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All about trains at Harper College

Posted February 28, 2015 12:00 am

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Barry Brotine, carrying his son Jacob, 3, on his shoulders, moves quickly trying to keep up with model trains at the High Wheeler Train Show on Saturday at Harper College Wellness and Sports Center in Palatine. George LeClaire/gleclaire@dailyherald.com

The 37th Annual High Wheeler Model Train Show is this weekend at Harper College in Palatine, featuring 20 model railroads and models from some of the best hobbyists in the Midwest.

On exhibit are models in the tiny "Z-scale" up to the popular garden sized "G-scale" and every step in between.

Modeling Masters will be demonstrating modeling skills and techniques. Vendors from local shops have thousands of hobby items for sale. Historical, technical and museum society representatives are available to discuss the legacy of the railroads that defined the Chicago area transportation network. Realistic prototype railroad operations run on the NW Trainmasters layout.

The event, which continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, is in Building M, the college Wellness and Sports Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for 65 and up, $2 for 5-12 years. For more information, visist www.highwheelertrainshow.com.

Linda Kravinsky and her grandson Connor Kravinsky, 6, both of Vernon Hills watch model trains at the Lego display at the High Wheeler Train Show on Saturday at Harper College Wellness and Sports Center in Palatine. George LeClaire/gleclaire@dailyherald.com

Wayne Michalak of Bolingbrook, left, gives the thumbs-up, meaning the train is coming, to visitors at the High Wheeler Train Show on Saturday at Harper College Wellness and Sports Center in Palatine. George LeClaire/gleclaire@dailyherald.com

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