NYCSHS 2026 Annual Convention - Kalamazoo
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When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - May 15 - 17, 2026
Where: Delta Hotel and Conference Center - 2747 South 11th Street - Kalamazoo, MI 49009 [Map]
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Cost: See details below
Our Current 2026 NYCSHS Convention Schedule of Events (as of 2/15/26)
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Morning Check-in & Registration
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Presentations - Covering various aspects of New York Central history and modeling
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Self-guided Layout Tours
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Train excursion on Indiana Northeastern with former NYC equipment (Old Road & Ft. Wayne Branch)
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Lunch (provided) @ Hillside Brewing Co.
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Visit to 7-1/2" gauge outdoor Mid Michigan RR Club
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No-host reception, banquet, speaker, and Annual Business meeting
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All-scale train and memorabilia show
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Presentations - Covering various aspects of New York Central history and modeling (Updated)
- Afternoon Self-guided Layout Tours
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Cost
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Registration - Registration cost will be the same for NYCSHS members and non-members and is presently $249/person. This includes ALL activities including our Saturday train excursion* and evening banquet.
*NOTE: If you desire to ride the Kitchi Gammi Club, please add $95.00 to your registration cost. Seating is limited to the first 20 subscribers. History about the Kitchi Gammi Club can be found here.
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Accommodations - Rates at the Delta Hotel and Conference Center in Kalamazoo MI are $139/night for up to 4 adults (plus taxes and hotel fees). Reservations can be made in the following two ways:
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By phone - Call 269-375-6000, press 1, ask for a reservation at the Kalamazoo Delta Hotel & Conference Center in the New York Central System Historical block.
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*IMPORTANT: To qualify for the reduced room rates listed above when making your hotel reservation by phone, you MUST:
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Make your reservations by April 13, 2026
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Ask to book your room(s) in the "New York Central System" block
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You are responsible for making your own reservations. They are NOT included in the convention registration.
New York Central System Historical Society
