Adelaide Model Railway Show this weekend

[Sojourner]

If you are looking for something to do this long weekend or somewhere to take the kids outside of the footy, these shows are always first class!

ADELAIDE MODEL RAILWAY SHOW
2011

Come and see Adelaide's premiere model train show, with operating layouts,
commercial sales, modelling demonstrations and more.

WHEN:
June long weekend, 11th - 13th June

WHERE:
Greyhound Park, Cardigan Street, Angle Park
OPENING HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Monday 9.30am - 4.00pm ENTRANCE FEES:
Adult $12
Concession $10
Children (under 15) $6
Family $28

http://www.modelrailwayshow.org.au/index.html

[LMA]

Looks good wouldn't mind taking the squids for a look, however entrance fees
Should be half that to see some baby choo choo's

[fish]

Looks good wouldn't mind taking the squids for a look, however entrance fees
Should be half that to see some baby choo choo's

I've been down there a few years now and it's well worth the entrance fees. We usually get there mid morning and spend the rest of the day there. The displays are fantastic and there's always someting new each year.

Not going this year though we have other stuff on...

[Sojourner]

The major problem they have with shows like these is paying their public liability insurance for the event, still the costs are on a par with the SANFL and the family ticket is not bad value - plus what you actually get for your money is pretty good too!

[Pseudo]

Sounds cool - I might have to pop in with the Pseudomites tomorrow. Thanks for the heads-up.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Wonder if Bubbles will make an appearance?

[Pottsy]

Would've liked to have spotted this one earlier - kids would have loved a bit of geeky action like this (I wouldn't have minded having a peek either...)

Thanks for posting it Sojourner, give us a reminder again next year!

[Sojourner]

It goes until Monday mate!

[bayman]

go on monday & get to the show late afternoon & tell those on the gate your going to the dogs (greyhound racing) & you'll get in for half price or even free......it has been done before

[Pseudo]

I went along this morning with the two tin lids. Only paid for myself ($12), the lass at the ticket booth let the young 'uns in for nix. Very extensive show with lots of varied train setups. My kids were agape at the displays for a full hour before hunger set in, and that was cured with a couple of buckets of hot chips. Will have to remember this for next year. Good work Sojourner

[Sojourner]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed it! I went when it opened on Saturday morning and took my young daughter and we had a ball going over all the various displays. Very taken with the N Class trains - the size down from HO, the most popular scale. I want to set up a layout of my own and I think that going this way will enable me to do better with a smaller space. Will be a good challenge anyway!

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Wonder if Bubbles will make an appearance?

Or Bobby Bakala

[redwhiteandblueblooded]

took the kids this morning. they (and me) enjoyed it immensely. hundred of thousands of man-hours in those displays. I'm pretty sure my 5 yr old son, who is patholgically obssessed with all things Thomas the Tank Engine, walked around with a woody* all morning!!!

[Lightning McQueen]

I wish you had of posted that earlier mate, I seen the signs during the week and was keen to take the kids, I was a bit wary of the entrance fee though so I didn't find the motivation to go.
I've always been keen to have a go at setting some up after seeing a family's friend have about 10 different layouts as a kid.