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Public displays scheduled for 2010:
New York State Fair, Syracuse, daily 10am-10pm  August 26 - September 6, 2010
Clayton Model Railroad Show, Clayton NY September 11-12, 2010
The Great New York State Model Train Fair, Syracuse November 6-7, 2010

Shoppingtown Mall Operating Public Display
Hours of public operation & work sessions:
Most  Thursday evenings 7:00pm-9:30pm
Our weekend hours will resume November 13, 2010.
For updated Thursday evening hours of operation, call 315-451-6551

The Chapter's "HO" & "O" Scale Modular Layouts are set up in
Shoppingtown Mall.  We are located in the Sears wing next door to the Sears main entrance.

CNYNRHS also has an "HO" scale layout set up.
This layout was one of the first module HO layouts built in the Central New York area.
It is currently undergoing major improvements and updating.

CNYNRHS thanks the management of the Shoppingtown Mall
for the use of their store front to showcase the best of model railroading
and Central New York railroading history to the public.

Video of one our operating sessions.  More to come!
   
 

 Our huge 20'x40' (soon to be bigger) Operating Modular Layout

The World's Only Operating Train-Trailer
Starting in Fall of 2005 work began converting an old trailer
into a permanent model train layout for operating in parades, and various shows.
The operating trains run flawlessly while trailer is being pulled at up to 10mph!
On-board control panel features:
Lionel 1033 style Selector lever toggles between 120 volt current, battery current or battery charge.
Custom built multi-use gauge display's track voltage, battery output and charging indicator.
Individual track on/off selector buttons and indicator lights using ZW style jewel caps.
State-of-the-art circuit breaker protection for each of the 4 loops of track .

 These images were taken in 2006 during the construction phase.
Pictures by Tom Hancock


 Chapter Carpenter Tom Hancock building the new foundation of our new trailer, built on a former snowmobile trailer frame.

 The Train-Trailer is then brought to a different location for finishing.
Pictures by Philip A. Edwards & Joan Edwards

 Train-Trailer Appearances

 The trailer makes it's first public debut
 as a "side show" at the Central New York Gem & Mineral Society Show, July 8-9, 2006
Pictures by Tom Edwards

 One week later, the trailer is paired up for the first time with a 1948 Willy's CJ-2A and displayed "Parade Ready"
 as one of over 6000 classic & custom cars at the Syracuse Nationals, July 14-16, 2006
Pictures by Philip A. Edwards

  Trailer brought to our own Martisco Station Museum for display at our annual Chapter Picnic.
 An on-duty Fingerlakes Railroad local stopped by on the beautiful day to join the festivities.
Pictures by Philip A. Edwards
 

 One of our biggest activities is The Great New York State Fair in August. 
 Here are some highlights of our  involvement in New York State's Biggest Show:
 Note: Trains run flawlessly on layout while Trailer is moving upwards to 10mph!
Pictures by Philip A. Edwards

In 2009 we attended these shows and events:

The Traveling Train Trailer:

Chittenango Oz-stravaganza Parade June 6, 2009
Canal Fest, Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum June 21, 2009
Stockbridge Valley Ruritan Community Fair, Munnsville July 25, 2009
Annual Chapter Membership Picnic & Central Square Station 100th Birthday Celebration July 26, 2009
The Great New York State Fair daily parade, Syracuse August 27, 2009 - September 7, 2009
Clayton Model Train Show, Clayton September 12-13, 2009
Town Of Clay Historical Association Cigarville Festival September 19, 2009
The Great New York State Model Train Fair, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse November 7-8, 2009

Modular "O" Scale Layout:

The Great New York State Fair Art & Home Center, Syracuse August 27, 2009 - September 7, 2009
The Great New York State Model Train Fair, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse November 7-8, 2009
Shoppingtown Mall, Dewitt  Daily starting 11/09/09

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