Sierra Railway Historical & Modelers Seminar
Event Date:
April 19, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 am
Event Location:
Black Oak Casino Hotel
Since 2009, the Sierra Seminar has been an annual gathering of fans, students, and modelers of the Sierra Railway and other Tuolumne County railroads. In addition to a full day of presentations, there will a vendor/swap meet area and a silent auction. All participants are encouraged to bring Tuolumne County railroad modeling projects, documents, artifacts, and photos to display throughout the day. No additional charge for table space, subject to availability.
To register by mail, please download the registration form.
THRA Members: At Sierra Seminar check-in on April 19, current THRA members will receive a $5 cash rebate for each Seminar registration purchased.
Pre-registration Discount: Save money by pre-registering online. The price at the door will be $30.
Event Timelines
1
Doors open – coffee and donuts 8:30 AM
2
Morning Presentations 9:00 AM
Presentations including: Stan McInturf, Film/Video Producer: Behind the scenes look at Hollywood filming in Tuolumne Co.; Steve Redeker: California Peach Growers Railroad; George Sapp, Retired Railtown SHP: 30 Years at Railtown 1989-2019; John Zach: Modeling the Pickering in HO scale; Lisa DeLacy, Railtown 1897 Collections Manager/Curator: Preservation at Railtown 1897: Mike Ninneman: Modeling the Sierra Railway in 1929
3
Lunch Break 12:00 PM
4
Afternoon Presentations 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Presentations including: Stan McInturf, Film/Video Producer: Behind the scenes look at Hollywood filming in Tuolumne Co.; Steve Redeker: California Peach Growers Railroad; George Sapp, Retired Railtown SHP: 30 Years at Railtown 1989-2019; John Zach: Modeling the Pickering in HO scale; Lisa DeLacy, Railtown 1897 Collections Manager/Curator: Preservation at Railtown 1897: Mike Ninneman: Modeling the Sierra Railway in 1929
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