Only 7 days until the start of the 2015 TCA convention and part of this fun filled week will be the 2 day train show towards the end of the week. Some of the highlights of our free public area are Raritan Valley Hi Railers, Sunrise Hi Railers, Somerset 4H Trainmasters, Long Island Hi Railers, Atlas Model Trains, Standard Gauge Module Assoc. Our trading pit section has 300 tables of vendors in it. The trading hall is open on Friday June 26th and Saturday June 27th. Admission to the Trading Hall is FREE for TCA members that register for the convention. Show your name badge and there will be no admission fee. Also with your convention name badge, get 1 hour EARLY ADMISSION (at 8:30), before the day pass attendees. All of this is available for no additional fee when you sign up for the full convention registration.
All Day Passes allow for admission at 9:30. TCA members can buy their Day Passes ahead of time and get in at 9:30, without having to wait in line. TCA members can preorder Day Passes online at the "registration" page. Members of the General Public are welcome at the TCA National Convention. Admission passes to the Trading Hall will be available for purchase on-site at the Garden State Exhibit Center.
The Layout Area and Public Displays are open to everyone for FREE. There is no charge for anyone to explore the numerous operating layouts and attend the clinics and seminars in the Garden State Exhibit Center.
For more info see www.tcaconvention.org
Hope to see everyone there.
Kevin Quinn
METCA
