Press Release - November 1, 2005

Volunteers Building the Next Generation of Model Railroaders

The World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour continues to receive assistance from people who want to share their love of the hobby with the general public and build the next generation of model railroader. Here are some of the organizations and individuals personally promoting this great hobby to the next generation:

• Model railroad clubs. At every show there is a number of model railroad clubs that bring their operating model railroads. Just some of the many clubs at the shows are the Northern Virginia N-TRAK, North Suburban Large Scale Operators, Fort Bend Model Railroad Club, SwissRails, and the Utah Garden Railroad Society.

• Individuals with operating layouts. Model railroaders like Joe Keyser and his Spirit of America layout and David George and his Golden ~ Blackhawk and Central City RR have volunteered their time to display their craftsmanship at the shows. Their positive attitudes and enthusiasm for this great hobby have been seen by thousands of people at the shows.

• World’s Greatest Hobby Ambassadors. Many have volunteered to share their knowledge and enthusiasm of model railroading with show attendees. Being there to demonstrate a particular scenery technique or answer a basic track work question can be the thing that inspires fledgling model railroaders to get more involved with the hobby.

Of course the model railroad industry, manufacturers, publishers, and retailers are crucial to promoting the hobby and many are actively involved in sponsoring the show as well.

The World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour is a model railroad show designed to appeal to the masses and to introduce the general public to the hobby in an exciting, family-oriented atmosphere. The show includes manufacturers, hobby shops, operating displays, interactive activities, music, workshops, and contests.

The World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour is scheduled for the following stops:

• Houston, TX - January 7 & 8, 2006 - George R. Brown Center, Houston, TX
• Salt Lake City, UT - January 21 & 22, 2006 - South Towne Expo Center, Sandy, UT
• Washington, DC - February 11 & 12, 2006 - Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA
• Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN - February 25 & 26, 2006 - Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN

Admission for the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour is $9 for adults and kids 16 and under are FREE. The family fun is from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday.