11 more reasons to go to the Manitoba Ttrain and Hobby Expo this weekend

There are 11 more reasons why you should go to the Manitoba Train and Hobby Expo, and none of them have to do with trains! The show has expanded to include many more hobbies, with displays from the Manitoba Doll Club and the Manitoba Model Boat Club. MBLUG, the Manitoba Lego Users Club, a show favourite, will return. There will be a Hot Wheels display and face painting. You'll get a chance to try your hand at slot car racing and flying a simulated aircraft! There will be trains, planes, automobiles and boats! 

See it all at the Manitoba Train and Hobby Expo at Red River Exhibition Place, 3977 Portage Avenue, this weekend! They're open on Saturday, September 27 from 9 to 5, and on Sunday, September 28 from 9 to 4. Admission is only 12 bucks, youths ages four to 12 get in for half price, and kids under the age of three get in for free!

The Manitoba Mega Train Show is now the Manitoba Train and Family Expo

 The Manitoba Mega Train Show has now become the Manitoba Train and Family Expo. There still will be plenty of trains to see, and there will be lots of other hobbies on display too!

The ride-on mega train is gone and has been replaced by a wide variety of hobbies, including slot car racing, hot wheels, and a display from the Manitoba Doll Club. The Manitoba Lego Users Group (MBLUG) will return with their great Lego exhibit and a play area for the children. Visitors will get a chance to fly a simulator of a model plane.

Join the Lego building competition for a chance to win a prize, and don’t forget to put your name in for the door prize of a ready to run Thomas the Tank Engine HO train set! There will be face painting and many vendors selling all sort of model railroad equipment in all gauges.

This great fun family event takes place on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at Red River Exhibition Place, 3977 Portage Avenue. General admission is $12.00. Youths ages 4 to 12 get in for $6.00. Kids three years of age and under get in for free! Hours are from 9 to 5 on Saturday and from 9 to 4 on Sunday.