KL&L Convention - Railroad History Displays & Programs

2024 Key Lock & Lantern Convention

May 9-12, 2024 - Carbondale, PA

Key Lock & Lantern Members - Online Registration via Paypal

To register securely online using Paypal, click on the "Add to Cart" button for each event that you would like to register for. You will then be taken to the "Cart" where you can update the quantities for additional tables, etc. After you update the quantity on the item, click on "Continue Shopping" to return to this page. You may then add additional events, etc. When you are done adding items to your cart, you can check out using a Paypal account or credit card.

Important: Admission to all events is by advance registration (except "at the door" registration for the Transportation History Expo). All registrants will be checked in by name and must wear their name badge during each event. Any changes to the names of attendees must be made through KL&L. This policy also applies to anyone purchasing an Early Admission Registration Package from KL&L through eBay seller Transportsim - any changes must be made through KL&L.

Step 1 - KL&L Membership

You must be a current KL&L member to register using this page. The mailing label on the convention form that you received in the mail is the last issue number that you are paid through. If it indicates #186 or later, you are up to date on your membership and you can skip this step. If it indicates #182, then you are due for renewal. Please add your dues payment to your cart by using the button at right.

Select Membership Category

Click on the Button Above

** Important - This Step is Required for Each Person Who is Attending the Convention. **

Step 2 - Convention Registration

Each member, spouse, significant other, family member or companion must register for $5 each. The registration fee covers the cost of badges & other administrative expenses and must be paid by every person who is attending any or all events. The basic registration fee includes admission to the Saturday show & programs. Please indicate the name of the registrant and add to cart, and then return to this page to register each additional person.

** Important - This Step is Required for Each Person Who is Attending ANY Event at the Convention**

Click on the button below to add each person's registration to your shopping cart

Registration: $5 each

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** Please Note that Convention Registration is Required for Each Attendee**

Step 3 - Friday, May 10, Train Ride

A KL&L Chartered train will board at 9:45am for a 10am departure from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Regional Train Station in Pittston, PA for a trip over the Reading & Northern Railroad to Jim Thorpe, PA, with a return at approximately 4:30pm. Seating is in refurbished coaches with restrooms. Snack/beverage service will be available in the dining car. Please note that transportation from the hotel to the station is not provided (a charter bus would double the cost of the trip). If anyone does not have their own vehicle, please contact Dave Hamilton at transportsim@aol.com to arrange for a carpool.

To add train tickets to your registration, click on the "add to cart" button at right. You will be taken to the Paypal shopping cart, where you can change the quantity to the number of tickets that you would like to purchase. If seats are sold out, you will be returned to the Convention page.

Click Below to Add Coach Ticket(s) to Cart

Coach ticket: $39

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Step 4 - Saturday, May 11, Transportation History Exposition - Exhibits, Memorabilia Show/Sale & Meeting

**Optional Early Admission**

Your Convention Registration entitles you to admission to the exhibit hall beginning at 9:00am. If you would like an optional early admission pass for entry during exhibitor setup at 7:30am, click on the "add to cart" button and enter the number desired in the quantity box. If you are getting exhibit tables, early admission is included for you and one helper. Any additional helpers must purchase an early admission pass.

** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required in Addition to the Early Admission Pass**

Click Below to add early admission(s) during setup for non-table holders to Cart.

$20 Early Admission

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Step 5 - Saturday, May 11, Transportation History Exposition - Exhibits, Memorabilia Show/Sale & Meeting

**Exhibit/Sales Tables**

Share your displays of transportation memorabilia and sell or trade authentic artifacts! Tables are 8 feet long and are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Exhibits must consist of authentic transportation & industrial memorabilia, history displays, historical model dioramas and related materials. Books, literature, and promotional/souvenir items may be offered by historical societies. No toys, models (except as an integral part of a display), or crafts. Reproductions must be clearly marked. Registration indicates acceptance of these policies. If you want your table to be located next to someone else's, you should register at the same time and contact John Brainard with your request.

** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required in Addition to Table Registration**

Table Registration is Closed

Step 6 - Saturday, May 11, Transportation History Exposition - Exhibits, Memorabilia Show/Sale & Meeting

**Optional Box Lunch**

Select your sandwich choice from the menu and then add a box lunch to your cart. Return to this page and repeat for each additional lunch that you would like to order.

Lunch Registration is Closed

Step 7 - Saturday, May 11, Banquet Dinner

A buffet dinner will be held in the Hotel Anthracite at 5:00pm, followed by railroad history programs to be announced. Click on the "add to cart" button and enter the number of persons attending in the quantity box.

** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required, even if only attending dinner**

Dinner Registration is Closed

Step 8 - Hotel Reservations

The Hotel Anthracite is offering a special Key, Lock & Lantern rate of $109 per night + tax. Call 570-536-6020 for reservations. Note that you must speak with hotel staff to make your reservations - the website and reservations service may show that no rooms are available because they are held for KL&L attendees.

Call 570-536-6020 for reservations

Don't Forget to Check Out on Paypal

Click Below to Review Cart

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If you have any questions, contact KL&L President Dave Hamilton at transportsim@aol.com or KL&L Chairman John Brainard at j944wb@aol.com

Convention Policies: Final schedule with exact meeting times will be listed in the convention program. Train rides are subject to changes of route, schedule & equipment, at the discretion of the railroads. Due to limited availability of table space, train & banquet seats, refunds will not be issued in the event of cancellation, unless the space can be resold. In the event of cancellation of any convention activity, refunds will be issued for that particular event. Exhibitors are responsible for checking table legs, the security of their displays, and for any damages caused to the hotel or facilities. Key, Lock & Lantern will not be responsible for any injury, loss or damage incurred during participation in the convention. Exhibits must consist of authentic railroadiana, railroad history displays, historical model dioramas and related materials. Reproductions must be clearly marked. Registration indicates acceptance of these policies.