The Chicago Area Garden Railroad Society was very pleased to present your ticket to the 21st century-the 15th National Garden Railway Convention, July 28-August 1, 1999-We hope you didn't miss the train!

 

Contents

Highlights

Clinics

Contest

Convention Car Sales

Future Conventions

 

Highlights

 

Based on the many favorable comments we received, the convention was a success!!! The CAGRS sincerely thanks all the attendees and exhibitors for participating.

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Clinics

 

The hand out for the Building with Concrete clinic is now available.

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Contests

 

Here are a few contest photos, which are courtesy of Tom Cruse from the Greater Cincinatti Garden Railway Society.

Here is the list of contest first place winners

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Convention Store

15th National Garden Railway Convention
Parlor Car

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The Parlor Car includes an observation deck and marker lights at the rear. Is has metal wheels and was made by USA Trains. It is a yellow car, with orange roof and graphics that depict the Chicago skyline. (Click on the image to see a larger picture.)

The Parlor Car is now available through
Downers Grove Hobbies (630) 960-5900
Railfan Specialties (910) 686-2820
St. Aubin Station (815) 334-9100
Watts Train Shop (317) 873-6524

Future Conventions

 

2000 San Diego, CA
2001 Seattle, WA
2002 Cincinnati, OH
2003 Sacremento, CA
2004 Denver, CA
2005 Chicago, IL

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Convention Committee

Ernie Heuer

Donna Hanselman

Dan Hawtree

John Ludwig

Tony Lewandowski

Chair

Secretary

Treasurer

Public Relations

Program Advertising

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