Sunday, May 4, 2025
Location: Black Oak Casino Hotel, 19400 Tuolumne Rd North, Tuolumne CA
Since 2009, the Sierra Seminar has been an annual gathering of fans, students, and modelers of the Sierra Railway and other Tuolumne County railroads. Please join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie.
Planned Sunday Activities
*Discounts for THRA Members.
**All participants are encouraged to bring Tuolumne County railroad modeling projects, documents, artifacts, and photos to display throughout the day. Items may also be offered for sale or trade, but please limit what you bring to items directly related to local railroads. There is no additional charge, but this opportunity is limited to the space and tables available.
Tentative Schedule
Saturday, May 3: West Side Reunion (***separate registration***) www.westsidereunion.com
Saturday, 6 pm: THRA Special Banquet and Raffle (either or both open to all) – See Banquet page for Banquet and/or Raffle information and order form.
Sunday, May 4: Sierra Railway Historical and Modelers Seminar
- 8:30 Doors open – coffee and donuts
- 9:00-noon and 1:15-4:00 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
- Noon-1:15 Break – Lunch available at on-site restaurants (or bring your own) – drinks provided.
To register by mail, please download the registration form.