Convention

The Menu bar subjects provide information on each of the stated topics. Use the Action buttons at the top of the page for Registration, Registration Cancellation, Contacting the Registrar, Hotel Booking, and others.

When booking the Hotel, select the Hotel Booking Button, then go to "Add Special Rate or Code" and then check "Group Rate" and then enter the hotel booking code,3764683. Hotel room reservations may be made in the date range for the convention of June 7 thru June 11 only. Any reservation outside of this range must be made separately at the then current Drury rate.

NOTE: Use Register Now button at the top of the page to register for the 2023 PSR Convention or to add items to your registration.

Convention Hats, Polo and Denim Shirts can be ordered through Daylight Sales using the Daylite Sales Button at the top of the page.

High Country Lobby

High Country Conference Center

201 West Butler Avenue

Flagstaff Arizona 86001

928 523-9521

At an elevation of 7,000 feet, the High Country Conference Center (HCCC) sits on the Old Main Plaza of Northern Arizona University’s campus, just a half mile from downtown Flagstaff and the historic Amtrak Depot.

The first floor features the spectacular Peaks Grand Ballroom which is the venue for the Hobo Auction and the Saturday night Banquet. The adjoining Drury hotel provides five spacious meeting rooms for Clinics, a Contest Room and Office space. You can also enjoy the adjacent 1899 Bar & Grill and the patio out back for the Opening night Ice Cream Social.

Different from any Convention you have attended

The convention is uniquely different than previous conventions since it has only two days of clinics. This clinic schedule features one clinic in each session on the convention theme of Steam to the Grand Canyon. This unique clinic will be of interest to both rail and non-rail attendees. Please reference the Clinic tab for a complete description of all available clinics.

Thursday is Hobo day at the convention. The Hobo breakfast has been upgraded to a Hobo lunch, and then the Hobo Auction Thursday evening.

Friday offers an opportunity to tour the Grand Canyon Railroad engine facility and the Mikado 4960 fired up in preparation for the trip on Saturday.

Saturday is the Steam Train to the Grand Canyon. This would be the highlight of any convention, but you get to experience it here! The convention concludes with an awards banquet with speaker Dale “The Toy Man” Angell. Come and enjoy his humorous take on the world of toys—especially trains!

Convention Schedule

Stay tuned since this schedule is evolving and improving for your convention enjoyment.

Wednesday --

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Layout Tours available in Phoenix
Noon - 5:00 PM - check in, company store Open
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - FMRRC Layout Tour
1:00 PM BOD Meeting
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Kick-Back -- Complimentary Evening Buffet (w/ 3 free drinks for those staying at the Drury Hotel)
7:00 PM - Welcome reception/mixer* - 1899 Patio --Ice Cream Social

Thursday --

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Complimentary Breakfast (for those staying at the Drury Hotel)
7:00 AM - Hobo Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - General Meeting
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM - 3 simultaneous Clinics, Local Tours, Contest Room
Layout Tours --
- Flagstaff - FMRRC, HO
- J Lovely - HO/1:8
- Larry Gibbs - HO
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Kick - Back (Complimentary Evening Buffet w/ 3 free drinks for those staying at the Drury Hotel)
7:00 PM Hobo Auction

Friday --

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Complimentary Breakfast (for those staying at the Drury Hotel)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - 3 simultaneous Clinics, Local Tours, Contest Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 (Noon) - Grand Canyon Railroad Engine Shop tourr
Layout Tours --
- Williams - Mike Guinn HO/On30
- Marvin Masson - HO
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Kick-Back (Complimentary Evening Buffet w/ 3 free drinks for those staying at the Drury Hotel)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Rail-fanning at the Flagstaff Visitor's center (Amtrak Depot)
6:00 PM - Contest Judging Begins -- All Entries must be submitted

Saturday --

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Complimentary Breakfast (for those staying at the Drury Hotel)
8:30 AM - 4:45 PM - Grand Canyon Special Steam Train - Williams, AZ
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Awards Banquet, cash bar

Sunday --

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Complimentary Breakfast (for those staying at the Drury Hotel)
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Layout Tours available in Prescott and Phoenix
Operations on Verryl Fosnight’s Wyoming Division (by reservation)

Special Operating Session for the Convention

Click the "Operations" Tab above for details. To reserve a job see Page 2 of the Tab.

We have arranged for a SPECIAL OPERATING SESSION on the 3,750 sq foot Wyoming Division HO model railroad just out of Sedona 56 miles from the Drury Inn. You can operate on a faithful model of the Union Pacific on its 505 mile double track historic line between Cheyenne and Ogden. The year is 1957 and the route includes the climb up Sherman Hill on Tracks 1 and 2 and the Harriman Cutoff, Track 3, then across Wyoming and over the Wasatch Mountains down to Ogden. Run 1957 Big Boys, Challengers, FEF's and other steamers, the early diesels, the three gas turbines and smaller steam yard switchers and E and PA type streamliners. See a few photos in the "Operations" tab above or go to the website at Wyoming Division to see all about the layout including several published articles.

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High Country Meeting rooms

March 14, 2023	Frank Baker’s “Building with Frank” Extra Fare Clinic added. Cost: $35
Feb 28, 2023	The First Class car is sold out on the GCR.
Feb 20, 2023	New Clinics and Tours have been added.
Feb 19, 2023	Information regarding the convention swapmeet has been added. Click on the new menu bar option Swap Meet.
Feb 16, 2023	Convention Sponsors added to the website.
Feb 8, 2023	New Extra Fare Tours have been added. Check them out on the Tours Page. You may purchase them at the time you register for the convention or later at the registration desk if you have already register for the convention. New Clinics have been added. Check them out on the Clinics page.
Feb 06, 2023	New Extra Fare items for Oneo Wine Bar, Riordon Mansion Tour and Bearazona Wild Life Park have been added. Check them out!! The Action buttons related to registering, contacting the Registrar, Registration Cancellations and others have been moved to the top of the website page(s) for easy viewing and access.
Jan 19, 2023	Hotel room reservations may be made in the date range for the convention of June 7 thru June 11 only. Any reservation outside of this range must be made separately at the then current Drury rate.
Jan 17, 2023	Website has a new Convention News Pop-up window option. Discount train and convention prices are in effect to April 1, 2023.