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Published: December 6, 2008
Train show pulls into State Fair Park
BY TIM HENLEY
Thousands of model train enthusiasts from Oklahoma and neighboring states are expected to descend on State Fair Park this weekend to view 90,000 square feet of displays.

The 32nd annual OKC Train Show will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Numerous model trains and tracks will be on display from more than 110 vendors, show Chairman Ed Birch said.

Birch said he can’t pinpoi...

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