Herington Railroad Days
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Model Railroad & Railroadiana Swap meet, Operating Model Railroad Layouts, Clinics/Workshops, Visit the Herington Historical Museum and Railroad Annex. Concessions and Free Parking.
Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Herington Railroad Days
Phone : 316-258-4500 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : HeringtonRailroadDays@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/HeringtonRailroadDays
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