Indianapolis Airport Crowne Plaza
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
April 26 – 28, 2024
Many NYCS Prototype and Modeling Presentations (Friday & Sunday)
Friday Presentations
Model Railroad Layout Tours (Friday 10:00 – 3:00)
Sunday Presentations
Presentations are still tentative and are subject to change, but all presenters shown have committed at this time and a few more will be added.
If you would be interested in providing a
NYCS, Big Four or modeling presentation,
contact us at: nfwiddifield@NYCSHS.org
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Interesting Tours Saturday (8:15am)
8 Hour Bus Tour – NYC/Big Four facilities in Indianapolis, Franklin, Fairland, Shelbyville, Knightstown, Shirley, and Anderson. Some stops and some drive by. These are existing depots, some open for tours, a BigFour restored caboose, remaining NYCS locations and drive by for those that are not accessible. Photo opportunities at all locations.
Or
6 Hour Bus Tour – Indianapolis Union Station tour, Indianapolis NYC/Big Four Facilities, and lunch at Shapiro’s downtown deli.
(6-Hour Tour is limited to the first 25 people who sign up for it. – You must select it when registering.) Designed for those who want a shorter bus ride.
Knowledgeable NYC Big Four Tour guides will be on each bus and a detailed tour handout will also be provided on each tour.
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Saturday Evening
No- Host Reception (5:00 pm) and Dinner (7:00 pm)
Guest Speaker Richard Baldwin
Annual Meeting
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Sunday
Model Train and Memorabilia Show (10:00 – 3:00)
Open to the Public
Modular Layouts
Many Model Railroad and Memorabilia Vendors
Click Here to Purchase Dealer Tables For Train Show
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Click Here To Register Online
Click Here To Download a Mail In Form
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NYCSHS 2024 Convention T-Shirts
Shirts come in long and short sleeve with and without pocket.
Pick Up At Convention Or Shipped To You
Again this year we worked with Daylight Sales to develop a unique t-shirt for the convention. The shirt features a NYCS red logo on the left front and a graphic for our Albany, NY Convention Poster on the back. These shirts come in short and long sleeves in sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL. The short sleeve shirts also come with and without pockets. This item is long sleeve with pocket!!
Click Here To Order Online
Click Here To Download An Order Form
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NYCSHS Convention Raffle Tickets – Four Separate Raffles
Tickets $5.00 each but discounts for multiple tickets
For Details on Raffle Click Here
For Raffle Ticket Purchase Online Click Here
For Raffle Ticket Form to Mail In Click Here
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Special Rates for Hotel Rooms
Indianapolis Airport Crowne Plaza
2501 S. High School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Hotel completely renovated in 2023
$125.00 per night, plus tax Thursday, April 25 – Sunday April 28
Free Parking & Free Wi-Fi
Fee Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport
Keurig Coffee and Teas in Room
Free Fitness Center – 24 hours per day
Meals available in hotel and nearby restaurants
List of local restaurants to be provided at registration
Click Here To Register Online.
Click Here To Download a Mail In Form
Click Here To Reserve Your Hotel At NYCSHS Rates
Or Reserve Your Rooms By Calling 317-244-6861 And Asking For
Reservations In The NYCSHS Block