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The SRHA Convention returns for 2024!

The Southern Railway Historical Association is proud to announce the 2024 SRHA convention to be located in Lexington, KY on June 21-23, 2024. This event is sponsored by the Georgetown / Scott County Tourism Commission and Scale Trains.

This will be an SRHA convention like no other! Food and transportation are provided for Friday and Saturday for an all-inclusive experience. Tickets are available starting January 1, 2024, for $299.99 ($274.99 member rate, login to Join It for details on how to receive this rate) and can be purchased on our Convention website on Eventbrite. We are limited to 55 attendees so act fast!

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Lexington KY Freight Station, 8-24-1914, CNO&TP MP 79, B F Roberts Collection

About the Event

Get ready for an exciting gathering of rail enthusiasts at the SRHA 2024 Convention in Lexington-Georgetown, KY! This in-person event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Lexington Georgetown, located on Grandstand Drive in Georgetown, KY, USA. The hotel will serve as our base of operations, where we will base our bus tours and presentations from. Meals and bus transportation are included in your ticket price.

Join us for a weekend filled with fascinating discussions, captivating presentations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow rail enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned railfan or just starting to explore the world of trains, this convention has something for everyone.

This year we will be focused on Southern’s Western Lines with talks and tours about the CNO&TP and Indiana divisions. Immerse yourself in the rich history through informative talks and railroadiana exhibitions. Discover the people preserving the history of these lines, explore historic locomotives, and learn about the incredible stories behind iconic train routes.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and deepen your passion for all things Southern! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the 2024 SRHA Convention in Lexington, KY!

Included in your ticket price

  • Bus Transportation on Friday and Saturday
  • Full lunch and dinner on Friday
  • Bourbon and craft beer on Friday late afternoon
  • Breakfast, lunch and banquet dinner on Saturday
  • Saturday afternoon Happy Hour/Snacks
  • Annual Banquet Gift
  • Train Ride/Tour at Kentucky Steam on Sunday
  • All gratuities for Friday and Saturday
  • Hotel rooms are not included in price

Hotel Rooms

The convention hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn Lexington Georgetown, and they have offered us group rates for our event, available on stays between Thursday, June 20, and Sunday, June 23. Please visit this link or call the Hilton Garden Inn (502-863-0099) to book the hotel at these rates. These rates are only available to be booked until May 22, 2024.

 

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Sponsors

The Southern Railway Historical Association would like to thank the following sponsors who helped make this event possible.

 

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Georgetown / Scott County Tourism Commission

https://www.georgetownky.com

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Scale Trains

https://www.scaletrains.com

Saturday’s Model Train Show and Hospitality is presented by Scale Trains.

Ticketing and Event Website

Tickets are available starting January 1, 2024, for $299.99 ($274.99 member rate, login to Join It for details on how to receive this rate) and can be purchased on Eventbrite. We are limited to 55 attendees so act fast! You can view the itinerary on Eventbrite as well.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-srha-convention-lexington-ky-tickets-765866245557