2019 Greater Edmonton Model Train Show

September 14 & 15, 2019

10:00am - 5:00pm

Millennium Place, Sherwood Park

• Two soccer fields of model railroading fun.

• Activities for the whole family including the LEGO Activity Centre.

• Many operating layouts.

• How-to clinics & demonstrations by the experts.

• Many static displays.

• Dealer booths.

• Enter the draw to win a trip for two in Sleeper Plus class for winter travel in berths between Edmonton/Vancouver courtesy of Via Rail

• Admission $10.00, $5 for youth 16 and under.
  Children 4 and under free.

• FREE Parking

How to Clinics/Presentations Schedule

Location: in the Gibson Room located across from the GETS show entrance

How to Clinics/Presentations Descriptions:

Model Train Photography (10:30 Saturday Only)

This workshop will provide some introductory information and skills that will allow the model railroader to take better photographs of his trains and layout. Topics to be covered in the workshop are:

• Equipment needed 
• Exposure control 
• Depth of field 
• Lighting 
• Composition
• Other resources

Presented by: Richard Poon

“My Trip to Miniatur Wunderland” (11:45 Saturday Only)

Miniatur Wunderland is a model railway and miniature airport attraction in Hamburg, Germany, and the largest of its kind in the world. This presentation will be about of my trip to Miniatur Wunderland.

Presented by: Richard Poon

“How to Buy a Model Train Starter Kit” (1:00 Saturday and Sunday)

If you are interested in getting into Model railroading, then purchasing a Model train starter kit is the best way to get you going.  This clinic will discuss the following topics:

• Equipment needed 
• Exposure control 
• Depth of field 
• Lighting 
• Composition
• Other resources

Presented by: Richard Poon

 “Worldwide Possibilities of Model Railroading” (2:30 Saturday Only)

There are several possibilities in model railways that make the hobby appealing to many people, however, it can also be intimidating for newcomers to the hobby.  This workshop will explore the many possibilities in modelling European, North American and Asian railroads.

 Presented by: Harald Witzler

“Lighting Your Model Train Layout” (11:45 Sunday Only)

This clinic will show you how to add lighting to your model train layout with various techniques and will cover the following topics of:

• Street lighting,
• lighting the exterior and interiors of structures
• vehicles, and
• lighting effects

Presented by: Richard Poon

"Functional Catenary for your Layout" (2:30 Sunday Only)

Many European and Asian railways use overhead power or Catenary. This workshop will discuss the fundamentals of Catenary planning and list several options and methods to installing functional or scenic catenary.

Presented by: Harald Witzler