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Dedicated to preserving & disseminating the historical record of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Supporters of railfanning, archeology & scale modeling of this great pioneer railroad

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2023 SPH&TS Convention : Bakersfield, California

Dates:
Wednesday, October 25 through
Saturday, October 28
 
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
3100 Camino Del Rio Ct
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Hotel Reservations:
SPH&TS has reserved hotel rooms from Wednesday through Saturday for a low rate of $119 (before other fees and taxes). To make a reservation, please click on the link below or call (661) 323-7111.
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/rlbk-dt-sph-e56e2747-4bff-4e91-9621-1061e166c495/

Presentations:
Presentations will be held from 9 am to 5 pm on Thursday and Friday, and from 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday. The convention schedule will be available on the website after September 1, 2023.

Model Contest:
On Friday and Saturday, we will hold our model contest for railroad models of Southern Pacific equipment.

Railroad Prototype Meet:
For the first time this year, we will offer a Railroad Prototype Meet on Saturday. Our goal is to attract more people from the local community to attend, participate, and hopefully join SPH&TS. The event will be held from 8:30 am to 1 pm as part of the model contest. Models may be displayed but will not be eligible for the model contest. All railroads and scales are welcome.

Vendors:
The vendors will all be in one double ballroom with the model contest. Tables will be 6-feet long and include a table cloth. Information will be available after July 1, 2023.

Model Manufacturers:
If you would like one or two display tables, please contact us after July 1, 2023.

Model Layouts:
Bob Chapparo, coordinator of many layout tours in southern California, has graciously agreed to arrange for tours. Information will be available after July 1, 2023.

Extra Fare:
We are planning an event for Sunday October 29. Attendees will need to drive or arrange for carpools. Information will be available after July 1, 2023.

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