Pacific Southwest Express Events
PSR Board of Directors MeetingWednesday, September 3, 2025Catalina Room
1:00 pm
Welcome ReceptionWednesday September 3, 2025Catalina Room6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The welcome reception will be an Ice Cream Social. You will have your choice of several types of ice cream and toppings, soft drinks, and coffee.
This event is included in your registration.
The welcome reception will be an Ice Cream Social. You will have your choice of several types of ice cream and toppings, soft drinks, and coffee.
This event is included in your registration.
PSR Members MeetingThursday, September 4, 2025Catalina Room
8:00 am
The PSR members meeting is open to all PSR members. Annual Reports from the various divisions will be presented, and the newly elected officers will be introduced to everyone.Attendees will enjoy a continental breakfast.
The PSR members meeting is open to all PSR members. Annual Reports from the various divisions will be presented, and the newly elected officers will be introduced to everyone.Attendees will enjoy a continental breakfast.
Hobo BreakfastFriday September 5, 2025Catalina Room7:30 am to 9:00 amTickets Required $25.00
Hobos are model railroaders who have attended at least one NMRA National Convention outside the boundary of their home region. Hobos are well travelled members and all are welcome to join in this time of camaraderie while enjoying breakfast. Hobos are encouraged to bring guests to this activity. If you are not a Hobo and would like to join us, you can talk to a Hobo and ask to come as a guest.
Hobos are model railroaders who have attended at least one NMRA National Convention outside the boundary of their home region. Hobos are well travelled members and all are welcome to join in this time of camaraderie while enjoying breakfast. Hobos are encouraged to bring guests to this activity. If you are not a Hobo and would like to join us, you can talk to a Hobo and ask to come as a guest.
- Celebration of Models
- Irvine 2
- Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- Entry of models 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
- Thursday, September 4, 2025
- Viewing and model entry 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Friday, September 5, 2025
- Viewing and model entry 8:00 am to 11:30 am
- Evaluation of models 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
- Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Pick up models 8:00 am to 11:30 am
- Model Categories
- Steam Locomotive
- Diesel and Other Locomotive
- Traction
- Passenger Car
- Freight Car
- Caboose
- Non-Revenue Car
- Structure On-Line
- Structure Off-Line
- One Square Foot*
- Display Only
- Photographs
- Arts and Crafts
- *One Square Foot Model
- One foot by one foot square
- Two feet high
- No overhang
- Must include piece of track and/or freight car
Hobo AuctionFriday September 5, 2025Catalina Room6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tickets will be available for you to buy in sheets of 25 tickets. Each set of 25 tickets contains the same tracking number, a retaining stub for the purchaser and a door prize coupon (which will not be used at this time). The more tickets you purchase, the greater your chances are of winning.
Ticket Cost: 1 sheet $5.00 3 sheets $10.00 7 sheets $20.00
Tickets will be available for you to buy in sheets of 25 tickets. Each set of 25 tickets contains the same tracking number, a retaining stub for the purchaser and a door prize coupon (which will not be used at this time). The more tickets you purchase, the greater your chances are of winning.
Ticket Cost: 1 sheet $5.00 3 sheets $10.00 7 sheets $20.00
Model Railroad Swap MeetSaturday September 6, 2025Poolside Terrace8:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Swap Meet will start at 8:00 for convention attendees. The Swap Meet is open to the public from 9:00 to 12:00 noon. The cost is free to convention attendees and $5.00 for the public.
The Swap Meet will start at 8:00 for convention attendees. The Swap Meet is open to the public from 9:00 to 12:00 noon. The cost is free to convention attendees and $5.00 for the public.
Silent AuctionStarting: Friday September 5, 2025Ending: Saturday September 6, 2025
The Silent Auction will start at the Hobo Auction and complete at the Awards Banquet. The Silent Auction items will be higher valued items from our sponsor donations. Simply write your bid on the sheet next to the item you want and if your bid is the highest amount you win! You can always go back and increase your bid to ensure you win.
The Silent Auction will start at the Hobo Auction and complete at the Awards Banquet. The Silent Auction items will be higher valued items from our sponsor donations. Simply write your bid on the sheet next to the item you want and if your bid is the highest amount you win! You can always go back and increase your bid to ensure you win.
Awards BanquetSaturday September 6, 2025Catalina Room6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The awards banquet will start with a Cash Bar at 6:00 with everyone taking their seats at 6:30 for the President’s Welcome, Convention Staff Recognition, and the San Diego 2026 Convention Presentation. Dinner will be served at 7:00 followed by our Keynote Speaker and the rest of the program.
The Awards Banquet provides an opportunity to honor those who submitted outstanding models and photographs to our Celebration of Models room. We will also recognize members for outstanding service to our organization.
The awards banquet will start with a Cash Bar at 6:00 with everyone taking their seats at 6:30 for the President’s Welcome, Convention Staff Recognition, and the San Diego 2026 Convention Presentation. Dinner will be served at 7:00 followed by our Keynote Speaker and the rest of the program.
The Awards Banquet provides an opportunity to honor those who submitted outstanding models and photographs to our Celebration of Models room. We will also recognize members for outstanding service to our organization.
Raffle Prizes at the Awards BanquetSaturday September 6, 2025Catalina Room6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Raffle Prize tickets will be available for purchase at the Registration Desk throughout the convention. Winning tickets will be drawn at the Awards Banquet.
Ticket Cost:$5.00 per ticket, $20.00 for 5 tickets
Raffle Prize tickets will be available for purchase at the Registration Desk throughout the convention. Winning tickets will be drawn at the Awards Banquet.
Ticket Cost:$5.00 per ticket, $20.00 for 5 tickets