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Organized by the Front Range Model Railroaders, the meet takes place on the <strong>third Saturday<\/strong> of every odd-numbered month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) from roughly <strong>8:30\u202fAM to 11:00\u202fAM<\/strong>, with sellers typically setting up as early as <strong>7:30\u202fAM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is just <strong>$3 for adults<\/strong>, while young attendees under 16 enter for free. Seller spaces include half-tables (around $7) and round tables (about $10). The meet is open to all scales of model railroad components, making it an ideal opportunity to buy, sell, trade, or simply browse a wide array of items\u2014with lively community interaction among collectors and hobbyists alike. 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