N–HO–S–O–G–Z
More than just a funny word,
it's the scales we carry!


1463 Elliott Ave. W.
Seattle
WA 98119

(206) 283-7886
Mon – Fri. 10 am to 7 pm
Sat. 9 am to 6 pm
Sun. 11 am to 5 pm
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Email us at seattlestrains@aol.com.  

Upcoming Local Train Shows

We'll be at the shows with dots, see you there!
Got a show you want listed? Email us with all of the details.

Feb 20 (Sat), SEATTLE'S TRAIN CENTER
1PM – 3PM, How to design your module scene, focal points, perspective. Basic framework. Presented by the United NorthWest Model RR Club N-Trak Division, Clinicians: Susan Evans (UNW N-Trak VP) & others from the club Standing room only (unless you bring your own folding chair (please)) No reservations needed, but Seattle’s Train Center would enjoy your call to tell them you are coming.

Feb 27 (Sat), SEATTLE'S TRAIN CENTER
1PM – 3PM, Basic Styrofoam terrain techniques, track laying, and ballasting. Presented by the United NorthWest Model RR Club N-Trak Division, Clinicians: Susan Evans (UNW N-Trak VP) & others from the club Standing room only (unless you bring your own folding chair (please)) No reservations needed, but Seattle’s Train Center would enjoy your call to tell them you are coming.

Mar 13 (Sat), SEATTLE'S TRAIN CENTER
1PM – 3PM, Wiring and power systems. Presented by the United NorthWest Model RR Club N-Trak Division
Clinicians: Susan Evans (UNW N-Trak VP) & others from the club Standing room only (unless you bring your own folding chair (please)) No reservations needed, but Seattle’s Train Center would enjoy your call to tell them you are coming.

Mar 13 (Sat), CLACKAMAS, OR
The Willamette Model Railroad club presents 25th Annual Model Railroad Swap Meet at the New Hope Church 11731 SE Stevens Road. 10AM - 3PM. Admission $3.00, under 12 free. Tables are $18 each. Info:- Steve Cook 503-309-9543 or 503-236-1481. s.c00k@comcast.net Table requests can be sent to: Willamette MRC Swap Meet P.O. Box 2621 Clackamas, Oregon 97015

Mar 14 (Sun), BURNABY, BC
Western Rails 2010. Displays and models of all kinds - Ride the indoor Miniature Train Collectables, photos, time tables, keys, locks, lanterns, buttons, china, telegraph equipment and much much more. Cameron Recreation Center, 9523 Cameron St. 9 am to 4 pm. Admittance: (cash only): Senior (60+) $2.00 Adult (16-59) $3.00 Child (under 6) Free Family $6.00 (Maximum 2 Adults, 3 Youth) Info:- westernrails@wcra.org 604-484-2791.

Mar 27 (Sat), SEATTLE'S TRAIN CENTER
1PM – 4PM (and may run late), Basic scenery techniques. Presented by the United NorthWest Model RR Club N-Trak Division, Clinicians: Susan Evans (UNW N-Trak VP) & others from the club Standing room only (unless you bring your own folding chair (please)) No reservations needed, but Seattle’s Train Center would enjoy your call to tell them you are coming.

Apr 2-4, Salmon Arm, BC
Shuswap Rails 2010 - 7th Division Spring Meet, The Prestige Harbourfront Resort & Convention Centre, 251 Harborfront Drive NE Info:- www.salmonarmmodelrailway.com

Apr 10 (Sat), SEATTLE'S TRAIN CENTER
1PM – 3PM Adding details and points of interest. Backboard basics. Presented by the United NorthWest Model RR Club N-Trak Division, Clinicians: Susan Evans (UNW N-Trak VP) & others from the club Standing room only (unless you bring your own folding chair (please)) No reservations needed, but Seattle’s Train Center would enjoy your call to tell them you are coming.

Apr 11 (Sun), NANAIMO, BC
26th Annual Mid Vancouver Island Spring Model Railroad Show, Beban Park Rec. Center 2300 Bowen Road, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Operating Layouts, Swap & Shop Tables, Retail Sales Model Contests (Popular Vote) Admission (cash only), $3.00 NMRA member, $5.00 non member, $10.00 family, $4.00 seniors, Child (6-12) - $ 1.00. Info:- Ken Rutherford kj.rutherford@shaw.ca, (250) 724-4698 or Rick Lord (250) 724-4205

Apr 17-18, CALGARY, AB SUPERTRAIN 2010 Canada's Biggest and Best Annual Model Train Show. 9 AM til 5 PM both days. Subway Soccer Centre, 7000 - 48 Street SE. Calgary FREE PARKING Adult - $10, Youth (6-12) - $5, under 6 - free Over 60,000 sq. ft. of operating layouts, displays, railroad art, hobby shops, model manufacturers, demonstrations, clinics, Lego and Thomas Play Area, garden railways, ride-on trains, and much more. Info:- www.supertrain.ca or info@supertrain.ca

March 13th (Sat), PORTLAND
Willamette Model Railroad Club 25th Annual Railroad Swap Meet, New Hope Church 11731 SE Stevens Road 10AM to 3PM, Admission: $3.00 Under 12 – Free  More Information: Steve Cook (503) 309-9543 (503) 236-1481 Email: Stephen.cook@comcast.net

May 21-23, Camrose, AB
6th Division Spring Meet, "Battle River Rails 2010", sponsored by Battle River Railway Modellers, at the Moose Family Centre. Info:- www.battleriverrailway.ca 

Sep 12-15, East Glacier Park, MT
Great Northern Historical Society Annual Convention Info:- www.gnrhs.org

Sep 15-18, LYNNWOOD, WA
Cascadian International, PNR 2010 Regional Convention. Embassy Suites hotel.

Our Friend’s Layouts

Jon Bentz's Denver North Park & Western

Douglas Buescher's HO layout

Michael Dziubinski’s N Scale
Northwestern Pacific

Kirk Holmes' N scale Northern Burlington Division

Ron John's Northwest-inspired N scale layout

Bob Perin's N scale Dairy Plant and Layout

Seven-year-old Douglas Sinn's HO layout

Please visit our web site often for new photos
of our friend’s layouts

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Latest News
Updated Sunday, February 07, 2010
   
2010 Module Clinics
We will be holding our module clinics again in 2010 in the room behind the shop.
 N-Trak modules will be demonstrated but the techniques apply to all scales and layouts as well as modules. Formal presentations will be followed by open forum questions.
CLINIC SCHEDULE

Download the flyer here.
February 20 (1PM – 3PM) How to design your module scene, focal points, perspective. Basic framework.
February 27 (1PM – 3PM) Basic Styrofoam terrain techniques, track laying, and ballasting.
March 13 (1PM – 3PM) Wiring and power systems.
March 27 (1PM - 4PM)
(and may run late)
Basic scenery techniques.
April 10 (1PM – 3PM) Adding details and points of interest. Backboard basics.

Presented by the United NorthWest Model RR Club N-Trak Division
Clinicians: Susan Evans (UNW N-Trak VP) & others from the club Standing room only (unless you bring your own folding chair (please)) No reservations needed, but Seattle’s Train Center would enjoy your call to tell them you are coming.

News archives 2009

News archives 2008

 

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