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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

City of Kalamazoo.avif

 

Our Current 2026 NYCSHS Convention Schedule of Events (as of 2/15/26)

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  • Morning Check-in & Registration

  • Presentations - Covering various aspects of New York Central history and modeling

  • Self-guided Layout Tours

Friday

15

May

  • Train excursion on Indiana Northeastern with former NYC equipment (Old Road & Ft. Wayne Branch)

  • Lunch (provided) @ Hillside Brewing Co.

  • Visit to 7-1/2" gauge outdoor Mid Michigan RR Club

  • No-host reception, Banquet (w/guest speaker, Mr. Kelly Lynch - FWRHS), and Annual Business meeting

Saturday

16

May

  • All-scale train and memorabilia show - Bring your unwanted treasures

  • Presentations - Covering various aspects of New York Central history and modeling

  • Afternoon Self-guided Layout Tours

Sunday

17

May

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Cost

  • 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.  

    • Click here to download our registration mail-in form.

    • Click here to register online.

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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.  SOLD OUT!  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 as posted on the hotel website (plus taxes and hotel fees).  Reservations can be made in the following two ways:

    1. By phone - Call 269-375-6000 then press 1 to talk to the front desk

    2. Online

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UPDATE: Rooms at Delta Hotel and Conference Center are now SOLD OUT for Saturday, May 16th but still available for Thursday and Friday, May 14th and 15th.

 

Below is a list of and contact information for nearby hotels you can consider for part or all of your stay in Kalamazoo and attendance of the NYCSHS Annual Convention:

  1. Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites (0.4 mi away) - Phone: 269-350-5522 [Map]

  2. Baymont by Wyndham Kalamazoo West (0.5 mi away) - Phone: 269-372-7999 [Map]

  3. Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo West (0.7 mi away) - Phone: 269-200-2030 [Map]

  4. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West (0.9 mi away) - Phone: 269-372-6300 [Map]

  5. Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo (1.3 mi away) - Phone: 269-372-8000 [Map]

  6. Fairfield Inn Kalamazoo West (2.2 mi away) - Phone: 269-353-6400 [Map]

  7. Sleep Inn & Suites Kalamazoo Southwest (2.2 mi away) - Phone: 269-238-0110 [Map]

  8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo (2.4 mi away) - Phone: 269-353-1500 [Map]

  9. Hampton Inn & Suites Kalamazoo-Oshtemo (2.5 mi away) - Phone: 269-372-1010 [Map]

  10. Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage (6.0 mi away) - Phone: 269-382-5808 [Map]

  11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo-Portage (6.2 mi away) - Phone: 269-382-5817 [Map]

  12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage (6.4 mi away) - Phone: 269-238-3254 [Map]

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*IMPORTANT: To qualify for the reduced room rates listed above when making your hotel reservation by phone, you MUST:

  1. Make your reservations by April 13, 2026

  2. Ask to book your room(s) in the "New York Central System" block

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NOTE: REDUCED RATE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

RESERVATIONS PER POSTED PRICING ON DELTA HOTEL WEBSITE.

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You are responsible for making your own reservations. They are NOT included in the convention registration.

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