Promoting Excellence in HO Scale Vehicle Modeling

2003 National Convention

2003 National Convention

June 13-15, 2003

Allentown, PA

Four Points - Sheraton Hotel

3400 Airport Road
Allentown, PA 18109
Hotel Phone: (610) 266-1000
Hotel Fax: (610) 266-1888

THREE DAYS OF INDUSTRY & CLUB ACTIVITIES
[Open To Convention Attendees Only Unless Noted Otherwise]

Friday - Mack Museum Tour
  Professional Model & Pattern Maker Shop Tour
  Antique Truck Club of America Truck Show (Open to Public; Free Admission)
  1/87 Vehicle Club Industry Product Announcements & Press Conference
Saturday - 1/87 Vehicle Club Model Show & Contest (Open to the Public; $10.00 Admission If Not Convention Attendee)
  Antique Truck Club of America Truck Show (Open to Public; Free Admission)
  Concours d'Elegance of the Eastern United States Car Show (Open To Public; $10.00 admission)
  1/87 Vehicle Club Awards Banquet
Sunday - 1/87 Vehicle Club Breakfast & Business Meeting
  Antique Truck Club of America Truck Show (Open to Public; Free Admission)

Early Convention Registration Only - 3 Days (Until May 15, 2003) - $65.00
Late Convention Registration Only - 3 Days (After May 15, 2003) - $80.00

Convention Registration Available Online - Click on link below
General Attendee Registration & Payment
Vendor Registration & Payment

Saturday Show Open to Public!

Dealer Setup 7:00 - 9:00 AM
Show 9:00 AM  -  1:30 PM
Saturday Show Only Admission $10.00

Convention Co-Chairpersons:
Alan Olson
Bob Johnson

Dealer Sales Table Reservations and Inquiries:
Alan Olson
E-mail: [email protected]
OR
Bob Johnson
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 408-394-7586
Fax: 408-227-7765

For More Regional Information: http://www.lehighvalleypa.org/about/index.html

      * Dealer sales tables representing many, many models not commonly available

      * Manufacturer representatives will be in attendance to display new products!!

      * Hundreds of HO scale (1/87 scale) vehicle models will be on display showcasing talent from all over. BRING YOUR MODELS TO DISPLAY TOO!

      * A FORMAL MODEL CONTEST will be held complete with awards for all category winners. Contest categories include Automobiles, Emergency (Police-Fire-EMS), Intermodal, Construction Equipment, Racing, Military, Trucks and more.

      * Covention location convenient to Lehigh Valley Airport; convenient alternate airports include Newark (airport code EWR), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), Philadelphia (PHL). Check driving distances and travel time below if renting a car at an alternate airport. Scheduled bus service is available from New York City, Newark, JFK, and Philadelphia to Allentown.

      * Allentown, Pennsylvania is located conveniently to the major population centers of the northeastern United States and Canada. Representative driving distances and travel times by automobile:

      Baltimore, MD - 138 miles; 2.5 hours
      Boston, MA - 300 miles; 5.5 hours
      Buffalo, NY - 307 miles; 5.6 hours
      Chicago, IL - 715 miles; 13 hours
      Cincinnati, OH - 556 miles; 10.1 hours
      Cleveland, OH - 391 miles; 7.1 hours
      Harrisburg, PA - 82 miles; 1.5 hours
      Montreal, Canada - 407 miles; 7.4 hours
      New York City - 95 miles; 1.75 hours
      Newark, NJ - 79 miles; 1.4 hours
      Norfolk, VA - 307 miles; 5.6 hours
      Philadelphia, PA - 62 miles; 1.1 hours
      Pittsburgh, PA - 304 miles; 5.5 hours
      Portland, ME - 398 miles; 7.2 hours
      Richmond, VA - 279 miles; 5.1 hours
      Scranton, PA - 74 miles; 1.3 hours
      Syracuse, NY - 200 miles; 3.6 hours
      Toronto, Canada - 410 miles; 7.5 hours
      Washington, DC - 175 miles; 3.2 hours
      Wilmington, DE - 75 miles; 1.4 hours

      or e-mail: [email protected]
      Show sponsored by the 1/87 Vehicle Club, an organization dedicated to promote 1/87 scale vehicle and equipment modeling