Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show

280 Carlton Drive

Carol Stream, IL 60188

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America’s

Best Train &

Toy Show

Fun for the Whole Family!

What the media have been

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FAQs about Model Railroading and

Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show

“It reminds you of Christmas and good family times. “It reminds you of Christmas and good family times. “It reminds you of Christmas and good family times. “It reminds you of Christmas and good family times.

You hear the whistle blow and it takes you back to You hear the whistle blow and it takes you back to You hear the whistle blow and it takes you back to You hear the whistle blow and it takes you back to

another time. Kids love trains”another time. Kids love trains”another time. Kids love trains”another time. Kids love trains”

The Miami Herald - Miami, Florida

“Model Train Show has it all “Model Train Show has it all “Model Train Show has it all “Model Train Show has it all ———— and lots of it” and lots of it” and lots of it” and lots of it”

The Charlotte Observer - Charlotte, North Carolina

“All Aboard! “All Aboard! “All Aboard! “All Aboard! ———— but only if you’re very, very tiny. but only if you’re very, very tiny. but only if you’re very, very tiny. but only if you’re very, very tiny.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch - Richmond, Virginia

“Visitors will experience the thunder of operating “Visitors will experience the thunder of operating “Visitors will experience the thunder of operating “Visitors will experience the thunder of operating

model trains roaring down the mainline”model trains roaring down the mainline”model trains roaring down the mainline”model trains roaring down the mainline”

Lebanon Daily News - Lebanon, Pennsylvania

“Hey, Dad, can I play with my train now? Some-“Hey, Dad, can I play with my train now? Some-“Hey, Dad, can I play with my train now? Some-“Hey, Dad, can I play with my train now? Some-

times, a parent can forget whose new toy he’s times, a parent can forget whose new toy he’s times, a parent can forget whose new toy he’s times, a parent can forget whose new toy he’s

briefly expropriated briefly expropriated briefly expropriated briefly expropriated ———— especially if it’s a train set.” especially if it’s a train set.” especially if it’s a train set.” especially if it’s a train set.”

The Virginian Pilot– Norfolk, Virginia

“A delightful train ride through cultivated landscapes “A delightful train ride through cultivated landscapes “A delightful train ride through cultivated landscapes “A delightful train ride through cultivated landscapes

and imaginative villages awaits and imaginative villages awaits and imaginative villages awaits and imaginative villages awaits ———— if you’re 3 inches if you’re 3 inches if you’re 3 inches if you’re 3 inches

tall, that is. Normal sized humans will have to take tall, that is. Normal sized humans will have to take tall, that is. Normal sized humans will have to take tall, that is. Normal sized humans will have to take

in this model train exposition from outside the train.in this model train exposition from outside the train.in this model train exposition from outside the train.in this model train exposition from outside the train.

Providence – Digitalcity.com

Q: What is Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show?Q: What is Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show?Q: What is Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show?Q: What is Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show?

A: It is the world’s largest traveling two day exhi-

bition devoted to model trains and collectible toys.

Q:Q:Q:Q: What will you see at the show?What will you see at the show?What will you see at the show?What will you see at the show?

A: The show features operating railroads of various

sizes, train dealers, train collectors from across the

country, and local clubs to help get your started in

model railroading. There is also railroad memora-

bilia and workshops on different train topics.

Q: Is there anything for kids at the show?Q: Is there anything for kids at the show?Q: Is there anything for kids at the show?Q: Is there anything for kids at the show?

A: Children love to look at the operating railroads

and other toys. There is also a special train area set

up just for kids to play!

Q:Q:Q:Q: Who should attend the show?Who should attend the show?Who should attend the show?Who should attend the show?

A: Everyone. For the serious train enthusiast the

show has hundreds of train dealers and collectors

that make the show a must see. The person who is

just starting will find the operating model railroads

fascinating. Kids love the hands on layout. The

newcomer to the hobby will be able to learn from

the experts.

Greenberg’s Train, Toy, & Hobby Show is the Greenberg’s Train, Toy, & Hobby Show is the Greenberg’s Train, Toy, & Hobby Show is the Greenberg’s Train, Toy, & Hobby Show is the

oldest and largest model train and toy show in oldest and largest model train and toy show in oldest and largest model train and toy show in oldest and largest model train and toy show in

the country. The shows started over 30 years the country. The shows started over 30 years the country. The shows started over 30 years the country. The shows started over 30 years

ago in 1976 in suburban Baltimore. Over time, ago in 1976 in suburban Baltimore. Over time, ago in 1976 in suburban Baltimore. Over time, ago in 1976 in suburban Baltimore. Over time,

Greenberg Shows grew from a once a year Greenberg Shows grew from a once a year Greenberg Shows grew from a once a year Greenberg Shows grew from a once a year

event in a small armory to a huge traveling event in a small armory to a huge traveling event in a small armory to a huge traveling event in a small armory to a huge traveling

extravaganza of family fun. There are now extravaganza of family fun. There are now extravaganza of family fun. There are now extravaganza of family fun. There are now

over 20 shows every year run across the north-over 20 shows every year run across the north-over 20 shows every year run across the north-over 20 shows every year run across the north-

eastern United States. At every show there are eastern United States. At every show there are eastern United States. At every show there are eastern United States. At every show there are

huge operating toy & model railroads, infor-huge operating toy & model railroads, infor-huge operating toy & model railroads, infor-huge operating toy & model railroads, infor-

mative demonstrations, and even trains that mative demonstrations, and even trains that mative demonstrations, and even trains that mative demonstrations, and even trains that

the youngest railroader can operate. People the youngest railroader can operate. People the youngest railroader can operate. People the youngest railroader can operate. People

can bring in their old toy trains and have them can bring in their old toy trains and have them can bring in their old toy trains and have them can bring in their old toy trains and have them

appraised by dozens of experienced sellers. appraised by dozens of experienced sellers. appraised by dozens of experienced sellers. appraised by dozens of experienced sellers.

There are also dozens of local and national There are also dozens of local and national There are also dozens of local and national There are also dozens of local and national

sellers, hobby shops, and train specialists selling sellers, hobby shops, and train specialists selling sellers, hobby shops, and train specialists selling sellers, hobby shops, and train specialists selling

and exhibiting at the shows.and exhibiting at the shows.and exhibiting at the shows.and exhibiting at the shows.

Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show is designed to Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show is designed to Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show is designed to Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show is designed to

promote toy trains to even the youngest en-promote toy trains to even the youngest en-promote toy trains to even the youngest en-promote toy trains to even the youngest en-

thusiast. The show is a supporter of the thusiast. The show is a supporter of the thusiast. The show is a supporter of the thusiast. The show is a supporter of the

World’s Greatest Hobby program and the Teen World’s Greatest Hobby program and the Teen World’s Greatest Hobby program and the Teen World’s Greatest Hobby program and the Teen

Association of Model Railroaders. At some Association of Model Railroaders. At some Association of Model Railroaders. At some Association of Model Railroaders. At some

shows there are trains that kids can ride. There shows there are trains that kids can ride. There shows there are trains that kids can ride. There shows there are trains that kids can ride. There

is also at least one special layout that kids can is also at least one special layout that kids can is also at least one special layout that kids can is also at least one special layout that kids can

operate themselves. Kids will be amazed by operate themselves. Kids will be amazed by operate themselves. Kids will be amazed by operate themselves. Kids will be amazed by

the huge operating train layouts that are on the huge operating train layouts that are on the huge operating train layouts that are on the huge operating train layouts that are on

display. Many make real train sounds and display. Many make real train sounds and display. Many make real train sounds and display. Many make real train sounds and

some even simulate live steam. There is a train some even simulate live steam. There is a train some even simulate live steam. There is a train some even simulate live steam. There is a train

on display here that is smaller than any other on display here that is smaller than any other on display here that is smaller than any other on display here that is smaller than any other

train in the world. The train is smaller than the train in the world. The train is smaller than the train in the world. The train is smaller than the train in the world. The train is smaller than the

width of your finger nail and is detailed almost width of your finger nail and is detailed almost width of your finger nail and is detailed almost width of your finger nail and is detailed almost

as well as the normal sized trains. In addition, as well as the normal sized trains. In addition, as well as the normal sized trains. In addition, as well as the normal sized trains. In addition,

any child who comes to the show is admitted any child who comes to the show is admitted any child who comes to the show is admitted any child who comes to the show is admitted

free.free.free.free.

What is a Greenberg Show?

G G G G ———— Garden Railroad Size 1:22 Garden Railroad Size 1:22 Garden Railroad Size 1:22 Garden Railroad Size 1:22 O O O O ———— Lionel Train Size 1:48 Lionel Train Size 1:48 Lionel Train Size 1:48 Lionel Train Size 1:48 S S S S ———— American Flyer 1:64 American Flyer 1:64 American Flyer 1:64 American Flyer 1:64 HO HO HO HO ———— Most Popular 1:87 Most Popular 1:87 Most Popular 1:87 Most Popular 1:87 N N N N ———— Smaller, second most popular 1:160 Smaller, second most popular 1:160 Smaller, second most popular 1:160 Smaller, second most popular 1:160 Z Z Z Z ———— Really tiny 1:220 Really tiny 1:220 Really tiny 1:220 Really tiny 1:220

What are all the

different sizes of trains?

What is there for the kids?

Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show

280 Carlton Drive

Carol Stream, IL 60188

www.GreenbergShows.com

Public Contact: 630-279-4087

Public Contact Email: staff@GreenbergShows.com

Fax: 240-597-4482