Lawrence Model Railroad Club to host show, swap meet

This year’s Lawrence Model Railroad Club train show and swap meet, which takes place Feb. 19, is set to include four clubs showcasing nine different track layouts.

There will also be 40 vendor tables, a modeling contest, door prize drawings throughout the day, silent auctions and sloppy joe sandwiches. The event offers attendees a chance view various track layouts as well as an opportunity to shop for their own trains and supplies.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Admission is $6 for adults, and children 12 and younger are free with an accompanying adult. Attendees can bring one canned good at the door to receive $1 off admission and to benefit L.I.N.K.