Everyone has a soft spot for trains, especially in the Kamloops area. We have the CPR, CN, VIA, and Rocky Mountaineer all running through here, not to mention the one we’re especially proud of, our 100 year old steam train, the #2141.
On May 2 and May 3 you’ll get a chance to see lots more trains…in miniature. Kamloops is hosting the National Model Railway Associations Pacific Northwest model train meet. Model railroaders from .BC., Alberta, and the northwest states will gather at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, to operate their model trains, attend modeling clinics, railway presentations, enter modeling contests, buy and sell model trains and railway artifacts, and more. The halls will be filled with model railway operating layouts large and small, model trains of all scales and ages, steam and diesel, from the 1800’s to today’s modern giants, train displays, train movies, contests, door prizes, refreshments, and lots of fun for all ages. And as a special feature the world famous Kamloops Rube Band will be putting on a ‘Save Our Steam Engine’ concert on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
The show is open to the public May 2, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday May 3 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4:00 seniors and children, and $15.00 for families up to four people. All proceeds will go towards getting our #2141 steam locomotive back ‘on track’ and into operation once again. The show will be hosted by the Kamloops Heritage Railway Society and sponsored by Kelly’s Kaboose and Paleo Toys & Trains. For further information phone Brian at 250-377-8510 or Ken at 250-828-8776. You can also check the Kelly’s Kaboose website at www.kellyskaboose.ca
