The Gymnasium at Rutgers is easily accessible from the New Brunswick train station that serves NJ Transit and Amtrak trains, as well as buses from NYC's Port Authority Bus Terminal. There is a free shuttle bus that runs on a regular schedule, to and from the student center - provided by Campus Bus. Use routes L, F, or EE. The bus stop is on George St, at Somerset St, in front of "J&J Headquarters" - at the east end of the New Brunswick station . When using the Campus shuttle bus, please mention to the driver that you are attending this convention at the Rutgers Gymnasium next to the Student Center on College Ave.
- Free parking is also available in the rear of the Gymnasium/Student Center -

There is a full food court and 2 ATMs located in the Student Center - next to the Gymnasium.

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Please keep checking this site for updates.  Dealers and people wanting to set up displays, please contact us at
or call 860-620-9118 for convention information.

Area Hotel Information

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
TOWER CENTER NEW BRUNSWICK (At Exit 9 NJ Turnpike)
4 TOWER CENTER BLVD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Hotel Front Desk: 1-732-247-6800 | Hotel Fax: 1-732-247-0700

Hampton Inn North Brunswick
841 Georges Road
North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA 08902
Tel: 1-732-246-3555 Fax: 1-732-246-7055

Howard Johnson Express
26 Route 1 North
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 828-8000

Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
2 Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732)873-1234
Note - Really nice, expensive, but a little closer (across from train station)

Holiday Inn
SOMERSET-BRIDGEWATER
195 DAVIDSON AVE
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Hotel Front Desk: 1 (732) 356-1700 | Hotel Fax: 1 (732) 356-0939

Ramada Inn - Somerset
60 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-560-9880

Days Inn East Brunswick
195 Route 18 South
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-828-6900

Hilton East Brunswick
3 Tower Center Boulevard at exit 9 NJ Tpk
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-828-2000

New York City Model Transit Association MODEL CONTEST RULES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Any mass transit vehicle in any scale may be entered into the Model Contest provided that it is the ORIGINAL work of the contestant. Please limit your entry to ONE model. For 2010 we are adding transit related model structures as a category. The same conditions apply in that it must be the original work of the contestant and limited to one model. A separate prize will be awarded for this category. (1.) Owner agrees to fill out registration form completely and accurately so the judges may evaluate the car properly against other models. (2.) Scratch builders are encouraged to provide one or more prototype photos in the scratch built or kit bashed category. This documentation helps judges verify any unique features of the original which are duplicated on the model. There is a five (5) point bonus for submitting photos. To earn points the photos must be of the prototype, not the model entered. (3.) The contest opens at 10:00 AM. Owner agrees to leave model on competition table until after the judges have made their decision and prizes have been awarded, i.e., until 3:00 P.M. (4.) Models will be judged by accomplished and recognized model makers known locally and nationally. (5.) Each category must have at least three entries for there to be a contest, and or if there are less than the minimum number of entries in any category those entries must score at least 250 points to qualify for a prize. (6.) Judges decisions are final. (7.) Prizes consist of an award for BEST MODEL, and in the opinion of the judges, Honorable Mention may be given to other commendable models. All attendees of the Mass Transit Modelers Convention & Trolley Meets may cast their vote for the BEST of SHOW using the ballots provided. Only one vote per person please. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ELIGIBLE CATEGORIES Scratch Built Model - built by owner from plans, photos, etc., from any materials to produce prototype or freelance car. Only commercial items to be trucks, poles and piece parts to finish. Kit Model - built by owner from commercial kit as designed, with trucks, poles, etc., from same or other manufacturer(s) to finish. Modified Kit - built by owner from commercial kit modified to a specific prototype or built up from parts of a commercial kit to produce a specific car type. Commercial models including brass, epoxy or urethane unpainted bodies super-detailed, with trucks, poles, etc., finished and painted by the owner shall fall into this category. Structure Models - Same criteria as for vehicles, except model structure cannot be more than Two (2) feet long and must fit on contest table. BEST of SHOW - Any model may be entered into the Best of Show contest, including commercial models, models made by contract model makers, or models made by someone other than the contestant. Prizes will be awarded after they have been judged between 1:00 AND 2:00 PM. Prizes will be placed beside the models ON THE TABLE. For additional information contact at the New York City Model Transit Association. Or call 860-620-9118. Rules Updated - 6-3-2010 Page Updated - 6-3-2010