "a loonie" is our nickname for the $1 coin ! It will be interesting to hear/see  how Scotty integrates that tag into his clinic !

[doug c]

Only 4 sleeps  . . . yowser !! 

And tah share some recent info bites, i acquired in the past week;

"... Food Fair concessions will be run by the Calgary Soccer Centre, who I can asure you, are more than capable of making good food. They will also be operating a barbeque tent outside, serving M&M burgers and Nathan's Hot Dogs. "
Calgary Transit will not be operating any special shuttles or added weekend service. They do not have sufficient drivers, ....... If you are a regular transit user, grab a transfer on April 11, 13, 15, 17, and 18 and you will see why CT's logo is on our website {aka sponsor page} .... "

I rode public transit downtown this a.m. to a dental appt., and requested a transfer ..... a mini ad for the show printed onto the bottom of the transfer slip

I still haven't seen our new venue in person yet .. maybe in the next couple days I'll squeeze in a visit to at least reconnoiter location, so I don't get lost early Saturday a.m.

later,
doug c