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Model Train Shows & Model Railroad Conventions

This page provides a calendar of 200+ upcoming model train shows, railroadiana shows (lanterns, china, timetables, paper, collectibles, etc.), auctions, and model railroad conventions in the U.S. & Canada. Past events are found on the Models Train Shows Archive Page. To add your show to this page, please Submit Your Event.

FEATURED TRAIN SHOWS

Atlanta Toy & Model Train Show (September 25)
Over 100 tables of trains. Operating train layouts. 9a-2p. Admission $7. Spouses free. Children under 17 free with adult. Details: see website
VFW Post 5408; 4764 Cobb Parkway NW; Acworth, Georgia 30101

The Piedmont Division Model Train Show (October 2-3)
2-day model train show features six working layouts, 150 vendor tables, white elephant, and raffle layout. NMRA event. Sat 10a-5p. Sun 10a-4p. Admission $9. 9 & under free. Free parking. Hotel next door. Details: see website
Clarence Brown Conference Center; 5450 GA Hwy 20; Cartersville, Georgia 30121

Greater Grand Rapids Fall Train Show (October 9)
203 tables with model trains of all scales. Operating layouts and LEGO layout. Hands-on Thomas The Train for children. 10a-3p. Adults $5. 12 & under free. Tables $18. Contact Ken Skopp, 616-667-9680. Details: see website
HSB Inc.; 5625 Burlingame Ave SW; Wyoming, Michigan 49509

Maine 3Railers Model Railroad Show (October 9)
Operating displays, demonstrations, and interactions between visitors and vendors. Trains for kids to enjoy.
10a-3p. Admission $4. 12 & under free. Family limit $10. Details: see website
Augusta Elks Lodge; 397 Civic Center Drive; Augusta, Maine 04330

Flash Model Train Meet (October 16)
Model train meet held under large open-air buildings and outdoors. Model trains and parts. 8a-2p. Free admission. Vendor space 10'x20' with two 8'x30" tables for $20. Details and vendor registration: see website
Renninger's Kutztown Farmers & Vintage Antiques Market; 740 Noble Street; Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530

Black Swamp Junction (October 21-24)
NMRA hosted event (membership not required). Clinics, tours, layouts, and op sessions. $55/65 if you register before September 1, $65/75 after. Day passes available for $40. Details: see website
Radisson Hotel at the University of Toledo; 3100 Glendale Avenue; Toledo, Ohio 43614

Intermountain Train Expo (November 5-7)
Friday 3p-9p. Saturday 9a-9p. Sunday 9a-4p. Admission $10. Ages 9-12 $7. Age 8 & under free. Sign-up early for a discount. Tickets and details: see website
Legacy Events Center; 151 South 1100 West; Farmington, Utah 84025

Dayton Train Show (November 6-7)
Multiple scale operating layouts, LEGO trains, historical societies, hundreds of dealer tables, and ride-on train for kids. Sat 11a-5p. Sun 11a-4p. Admission $8. 12 & under free. Info: NMRA.Div.3@gmail.com. Details: see website
The New Montgomery County Fairgrounds; 645 Infirmary Road; Dayton, Ohio 45417

Scott Antique Markets featuring Anton's Antique Toy & Train Show (November 11-14)
World's largest monthly indoor antique show features Anton's Antique Toy & Train Show. 3,500 booths of antique and designer items. Details: see website
Atlanta Exposition Center South Expo Building; 3850 Jonesboro Rd SE; Atlanta, Georgia 30354

First Frost Train Meet (November 13-14)
Model train show & meet featuring 625 dealer tables plus operating layouts & train races. Sat 9a-4p. Sun 9a-3p. Purchase tickets in advance for 8a entry each day. Adults $10. Under 12 free w/ adult. Details: see website
Allentown Fairgrounds; 1925 Chew Street; Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104

South Florida Railway Museum Train Show (November 20-21)
50 vendor tables with new and used model and toy trains in various scales. Four operating layouts. Food, raffles, and gifts. Sat 9a-3p. Sun 12-3p. Tickets at the door, cash only. Admission $8. Under 12 free. Details: see website
St. Paul Lutheran Church; 701 West Palmetto Park Road; Boca Raton, Florida 33486

Melbourne Train Show (December 4)
Operating layouts & vendors. 9a-2p. Adults $5. Under 10 free. Info/tables call 321-805-1963. Details: see website
Azan Shrine Center; 1591 W Eau Gallie Blvd; Melbourne, Florida 32935 (I-95 exit 183, east 4 miles)

Atlanta Toy & Model Train Show (December 4)
Over 100 tables of trains. Operating train layouts. 9a-2p. Admission $7. Spouses free. Children under 17 free with adult. Details: see website
VFW Post 5408; 4764 Cobb Parkway NW; Acworth, Georgia 30101

2021 Pensacola Railfest Model Train Show and Sale (December 4-5)
Sat 9a-5p. Sun 10a-4p. Adults $6 cash, $7 debit/credit. 12 & under free. Free parking. Concessions by 3D Eats & Tea. Interested vendors contact pensacolarailfest@gmail.com. Details: see website
Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Building 1; 6655 Mobile Highway; Pensacola, Florida 32526

Trains & Toys in the Valley (December 17-18)
Trains and toys of all eras for collectors & operators. Large selling space plus operational displays. Setup Friday 12-8p - tables $35. Show Saturday - early buyers $10 8-9a, general admission $5 9a-3p. Details: see website
Lebanon Valley Expo Center; 80 Rocherty Road; Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042

Barberville Pioneer Settlement Yule Time Train Show (December 18-19)
Collectibles, memorabilia & model trains of most scales. Family friendly event for all ages. 9a-3p. Admission $10. Seniors/Vets $9. Under 12 free. Free parking. Vendors accepted til Oct 30. Call 386-749-2959. Info: see website
Barberville Pioneer Settlement; 1776 Lightfoot Lane; Barberville, Florida 32105

Central Railway Museum CRMHA 2022 Annual Model Train Expo (February 18-19, 2022)
Triple gymnasium with 7 operating model railroads in G, O, HO, N, and other scales. 160+ vendor tables. Kids zone with Thomas and Brio. Fri 12-6p. Sat 9a-3p. Admission $8. Under 10 free. Details: see website
Rock Springs Church Impact Center; 207 Rock Springs Road; Easley, South Carolina 29642

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Columbia SC Model Train Show
Columbia, South Carolina (October 9)

Greater Tulsa Area Train Show
Bixby, Oklahoma (October 9)

Painesville Model Train Flea Market
Painesville, Ohio (October 9)

Delaware Train Show
New Castle, Delaware (October 9)

30th Annual Greater St. Louis Metro Area Train Show
Kirkwood, Missouri (October 9-10)

Hawkeye Model Railroad Club Train Show
Iowa City, Iowa (October 10)

River City Modelers (RCM) Train Show
Spokane, Washington (October 10)

Beaver-Lawrence Railway Historical Society Fall Train Show
New Castle, Pennsylvania (October 10)

Wayne Train Show
Wayne, New Jersey (October 10)

NMRA Sunshine Region Convention
Plant City, Florida (October 14-16)

Flash Model Train Meet
Model train meet held under large open-air buildings and outdoors. Model trains and parts. 8a-2p. Free admission. Vendor space 10'x20' with two 8'x30" tables for $20. Details and vendor registration: see website
Renninger's Kutztown Farmers & Vintage Antiques Market; 740 Noble Street; Kutztown, PA 19530 (October 16)

Elkhart Model Railroad Club Train Show
Nappanee, Indiana (October 16)

Iron & Steel Model Train Show
Youngstown, Ohio (October 16)

Chicago Railroadiana and Model Train Show & Sale
St. Charles, Illinois (October 17)

NMRA Division 6 Model Railroad Train Show
Cambridge, Ohio (October 17)

Great Batavia Train Show
Batavia, New York (October 17)

Great Midwest Train Show
Wheaton, Illinois (October 17)

Black Swamp Junction
NMRA hosted event (membership not required). Clinics, tours, layouts, and op sessions. $55/65 if you register before September 1, $65/75 after. Day passes available for $40. Details: see website
Radisson Hotel at the University of Toledo; 3100 Glendale Avenue; Toledo, Ohio 43614 (October 21-24)

NMRA Mid-Eastern Region Convention
Hunt Valley, Maryland (October 21-24)

Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club Train Show
Parkersburg, West Virginia (October 30)

Croydon Fire Company Toy Train & Collectibles Show
85 tables of all brands and gauges of trains and accessories, plus toys, die cast, and other collectibles. 8:00a-1:30p. $3 donation at the door. Handicap accessible. All proceeds benefit the fire company.
Croydon Fire Company; 911 State Road; Croydon, Pennsylvania 19021 (October 30)

Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show
Medina, Ohio (October 31)

NOVEMBER 2021

Intermountain Train Expo
Friday 3p-9p. Saturday 9a-9p. Sunday 9a-4p. Admission $10. Ages 9-12 $7. Age 8 & under free. Sign-up early for a discount. Tickets and details: see website
Legacy Events Center; 151 South 1100 West; Farmington, Utah 84025 (November 5-7)

Mt. Hope Train & Toy Show
Mt. Hope, Ohio (November 6)

Cleveland 2-Rail O Scale Train Meet
Parma, Ohio (November 6)

Sedalia Rails Train Show
Operating layout and door prizes. 9a-3p. Admission $5. Under 12 free. Contact Ken Bird, 660-668-0899.
Liberty Park Convention Center; 3rd Street & Highway 65; Sedalia, Missouri 65301 (November 6)

Dayton Train Show
Multiple scale operating layouts, LEGO trains, historical societies, hundreds of dealer tables, and ride-on train for kids. Sat 11a-5p. Sun 11a-4p. Admission $8. 12 & under free. Info: NMRA.Div.3@gmail.com. Details: see website
The New Montgomery County Fairgrounds; 645 Infirmary Road; Dayton, Ohio 45417 (November 6-7)

The Great New York State Model Train Fair
Syracuse, New York (November 6-7)

Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club Train Show
Raleigh, North Carolina (November 6-7)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Monroeville, Pennsylvania (November 6-7)

The Great Train Show
Shakopee, Minnesota (November 6-7)

Gaithersburg Train Show
Gaithersburg, Maryland (November 7)

Alto Model Train Museum Association (AMTMA) Toy Train Swap Meet
Altoona, Pennsylvania (November 7)

Classic Shows Model Railroad, Train & Toy Show
North Haven, Connecticut (November 7)

TCA Atlantic Division Train Show
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November 7)

Brick Train Show
Brick, New Jersey (November 7)

Scott Antique Markets featuring Anton's Antique Toy & Train Show
World's largest monthly indoor antique show features Anton's Antique Toy & Train Show. 3,500 booths of antique and designer items. Details: see website
Atlanta Exposition Center South Building; 3850 Jonesboro Rd SE; Atlanta, Georgia 30354 (November 11-14)

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Granite City Train Show
St. Cloud, Minnesota (November 13)

NETS (North East Train Society) Model Train Show
Highland Heights, Ohio (November 13)

Florida Citrus Model Train Society Train Show
Hollywood, Florida (November 13)

First Frost Train Meet
Model train show & meet featuring 625 dealer tables plus operating layouts & train races. Sat 9a-4p. Sun 9a-3p. Purchase tickets in advance for 8a entry each day. Adults $10. Under 12 free w/ adult. Details: see website
Allentown Fairgrounds; 1925 Chew Street; Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104 (November 13-14)

Train Expo Colorado (TECO) Model Train Show
Colorado Springs, Colorado (November 13-14)

Lansing Model Train Show & Sale
East Lansing, Michigan (November 14)

Great Midwest Train Show
Wheaton, Illinois (November 14)

Regal Railways Toy Train, Collectible & Hobby Show
Kissimmee, Florida (November 20)

Maumee Valley Railroad Club Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet
Vendors and operating layouts. 9a-2p. Adults $5. Families $7. Children 12 & under free.
Coliseum Bingo; 911 West Washington Center Road; Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 (November 20)

South Florida Railway Museum Train Show
50 vendor tables with new and used model and toy trains in various scales. Four operating layouts. Food, raffles, and gifts. Sat 9a-3p. Sun 12-3p. Tickets at the door, cash only. Admission $8. Under 12 free. Details: see website
St. Paul Lutheran Church; 701 West Palmetto Park Road; Boca Raton, Florida 33486 (November 20-21)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Wilmington, Massachusetts (November 20-21)

Mansfield Train Show
10a-3p. Admission $7. 12 & under free. Contact Dennis Breese at 419-606-7934 or coaltrain3@hotmail.com.
Fairhaven Hall; Richland County Fairgrounds; 750 N. Home Rd; Mansfield, Ohio 44906 (November 21)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Edison, New Jersey (November 27-28)

The Great Train Show
Collinsville, Illinois (November 27-28)

Mid America Train & Toy Show
Kansas City, Missouri (November 28)

Penn-Ohio Model Railroaders 24th Annual Train & Toy Show
Hermitage, Pennsylvania (November 28)

DECEMBER 2021

Melbourne Train Show
Operating layouts & vendors. 9a-2p. Adults $5. Under 10 free. Info/tables call 321-805-1963. Details: see website
Azan Shrine Center; 1591 W Eau Gallie Blvd; Melbourne, FL 32935 (I-95 exit 183, east 4 miles) (December 4)

2021 Pensacola Railfest Model Train Show and Sale
Sat 9a-5p. Sun 10a-4p. Adults $6 cash, $7 debit/credit. 12 & under free. Free parking. Concessions by 3D Eats & Tea. Interested vendors contact pensacolarailfest@gmail.com. Details: see website
Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Building 1; 6655 Mobile Highway; Pensacola, Florida 32526 (December 4-5)

OKC Train Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (December 4-5)

San Joaquin Valley Toy Train Operators Inc Train Show
Turlock, California (December 4-5)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Timonium, Maryland (December 4-5)

The Great Train Show
Council Bluffs, Iowa (December 4-5)

Hamburg Dutch Train Meet
Well attended meet with 300+ tables. All gauges of trains & railroadiana. This meet is one of the oldest in the area, running almost 45 years in the same location. 9a-1p. Pre-admissions $4. Admission at door $5. Under 12 free with adult. Tables $19. Masks required. Info: Ralph Maurer 610-987-3144 or ralphthetrainguy@yahoo.com
Hamburg Fire Co. Field House; 4th and Pine Street; Hamburg, Pennsylvania 19526 (December 5)

Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show
Medina, Ohio (December 5)

Summerville SC Model Train Show & Sale
Summerville, South Carolina (December 10-11)

Boulder Model Railroad Club Train Show
Longmont, Colorado (December 10-12)

Buckeye Train Show
Columbus, Ohio (December 11)

Regal Railways Toy Train, Collectible & Hobby Show
Dover, Florida (December 11)

Massillon Train & Toy Show
Massillon, Ohio (December 12)

Great Midwest Train Show
Wheaton, Illinois (December 12)

Brick Train Show
Brick, New Jersey (December 12)

Trains & Toys in the Valley
Trains and toys of all eras for collectors & operators. Large selling space plus operational displays. Setup Friday 12-8p - tables $35. Show Saturday - early buyers $10 8-9a, general admission $5 9a-3p. Details: see website
Lebanon Valley Expo Center; 80 Rocherty Road; Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042 (December 17-18)

Fort Mill SC Model Train Show & Sale
Fort Mill, South Carolina (December 18)

Barberville Pioneer Settlement Yule Time Train Show
Collectibles, memorabilia & model trains of most scales. Family friendly event for all ages. 9a-3p. Admission $10. Seniors/Vets $9. Under 12 free. Free parking. Vendors accepted til Oct 30. Call 386-749-2959. Info: see website
Barberville Pioneer Settlement; 1776 Lightfoot Lane; Barberville, Florida 32105 (December 18-19)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Chantilly, Virginia (December 18-19)

Wayne Train Show
Wayne, New Jersey (December 19)

JANUARY 2022

Great Midwest Train Show
Wheaton, Illinois (January 2)

Snow Dogs Train Show
Parma, Ohio (January 8)

Florida Rail Fair
DeLand, Florida (January 8-9)

McPherson County Makerspace Train Show
McPherson, Kansas (January 8-9)

The Great Train Show
Sacramento, California (January 8-9)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Oaks, Pennsylvania (January 8-9)

Southern New England Chapter (SNEC) TCA Toy Train Show
Manchester, Connecticut (January 9)

Lake City SC Model Train Show
Lake City, South Carolina (January 15)

Atlanta Model Train & Railroadiana Show
Duluth, Georgia (January 15)

Martin County Model Railroaders Annual Train Show
Stuart, Florida (January 15-16)

Dallas Area Train Show
Plano, Texas (January 15-16)

The Great Train Show
Columbus, Ohio (January 15-16)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Virginia Beach, Virginia (January 15-16)

Regal Railways Toy Train, Collectible & Hobby Show
Brooksville, Florida (January 22)

The Great Train Show
Puyallup, Washington (January 22-23)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Richmond, Virginia (January 22-23)

Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show
West Springfield, Massachusetts (January 29-30)

The Great Train Show
St. Charles, Missouri (January 29-30)

FEBRUARY 2022

Atlanta Model Train & Railroadiana Show
Jacksonville, Florida (February 5)

The Great Train Show
Boise, Idaho (February 5-6)

Great Midwest Train Show
Wheaton, Illinois (February 6)

Greater Houston Train Show
Pasadena, Texas (February 12)

Lawrence Model Railroad Club Annual Train Show and Swap Meet
Lawrence, Kansas (February 12-13)

The Great Train Show
Indianapolis, Indiana (February 12-13)

The Great Train Show
Costa Mesa, California (February 12-13)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Wilmington, Delaware (February 12-13)

Central Railway Museum CRMHA 2022 Annual Model Train Expo
Triple gymnasium with 7 operating model railroads in G, O, HO, N, and other scales. 160+ vendor tables. Kids zone with Thomas and Brio. Fri 12-6p. Sat 9a-3p. Admission $8. Under 10 free. Details: see website
Rock Springs Church Impact Center; 207 Rock Springs Road; Easley, South Carolina 29642 (February 18-19)

Canfield Train & Toy Show
Canfield, Ohio (February 19)

Regal Railways Toy Train, Collectible & Hobby Show
Kissimmee, Florida (February 26)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Monroeville, Pennsylvania (February 26-27)

MARCH 2022

Great Midwest Train Show
Wheaton, Illinois (March 6)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Edison, New Jersey (March 12-13)

Delavan Train Show
Delavan, Wisconsin (March 19-20)

The Great Train Show
Pomona, California (March 19-20)

Columbia SC Model Train Show
Columbia, South Carolina (March 26)

The Great Train Show
Novi, Michigan (March 26-27)

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
Wilmington, Massachusetts (March 26-27)

APRIL 2022

Harrisburg All O Scale Meet
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (April 2)

Florida Rail Fair
DeLand, Florida (April 9)

Buckeye Train Show
Columbus, Ohio (April 16)

NMRA Pacific Coast Region 2022 Convention
Rohnert Park, California (April 21-24)

MAY 2022

Indy Junction 2022: NMRA Midwest, North Central & Mid Central Regions + RPM Conference
Indianapolis, Indiana (May 18-22)

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