Directions to the Show

  • From the North:

    Take Interstate I-87 (Northway) to Interstate I-90 East (exit # 1E).

    Take Interstate I-90 East to Interstate 787 South.

    Take Exit #3A for the Empire State Plaza.

     

    From the South:

    Take New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit 23 - straight through Toll Booth to Interstate 787, then take Exit #3 for the Empire State Plaza.

     

    From the East:

    Take Interstate 90 West to Exit # B1 (I-90). Continue on I-90 to Interstate 787 South. Follow I-787 South to Exit #3A for the Empire State Plaza.

     

    From the West:

    Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to Exit 24 (Albany), proceed east on Interstate 90 to Interstate 787 South. Take exit # 3A for the Empire

    State Plaza.

     

Vendor Resources

Clinic Descriptions

  • World's Greatest Hobby: Introduction to Model Railroading

     
    A 35 minute video presentation and discussion covering the basics on how to get started in the hobby. This Video will be running continuously in the clinic area.
  • Hands on Clinic

    11:30 am and 1:30 pm

     

    • The Hudson Berkshire Division of the NMRA will be presenting 2 "Make & Take" Clinics on the construction of the Athearn 40 foot boxcar. Each participant will be given an Athearn blue Box kit to construct with the help of experienced modelers from the Division. When the Clinic is complete you will be able to take home your boxcar! Instruction will include gluing, assembling and basic paint and finishing techniques. Each Clinic is limited to 15 participants and is open to novice/new modelers only. This is a beginners level instructional course aimed at those building their first railroad kit. No experience is necessary.