Welcome to the Liberty Bell Special MER 2019 Fall Convention October 10-13, 2019 Hosted by PhillyNMRA The Philadelphia Division of the Mid-Eastern Region

The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia 260 Mall Blvd | King Of Prussia, PA 19406

Philadelphia – King of Prussia The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia

Philadelphia – King of Prussia The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia

Philadelphia – King of Prussia The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia

Philadelphia – King of Prussia The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia Easy access from all directions! “All roads lead to King of Prussia”

Philadelphia – King of Prussia The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – King of Prussia Located in the midst of the King of Prussia shopping and restaurant district on the premises of two large malls, The Plaza and The Court. Virtually anything you could ever want or need you’ll find here.

All the stuff you expect: Clinics Layout Tours Op Sessions Prototype Tours Contests - Model Judging/Display Full Banquet with Keynote Speaker

And some you may not expect: Modular Layouts SIGs (Special Interest Groups) Manufacturer Displays White Elephant Tables Door Prizes

The Philadelphia area is a hotbed of model railroading. Here you’ll find some of the finest model railroads in the country if not the world, many having appeared in national publications.

Prototype tours we’re pursuing: Colebrookdale Railroad – tourist railroad that was formerly a branch of the Reading Train ride Tour of facilities Less than an hour away Transportation TBD

Other tours in the works: Amtrak 30th Street Station SEPTA and Amtrak Facilities Other Tourist Railroads Pennsylvania Live Steamers

Outdoor activities: Railfanning: SEPTA, Amtrak, NS, CSX, short lines Nearby Hiking/Biking/Rail Trails: Schuylkill River Trail - former PRR Branch – catenary poles and some stations still stand Perkiomen Trail – Former Perkiomen Branch of the Reading

Non-railroad Activities: Valley Forge National Historical Park Valley Forge Casino Longwood Gardens Morris Arboretum Tyler Arboretum

The Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau will be providing a packet for all attendees with information on everything in the VF/KOP area plus sights & events all around Philadelphia.

www.LibertyBellSpecial.org www.MER2019.org Please bear in mind that we are still a year out. Other details and costs have yet to be determined. Continue to check your division newsletter and the convention website for updates and changes as we begin our journey to King of Prussia. www.LibertyBellSpecial.org www.MER2019.org

www.LibertyBellSpecial.org www.MER2019.org We aim to make this a most enjoyable convention. Hope to see you there! www.LibertyBellSpecial.org www.MER2019.org