Mangano To Host Model Train Show At Mitchel Athletic Complex To Benefit Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale. The Complex is located at 1 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard.

This year’s Model Train Show includes door prizes, a genuine piece of LIRR Track as a “touch exhibit” and an information table for future Model Train and Hobby Events. Proceeds from the event will go to the Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund to benefit uninsured and underinsured residents who suffered damage from super storm Sandy.

Residents are invited to help support their neighbors who are struggling to rebuild, while enjoying exhibitors and Train Clubs such as: Trainville Hobby Depot, Long Island HOTtrack, Long Island Traction O Gauge Trolleys, TMB model railroad Club, Long Island N Trak, MTA LIRR Police and more.

Admission to the Train Show is a suggested donation of $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children from 4-11 years of age.Additional donations accepted. For further Train Show information please call Trainville Hobby Depot at: (516) 433-4444, or visit their website at: www.trainville.com.

About Mitchel Athletic Complex

Mitchel Athletic Complex, a 49-acre complex centrally located in the “Hub” area just west of Nassau Coliseum and opposite the Long Island Children's and Aviation museums, hosts a variety of local high school and collegiate athletic events, as well as local sports leagues. The facility includes a track and field stadium (nine lanes) with an oval containing a new synthetic field suitable for football, soccer and lacrosse. Additionally there are four fields available for softball and two for baseball.These fields can also be used for soccer, football or lacrosse. The public may use the track during times when no events are scheduled. For additional information concerning Mitchel Athletic Complex including availability, please call (516) 572-0400 or visit the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.