FAQs

Tacoma? Where is it?

Tacoma is just south of Seattle on Interstate 5. The Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies about halfway between the two cities. Tacoma was - and is - an important railroad town and port. Downtown Tacoma has many local attractions, restaurants and bars, that are walkable from the convention venue. Tacoma is also a central location for our layout tours. More details about public transportation options from the airport are on our Venue page.

Have the days changed?

The convention will be held over the 2022 Labour Day holiday weekend, and so we will be holding the convention from the Thursday (September 1) to the Sunday (September 4). The closing business meeting and awards ceremony will be held on the Sunday evening. This gets us much better rates at our venue, and uses less valuable vacation hours for those of us who are still working to support our brass habit!

Coronavirus & COVID-19

The committee for the 42nd National Narrow Gauge Convention is keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 question and how it impacts our event.  Our Safety and Security Coordinator spent 35 years in fire service and emergency management. We are anticipating full access for all our guests to venues without the use of masks, requirements for testing, proof of vaccination or any other restrictions. Because mask requirements are still in flux and vaccination questions are still with us, we ask that each person attending the convention be prepared with a mask at all times and carry proof of their vaccination status if you have received the injection(s).

Requirements for masks on some public transportation and all medical facilities are still in place at this time. Of course, layout owners may choose to require masks and/or proof of vaccine when you visit their homes. Please respect their choices and be prepared to comply. And as always, you can choose to wear a mask even if one is not required.

Additionally, convention volunteers will be briefed on fire evacuation, earthquake procedures and active shooter. The Committee cares deeply about your safety and comfort and will update the FAQ if there are changes as we get closer to the event.

Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, we will be happy to refund your registration fees until August 1, 2022. After that time, refunds will not be possible because we will have made commitments to our venue and to other suppliers. If you cancel your registration, do not forget to cancel any hotel reservations, too. This frees up rooms for other attendees and avoids unexpected cancellation charges.

If you have any questions about your registration then please contact our registration team at registration@seattlenngc.com

Doesn’t it rain all the time in Seattle/Tacoma?

No. We call it liquid sun. September is - usually - pleasant and dry.

I have a question …

Contact us with any questions at info@seattlenngc.com