KL&L Convention - Railroad History Displays & Programs

2025 Key Lock & Lantern Convention

May 8-11, 2025 - Carbondale, PA

Non-Member - 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 Transportsim on eBay - any changes must be made through KL&L.

Step 1 - Convention Registration

Each member, spouse, significant other, family member or companion must register for $10 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. 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 cart:

Registration: $10 each

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Step 2 - Friday, May 9, Train Ride

** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required for Each Passenger, even if you are only taking the ride**

A KL&L Chartered train will board at 9:45am for a 10am departure from Scranton for a trip over the former DL&W mainline to Mount Pocono, with a return at approximately 4:00pm. Photo & refreshment stops are planned and will be announced. Seats are available in a former EL Comet Coach, an original DL&W caboose, and the Erie Lackawanna Business Observation Car #2. To add train tickets to your registration, click on the appropriate "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.

** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required for Each Passenger, even if you are only taking the ride**

** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required for Each Passenger **

Click Below to Add Coach Ticket(s) to Cart

Coach ticket: $45

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Caboose Seats - Sold Out

Caboose Seat: $100

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Business Car - Sold Out

EL Business Car #2: $150

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** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required for Each Passenger **

Step 3 - Saturday, May 10, Transportation History Exposition - Exhibits, Memorabilia Show/Sale & Meeting

Your Convention Registration entitles you to admission beginning at 9:00am. If you would like exhibit tables or early admission during setup at 7:30am, click on the "add to cart" button and enter the number desired in the quantity box. Box lunches with sandwich, chips, & drink are available for purchase by registered attendees. Click on the "add to cart" button and enter the number desired in the quantity box. You will be contacted prior to the convention for your sandwich selection.

** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required for Each Exhibitor and Helpers**

** Please Note that Convention Registration is Also Required for Each Exhibitor & Helper**

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

$20 Early Admission

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Click Below to add 8-foot table(s) to your cart. Includes early admission for you and one registered helper.

$40 per table

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Click Below to add box lunch(es) to your cart

$12 box lunch

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Step 4 - Saturday, May 10, 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**

Click Below to add Buffet Dinner(s) to your cart

Buffet Dinner Ticket: $29

Step 5 - 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.