Train Show and Swap Meet

The Alden Depot Museum will host its annual Train Show and Swap Meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15-16 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 22-23 and Aug. 29-30. The free event will feature operating model trains of all gauges, railroad memorabilia and exhibits highlighting the history of railroads in Michigan and Antrim County. A swap meet will offer opportunities to buy and sell model trains and accessories, and organizers will be available to provide information on train repairs and values. The show, billed as the largest summer model train event in northern Michigan, includes free parking and is family-friendly. For more information, call Paul Delange at 757-297-6907 or 231-377-7333.