Amherst Railway Society
Big 2007 Railroad Hobby Show

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Hampton Inn / West Springfield, MA

1011 Riverdale Street
West Springfield MA 01089
(413) 732-1300 or (800) 426-7866
(413) 732-9883 FAX

I-91 at Riverdale Street South, Route 5, Exit 138

Rate includes:

• Complimentary Continental Breakfast Buffet
• Free Local Phone Calls and High Speed Wireless Internet
• Free HBO
• Free Parking
• Surrounded by shops and restaurants
• Closest hotel to the show

Special Group Rate: for 2007: $83.00 plus tax

Specify AMHERST RAILWAY SOCIETY when making reservations

Sugar Maple Trailside Inn, Florence, MA

62 Chestnut St.
Florence (Northampton), MA 01062
(413) 585-8559 or (866) 416-2753
Mobile: 413-575-2277
Web: www.sugar-maple-inn.com
Email: info@sugar-maple-inn.com

I-91 to exit 18, then Route 9 west for 2.5 miles.

Two guest rooms, $110 and $120 a night. Mention this listing and get 25% off your two night stay.

Rate includes:

• Complimentary expanded continental breakfast
• Free Long distance calls and High Speed Wireless Internet
• Best place for fans of the New Haven Railroad
• The inn boasts one of the region's largest collections of antique railroad maps, documents, and just plain books on the history of the railroads in the northeast.
• Innkeeper is author of three books on the history of abandoned railroad corridors converted into rail trails.
• Extensive web site with much local railroad history and secure online reservations. www.sugar-maple-inn.com

As seen on HGTV's Restore America and in the Boston Globe Travel page.

Plantation Inn / Chicopee, MA

295 Burnett Road
Chicopee MA 01020
(413) 592-8200
(413) 592-9671 FAX

www.plantation-inn.com PlantationInn@aol.com

We invite you to experience Southern Hospitality in N.E. We offer Quality at affordable prices. Our priority is your satisfaction. Our goal is to be your "Host of Choice."

Complimentary Coffee, Tea, Juice & Danish 6am-10am
Three HBO Channels
Two ESPN Channels
68 Cable Channels Free Parking
Guest & Tour Buses

Special 2007 Rates:
Rooms with one bed $39.95 plus tax
Rooms with two beds $49.95 plus tax

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Soc. when making Reservations.

Comfort Inn & Suites / West Springfield, MA

106 Capital Drive
West Springfield MA 01089
(413) 736-5000

• Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• In Room Coffee Maker, hairdryers, iron & board and dataport
• Suites feature separate living room with fireplace and full kitchen
• Some King size suites, feature jacuzzis
• Just 5 minutes from the Show
• Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna
• Safe secure parking
• Easy access to I-90 and I-91

Special Show Rates for 2007:

Single/Double $75.00
Suites $109.00

Be sure to mention the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Show when making reservations

Super 8 Motel / West Springfield, MA

1500 Riverdale Street
West Springfield MA 01089
(800) 800-8000
(413) 736-8080
(413) 747-9214 FAX

The Super 8 Motel is your answer to luxury budget accommodations at an economical price in the Springfield area. This professionally managed hotel is one of the newest in the region and its bright decor and superior staff has made it a winner of the Super 8 Aware for Excellence four times!

2007 Room Rates:

Single Occupancy: (One Person, One Bed) $69.00
Double Occupancy: (Two Persons, Two Beds) $69.00
All rates plus 12.45% tax ... subject to space available

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Society Railroad Show when making reservations

Accommodations: 62 luxurious guest rooms include King Rooms, and Suites with whirlpool baths. Many rooms come with recliners and all feature cable color TV with HBO, ESPN, and CNN. AM/FM radios have alarm wake-up systems. New telephone system is PC friendly with Voicemail, plus local calls are free. Life Safety features include smoke detectors, and a fully sprinklered building. Complimentary continental breakfast is served in the morning and coffee and tea are available all day.

Location: Conveniently located on Riverdale St. (Rt. 5) between the Mass Turnpike (Exit 4) and Interstate 91 (Exit 13A).
From I-90 (Mass Pike) take Exit 4 to Rt. 5 South (Riverdale St.). Motel is 1/2 mile south on the right.
From I-91 take Exit 13A to Rt. 5 North (Riverdale St.). Motel is 1/2 mile north on the left.

Super 8 - Chicopee Motor Lodge, Chicopee MA

463 Memorial Drive
Chicopee MA 01020
(413) 592-6171 / 413-598-8351 FAX

Directions:
Take Exit 5 I-90 ---- Mass Turnpike to Memorial Drive

2007 Group Rate:
$53.99 Plus Tax

• 106 Guestrooms
• Internet Access
• Free Continental Breakfas
• Guest Laundry
• In-room Coffee Makers
• Free Local Calls
• Cable TV w/HBO
• Sparkling Outdoor Pool
• Iron & Ironing Board
• 24 Hour Restaurants Adjacent

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Society Hobby Show when making reservations in order to receive Special Rate.

Red Roof Inn - West Springfield, MA

I-91, Exit 13A to Riverdale St.
I-90, Exit 4 to US 5S

1254 Riverdale Street
West Springfield MA 01089
(800) 733-7663
(413) 731-1010

• Newly Remodeled Rooms
• Free Morning Coffee
• Full Cable TV With Three HBO Channels
• Kids under 18 stay free
• Microwaves, refrigerators & cots available for a small fee
• Pets Welcome
• In room movies & video games on demand

2007 Room Rate:

$49.99 Single
$53.99 Standard King or Business Double
$59.99 Business King
No extra charge for second person in room. .

All Rates Subject to Local and State Taxes

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Society Railroad Show Block (B193RRSHOW) when making reservations

Red Roof Inn - Enfield, CT.

Newly Renovated

Exit 47E off of I 91
Behind Enfield Mall

5 Hazard Ave.
Enfield Ct. 06082

860-741-2571 / FAX 860-741-2576

• Located 8 miles South of the Eastern States Exposition Grounds
• 108 guest rooms
• Adjacent to restaurants, theaters, & mall shopping
• Free Morning Coffee
• Showtime, ESPN and CNN
• Kids under 18 stay free
• Microwaves, refrigerators available for a small fee
• Pets Welcome
• In room movies & video games on demand

2007Room Rates:
Single $49.99
Double $53.99
Bus. King $59.99

All Rates Subject to Local and State Taxes

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Society Railroad Show when making reservations

Howard Johnson Express Inn / Springfield, MA

1356 Boston Road
Springfield MA 01119
Junction of Rte. 20 and 21 at Parker St. and Boston Road
(413) 783-2111
(413) 783-7750 FAX

Newly Renovated

• 78 Guest Rooms
• Outdoor Pool
• Connecting Rooms
• Cable TV, Computer Hookup
• HBO, ESPN, CNN
• Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• In-room coffee makers, Iron/Boards
• Fitness Center
• Game Room
• Restaurant on Premises
• Close to area's Best Restaurants & Shopping
• Located less than 10 miles from Eastern States

2007 Room Rates:
$46.00 for 2 people, plus tax
$50.00 for 3 people, plus tax
$55.00 for 4 people, plus tax
Rollaway Beds available $15.00 per night

Remember to mention the Amherst Railway Society when making reservations

Directions to Eastern States Exposition:
Out Hotel Driveway Turn Right. Go to 1st traffic light turn right, this is Rte. 20 West. At Next Traffic Light Turn Left, this is still Rte. 20 West. Follow 3.5 miles until you see signs to Rte. 291 West. Stay on Rte. 291 West 1.5 Miles which is still Rte. 20. Continue following signs to Rte. 20 West to Rotary. At Rotary follow Rte. 5 and follow signs to Easter State Expo.

Directions to Howard Johnson from Eastern States Exposition:
Follow Rte. 5 North to Rte. 20 East. This will put you on Rte. 291 East which is also Rte. 20. Take Rte. 20 East to Boston Road. At Boston Road turn left and Howard Johnson is on the left side.

Quality Inn / West Springfield, MA

1150 Riverdale Street
West Springfield MA 01089
(413) 739-7261
(413) 737-8410 FAX

2007 Rates:
Single/Double $69.95 plus tax

Rates good thru the entirety of the show, Based on availability Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Society Railroad Show when making reservation

• Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• Free HBO
• ESPN
• CNN
• Cable TV
• 5 Minutes from show Center
• In-door Pool (Winter/Fall)
• In-Room amenities include: hair dryer
• in-room coffee maker
• iron & board
• data port
• Game Room
• Full Service Restaurant ö on premise
• Free USA Today
• Free Local Calls
• 24 Hours Fitness
• Free Ample Parking
• In-room safe Rooms w/fridge (request only)

Directions:
From I-91 South: Off exit 13B, right off exit ramp
From I-91 North: Off exit 13B, right off exit ramp
From I-90 East: Holyoke, W. Springfield Exit 4, I-91 South, Exit 13B
From I-90 West: Holyoke, W. Springfield Exit 4, I-91 South, Exit 13B
From Bradley International Airport: I-91 North, Exit 13B

Best Western Sovereign Hotel & Conference Center / W. Springfield, MA

1080 Riverdale Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
413-781-8750 or 800-870-0486

2007 Rates:
Single / Double $81.00
Plus 12.45% Occupancy Tax
Includes Complimentary full American Breakfast
Additional $10 per person in room

From Route I-91 Take Exit 13-B to Route 5 South. The Sovereign entrance is 200 yards down on the right hand side.

From the Mass Pike take Exit 4. Take Route 5 South. The hotel entrance is 1.5 miles down on the right side.

Be sure to mention the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Show when making reservations.

Quality Inn / Hadley MA

237 Russell St. - Rte. 9
Hadley MA 01035
Phone 413-584-9816
FAX 413-586-7512

2007 Rates:
$50.00 + tax 2 person
$55.00 + tax 3 person
$60.00 + tax 4 person

• 70 room property
• Indoor heated pool
• Fitness Center
• Cable/HBO
• Game Room
• Washer & Dryer for your Convenience

Directions

from I-91 South take Exit 20 left at first light to second light,
turn left onto Rte. 9 East going over bridge. QUALITY INN is approx. 2 1/2 miles on right.
from I-91 North: Take exit 19, at bottom of ramp take right onto Rte. 9 East going over bridge. QUALITY INN is approx. 2 1/2 miles on right.
from Rte. 2, 495 or Mass Pike I-91: Go West on I-91 to Exit 4 (Holyoke/West Springfield). Pick up I-91 North following Directions above.

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Soc. when making Reservations

ECONO LODGE/ Chicopee MA

357 Burnett Rd.
Chicopee MA 01020
Phone 413-592-9101
FAX 413-594-8333
http://www.ChoiceHotels.com

2007 Rates:
Ask for Special Amherst Railway Soc's Show Rates

Directions:
From Mass Turnpike: Take Exit 6 and turn right
From Rte. 91: Take Exit 8 to Rte. 291 East

Features:

• Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• Located 10 minutes from Eastern States Exposition
• Family Restaurant
• Sports Lounge, Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Cable TV, 3-HBO Channels, ESPN, CNN
• Some rooms with refrigerators and microwaves
• Nonsmoking and adjoining rooms are available
• Coffee Makers, hairdryers, iron & boards, clock radios
• 123 spacious, interior corridor rooms, free parking

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Soc. when making reservations

La Quinta Inn / Windsor CT

64 Ella Grasso Tnpk.
Windsor Locks CT 06096
860-623-3336
http://www.lq.com

2007 Show Rates:
$79.00 plus tax

Directions:
Exit 40 off Interstate 91 at the entrance to Bradley Intl. Airport

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Soc. Railroad Hobby Show when making Reservation for this Special Rate.

Days Inn / Windsor Locks CT

Bradley International Airport
185 Turnpike Rd.
Windsor Locks CT 06096
860-623-9417

http://www.daysinnbradley.com

Special Show Rate:
$65.00 + tax for 2 double beds or one king size bed

• 24 Hour coffee and tea service
• Free Local Phone Calls
• Complimentary Shuttle to and from Bradley International Airport
• Smoking & non-smoking rooms
• Park & Fly Packages available

Please mention Amherst Railway Society when making reservations.

Directions: I-91 to Exit 40, take 2nd exit (RT 75), take a right off exit and we are 1 mile on right

Hampton Inn / Chicopee MA

600 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee MA 01020
413-593-1500 / FAX 413-593-1501

2007 Room Rates:
$72.00 per night, plus tax

Hotel Features:

• Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast
• free local phone calls, high speed internet, parking
• dual line phones, voice mail
• in-room coffee pots, hairdryers, iron and board
• rooms with microfridges (upon request)
• 2400 square feet of Meeting Space
• Indoor Pool w/whirlpool
• Sun Deck
• Fitness Center

Please mention Amherst Railway Soc. Train Hobby Show when making Reservations.

Holiday Inn Downtown Springfield / Springfield MA

711 Dwight St. (downtown Springfield)
Springfield MA 01104
413-781-0900

Call for Preferred Rates for the Railroad Hobby Show:

Special Railroad Hobby Show Package:

2007 Packages For The Railroad Hobby Show
Specialized Eastern States Exposition Package:
One Free Full Breakfast and Cocktail (one per room per day)
January 27 & 28, 2007
$72.00 (plus tax, per night)
Custom Web=Booking Code: RBS

Regular features:

• Choice of room types: standard kings or two double beds
• All the personal amenities travelers expect...
• Zaffino's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
• Bakery Express
• Room Service
• Kids Eat & Stay Free»
• Indoor heated pool & exercise room
• Video game room
• Discount to nearby YMCA
• Guest laundry
• Business Center with free high speed internet access
• On-site ATM & Avis Car Rental
• Pet friendly
• Only 3 miles to RR Hoby Show
• 13 miles from Bradley Airport

Directions:
Located at Exit 8 off Interstate 91 at exit 2B on I-291
One block from Amtrak and Peter Pan Bus stations
Trucks, vans, trailers and RVs welcome

ECONOLODGE INN & SUITES / Westfield MA)

2 Southampton Rd.
Westfield MA 01085
413-568-2821
FAX - 413-572-0663Ê

e-mail gm.ma136@choicehotels.com

Directions:
From Mass Turnpike take exit 3. After crossing the toll booth turn right on 10/202 South

Room Rates:
$59.95 +tax for King size bedroom
$74.95 +tax for Two Full Size Double Bedroom
$109.95 +tax for the Honeymoon suitefor the Jacuzzi Room with King Size Bed

• 28 King size bedrooms
• 24 Two Bed Double Rooms
• In room coffee maker, iron & ironing board & hair dryer
• 4 honeymoon suites with Jacuzzi
• Restaurant within walking distance
• High Speed Internet Access
• Guest Laundry
• Pet allowed with small fee
• AAA approved 2 diamond rating
• Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• Free Parking
• 6 Miles from Eastern States Exposition Grounds
• 12 minutes drive to Six Flags
• 10 minutes to Springfield Downtown
• 10 minutes to Basketball Hall of Fame
• *Cable TV with free HBO
• *touch tone phones
• *Seasonal outdoor swimming pool

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Soc. Railroad Hobby Show when making Reservations.

Hilton Garden Inn /Hartford North/Bradley International Airport / Windsor CT

860-688-6400 / Fax 860-688-5700

Just 18 minutes south of the Eastern States Exposition grounds.

Special rate :
$76.00 plus tax Single/Double. Currently 6% state tax, 6% occupancy tax.
Rates good thru the entirety of the Show Based on Availability. Please make Reservations before January 3,2007 to get the special rate.

157 deluxe rooms, 52 with balconies,

All rooms feature:

• microwave
• refrigerator
• coffee maker
• Hairdryer and iron & board in all guest rooms
• two-line speakerphones
• phone calls up to 59 minutes
• high-speed internet Sony play station in the rooms as well as on-demand movies.
• Complimentary wireless
• on-site restaurant
• valet & self Laundry
• 24 Hrs. complimentary Business Center
• 24-hour pantry pavilion
• work-out room
• indoor pool and whirlpool.
• complimentary airport shuttle
• easy access to highway.

For more information about the hotel, please go to http://www.windsor.gardeninn.com

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Soc. Train Hobby Show when making Reservations.

the Comfort Inn & Suites / Ludlow MA

321 Center St.

Ludlow MA 01056

413-589-9300 / FAX 413-547-0488

Special Show Rates:
$63.99 +tax Standard Room
$79.99 + tax King Suite
$103.99 +tax Executive Suite.

Located less than 12 miles from Eastern States
I-90 Mass Turnpike to Exit 7, take a left at the light,
Comfort Inn & Suites is 1/4 mile on the right

• Cable TV / HBO
• Complimentary EXPANDED Continental Breakfast
• Close to area's best Restaurants and Shopping
• Heated Indoor pool
• Fitness Center
• iron & boards
• coffee makers

Be sure to mention Amherst Railway Soc. Train Hobby Show when making Reservations

The New Hampton Inn-Chicopee
600 Memorial Drive, Chicopee MA 01020
located 7 miles from Eastern States Exposition Center Exit 5 off MassPike (I-90)

• 90 Beautifully decorated guest rooms
• Indoor Pool w/whirlpool
• Sun Deck
• Fitness Center
• Free Parking
• Complimentary Continental breakfast
• free local phone calls
• free high speed internet
• iron 7 ironing boards
• hair dryers
• in-room coffee
• 2400 feet of meeting space
• rooms w/microfridges (upon request)

$72.00 per night, plus tax
Reservations call (413)593-1500,Fax (413)593-1501

The Wilbur Homestead Bed & Breakfast/Amherst MA

The WILBUR HOMESTEAD, built in 1880 for Anson Morse, former Dean of Political Thought and History for Amherst College remains one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Victorian architecture in Amherst. Located just 3 tenths of a mile from the center of Amherst going west on Route 9.

10% discount for vendors/exhibitors at Springfield Railroad Show.

http://www,wilburhomestead.com

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