January 18, 2025
Model Train Show & Swap Meet
Darien, IllinoisEnjoy two levels packed with at least model railroad club layouts, 75 vendor tables selling model railroad-related items, books, plastic model kits, die-cast toys, and more.
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January 18, 2025
Enjoy two levels packed with at least model railroad club layouts, 75 vendor tables selling model railroad-related items, books, plastic model kits, die-cast toys, and more.
January 19, 2025
Enjoy our train show hosted in the grand main waiting room of the historic Utica Union Station (served by Amtrak), featuring more than 100 tables of vendors selling new and used model trains, railroad collectibles, and more. The Train Doctor will be on hand to help with minor repairs and questions about the hobby. Presented by Toy Train Collectors Society, Ltd.
January 25, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 70 tables of vendors selling various model trains, toys, and much more. Operating model railroad display.
January 25, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 300 vendor tables selling new and used model trains, railroad collectibles, and more. Buy, sell, and trade.
February 1, 2025 -
February 2, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring operating layouts, model contests, clinic presentations, and more than 100 vendor tables selling new and used model trains in all scales, railroad collectibles, and more. See website for details. Sponsored by Chisholm Trail Division MCR NMRA.
February 2, 2025
Attractions include clinics, model and photo contests, and home layout tours following the meeting.
February 8, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges as well as railroad collectibles. Proceeds benefit the continued care and restoration of Antietam N&W station.
February 9, 2025 -
February 9, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used model trains, railroad collectibles, and more. Sponsored by The Toy Train Collectors Society, Ltd.
February 15, 2025 -
February 15, 2025
Enjoy our show featuring operating model railroad displays, and many vendors selling new and used model trains and dollhouse supplies.
February 15, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used model trains and railroad collectibles, operating model railroad displays, free presentations about railroads and modeling skills, NMRA contests, and more. Presented by San Jacinto Model Railroad Club.
February 15, 2025 -
February 16, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used model trains, operating model railroad displays, and more. See website for details. Presented by Willamette Cascades Model Railroad Club.
February 15, 2025 -
February 16, 2025
Enjoy our expanded train show featuring more than 100,000 sq. ft. of model railroads in all scales and gauges, toy trains, how-to clinics, exhibits and vendors (250+ tables). Four train sets given away each day. See website for details and discounts. Presented by South Central Wisconsin Division, Midwest Region NMRA.
February 22, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 70 tables of vendors selling various model trains, toys, and much more. Operating model railroad display.
February 22, 2025 -
February 23, 2025
Our 32nd Annual show featuring vendors selling new and used trains in all scales and gauges. Proceeds benefit the Snohomish County 4-H Foundation. Presented by the United NorthWest Model Railroad Club.
February 22, 2025 -
February 23, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains for sale, how-to clinics for beginner and advanced modelers, historical presentations, boxcar races, Seek and Find, switching puzzle, and operating model railroad displays in O, On3, HO, N, and T-Trak. See website for details.
February 22, 2025 -
February 23, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendor tables selling model trains in all scales and gauges, equipment, accessories, and railroad collectibles. Operating layouts in multiple scales. See website for details.
February 22, 2025
Canada's premier O scale model railroad for over 85 years with more than 5,000 ft. of track, inspired by the Central Ontario Railway's topography of mining and forestry. Check out the major progress at Port Coleman. Note: Basement location. Accessible by TTC Route 91C Woodbine.
March 1, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendor tables selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges. Test track and operating model railroad displays. Presented by Southeastern Division, Thousand Lakes Region NMRA.
March 1, 2025 -
March 2, 2025
One of the biggest train shows in the Intermountain West! Union Station will be filled with layouts in all scales including LEGO trains. There will be a host of vendors selling new and used trains, collectibles, and more. How-to clinics are scheduled. See website for details. Presented by Hostlers Model Railroad Club.
March 2, 2025
Attractions include clinics, model and photo contests, and home layout tours following the meeting.
March 2, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring numerous vendors selling railroad books and videos, slides and prints, new and used model trains, and railroad antiques such as timetables, lanterns, and other collectibles. Easy access from Exit 135 off the Garden State Parkway. Presented by Jersey Central Chapter NRHS.
March 6, 2025 -
March 8, 2025
Join us for this special event featuring several large operating model train layouts featuring scale model locomotives that are powered by live steam! See website for details.
March 8, 2025 -
March 9, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring operating model train displays in several scales, demonstrations of model railroad techniques, and vendors selling new and used model trains. Presented by South West Alabama Railroad Modelers.
March 8, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendor tables selling all kinds of new and used model trains in all scales and gauges. Presented by Willamette Model Railroad Club.
March 8, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling collectible railroadiana, as well as model trains and accessories in all scales and gauges. Railroad hardware, lanterns, books, videos, apparel, and more for sale. Nearby Harris Tower Museum and PRR Power Directors Office will be open for tours. Program by Dan Cupper at 11:00am on East Broad Top Railroad. Presented by Harrisburg Chapter NRHS.
March 8, 2025
Celebrating our 37th year! Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 tables of exhibits and vendors selling new and used model trains, railroad collectibles, and more. Presented by NWV Model Railroad Association.
March 9, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 250 dealers selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, die-cast toys, and more. Operating model railroad displays. Visit our Train Clinic for free advice and model railroading tips.
March 9, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring hundreds of vendor tables selling new and used model trains, railroad collectibles, and more. Operating model railroad displays. Presented by Springfield Model Railroad Society.
March 9, 2025 -
March 9, 2025
More than 200 tables of all things railroad related including new and used model trains and accessories, railroad collectibles, and more. Operating model railroads plus Operation Lifesaver. Presented by River City Modelers.
March 15, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 150 tables of vendors selling new and used model trains, railroad collectibles, and more. Operating model railroad displays.
March 17, 2025 -
March 20, 2025
All are welcome to the NMRA Northeastern Region NERx annual virtual convention. Tune into NERx on NMRA's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NMRAORGModelRailroading, refresh your screen until you see the "Live" video. Enjoy layouts, Clinics, Discussions, & More!
March 21, 2025 -
March 22, 2025
Enjoy our Railroad Prototype Modelers (RPM) meet featuring prototype and modeling presentations to inspire your modeling. The model display room will be full of completed and in-process works where you can discuss tips and techniques. A vendor room will have a variety of sale items. Make plans to attend and re-energize your modeling as winter melts away. Open to all.
March 22, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 70 tables of vendors selling various model trains, toys, and much more. Operating model railroad display.
March 28, 2025 -
March 29, 2025
Enjoy two fulls days of models, fellowship, and clinics. Models in all scales and levels of completion welcome to exhibit. Handpicked vendors plus many railroad historical societies. Join us as we continue to grow in a new and bigger location.
March 29, 2025 -
March 30, 2025
Our club is celebrating 53 years of model railroading. Enjoy our finely detailed HO scale layout, occupying over 1,300 sq. ft., showcasing the steam-to-diesel transition period.
March 29, 2025 -
March 30, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains for sale in all scales and gauges, railroad collectibles, and more. Exhibits from historical societies and museums. Freemo modular model railroad display. "Make & Take" clinic. Layout giveaway. Sponsored by Illinois Terminal Division NMRA.
March 30, 2025
Enjoy our open house featuring our 25x35 HO model railroad featuring dispatcher-controlled trains and computerized wayside signals. Not wheelchair accessible. Model sale in basement.
April 5, 2025
Flash train meet held under covered pavilions. Open to all vendors of model trains, toy trains, and railroad collectibles! See website for details.
April 6, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling all gauges of model railroad equipment, railroad memorabilia, and other railroad related items. Check out our new location, easily accessible from the freeway. Presented by Youngstown Model Railroad Club.
April 6, 2025
Attractions include clinics, model and photo contests, and home layout tours following the meeting.
April 6, 2025 -
April 6, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used model trains, railroad collectibles, and more. Sponsored by the Toy Train Collectors Society, Ltd.
April 12, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 70 tables of vendors selling various model trains, toys, and much more. Operating model railroad display.
April 26, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges as well as railroad collectibles. Proceeds benefit the continued care and restoration of Antietam N&W station.
April 26, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendor tables featuring new and used trains, tracks, accessories, books, and more.
May 3, 2025
Enjoy a full day of model railroading activities including 12 clinics, four contests, white elephant sale, door prizes, company store, displays, raffle, and two meals included with registration; plus Sunday self-guided layout tours. See website for details and registration. Presented by Keystone Division, MCR, NMRA.
May 3, 2025 -
May 4, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 300 tables of new and used model trains for sale in all scales and gauges. See nine operating model railroad displays. See website for details.
May 9, 2025 -
May 10, 2025
Formerly the North East Ohio Large Scale Train Show, our event is focused on larger trains from G to 7.5" gauge. Enjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used trains and accessories. Operating club layouts, kids activities, and more. Sponsored by Riverside Railroad Club.
May 17, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 70 tables of vendors selling various model trains, toys, and much more. Operating model railroad display.
June 14, 2025 -
June 29, 2025
Described as the "Worlds Fair" of 7.5" gauge railroading, this event is a must-do for the entire Live Steam community. Hundreds of trains will converge on the massive Train Mountain layout in the Oregon pine forest. Activities include seminars, train parades, vendor booths, and the Train Game. See website for details and registration fees.
June 28, 2025 -
June 29, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring numerous vendors selling new and used model trans in all scales and gauges. See operating model railroads in various scales. Presented by Sherman Hill Model Railroad Club.
September 13, 2025
Enjoy our train show featuring more than 70 tables of vendors selling various model trains, toys, and much more. Operating model railroad display.
September 28, 2025
Join us for our new annual event! Experience the magic of railroads with stunning model displays, operation layouts, and interactive activities. Browse our various vendor booths for unique model trains, toy trains, and railroad collectibles.
October 17, 2025 -
October 19, 2025
Enjoy this major joint convention of Canadian railway historical groups including Canadian National Railways Historical Association; Canadian Pacific Historical Association; Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Historical Society; and VIA Historical Association. Includes dozens of presentations, eight tours of various rail sites, exhibits and displays, banquet with special guest speaker, and train show. Easy access by car, train or plane. Early and member discounts are available. See website for details and registration.
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