In addition to model displays, presentations by nationally-recognized modelers and historians are scheduled. An operating FreeMo layout will be on display.  Historical Societies and select local vendors will also be in attendance.  A pre-RPM social/operating session is planned.  Door Prizes!  More details further down this page.

Two Days!  August 25th and 26th in Collinsville, Illinois

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JOIN US…AND BRING YOUR MODELS!

Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. both days. Admission: $15.00 Friday and Saturday, $10.00 Saturday only. Kids under 13 free with paid adult admission. Vendor set-up at 7:15 AM Fri. Sales end at 5:00 P.M. Saturday. Contact John Golden at Golden1014@yahoo.com (618) 624-8033, or Dan Kohlberg at paducah@mindspring.com for meet info. The Gateway Center Website is http://www.gatewaycenter.com/

CLINICS

Presentations will run from 10 AM to 7:30 PM. This year’s ALL-NEW line-up includes:

Richard Hendrickson – Prototype Freight Car Weathering & Vintage Dating
America's leading freight car historian describes prototype weathering patterns, plus detailed tips and techniques on period-dating models prototypically.

John & Dan Kohlberg – St. Louis/ E. St. Louis Area Railroads, c. 1970s
An overview of facilities, towers, and freight operations through a decade of change.

Ed Hawkins – Missouri Pacific "Signature" Box Cars
Nationally-recognized historian, author and Railroad Prototype Cyclopedia publisher Ed Hawkins is back, presenting MoPac's signature box cars, plus tips on researching!

Gene Fusco – Assembling Resin Models
Rail Yard Models owner and Rocky Mountain RPM Meet host presents tips and techniques in HO scale.
Check out Gene's website at http://www.railyardmodels.com/pages/830157/index.htm

Stu Thayer – The Santa Fe Railway in New Mexico
MRN writer and nationally-recognized modeler will present the mighty Santa Fe, c. 1980s/90s, including trains, equipment, ops, geography and modeling notes.

Jim Mischke – B&O Doodlebug Operations
B&O motor cars from the expert, c.1922-1953—including operations in Illinois and Indiana—are discussed in detail, plus a detailed “how-to” guide for researchers!

Ted Culotta – TBD
Speedwitch Models proprietor and RMC's "Essential Freight Cars" author is back with an all-new subject.
Check out Ted's websites at http://www.speedwitch.com/

John Welther – Prototype Diesel Locomotive Detailing and Weathering
St. Louis's model railroading icon presents diesel detailing and weathering, from HO to G!

Clark Probst & Mike Moore – Prototype Modeling: The M&StL in Mason City, IA
Explore ops, interchange and heavy industry in one of Louie's busiest terminals, plus the challenges of building an accurate, prototype modeling in HO.

Mike Dudley – P&LE Gondolas of the 1960s
Acclaimed P&LE/NYC modeler demonstrates kitbashing, detailing & finishing techniques in HO.

Backup: Dave Davis - Vintage Prototype Track & post-1980 MofW Equipment

PRE-RPM MEET SOCIAL AND OPERATING SESSION
TBD.  Call John Golden (618) 624-8033 for details.

VENDORS
40+ tables of elite vendors, including Bob's Photos, Rail Yard Models, Rails Unlimited, Modeler's Choice, Details West, Funaro & Camerlengo, ICG Custom Decals, Proto:87 Stores, AMB, Badger, Speedwitch, Des Plaines Hobbies, John Fuller Photos, Joe Collias Photos, Mike Gruber Photos, and more!

RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
…will be on hand with books, maps, and prototype info to aid your modeling. 20 tables from the Terminal RR, MoPac, Illinois Terminal, Wabash, NKP, Soo, C&NW, Central of Georgia, and more. Plus, we've got two new organizations—the Penn Central, and the Litchfield & Madison!  Also, author Dale Jenkins from the Illinois Traction Society will be on hand Saturday to sign copies of his recent IT book!

FREEMO
The Gateway Society of Model Railroad Engineers will present a large, operating FreeMo layout.
For more information go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gsmre/ (St. Louis area),
http://www.free-mo.org or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Free-mo/ (Nationally).

Want to catch the Cardinals while you're in town?  They're at home on RPM Weekend—vs. the Cubs!