2016 CLINICS

All clinics will be held at the Brass Expo Broadcast Studio in the Ravinia Ballroom. It will feature Live Streaming Internet access, Dual 60" High Definition Monitors for Presentations, and Comfortable Seating  (V.I.P. seating available)

  • CLINIC #1 -  'Protecting Your Investment' (Dan Glasure)   

This clinic will focus on Estate Planning, but also on ways to enjoy your collection while preserving (and increasing) the value of your models.

How do you store your models?  Tips and tricks for displaying your models and the pitfalls to avoid. Tips and concerns if you want custom paint, weather, or install DCC & Sound. How can you maximize your long term value while enjoying your models now?

Important discussion on Estate Planning. We may not want to talk about it, but a few simple steps can save your loved ones emotional and financial stress.  Further, if you choose to divest of a particular scale, or from the hobby at some point, this will prove to be invaluable information!

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  • CLINIC #2 - 'Interviews'

This clinic will actually feature a series of interviews with some of the most prolific figures of brass model train Importing, Building, and Collecting. You will no doubt be fascinated by what our Special Guests (to be announced shortly) will have to share. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of our panel which will prove to be both educational and enlightening.

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  • Round Table Discussion (Part of "The Parlor Car" - Saturday Evening Event 5pm-8pm - Special Ticket Purchase Required) .

'The Elusive History and Convoluted Future of Brass Model Trains' - Featuring Fred Hill, Jimmy Booth, SeHo Jang, Chan Hur, Dan Glasure, Jack Vansworth, Chuck Sted, Ed Kurzenski  (more to be announced shortly).

A Hands On (Hands Off!) Event. You will get to see in person many of the rare hand-builts that started it all. But when you hear the values of these models you are not going to want to touch them!

We will take you through the very beginnings of the hobby with some of the few true experts in the world. We will carry that history right through to today, and discuss the future as well.

You simply cannot afford to miss this discussion as well as many of the other features of 'The Parlor Car' Evening Event. Be sure to purchase your tickets today for this very unique event. Click on 'The Parlor Car' Event tab at the bottom of this page for more details.

  • CLINIC #3 - John Glaab

    Sunday clinic and presentation at the Broadcast Studio.

 

Contact: Roland Curtis • 10515 SE 115th Ave • Ocala, FL 34472 • Ph 352-292-4116 • Email: [email protected]

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