 
BTO Club 30th Anniversary Celebration
Steamin’ to
Strasburg - May 25-28, 2008
Join us in Strasburg, Pennsylvania in May to help us celebrate the BTO Club’s 30th year of Havin’ Fun Runnin’ Trains. It’s been 30 years since Al Lentz wondered if there was anyone else interested in those big trains from Germany. He soon discovered that there were quite a few people who shared a passion for large-scale trains.
A lot has changed since 1977. The world of G-scale has flourished. Manufacturers have come and gone. But the Big Train Operator Club has been there from the beginning - first known as the LGBMRRC and more recently as the BTO Club. Our quarterly publication, Big Train Operator magazine, set the standard for G-scale publications.
May 25th through 28th will be our Club’s 30th Anniversary Celebration. We’re heading back to where it all started, Strasburg Penn. for 4 days of fun, friendship, food, some surprises and a big outdoor space to run our trains.
Our center of operations, the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn is located on 13 acres of activities and amenities, 125 rooms, PA Dutch restaurant, recreation area including
indoor-outdoor pools, spa, tennis, mini golf, walking trail, complimentary bus tours and family suites.
Make
your reservations early to get the Club rate.
 Join
the fun!
Bring some track, bring some trains, bring some friends - we’re going to be havin’ fun runnin’ trains on the Pavilion
lawn - acres of lawn - bring LOTS of track. What a great way to relax and get reacquainted with old friends - and to make some new ones.
Blue Elephant Tables - If it's time to weed-out the roster,
reserve a table and sell your unproductive stock. Or if your building up,
this is your chance to find a bargain.
Al Lentz Award - a BTO Club tradition, bring your entry and win
a locomotive!
Take a tour with us
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania houses one of the most significant collections of historic railroad artifacts in the world. Devoted to preserving and interpreting the broad impact of railroad development on society.
If you've never seen it, you must because this is a tour not to be missed.
Strasburg Railroad
Strolling through the historic East Strasburg Station and the town of Strasburg, exploring the engines and rail cars up-close and riding beautifully restored trains are so much fun that you'll almost forget that you're immersed in a richly educational experience. Learn about steam railroading, agriculture, Amish culture and PA Dutch heritage.
Sign up early for the space-limited shop tour.
The National Toy Train Museum exhibits hundreds of historic toy trains, and operates layouts in standard gauge, O, S, G, Z, and HO scale.
Seminars and Presentations
Not only will we be treated to Ralph’s narrated photo review of conventions past (a BTO Club tradition), there will also be numerous
seminars to attend during the week.
Bring your appetite
Pennsylvania Dutch cooking is worth the trip alone, and there are plenty of excellent opportunities to sample the local cuisine.
Be sure to join us for the BTO Club Banquet and enjoy a good meal with good friends.
Special Gift and
other Surprises
Registration includes one free, uniquely decorated
commemorative car, available only to members who attend the celebration. (register early to
reserve this limited car. 1 per registration.)
Bird-in-Hand Family Inn
2740 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
800-537-2535 Hotel
Website
Thanks to all
for joining us in Strasburg!
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