Railroad show packs convention center

By: 
Travis Fischer

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     Things were chugging along at the Franklin County Convention Center on Sunday as railroad enthusiasts from across the region visited Hampton to attend the 5th Annual Model Train Show & Sale.
     Organized by the North Central Iowa Model Railroad Club, the show was packed with trains of all sizes for collectors of all ages as generations of railroad fans came to celebrate their hobby.
     "It's probably the best we've ever had," said club member Jim Hansen, who enjoyed seeing entire families visit the show to see the displays and shop for new pieces for their collection. "It's been a good turnout."
     The train show attracted more than 20 vendors from around the state, setting up over 100 tables in the convention center's main hall. Positive word of mouth has led to continuous growth for the show over the last five years, packing the building with tables of equipment and collectibles.
   Read the full article in the November 2 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.

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