Current NMRA Membership is required. This registration level includes admission to National Train Show.

This option allows admission to convention activities for one day only (specified). It does not include admission to the National Train Show. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

This option allows admission to convention activities for 2 consecutive days (specified). It does not include admission to the National Train Show. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

For member not yet a member of the NMRA. This registration level includes admission to National Train Show.

This option allows admission to convention activities for one day only (specified). It does not include admission to the National Train Show. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

This option allows admission to convention activities for one day only (specified) plus admission to the National Train Show on the same specified day. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

This option allows 2 consecutive days (specified) admission to convention activities plus admission to the National Train Show on the same specified days. THE THURSDAY/FRIDAY OPTION INCLUDES TRAIN SHOW ADMISSION ON FRIDAY ONLY. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

Adult attending with registrant. Must register principle attendee first. This registration level includes admission to National Train Show.

This option allows 2 consecutive days (specified) admission to convention activities. It does not include admission to the National Train Show. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

Must be registered under a Member Registration. This registration level includes admission to National Train Show.

For those not yet a member of the NMRA. Includes admission to convention activities plus a ticket to the National Train Show. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

For those not yet a member of the NMRA. This option allows 2 consecutive days (specified) admission to convention activities plus admission to the National Train Show on the same specified days. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

This option allows admission to convention activities for one day only (specified). It does not include admission to the National Train Show. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

This option allows admission to convention activities for 2 consecutive days (specified). It does not include admission to the National Train Show. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

This option allows admission to convention activities for one day only (specified) plus admission to the National Train Show on the same specified day. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

This option allows 2 consecutive days (specified) admission to convention activities plus admission to the National Train Show on the same specified days. Extra fare activities must be purchased separately.

This is an all-day visit to an amazing museum featuring operating steam, diesel, and streetcar equipment. With the "Run One" option (extra fare), you can be the engineer and operate a real locomotive! Fare includes transportation and lunch. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Completed in 1939, the Los Angeles Union Station is widely regarded as the “last of the great train stations”. Built in the Mission Moderne style, it is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. Fare includes transportation. Lunch is available on your own at the station.

Travel Town features a vast array of historic steam and diesel-electric motive power. Many examples of rolling stock, vehicles, and historic artifacts are on display. While there, we will visit the “East Valley Lines”, a large N scale club layout also on the property. Rail Giants features displays of Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Santa Fe steam locomotives and more. We will also visit the Fairplex Garden Railroad on this tour. Fare includes transportation and lunch.

This tour will visit the one of the Metro Rail shops that inspects, cleans, and repairs Los Angeles County’s light rail commuter trains. Learn how they keep ‘em on the rails! Then we visit GEMCO Yard. Once a SP yard. Gemco is now operated by the UP. This tour will be hosted by Mike Osborne, a UP Conductor/Brakeman, who worked this yard when it was delivering parts to the GM assembly plant (thus Gemco). He will relate stories of the heyday of this yard, as we watch the Guadalupe Hauler being made up. Fare includes transportation and lunch.

We will be walking on uneven ground, close toed shoes required.

Featured layouts:

California Southern Model Railroad Club-HO

Highland Park Society of Model Railroad Engineers-HO, HOn3

Christmas Tree Lane Model Railroad Society - HO, HOn3, G SCALE

Pasadena Model Railroad Museum – HO SCALE

See the SurfLiner 2024 website for more layout information.

Fare includes transportation and box lunch.

Featured layouts:

Joel Morse’s New York, Ontario & Western – N SCALE

James Middleton’s SP, UP, and SF California – HO SCALE

Vic Thies’ Too Much Fun Railroad – G SCALE

Morrie Fleishman’s Texas & Viejo RR – HO Scale

Morrie Fleishman’s Mitchell Falls & Staunton RR – F Scale

Todd Brody’s Tortoise & Lizard Bash Railroad – G SCALE

John Gornick’s Tower Junction Railroad: DM&IR RR – HO SCALE

See the SurfLiner 2024 website for more layout information.

Fare includes transportation and box lunch.

Featured layouts:

Jeff Traintime’s Northern Division of Milwaukee Road – HO SCALE

L.A. Live Steamers – MULTIPLE SCALES / GAUGES

Santa Susana Pacific Model Railroad Society – HO SCALE

See the SurfLiner 2024 website for more layout information

Fare includes transportation and box lunch.

Featured layouts:

Gary Butts’ Gary & Sandy Railroad – HO SCALE

Don Julien’s DJ&C Railroad – HO SCALE

David Sheegog’s Castle Peak & Thunder Railroad – G SCALE

Gary Johnson’s Johnson Railroad – G SCALE

Harold Benash’s PD Lines – HO SCALE

Marty Bradley’s Oakhurst Railroad – HO, G SCALE

See the SurfLiner 2024 website for more layout information.

Fare includes transportation, and box lunch.

Featured layouts:

Ron Varnell’s Any Era Western Railroad – HO SCALE

Frank Kenny’s CPRX Central Pacific Railway – N SCALE

Los Angeles Model Railroad Society – HO SCALE

Belmont Shore Model Railroad Club – N SCALE

See the SurfLiner 2024 website for more layout information.

Fare includes transportation. Hot dog lunch provided at Ron Varnell's layout.

Celebrating 100 years of making movie and television magic, this 2-3 hour guided tram and walking tour will take you through one of the world’s oldest working studios. Fare includes transportation and admission. This is an all day tour. Lunch is available on your own. No one under 5 admitted.

Established in 1917, the San Antonio Winery is the oldest producing winery in Los Angeles. Tour the production area, then enjoy a wine tasting in the tasting room (extra charge) and fresh gourmet Italian fare in the Maddalena Restaurant. The winery also features a unique gift shop. Fare includes transportation and tour. Lunch on your own at the winery.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures-This is America’s largest institution dedicated to the art and science of moviemaking. With over 13 million objects in its collection, you will see props, costumes, set pieces (think The Godfather) and learn about the fascinating processes that go into creating a film. See an Oscar® close-up! Fare includes transportation and admission. Lunch is on your own at the museum.

Ø Petersen Automotive Museum-With over 100 vehicles on display in 25 galleries, the Petersen Automotive Museum features rare and unique autos from all eras. If cars are your thing, this tour is a must-see. Fare includes transportation and admission. Lunch is on your own at the museum.

Come explore this gem 26 miles (or so) across the sea from Long Beach! Once you arrive, there are many activities you may choose from including: dining, shopping, hiking, tours, zip lining, diving, and more. All activities on the island are at additional cost on your own. This is an all-day excursion.

Located directly across the harbor from the convention hotel, the R.M.S. Queen Mary is a step into the past, when travel by ship was elegant and grand. Rich with history and romance, from the first voyage in 1936, to the troopship days of WWII, to the golden days of the 1950’s, this is a very special experience. Fare includes transportation, admission, and the "Glory Days" tour. The tour is NOT ADA compliant.

The LDSIG shirt is your ticket to the LDSIG tour. Once purchased, your shirt will be available at the LDSIG table at the convention. The deadline for a monogram is July 16th.

Kadee HO scale 40' PS1 boxcar with SurfLiner 2024 logo and reporting marks.

Intermountain N scale ACF covered hopper with SurfLiner 2024 logo and reporting marks.

Official SurfLiner 2024 convention pin. Cloisonné with 2 clutch fasteners.

The LDSIG dinner is open to members of all SIG's. The dinner is Friday, August 9th, 6-7 PM Social Hour, 7-9 PM Dinner at Famous Dave’s BBQ Restaurant, 300 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. Dinner menu and further info is available on the SIG page of the SurfLiner 2024 website and the LDSIG website.

Join the Plus One Club for a delicious luncheon and good times in the Navy Proof Private Dining Room! A chance to spend time with friends, both old and new. Luncheon includes a choice of Iced Tea, Lemonade, or Soda.

This ticket is for the spouse, companion, or child that is not attending the convention but wishes to attend the Saturday evening Awards Banquet events.

Join us for an evening recognizing achievement by members of the NMRA. There will be a social hour preceding and an after party following the awards banquet.