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2009 NKPHTS CONVENTION
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William C. Quick, Chairperson
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Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center
October 8-11, 2009
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The Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center is Buffalo Niagara's only Island Resort. Located on the upper banks of the Niagara River, the hotel is centrally located 15 minutes from downtown Buffalo, NY, Niagara Falls, NY and Ontario Canada. In addition, the hotel is just a short distance from many fun filled locations including 3 malls, a theme park and a casino. Also, they are located 20 minutes from the Buffalo Niagara Airport and 15 minutes from the Niagara Falls International Airport. The room rate will be $99 guaranteed from Wednesday, October 7 through Sunday, October 11. Download Convention Information FlyersThe JPEG images will open in a new window. Select "Print" from your File menu to print the page. The PDF files will either download to your computer or open in your browser if you have a PDF viewer browser plug-in. |
 
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IMPORTANT! If you wish to visit Canada during your stay, you must have a passport, passport card, enhanced drivers license, or a NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST Trusted Traveler Program Card to re-enter the United States. For more information, please visit:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/land_travel/ (new window)
Nickel Plate RoadShow 2009
A train show will be held in conjunction with the 2009 convention. Named the Nickel Plate RoadShow 2009, it will take place on Saturday October 10, 2009 from 10:00 AM To 4:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Resort & Conference Center. Please click here for a flyer with full information on the show (376 KB PDF file).
BCG Nickel Plate Convention Car(s)
Buffalo Creek Graphics has just announced that, for the fifth consecutive year, they will be producing a special Nickel Plate O-scale freight car to commemorate the annual NKPHTS Convention; this year to be held in the Buffalo area. The 2009 release will be a Limited Edition, custom decorated 29000 Series 40' double door auto boxcar with DF loader designation. These cars are being designed to NKP prototype specifications by Crown Model Products and will be produced on Weaver carbodies. As in past years, the cars will be available in three road numbers, and as single cars and complete sets. One road number will carry a special Buffalo Convention designation on the B-end tackboard.
This is the last major variation of NKP 40' double door boxcars that will be produced by Buffalo Creek and will surely compliment the previous releases that included the NKP 24800 in original paint scheme, NKP 22000 series, W&LE 30000 series, and last year's NKP/WLE Lessee 23500 series cars.
- A BUFFALO CREEK GRAPHICS EXCLUSIVE • NEVER BEFORE OFFERED IN O-SCALE
- Available in Two Road Numbers in 3-Rail or 2-Rail.
- Special Custom-Mixed Boxcar Red w/Black Ends • White Lettering & Graphics
Prices:
- OH98B - Prototype Version: $56.00
- OH98C - Convention Commemorative Version: $58.00
Also Available:
- OH98A - NKP 24500 Series Double Door Auto Rack Boxcar w/Buffalo Return Markings: $56.00
- OH98S - Complete Set of Three Road Numbers w/All Three Variations: $165.00
- Optional Diecast, Sprung Trucks (Installed). Available for all cars: $8.00 Per Car 3-Rail • $12.00 per car 2-Rail
Ordering and Shipping Information:
- SHIPPING & HANDLING: Single Car - $10.00; 2-3 Cars - $13.00
- PRE-SALE ORDER DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2009
- Anticipated Delivery: Late September
- Checks or Money Orders Payable To: BUFFALO CREEK GRAPHICS
- Send to: BUFFALO CREEK GRAPHICS, PO BOX 243, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304-0243
- Phone: 716-692-6206 email: BCKgraphics@aol.com
For a PDF flyer complete with the above information and artwork, click here, or for a JPEG image, click here.
As has become the tradition, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the annual convention commemorative cars to NKPHTS members will be donated to the NKPHTS Founder's Fund.
NKPHTS Announces Special Convention Raffle
One of the most exciting and unique events of the 2009 NKPHTS Convention will be the Society Special, a steam-powered mixed train and rare mileage trip over the Arcade & Attica Railroad on Friday, October 9, 2009. Through the generosity of Tom Gascoigne, who is coordinating the trip with A&A General Manager, George Ling, on behalf of the NKPHTS 2009 Convention Committee, a special Convention Raffle has been announced, featuring a custom-decorated, Atlas O Arcade & Attica X-29 boxcar, identical to the one on display near the A&A Depot in Arcade. New York.
Produced by Eastern States Limited Editions, the production design was created by John Slater of Buffalo Creek Graphics, while custom painting and pad printing services were provided by Joe Hayter of Weaver Models. Only four of these special cars were created, and one of them will be won by a lucky participant in a drawing to be held in conjunction with the convention's events on Friday and Saturday.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 3/$2.00, and may be purchased on the day of the trip, or at Saturday's Nickel Plate RoadShow event at the Grand Island Holiday Inn Resort & Conference Center. The drawing will be held at 4 PM on Saturday, October 10. 2009. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the NKPHTS Founder's Fund.
A second, identical car will be featured as the door prize at the 2009 NKPHTS Banquet, and a special drawing will be held at that event. Only convention registrants who attend the banquet will be qualified to win this second unique convention commemorative.
Winners of these two very special commemorative cars will enjoy a lasting reminder of the 2009 NKPHTS Convention. so you should make your plans to attend this year's convention as soon as possible. The Convention Committee, chaired by Past National Director, Bill Quick, is anticipating an excellent turnout for the events to be held over the Columbus Day Weekend.
More Convention information will be added as it becomes available.
Modelers' Information; Contest Forms
Please Note: The following links will take you to the Members Area. You must be registered for access to the Members Area to view and/or download the forms. You can register here. (new window)
- Model & Photo Contest Rules
- Model Contest Entry Form
- Photo Contest Entry Form
The NKPHTS logo and the name "Nickel Plate Road" are registered trademarks of the NKPHTS, Inc.