{"id":20,"date":"2023-03-30T18:56:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T18:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eok.aqo.mybluehost.me\/convention2024\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2024-03-05T22:10:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T22:10:02","slug":"beautiful-portfolios-for-exceptional-creatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/","title":{"rendered":"NMRA\/PCR 2024 Silicon Valley &#8211; April 24-28, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Don\u2019t miss the best and maybe last opportunity to come to the Silicon Valley for a PCR Convention. Come to <strong><em>The Tech Line<\/em><\/strong> in April of 2024 for a great convention featuring 45 clinics with some of the best clinicians in the world, over 40 open layouts to visit, including bucket list layouts that have not been open for years, a great vendor and swap meet area, great prototype events and the fellowship of a great convention in an excellent location.&nbsp; We have secured a $139 per night rate in the heart of the Silicon Valley, maybe the last reasonable opportunity to visit the Bay Area. Register now for <strong><em>The Tech Line<\/em><\/strong>, the best PCR Convention in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>If you cannot make it to the Silicon Valley, check out the PCR 2024 Virtual Convention. Get on the Tech Line on-line!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/join-the-on-line-virtual-convention\/\"><strong>Check Out the virtual tech line<\/strong> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot off the Press &#8211; Latest PCR 2024 Convention News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/doug-debs-announced-as-banquet-speaker\/\">March 5, 2024 &#8211; Doug Debs Announced as Saturday Banquet Speaker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/niles-canyon-railway-tour-announced\/\">March 1, 2024 &#8211; Niles Canyon Railway Tour Announced<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More in the Convention News Blog <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/blog\/\"><strong>convention news<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5e9ec\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Layout Tours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The SF Bay Area and the Coast Division are home to some of the most amazing layouts in the world. We will have over 40 layouts open during the convention, including such icons as Jack Burgess\u2019 Yosemite Valley, Bob Brown, Dave Adams and many more. Two curated self-driving layout tour routes with 5-7 layouts featured will be available each day.&nbsp; Each route will be laid out to maximize potential layout viewing in a specific area of the Coast Division. Some layouts will be open on Wednesday and Sunday for inbound and outbound attendees. Check out all the layouts that will be open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/layout-tours\/\"><strong>LaYOUT TOURS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/eok.aqo.mybluehost.me\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Layouts6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Layouts6.png 537w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Layouts6-285x300.png 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eok.aqo.mybluehost.me\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Clinics6-922x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Clinics6-922x1024.png 922w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Clinics6-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Clinics6-768x853.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Clinics6-1383x1536.png 1383w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Clinics6.png 1486w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Clinics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With 45 clinic slots and some of the best clinicians in the world, PCR 2024 promises to be a great place to learn. And the technology focus will improve your modeling. Learn from modeling luminaries and MMRs, including Earl Girbovan, Jack Burgess, Dave Adams, Seth Neumann, and many more.&nbsp; In addition, we are considering new clinic concepts such as the multi-day Build-and-Take as well as the daily technology focus in model railroading. Check out our clinics page for much more information. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/clinics\/\"><strong>cLINICS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5e9ec\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Operating Sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Operators will have a great time at PCR 2024.  The Bay Area OPSIG is coordinating Operating Sessions for the convention.  On each convention day there will be options for afternoon operating sessions. The options will include casual, focused, and intense operating sessions so attendees can try or challenge themselves.  In addition, we plan to have operating options available for Wednesday and Sunday for travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/operating-sessions\/\"><strong>Operating sessions<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/eok.aqo.mybluehost.me\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/operating.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/operating.png 637w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/operating-285x300.png 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/eok.aqo.mybluehost.me\/convention2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contest6-1-1024x888.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contest6-1-1024x888.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contest6-1-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contest6-1-768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contest6-1-1536x1332.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contest6-1.png 1737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Contests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With 75 clinic slots and some of the best clinicians in the world, PCR 2024 Tech Line promises to be a great place to learn. And the technology focus will improve your modeling. Learn from modeling luminaries and MMRs, including Earl Girbovan, Jack Burgess, Dave Adams, and many more.&nbsp; In addition, we are including new clinic concepts such as the multi-day Build-and-Take as well as the daily technology focus in model railroading. Check out our clinics page for much more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/contests\/\"><strong>contests<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5e9ec\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Excursions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There will be excursions to prototype railroads on Thursday and Friday.  Thursday is a tour of the SPCRR shop and yard. Friday is a tour to the Niles Canyon Railway, including rides on the world famous M200 Railbus..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/excursions\/\"><strong>excursions<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/eok.aqo.mybluehost.me\/convention2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Excursoins-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Excursoins-1.png 626w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Excursoins-1-274x300.png 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The schedule for The Tech Line follows the popular open afternoon concept. We will have Clinics in the morning and evening with one clinic room during the afternoon. Otherwise, the afternoons will be kept open for other activities.&nbsp; Each afternoon there will be choices of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Multiple Layout Tours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Multiple Operating Sessions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Prototype Tours and Activities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Vendor and Swap Meet Area<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-3-1024x680.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-3-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-3-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-3-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-3.png 1085w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hours-1024x252.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hours-1024x252.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hours-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hours-768x189.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hours-1536x378.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hours-2048x505.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hours-2000x493.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/schedule\/\"><strong>Schedule information<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/vendors-swap-meet-and-pcr-consignment-depot\/\"><strong>Vendors, Swap Meet and PCR Consignment Depot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5e9ec\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car-and-Apparel-815x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car-and-Apparel-815x1024.png 815w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car-and-Apparel-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car-and-Apparel-768x965.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car-and-Apparel-1223x1536.png 1223w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Car-and-Apparel-1630x2048.png 1630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Convention Car and Apparel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Convention Car is an HO Sacramento Northern Wood Side Boxcar from Acccurail. Convention Apparel and Accessories are available directly from Daylight Sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/convention-cars-and-apparel\/\"><strong>Convention Car and Apparel<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Vendors, Swap Meet and PCR Consignment Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tech Line Convention will have three selling\/buying areas: vendor tables, swap meet tables, and the PCR Consignment Depot.  Whether you are selling or buying, the PCR 2024 Convention will be an ideal venue. The Vendor and Swap Meet areas will be open to the general NMRA membership on Friday and Saturday of the convention. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_5183photo-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_5183photo-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_5183photo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_5183photo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_5183photo-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_5183photo-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrnmra.net\/conv2024\/vendors-swap-meet-and-pcr-consignment-depot\/\"><strong>Vendors, Swap Meet and PCR Consignment Depot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5e9ec\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e5e9ec\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div 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the Sonesta San Jose hotel in the middle of the golden triangle in Silicon Valley.&nbsp; Room rates are<\/strong> <strong>only $139 per night<\/strong> <strong>with no parking or other added resort fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Sonesta hotel features an outstanding convention facility and is located to enabling visiting all of the Bay Area model railroad attractions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/eok.aqo.mybluehost.me\/conv2024\/hotel-and-registration\/\"><strong>Sonesta Hotel<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow 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