2014 NMRA Northeast Region Convention – September 11-14.

2014 NMRA Northeast Region Convention – September 11-14

Palmer, Massachusetts

The Town of Seven Railroads

1. Boston & Albany2. Central Vermont3. Boston & Maine4. Ware River5. Central Massachusetts6. Hampden7. Southern New England

The Steaming Tender RestaurantLocation for…

1. Registration2. Information Center3. Saturday Happy Hour4. Banquet5. Sunday Awards

Breakfast6. Northeast Region

Annual Meeting

28 Depot Street, Palmer

Converse Middle School

Location for…

1. Clinics2. Train Show3. Modular Layouts4. Model Contests5. Operation Lifesaver

Poster Contest and Display

24 Converse Street, Palmer

DCC WorkshopsOn Saturday, September 13

• DCC Installation Workshop• DCC Sound System Installation

Workshop

Both Conducted by…• Matt Herman, General Manager,

ESU LokSound• Gary Paulino, President, Traintek

LLC

Pre-Registration Required

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The Palmer Area

14-minute walk (7/10 mile) between restaurant and Converse School

Railfan Visits on FridayPioneer Valley

RailroadWestfield, MA

(Ryan Parent)(George Gazadan)

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Railfan Visits on FridayMassachusetts

CentralPalmer, MA

(Gary Senecal)

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Railfan Visits on FridayNew England

CentralPalmer, MA

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Layout Visits/Operating SessionsSeveral in the vicinity Donny Irace

Dan Bigdas

Jimmy DeignanDick Joyce

Non-Rail Activities

The Big “E” Eastern States ExpositionWest Springfield, MA

Hardwick Vineyard & Winery Hardwick, MA

Yellow House Community Center for LearningPalmer, MACraft and historical events

Old Sturbridge VillageSturbridge, MA

Echo Hill Orchards & WineryMonson, MA

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Area Lodging

Days Inn 450 Memorial Drive Chicopee, MA

Discounted convention rate

Other nearby lodging

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For More Information…

Monitor our 2014 Northeast Region Convention web site:

www.nediamonds2014.org

Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14, 2014

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Thank You

Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14, 2014

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2014 NMRA Northeast Region Convention – September 11-14.

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