Subscribe Un-Subscribe
Home About The Show Attending The Show Who's Who Exhibiting Clinics Photo Gallery Contact Us
 
Attending The Show
 
(click on any of the yellow headings to go directly to that section)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hours
 
Saturday January 29, 2011 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday January 30, 2011 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
 
 
 
 
Location
 
The show is located in the Better Living Center and the adjacent Young, Stroh and Mallary Buildings at the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield MA. 01089
 
 
 
 
Directions       (click here to use Google Maps)
 
From Vermont and Points North

Take I-91 South to exit 13B to Route 5 South, to Route 147 West to the Eastern States Exposition.

From Connecticut and and Points South

Take I-91 North from routes 2, 84 and 95 -- Follow I-91 to Massachusetts exit 3, to Route 5 North, to Route 147 West to the Eastern States Exposition.

Alternate Routes from Connecticut and and Points South

From Southwestern Connecticut

take Route 202 North to Southwick, Mass. turn East on Route 57, to Route 147 East to the Eastern States Exposition.

From Hartford

Take I-91 North to exit 42 to Route 159 North, to Route 147 East OR take I-91 to exit 47 West, to Route 190 West, to Route 159 North to Route 147 East to the Eastern States Exposition.

From Boston and Points East - OR - From the Berkshires and Points West

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to exit 4, to Route 5 South, to Route 147 West to the Eastern States Exposition.

 
 
 
Ticket Information
 
Adults: $10.00 per day
Children 15 and under: FREE Accompanied by an Adult 
EASTERN STATES PARKING: $5.00 per day

Tickets will be sold on the grounds starting one hour before the show opens on each day of the show to keep lines to a minimum. Advanced purchase ticket info is available by CLICKING HERE.

 
 
 
Special Services for Groups
 
Any large groups arriving via chartered coach can receive extra benefits. Special parking is provided for charter buses. If the group calls ahead to the Show Office with a passenger count, their tickets will be ready for them when the bus arrives avoiding any waiting in the ticket line.
 
School and civic groups may also contact us to learn of extra benefits.
 
For further information contact Doug Moore at: ARS@rrmail.com.
 
 
 
Special Needs
 
 
The Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show will make every effort to accomodate anyone wishing to attend the show when ever possible.  It you have any questions regarding special needs, please do not hestitate to contact us.
 
 
 
Public Transportation Information
 
Please note: Schedules are subject to change and links to schedules on the web also change. 

If you are travelling to the show via Amtrak, you will be getting off the train at Springfield Massachusetts. Public transportation is available (except Sundays) on PVTA busses.

Local Transportation: PVTA

  • If you are arriving in Springfield by Amtrak, after you've exited the train station, you want to head west (right), go under the train tracks (another right) and look to the left (across the street) for the Peter Pan bus terminal. You can board the Feeding Hills bus route (R14) here.

  • The buses run from the Springfield Bus Terminal (Peter Pan bus terminal). On Saturday they depart the Springfield Bus Terminal at:
    8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30
    The buses do not run on Sundays.
    There is a stop at the Big E (Eastern States Exposition) but be sure to ask your bus driver where to board on the way back. The fare is $0.75 one way, exact change.

  • The map and schedule for this bus can be found here. You want to get off the bus at the Eastern States Exposition. If in doubt, be sure to ask your bus driver.
    Maps and schedules of the rest of the pvta system are here.

Regional Transportation: Amtrak, Peter Pan, Vermont Transit

  • To download schedules for current Amtrak service to Springfield go to the Amtrak Routes page.
    (Note: Please check with Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL as schedules may change.) The following trains serve Springfield, Massachusetts:
    • Lake Shore Limited (Chicago to Boston via Springfield)
    • Northeast Direct Trains to Springfield from New York City and Points South
    • Vermont service (Washington to Vermont via Springfield)

  • Peter Pan Bus Lines You may also call 1-800-343-9999 for Schedules and Fares as timetables are not posted on the website. You need to enter your travel information to get specific bus times.

  • Vermont Transit Springfield Bus Routes (Montreal to New York via Springfield (Peter Pan Terminal)
 
Special Note on Locked "Walk-in" Gates
 
Visitors that take public transportation to our show will find that the the policy of the Eastern States Exposition has been to keep the walk-in gates closed for reasons of security.  It is suggested that patrons that have used public transportation, exit that transportation at Gate 2.  From that point, it is a 300 yard walk to the nearest of our buildings.  Taxis and drop-offs are allowed on to the premises without having to pay for parking.  Taxis will also come on to the premises to pick up riders as well.
 
 
 
Accommodations in the area - 2011
 
 

 2011 Rates available now !

Mention the Amherst Railroad Hobby Show when making reservations to get these reduced rates

 

In West Springfield:

 

HOST HOTELS:

 

Hampton Inn-West Springfield (3.8 miles - 9 minutes)

1011 Riverdale St.,

West Springfield, MA

413-732-1300

2011 Rate: $86.00  single/double - free breakfast, free parking

www.HamptonInn.com

 

  Holiday Inn (8.0 miles - 12 minutes_

245 Whiting Farms Road

Holyoke, MA 01040

413-534-3311

2011 Rate:  $79.00 single/double; with breakfast included; welcome packets & water bottle;

Convenient access to Routes I-90 & I-91; on-site Friendly's Restaurant; on-site lounge; free parking

www.hiHolyoke.com

  

Crowne Plaza Hotel (7.6 miles - 12 minutes)

One Bright Meadow Blvd.

Enfield, CT 06082

860-741-2211

2011 Rate:  $89.00 Continental Breakfast included!

Shuttle service to/from Bradley Intl Airport AND to/from Railroad Hobby Show

www.cpenfield.com 

 

Candlewood Suites (3.1 miles - 7 minutes)

572 Riverdale St.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-739-1122

2010 Rate:  $79.00 Single/Double studio with full kitchen

Free breakfast, 32'' Flat Screen TV, complimentary washers & dryers, 24 Hour Convenience store

www.Candlewoodsuites.com/wspringfieldma

 

City Place Inn & Suites (formerly Inn Place / Holiday Inn)    (2.9 miles - 7 minutes)

711 Dwight St.

Springfield, MA 0114

413-781-0900

2011 Rate:  $69.00 single/double/king (booked before 1/1/2011, ask for Railroad Hobby Rate)

Mon-Fri  free  continental breakfast; Sat,Sun  Breakfast buffet @$7.95 adult, $5.95 under 10

www.pvhg.com

  

Clarion Hotel & Conf. Center (4 miles - 9 minutes)

1080 Riverdale St.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-781-8750

2011 Rate:  $84.00 Single/Double room; $94.00 Triple occupancy; $104.00 quadruple occupancy;

Full American breakfast included; free HBO; on-site Barclay's Restaurant serves lunch & dinner.

www.ClarionHotel.com

 

Comfort Inn & Suites (4.6 miles - 11 minutes)

106 Capital Dr.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-736-5000

2010 Rate:  $77.00 Single/double; $111.00 Suites

Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Sauna

www.ChoiceHotels.com/Hotel/MA016

 

Econo-Lodge (3.0 miles - 8 minutes)

1533 Elm Street

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-734-8278 Tel

413-739-0874 Fax

2010 Rate:  $59.95 Singles/Doubles

Free deluxe continental breakfast; near intersection of I-91 and Mass Pike;

www.ChoiceHotel.com

  

Homewood Suites by Hilton (6.8 miles - 16 minutes)

375 Whitney Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040

413-532-3100

2011 Rate: $89.00  Studio Suites or 1 Bedroom King Suites; includes hot breakfast buffet, indoor heated pool and hot tub, free highspeed and wireless internet, fitness center.

www.homewoodsuitesholyoke.com

 

InnPlace Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn)    (2.9 miles - 7 minutes)

711 Dwight St.

Springfield, MA 0114

413-781-0900

2011 Rate:  $69.00 single/double/king (booked before 1/1/2011, ask for Railroad Hobby Rate)

www.HISpringfield.com

   

Marriott - Springfield (1.8 miles - 6 minutes)

2 Boland Way.

Springfield, MA 01101

413-781-7111

2011 Rate: $90.00  Single, Double, Triple, Quad;   10%off Coupons to on-site Champions Bar & Currents Restaurant - not valid on alcoholic purchases.

www.Marriott.com

 

Quality Inn (4.1 miles - 9 minutes)

1150 Riverdale St.

W. Springfield, MA 01089

413-739-7261

2011 Rate:  $70.99   1 King size bed or 2 Queen size beds

www.QualityInn/Hotel/MA905

 

Red Roof Inn (4.4 miles - 10 minutes)

1254 Riverdale St.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-731-1010

2011 Rate:  $49.99 Single or Double / $59.99 King

www.redroof.com

 

Sheraton Springfield Monarch Hotel (Newly Renovated) (1.62 miles - 3 minutes)

One Monarch Place

Springfield, MA 01144

413-781-1010 or 800-426-9004

2011 Rate: $85.00 Non-smoking Double Queen

Complimentary Parking for one car, Complimentaryuse of Athletic & Link Business Center

www.sheraton.com/springfieldma

 

Super 8 (4.8 miles - 11 minutes)

1500 Riverdale St.

West Springfield, MA 01089

413-736-8080

2011  Rate:  $69.00 single/double

www.Super8.com

 

In The Surrounding Area:

 

 

Clarion Inn & Suites

161 Bridge St.

East Windsor, Ct 06088

860-623-9411

2011 Rate:  $69.00 - Two Queen beds or One King bed; Deluxe continental breakfast; restaurant, lounge, room service, pet friendly

www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ct123 

 

The Comfort Inn & Suites (25 miles -30 minutes)

237 Russell St.

Hadley, MA 01035

413-584-4800

2010 Rates:  $69.00

www.PVHG.com

 

The Comfort Inn & Suites (12.9 miles - 18 minutes)

321 Center St.

Ludlow, MA 01056

413-589-9300

2011 Rates:  $75.99 single/double

www.PVHG.com

 

Days Inn Chicopee (9.5 miles - 18 minutes)

450 Memorial Dr.

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-739-7311

2011 Rate:  $65.00 - Single, Double, Triple, Quad

Complimentary Continental Breakfast, free WIFI, free parking, Restaurant/Lounge on-site

www.daysinn.com/hotel/15476

 

Days Inn (19.8 miles - 24 minutes)

Bradley International Airport

185 Turnpike Rd.

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

860-623-9417

2011 Rate:  Standard Rooms $70.00, Executive Rooms $75.00

Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Wireless Internet, Transportation to/from Bradley International

www.DaysInnBradley.com

 

Econo-Lodge (7.9 miles - 13 minutes)

357 Burnett Rd.

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-592-9101

2010 Rate:  $49.99 Single/Double

www.ChoiceHotel.com

 

Hampton Inn (10.6 miles - 17 minutes)

600 Memorial Dr.

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-593-1500

2011 Rate:  $79.00 Single/dbl.

www.Chicopee.HamptonInn.com

 

Hampton Inn & Suites (22.2 miles - 27 minutes)

24 Bay Rd.

Hadley, MA 01035

413-586-4851

2010 Rates:  $89.00 Single/Dbl.

www.PVHG.com

 

Hilton Garden Inn (19.3 miles - 24 minutes)

555 Corporate Drive

Windsor, CT 06095

860-688-6400 

2011 Rate:  $66.00 Single/Double/Jr.Suite/Suite

www.Windsor.stayhgi.com

 

Holiday Inn Express (15.5 miles - 20 minutes)

260 Main Street

East Windsor, CT 06088

860-627-6585

2010 RATE: $79.00 plus tax Singles & Doubles

Includes Breakfast; includes Shuttle to & from Bradley Intl Airport;

inlcudes Shuttle to any local restaurant

www.hiexpress.com/eastwindsor

 

 

Red Roof Inn (10.2 miles - 15 minutes)

5 Hazard Ave.

Enfield, CT 06082

860-741-2571

2011 Rate:  $51.99 for 2 adults, Double or King room

Free Breakfast  for up to 2 adults

www.RedRoof.com 

 

Specialty Inns / Beds & Breakfasts:

 

Allen House Victorian Inn / Amherst Inn 

599 Main St

Amherst, MA 01002

413-253-5000

www.allenhouse.com

2011 Rate:  $75.00-$195.00, according to season, length of stay, number of guests in a room.  Award winning Bed & Breakfast.

 

Wilbur Homestead Bed & Breakfast (26.8 miles - 36 minutes)

126 Northampton Rd.

Amherst, MA 01002

413-353-2281

2011 Rate: Shannon Room $136.00 plus $25.00 for futon set-up

                    Hillary Room      $119.00

                    Alisha Room      $  81.00

www.WilburHomestead.com

 

 

 
 
Area Attractions
 
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Hame
1150 W. Columbus Ave.
Springfield MA 01101
413-781-6500

Springfield Armory Firearms Musuem
One Armory Square
Springfield MA 01101
413-781-8551

Springfield Library and Museum
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103

Springfield Civic Center and Symphony Hall
Court Square
Springfield MA 01101
413-787-6600

Yankee Candle Co.
Candles, Gifts and Musuems
Deerfield MA 01342
413-554-8306

Mark Twain House
351 Farmington Avenue
Hartford CT 06105
860-247-0998

Noah Webster House - 31 miles
227 South Main St.
West Hartford CT 06107
860-521-5362

Downtown Northampton (19 Miles)
Unique Shops and Restaurants
Pleasant Street, Rte. 5
Northampton, MA

Historic Deerfield - 29 miles
300 Year Old Village
Deerfield MA 01342

Downtown Northampton - 19 miles
Unique shops and restaurants
Pleasant Street, Rt. 5
Northampton MA

Holyoke Mall at Ingleside - 9 miles
250 Shops
Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke MA 01040

Boston Billiards
885 Riverdale Street
West Springfield MA 01089
413-731-7665

Smith College Museum of Art - 19 miles
Elm St. at Bedford Terrace
Northampton MA 01060
413-585-2670

Storrowton Village Museum
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springifled MA 01089
413-787-0136

New England Air Museum - 15 miles
Bradley International Airport, Rte. 75
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-623-3305

Magic Wings Butterfly Museum
281 Greenfield Rd.
Deerfield, MA 01373
413-665-2805

Ultra Zone - 9 miles
Ultimate Laser Adventure
Holyoke Mall
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-532-9421

Children's Museum at Holyoke
444 Dwight Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
413-536-KIDS

Holyoke Heritage State Park
21 Appleton St.,
Holyoke MA 01040
413 534-1723

Holyoke Carousel (Merry-Go-Round)
221 Appleton Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
413-538-9838

Norman Rockwell Museum - 35 miles
Rt. 183 South
Stockbridge MA 01262
413-298-4100

Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
413-787-1548

Old Sturbridge Village - 35 miles
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge MA 01566
508-347-3362

Volleyball Hall of Fame
444 Dwight St.
Holyoke MA 01040
413-536-0926

Bershire Brewing Co.
12 Railroad ST.
S. Deerfield MA
413-655-6600
Tours Sat. 1PM

 
Visitors Online: 8 | Total Visitors: 100971

© Amherst Railway Society | Site By BSM

Site By BrainScanMedia.com, Inc.