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Spring Railroadiana Swap Meet Southern California’s Largest Celebration of Train Memorabilia and Railroading History

By Mary Shafizadeh, Community Writer
February 24, 2016 at 09:07am. Views: 38

Train enthusiasts, history buffs and those interested in learning about Southern California's railway history are encouraged to attend the Railroadiana Swap Meet at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris on March 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This outdoor fundraising event for the non-profit museum will feature 180-plus tables of railroad antiques, collectibles, art, books, photos, as well as model and toy trains. Visitors can see everything from highly detailed scale models to family heirloom trains, lanterns, signs, signals and archival photos. Historians will also be on-hand to tell stories of how rail transportation shaped the Southern California we know today. This gated event supports museum operations and the continued restoration of historic rail cars and rail line. Admission including an all-day ride pass is $12 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 5 – 11, and free for ages 4 and under. Swap meet only price is $7 for ages 12 and up and $5 for ages 5 – 11. *The event is free to OERM members. Exhibitor Info: $18 for non-members, includes one admission. Space is on first-come basis. Setup starts at 7 a.m. Bring your own tables/chairs. For more information visit our website www.oerm.org or call (951) 943-3020.

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