Railroad Model Craftsman Timetable
Railroad Model Craftsman Timetable lists railroad related events in the United States and Canada free of charge. Notices submitted to this web site at least 90 days prior to event date will be considered for publication in the print edition of our magazines, including Railfan & Railroad, Railroad Model Craftsman, Model Railroad News, and Railpace Newsmagazine. White River Productions is not responsible for errors in listings, please confirm details with event sponsor.
White River Productions is not responsible for errors in listings, please confirm details with event sponsor.
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Independence,
OhioEnjoy our convention including bus tour to Bucyrus, Marion, and Galion, Ohio, three days of prototype and modeling presentations, a banquet with guest speaker, and NYCSHS "Collinwood Shop" Company Store. See website for details.
Columbia,
PennsylvaniaLectures on streetcars at the Crossings Center. Model railroad displays at Historic Society (19 N. 2nd St.). Model train show with railroad memorabilia and model trains for sale at Columbia Market House 15 S. 3rd St. Speeders Club with demonstrations and rides at 4th & Manor Sts.
Middletown,
PennsylvaniaHalf hour train rides will operate on the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad. All funds will benefit Vickie’s Angel Walk who helps families pay their bills while going through cancer treatments. Craft show, Car Show and food next door in Hoffer Park.
Phillipsburg,
New JerseyVisit our museum and enjoy a ride on our Centerville & Southwestern miniature railroad and an old-fashioned ice cream social. Our museum picnic area is right next to the Norfolk Southern line.
Waupaca,
WisconsinEnjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains for sale in all scales and gauges. Presented by Waupaca Area Model Railroaders.
Rush,
New YorkEnjoy a fun day out with Dad and fun vintage train rides that depart every half hour from our historic 1909 Erie Railroad train station. During your visit, you will enjoy train rides that tour our museum grounds as you visit New York’s largest collection of historic trains. Enjoy a mile-and-a-half round trip train ride through our bucolic museum grounds. Tour our exhibits and take a peek behind the scenes in our Restoration Shop.
Crockett,
CaliforniaEnjoy our 30x60’ HO and HOn3 mushroom-design model railroad on three levels, modeling Northern California from Oakland and across Donner Pass to Sparks.
Tallahassee,
FloridaEnjoy our family friendly two-day event of interest to model railroaders of all ages and skill levels. Shop our vendors for trains, accessories, collectibles or clothing, and visit various operating train layouts for action, sights and sounds. Admission good for both days. Presented by Big Bend Model Railroad Association.
Dayton,
OhioEnjoy our event featuring vendors, flea market, miniature train rides, and more. See website for details. Presented by Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society, in partnership with Dayton History.
Rochester,
New YorkTake a trip back in time and experience an old fashioned “Trolley Park!" Board a vintage freight train for a ride through the bucolic countryside. Transfer to an authentic electric trolley that will transport you to our Trolley Park where you will enjoy complimentary ice cream and a free outdoor jazz concert. Presented by the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum and New York Museum of Transportation.
Kennebunkport,
MaineJoin us for our first Ice Cream Night of the season! Held every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30PM-7:30PM, guests are treated to a special evening trolley ride on our heritage railway through our campus and an ice cream sundae with all the fixin’s!
Blandon,
PennsylvaniaEnjoy a great afternoon of train watching along the East Penn main line of Norfolk Southern in Blandon with snacks, followed by a BBQ chicken dinner. Limited sales of railroad collectibles and memorabilia. Railfan & Railroad editor Steve Barry will be the presenter of the evening program. Fundraiser to sponsor a camper at NRHS Railcamp East. Presented by Pottstown & Reading Chapter NRHS.
Kutztown,
PennsylvaniaAffordable model train meet under large pavilions. All train-related merchandise is welcome.
La Crosse,
WisconsinRail Fair hosts vendors offering 300 tables of railroad related merchandise. Patrons will have the opportunity to buy, sell and trade an outstanding selection of models, books, magazines, memorabilia, supplies, and more. The La Crosse Short Line display will be open for tours.
Kennebunkport,
MaineMaine Public and Seashore Trolley Museum are excited to welcome Daniel Tiger, from the PBS KIDS series "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood." Enjoy rides on our museum heritage railway and tour our large collection of historic trolley and traction equipment.
Overland Park,
KansasEnjoy clinics, layout and prototype tours, non-rail program, full model and photo contest. Trade show with 7,000 sq ft of vender tables and operating layouts. See website for convention details, hotel, and registration info. Presented by NMRA Mid-Continent Region.
Collinsville,
IllinoisEnjoy our 16th annual meet with 100 tables featuring more than 4,000 models in various stages of completion. More than 200 tables for leading manufacturers, historical societies, select vendors, and Learning Stations. Full schedule of 21 clinic presentations. Operating layouts and home tours. See website for details.
Van Wert,
OhioEnjoy our train show featuring more than 225 vendor tables selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, railroad memorabilia, and more. Four buildings with at least a dozen model railroad layouts and displays, including children’s play area with Thomas The Tank Engine. Presented by Van Wert County Historical Society.
Franklin,
IndianaEnjoy our train show featuring demonstrations, displays, operating layouts, and more. Presented by Central Indiana Division NMRA.
Rochester,
New YorkTake a trip back in time and experience an old fashioned “Trolley Park!" Board a vintage freight train for a ride through the bucolic countryside. Transfer to an authentic electric trolley that will transport you to our Trolley Park where you will enjoy complimentary ice cream and a free outdoor jazz concert. Presented by the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum and New York Museum of Transportation.
Suffolk,
VirginiaOur first time in Suffolk in three years! Enjoy our train show featuring toy trains, collectibles, and railroadiana. See website for details.
Marion,
OhioEnjoy a day of high-quality multi-media presentations, railroadiana show and sale. Tour nearby Marion Union Station and AC Tower Museum. Presenters include Cory Behrendt, Joe Biancke, Mike Biehn, James DuBose, Steve Glischinski, Chris Guss, Elrond Lawrence, John Leopard, Scott Lothes, Vic Neves, and George & Candy Pitarys. Purchase tickets at the door, CASH ONLY.
Kennebunkport,
MaineEnjoy dinosaur-themed activities and trolley rides on our heritage railway.
Adams,
MassachusettsRide a former Boston & Maine Budd RDC to a tour of the rail yard where locomotives and other equipment are stored. Operated by the volunteers of the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum.
Phillipsburg,
New JerseyRide our Centerville & Southwestern park railroad, tour our collection of historic trains, visit our museum, gift shop, and picnic area. See website for details.
Normal,
IllinoisEnjoy our weekend conference with train show as well as several presentations on the history of streetcar, interurban, and light rail operations in the United States and Canada. See website for details and schedule. Presented by the North American Transit Historical Society.
Pinellas Park,
FloridaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 60 vendor tables selling various model trains, toys, and more. Operating model railroad display and test track.
Allenwood,
PennsylvaniaEnjoy our 47th annual train meet featuring all scales and gauges of model trains and railroad collectibles to buy, sell, or trade. Presented by the Central Pennsylvania Chapter NRHS.
Essex,
ConnecticutEnjoy our train show featuring numerous vendors, as well as free clinic presentations about New Haven models and prototypes. Direct access to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat on former NH branch line. Presented by New Haven Railroad Historical & Technical Association.
Brooksville,
FloridaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 60 vendor tables selling various model trains, toys, and more. Operating model railroad display and test track.
Kutztown,
PennsylvaniaEnjoy our model train meet under large pavilions. All train-related merchandise is welcome.
Gardner,
MassachusettsEnjoy our open house featuring many dealers and displays. The Southern New England Model Railroad Club features an impressive 65x40' scenic layout with 850' of double track mainline and a functioning signal system.
Springfield,
MissouriEnjoy our train show featuring 45,000 sq. ft. of new and used model trains for sale, operating model railroad displays, and more. Presented by Ozarks Model Railroad Association.
Defiance,
OhioThis all-scale narrow gauge and short line model railroad meet includes clinic presentations, display and sales opportunities, business meeting, coffee and donuts. Close to lodging and popular restaurants with off-site locations to visit on Friday and Sunday. Hosted by the Mini Bunch.
Battle Ground,
WashingtonEnjoy our train show featuring more than 160 tables of new and used model trains in all scales, collectibles, and memorabilia. Presented by Southwest Washington Model Railroaders.
Altoona,
PennsylvaniaThis regional convention will have clinics, model contest, company store, raffle, banquet, and several rail-related outside activities including the world famous Horseshoe Curve, the Railroaders Memorial Museum, East Broadtop Railroad, and several railfanning locations. See website for details.
Fort Worth,
TexasOur weekend event includes train show where you can buy, sell, and trade with vendors, clinic presentations, and two modular layouts (traction and standard). Four O scale home layouts to tour within five miles. BBQ dinner and clinic Friday PM; box lunch delivered Saturday. See website for details.
Kennebunkport,
MaineHappy Trolleyween at Seashore! To celebrate the last three days of our regular operating season at the Seashore Trolley Museum, celebrate Trolleyween at Seashore on Friday, Oct. 28th, Saturday, Oct. 29th and Sunday, Oct. 30th during the Museum’s regular hours, 9:30AM-4:30PM.
Fort Worth,
TexasEnjoy our train show including fellowship, vendors, swaps and trades, clinics, and more. Two modular layouts (traction and standard) on site, as well as four O scale home layouts within 5 miles. BBQ dinner and clinic Friday PM; box lunch delivered Sat. See website for details.
Oklahoma City,
OklahomaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 70,000 sq ft of model railroads, manufacturers, vendors, model trains, and memorabilia. Purchase tickets online, see website for discount admission coupon.
East Lansing,
MichiganMichigan’s largest train show featuring layouts, modeling demonstrations, and more than 500 vendor tables. Presented by the Lansing Model Railroad Club.
New Berlin,
WisconsinEnjoy more than 70,000 sq. ft. of model trains! Come check out some amazing model railroads and shop with our many vendors! Easy access from I-43.
Pearland,
TexasEnjoy our train show featuring operating model railroads, vendors, and more. Sponsored by Houston Area T-TRAK Association.
Fort Wayne,
IndianaEnjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains for sale in all scales and gauges, as well as railroadiana, collectibles, and more. Historical and other organizations represented. See website for discount coupon.
New Port Richey,
FloridaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 60 vendor tables selling various model trains, toys, and more. Operating model railroad display and test track.
La Porte,
IndianaVendors selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges.
Boonsboro,
MarylandEnjoy our train show featuring vendors selling all scales of model trains, as well as railroad artifacts, collectibles, books, and more. Proceeds benefit the upkeep of ex-N&W Antietam station. Presented by Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum.
Crystal River,
FloridaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 60 vendor tables selling various model trains, toys, and more. Operating model railroad display and test track.