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Love your train lover.
Give them a gift from the Virginia Museum of Transportation.
The Museum Store stocks rail books, DVDs, multi-media, apparel and collectibles. We also carry high-quality wooden trains and hard-to-find Melissa and Doug toys. Ring in the New Year with a rail-themed 2012 calendar.
Shop the VMT Downtown Roanoke or OnlineScroll down to see gifts your train lover will love!
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Join us for the
Holiday Express and Candy Cane Shifter
A day designed for the whole family!
December 10, 2011
10 am to 5 pm
$5 for adults
Kids 12 and under admitted free
FREE TRAIN RIDES on the Candy Cane Shifter. (The Candy Cane Shifter is run by the Roanoke Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society. Donations accepted.) The Candy Cane Shifter will also run on Sunday, December 11 from 1 pm to 5 pm. FREE with paid admission to the Museum.
HOLIDAY EXPRESS MARKET: Kids can shop for mom and dad, brothers, sisters and grandparents. The Market will feature items guaranteed to be treasured. Kids can find affordable and appropriate gifts in a safe and fun environment.
PICTURES WITH SANTA: Just in time for your Holiday cards. Bring your own camera and take a FREE picture with Santa. CRAFT STATION: Make memorable ornaments for your Holiday Trees.
PLUS: Face painting * Christmas and Holiday Carols * The Roanoke Valley Model Engineers will display their ON3, HO, and N scale layouts from 10 am to 2 pm. 
Quantities are limited for the Holiday Express Market and the Craft Station. Come early!
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Awesome gifts for your train lover!
For their media collection.... 
Norfolk and Western's Powhatan Arrow (Book)
The Powhatan Arrow was Norfolk and Western's flagship train from 1946 to 1969. This beautiful book details the equipment, motive power, schedules, servicesand overall life of the majestic and storied train. Using photos, advertising art, time tables and maps, the author not only describes the train and its service in detail, but sets it in the context of the eras -- from inauguration to when it was discontinued. By Thomas W. Dixon. VMT PRICE: $24.95
Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition Deluxe (Software)
The gift  of the year! Your train lover can operate a real-world working rail line with interactive industries. Build and customize the railroad of your dreams, then share your creation with the world. Drive steam, diesel and electric trains, plus trams, boats and even cars. BONUS: Great American Train Ride, a 4-DVD collection of rail videos that explore the legendary trains and lines that span America from the Midwest to the snowcapped mountains of Alaska. VMT PRICE: $39.99 
Queen of the Fleet (DVD)
This is the story of the 611's rebirth and triumphant return to revenue passenger train service. From the Virginia coastal plain to the mountainous splendor of West Virginia, you'll see the 611 in all her glory. VMT PRICE: $19.95
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Visit our Museum Store
Downtown Roanoke Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 for in-store specials and promotions!
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For train-loving kids...
Melissa and Doug Classic Wooden Figure 8 Train Set
Features a wooden engine and tender, plus 20 pieces of wooden track and a bridge! Compatible with popular wooden railway systems. Recommended Ages: 3+ years. VMT PRICE: 24.99
Your tr ain crazy kid will love this DVD. Over 120 minutes of power as trains thunder down the line. Look into the massive machines that ride the rails. Hear from the people who keep the trains running. Tour a working diesel engine and ride in the front cab of a massive steam engine. VMT PRICE: $10.99
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For the train room (or home)...
Bake your train lover a locomotive cake! Perfect for birthday and retirement parties. The durable cast aluminum offers exquisite detail and has a premium nonstick coating for easy release. 9-cup capacity. Made in America. VMT PRICE: $32.99
The N&W 1 218 Speeding
Through the Countryside Photograph
N&W's beautiful 1218 engine speeds northbound near Catlett toward Manassas, VA. This 8x10 photograph is double matted and mounted on foam board for easy framing. Final mat size is 11 x 14. Archival quality. Photo by Joseph Geraci. VMT PRICE: $39.99 The N&W 611 Coming Through the Mist Photograph
N&W's majestic 611 engine comes out a foggy mist as she enters the yards in Alexandria, VA. 8x10 photo matted and mounted on 11x18 foam board for easy framing. Archival quality. Photo by Joseph Geraci. VMT PRICE: $39.99 Browse our on-line Museum Store for more prints, posters , railroad signs and items for the home.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP THIS YEAR!New this year! Members can purchase 10 extra AnyBody Passes for $20.
Bring friends and family anytime throughout the year. Perfect for out-of-town guests, play dates and special outings. New and renewing members only. Join (or renew) today!
If you are a current member, contact Barbara Wise at
540-342-5670 ext 106 to find out how you can order
AnyBody Passes before your renewal date.
AnyBody passes are not tax deductible.
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For your holiday decor...
Candy Cane Ornament
Trains and candy canes: two Christmas favorites! This colorful 6" ornament is made from a synthetic clay that won't break, crack,
or chip. The bow is adorned with a locomotive; the ribbon and tag proudly proclaim that this gift came from VMT in Roanoke, Virginia. What a fun and festive way to decorate for the holidays and support the Museum. VMT PRICE: $8.49
Wooden Santa Tra in Ornament
New this year, our three-dimensional wooden ornament is sure to be come a family heirloom. Santa is in the engineer seat, with Gingerbread Man and gifts in the tender. Roanoke, Virginia is on the right side of the tender; flip it over and the tender plate reads "Santa Train." Snowy accents brighten the train and add to the holiday feel. The detailed ornament is laser cut and made in Virginia! VMT PRICE: $14.99
611 and Roanoke Star Ornament
VMT Exclusive! This ornament premiered in 2009 as a Junior Achievement fund-raising project. Because it was such a huge hit, we're bringing it back this year! Undated. Pewter. Star is 2.75" across. Made in America. VMT PRICE: $19.99
Clas s J 611 Pewter Ornament
VMT Exclusive! Exquisite detail on this beautiful pewter ornament. Front shown. Back includes 611's technical specifications. Approximately 4" long, 1" high. Made in America. VMT PRICE: $23.99
Browse our on-line Museum Store for more Holiday decor.
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