By Peter De Keles

Author  Bio This is the the National Convention for the Big Train Operator Club, (BTOC), Tampa, FL May 7-12 2012. Layout Tours are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.

Title:	BTO Club 34th Anniversary Celebration
Publication:	Big Train Operator Club
Date:	04/02/12
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Category	Open House
Overview	Last Year it was held in Boston, and this year in Tampa, Florida.  It is open to all current members of the BTOC, and anyone that signs up for membership, which can be accomplished at the Convention Headquarters in Tampa. Layout Tours are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday, and the Banquet  will be held on Saturday Evening. Ron Gibson will be the Banquet Guest Speaker. Ron is Representing LGB Trains and will speak on the Past, Present, and Future. All of those LGB questions that you have , bring them with you. Hat's off to Michael Setzer for Landing Ron Gibson to be the Guest Speaker.
URL Link	Link to BTO Celebration Website

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Welcome to The Convention.

Welcome Everyone! It's going to be a lot of Fun in the Sun at the Tampa BTOC Convention. Dont forget your Sunglasses, Sunscreen, and Hats. Bruce & Nancy Benardo, and the Setzer Family.

Bruce C. Benardo Sr. - 04/04/2012 - 11:38

Update,Room discount available until Friday.

Ron Gibson (Mr. LGB) and LGB will be at the BTOC Convention in Tampa this May. Ron was just hired to oversee LGB / Marklen USA operations. This is a great addition to our conference. LGB will have their new product and a great time for all of our club to wish Ron the best of luck in his new job. Ron has also agreed to be the quest speaker at the banquet. With this great announcement about Ron and LGB, I met with the hotel Friday and we now have till April 6 to get the room discount for this convention. I only have a few spots left for Disney but everything else is wide open. Michael Setzer.

Bruce Benardo - 04/04/2012 - 11:47

More Good News from Mike Setzer.

More Good News!!! I just got off the phone with Jonathan Meador with Piko. Jonathan was a long time employee of LGB of America, and now is in charge of North American Operations for Piko. Jonathan will also be attending our convention in Tampa. Thanks for the update Mike. Bruce Benardo

Bruce Benardo - 04/04/2012 - 18:19

Awsome Convention Cars.

There are Convention cars still available to the public. Click the BTO link above for more Information. Bruce

Bruce Benardo - 04/09/2012 - 09:34

Dealer Hall, Public Hours.

It was just confirmed, The Dealer Hall will be open to the Public on Saturday form 9-1 pm. Thanks Bruce

Bruce Benardo - 04/17/2012 - 07:49

Awsome Convention Cars.

We still have some of those BEAUTIFUL Orange Blossom Special Convention cars available.

Bruce Benardo - 04/30/2012 - 16:47

Good times are rolling.

We are having a GREAT TIME here in Tampa. Bruce

Bruce Benardo - 05/10/2012 - 11:31

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