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The 2010 National N Scale Convention
Everything is Big N
Texas!
Houston, Texas June 22-26, 2010
We look forward to welcoming you to Houston and Sugar Land for the 2010
National N Scale Convention, June 22-26, 2010. The convention is
being hosted and supported by N scale modelers and clubs in Texas, The N Scale
Collector, and a variety of local businesses, organizations and other
hobby supporters.
We're
putting together a fun-filled schedule with something for every N-scale
model railroader, whether you collect, operate or just like trains!
Click the
Lone Star Flags at left for more information.
We'll be updating and expanding our web site on a regular basis over
the coming months, so check back often.
Official
convention events start on Tuesday, June 22, but we're planning
pre-convention events for early-birds on Sunday, June 20, and Monday, June 21.
Event specifics and dates subject to change and/or expansion!
Sunday, June 20
Visit to the Houston
Area Live Steamers (HALS) at Zube Park in Hockley, Texas.
Bus transportation from the hotel will be provided at extra fare. Depending on attendance we plan on 2 or 3 shuttles to Zube Park starting at 11:00. Lunch will be provided between 12:00 and 1:00 so plan on being there early.
Monday,June 21
Extra-fare "Things You Can Model" prototype and history tour.
Tuesday,June 22
First official day of the 2010 convention: registration,
auction check-in, contest check-in, welcome reception and silent auction, layout
setup and layout tours.
Wednesday,June 23
Layout operations, live auction, layout tours, clinics, contest viewing
and voting and a special tour to NASA/Space Center Houston.
Thursday,June 24
Layout operations, METRO Rail operations and Houston Railfanning tour, layout tours,
clinics, contest viewing and voting. We are ending today by having the convention Banquet Tonight!
Friday,
June 25
Manufacturers breakfast, layout operations, Swap-A-Rama, vendors and manufacturers.
Saturday,June 26
Layout operations, public train show, tear down and move out starts at 3 p.m.
Click here for more details.
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Hotel
The host
hotel is the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.
To receive the NSC convention room rate of $119, make your reservations
by calling 1-888-236-2427 or direct at 1-281-275-8400 and asking for the N Scale Collector Convention rate.
Click here to make your reservations online! The group code (nscnsca) for the room discount will be pre-populated in the reservation form.
The hotel address is 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, Texas
77479.
Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston, is
on the former Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio
(later Southern Pacific) Sunset Route. Now operated
by Union Pacific, the line through Sugar Land was
part of the first railroad to operate in Texas, the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Colorado,
which also was just the second railroad in operation west of the
Mississippi River.
The hotel is a central feature of Sugar
Land Town Square, which in addition to a modern new city
hall, features dozens of restaurants, shops and other amenities, all
within an easy walk. Parking in the Town Square garage adjacent to the
hotel is free for hotel guests.
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Area Attractions
Houston is the fourth largest city
in the United States, and in addition to great railfanning hot spots
and hobby shops, the city has a wealth of cultural resources.
In the near future, we will be posting information and links to help
you get the most out of your visit to the Houston area.
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Transportation
Houston is
served by Amtrak,
major airlines through two large airports,
and Greyhound
Lines and other bus companies.
Houston is a sprawling city, and its transportation system is built
around private cars and one of the world's most modern - and one of the
world's fastest - freeway systems. As a result, public transportation,
particularly to and from suburban locations such as Sugar Land, is
limited.
The host hotel is approximately 21 miles from the Amtrak and Greyhound
stations, 43 miles from Houston Intercontinental Airport and 29 miles
from William P. Hobby Airport. Taxis are available from the Amtrak and
Greyhound stations. Rental cars, taxis and airport limo services are
available at both airports.
Greater
Houston Transportation Co. offers wheel chair accessible taxis through
its Yellow Cab and United
Cab subsidiaries.
Shared-Ride Shuttle Service:
Super Shuttle offers guests shared-ride service to and from Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hobby Airport (HOU). The shared-ride service, guests are one of 3-5 stops going to or from a location and the airport. Our current shared-ride rate from IAH to the Marriott TowneSquare is $33 per person, per direction and from HOU is $29.
Mention the N Scale Convention and receive a $2.00 discount.
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Click on the images below for more information
on Houston's railroad heritage.
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