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2026 Key Lock & Lantern Convention
May 7-10, 2026 - Carbondale, PA
KL&L Convention
KL&L Convention Train Ride - Friday, May 8, 2026
*** Registration for Train Ride Only ***

To register securely online using Paypal, click on the "Add to Cart" button to register for the train ride. You will then be taken to the "Cart" where you can update the quantities for additional seats. 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.

 

Friday, May 8, 2026, Train Ride

A KL&L Chartered train will board at 9:15am for a 9:30am departure from Carbondale Station for a trip over the Delaware Lackawanna Railroad's former D&H Penn Division to Scranton, with a return at approximately 5:00pm. A one hour lunch stop will be made at the South Scranton Plaza where passengers can eat on their own at one of several fast food restaurants. Seating is in a former EL Comet Coach. Photo stops are planned for the Von Storch Shops and beneath Bridge 60. 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.

The fee for each coach ticket includes the registration fee for the 2026 KL&L Convention, and includes admission to the Transportation History Expo at the Hotel Anthracite at from 9am-2pm on Saturday, March 9th. If you would like to attend the dinner, early admission to the show, or get an exhibit table, please use the full convention registration page.

 

 

Click Below to Add Coach Ticket(s) to Cart

Coach ticket: $75

Early Reservation Special: Only $60

Includes Convention Registration Fee

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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.

 

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