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Richards to host annual Southland Model Railroad Show

Richards High School will host its 11th annual Southland Model Railroad Show on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27.

Richards, located at 10601 S. Central Avenue in Oak Lawn, will host the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. 

Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 65 and older, and free for children under age 12.  Parking is free.

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The train show will feature the largest HO layout of any model show in the Chicago area.  The Richards event also includes many other model train displays and operating layouts, Lego trains, a riding train for children, train races for children, and a children’s activities area.  

 Last year, 23 area model railroad clubs displayed layouts.

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Proceeds from the event benefit the music programs, including biennial trips to Disney World and purchase of equipment and supplies. 

For more information, people may visit www.railroadshow.com or contact Richards band director Charles Martin at 708-499-2550, ext. 5096. 

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