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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Paradise Valley,
ArizonaS scale narrow gauge convention and conference including clinic presentations, layout tours, model displays and contests, train show vendors, and more. Lodging extra. See website for details and registration.
Glendale,
ArizonaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 100 tables of new and used model trains in all scales, operating mode railroad displays in N, HO, and G, train rides by Maricopa Live Steamers, and more.
Tucson,
ArizonaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 50 vendor tables of new and used model trains in all scales and gauges. The museum has 8 large layouts, each a different scale, including a LEGO layout, and 7 1/2” riding train around the perimeter. See web site for details.
Sacramento,
CaliforniaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 28,000 sq. ft. of model railroad fun! Enjoy more than 10 operating layouts ranging from Z to G, many vendor tables, how-to clinics, and more. Vote for best holiday-themed square foot diorama! Kids layout and kids coloring station. This show is a joint presentation of Sacramento Modular Railroaders,
Sacramento Chapter European Train Enthusiasts, Roseville Roundhouse Model Railroad Association, and Sierra Division PCR NMRA.
Bakersfield,
CaliforniaAnnual convention featuring presentations on all aspects of the Southern Pacific. Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet hosted Saturday. Train show, vendors, model contests, home layout tours, and more. See website for details and registration. Presented by Southern Pacific Historical & Technical Society.
Pueblo,
ColoradoEnjoy our all scales train show featuring operating model railroad layouts, vendor tables, instructional clinics, and more. Sponsored by the Pueblo Model Railroad Association and TECO.
Golden,
ColoradoEnjoy the sights and sounds of classic toy trains from 1918 to the present running on our 32x14 ft. modular layout.
Longmont,
ColoradoEnjoy our train show featuring vendors and operating model railroad displays in multiple scales. See website for details.
Ansonia,
ConnecticutEnjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendor tables with all scales and gauges of model trains, die cast vehicles, and old toys. Several operating model railroad displays.
Ansonia,
ConnecticutEnjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendor tables with all scales and gauges of model trains, die cast vehicles, and old toys. Several operating model railroad displays.
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.
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.
Plant City,
FloridaRegional convention includes tour of new Brightline high-speed rail line, train show with more than 100 vendor tables, clinic presentations, model contests, home layout tours, banquet with keynote speaker from Brightline. See website for schedule details and registration.
Boca Raton,
FloridaEnjoy our swap meet and train show featuring new and used trains in all scales and gauges. Visit the South Florida Railway Museum open house located at 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd. in Deerfield Beach (free admission).
Chicago,
IllinoisOur open house features a large 70x25 ft. HO scale layout operated by Digitrax DCC. Join us as we celebrate our 77th year. See website for details.
Orland Park,
IllinoisFocused on S 1/64 scale! Enjoy our train show featuring more than 110 tables of American Flyer and S scale trains, clinic presentations, home layout tours, model contest, banquet and auction. Banquet speaker is James Lewnart, author of seven railroad history books. See website for details. Presented by Chicagoland Association of S Gaugers.
Wauconda,
IllinoisEnjoy our 1,300 sq. ft. HO scale model railroad that loosely reflects railroad lines that ran between Palatine, Ill., and Madison, Wis. See web site for details.
Darien,
IllinoisTwo levels packed with operating model railroad layouts, more than 70 vendor tables selling model railroad-related items, books, plastic model kits, diecast toys, and more.
La Porte,
IndianaVendors selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges.
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.
Indianapolis,
IndianaEnjoy our train show featuring 70-plus tables of railroad artifacts and collectibles for sale or trade. Anything issued by the railroads for the operation of their business will be available, including hardware, keys, locks, lanterns, dining car china, timetables, travel brochures, and more! No model trains.
Danville,
Indiana 29,000 sq. feet of displays, dioramas, operating layouts, and vendor tables with model railroad equipment, memorabilia, and supplies for sale in all popular scales, door prizes, food, and fun for all. Presented by the Central Indiana Division, Midwest Region NMRA.
Iowa City,
IowaEnjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used model trains in all scales, operating model railroad displays, and tours of our new club building on the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Presented by Hawkeye Model Railroad Club.
Benton,
KansasHobbyists from all over bring their models (both finished and in progress) to display and discuss. There will also be clinics on weathering, prototype subjects, and general modeling info. Operating FreeMo modular layout, manufacturers, vendors, and more. See website for details.
Ponchatoula,
LouisianaEnjoy our train show featuring many vendors, operating model railroads, contests, and more. In conjunction with Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days. Presented by Train Collectors Association, Louisiana Chapter.
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.
Brewer,
MaineEnjoy our train show featuring vendors, silent auction, and model railroad open house. See website for details.
Winnipeg,
ManitobaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 50 vendors, 16 train layouts in various scales, displays, a ride-on train, and more. See website for details.
Wakefield,
MassachusettsThe North Shore Model Railroad Club features a large 30x90 ft. HO scale layout inspired by West Virginia and Virginia. See website for details.
East Lansing,
MichiganMichigan’s largest train show featuring layouts, modeling demonstrations, and more than 500 vendor tables. Presented by the Lansing Model Railroad Club.
Livonia,
MichiganLearn about all aspects of model railroading from beginner to advanced. Topics include benchwork, power systems, scenery, operating layouts and more. Get your modeling questions answered by an MMR. People's Choice Modeling Contest. Presented by Division 6 North Central Region NMRA.
Kirkwood,
MissouriAll scales show, free parking, operating layouts, swap tables, hands on activities, grand prize drawing, and more.
Sedalia,
MissouriEnjoy our train show featuring vendors with new and used model trains for sale, operating model railroad displays, and more.
Peterborough,
New HampshireEnjoy our train show featuring many vendors and operating model railroads in all scales.
Phillipsburg,
New JerseyEnjoy our annual train ride with Santa Claus! Includes caboose tours, hot cocoa and cookies, and gifts for the children.
Uniondale,
New YorkEnjoy layout tours, operating sessions, clinic presentations, prototype tour, model contests, banquet with keynote speaker, and more. See website for more information and registration. Presented by Northeastern Region NMRA.
Albany,
New YorkOperating model train layouts in all scales plus giant, interactive, Lego layout for kids of all ages. Hundreds of tables offering: model trains, train sets, parts, tools, buildings, craftsman kits, accessories, scenery supplies, books, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia and more.
Albany,
New YorkOperating model train layouts in all scales plus giant, interactive, Lego layout for kids of all ages. Hundreds of tables offering: model trains, train sets, parts, tools, kits, accessories, scenery supplies, books, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia, and more. Presented by the Hudson-Berkshire Division, Northeastern Region NMRA.
Hamburg,
New YorkEnjoy our train show featuring more than 350 vendor tables. Multiple operating model railroads in N, HO, S, and O. WNY NMRA Division Meeting with clinics and demonstrations. Presented by Western New York Railway Historical Society.
Syracuse,
New YorkThe largest model train show in New York State with more than 300 vendor tables and 30 operating layouts in a 110,000 sq. ft. exhibition center. New and used model trains, railroad memorabilia, exhibits, model railroad displays, and more. Tour railroad equipment exhibit at Fairgrounds. Presented by Central New York Chapter NRHS.
Rochester,
New YorkOctober 14-15, 21-22. and 28-29. Enjoy a mile-and-a-half train ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley! Ride to the Pumpkin Patch where every child chooses a free pumpkin to take home. Enjoy self-guided tours of historic trains, indoor and outdoor exhibits, and an operating Lionel display by Flower City Tinplate Trackers.
Kingston,
New YorkEnjoy our annual open house featuring our 86 year old O scale two-rail layout every weekend in November and first weekend in December!. All eras from steam to diesel represented, running through beautiful scenery. Our museum features antique model and toy trains, as well as local railroad memorabilia.
Poughkeepsie,
New YorkEnjoy our train show featuring model train vendors, operating model railroads, kids ride-on railroad, raffles, and more. Proceeds support Hyde Park Station Museum managed by the Hudson Valley Railroad Society.
Raleigh,
North CarolinaEnjoy the largest, longest-running model train show in North Carolina covering 95,000 sq. ft. including more than 400 tables of new and used model trains and railroad memorabilia for sale, operating model railroad displays in six scales, and the largest portable HO layout in the United States.
West Chester,
OhioEnjoy our train show featuring operating layouts, more than 250 vendor tables featuring new and used model trains, books, collectibles, and more. Presented by Division 7 Mid Central Region NMRA
Cambridge,
OhioEnjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendor tables, operating model railroad displays, and more. Presented by Division 6, Mid Central Region NMRA.
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.
Oklahoma City,
OklahomaOne of the largest model train shows in the region with vendors selling new and used model trains and railroad memorabilia, operating model train displays, workshops and clinics, exhibitors and manufacturers, and more. Presented by the Oklahoma Railway Museum.
Oklahoma City,
OklahomaRide our decked-out Halloween train and receive a candy gift bag (allergy–friendly bags available upon request). Explore the museum grounds with our Halloween Scavenger Hunt, or play through our mini golf course.
Dupont,
PennsylvaniaEnjoy our all-day slide show of various vintage subjects. See web site for details. Presented by Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society.
Easton,
PennsylvaniaEnjoy our train show featuring vendors selling new and used railroad books, magazines, art, model trains, and other railroad memorabilia. Children can participate in a raffle to win a train set. Slide shows from local photographers will be on-going throughout the day. Presented by Railroad Historians of the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Chapter NRHS.
Philadelphia,
PennsylvaniaEnjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains for sale, modular model railroad displays, exhibits, clinic demonstrations, and more.
Linden,
PennsylvaniaEnjoy our train show featuring more than 75 tables of new and used model trains in all scales and gauges for sale. Test track and club items for sale. Free admission when you bring a new unopened toy for our annual Toys for Tots drive! Show proceeds benefit the Clinton Central Model Railroad Club.
Crossville,
TennesseeSee the Miami Valley Modular Railroad multi-main line 50x85 ft. HO modular layout, plus a modelers' swap meet. See website for details.
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.
Pearland,
TexasEnjoy our train show featuring operating model railroads, vendors, and more. Sponsored by Houston Area T-TRAK Association.
Plano,
TexasEnjoy 80,000 sq.ft. of model railroading with numerous operating layouts, layout tours, vendors, and door prizes. See website for details.
Plano,
TexasEnjoy our train show featuring 80,00 sq. ft. of new and used model trains for sale, operating model railroad displays, layout tours, and more. See website for details.
Pasadena,
TexasEnjoy our train show featuring operating model railroads, live presentations on railroads and model railroading, NMRA contests, and many vendors. Presented by the San Jacinto Model Railroad Club.
Layton,
UtahOur 36th annual event! Enjoy the largest hands-on train show in Utah, with vendors, club layouts, and family-oriented activities such as racing rolling stock, making scenery, and more. Presented by Northern Utah Division, Rocky Mountain Region NMRA.
White River Junction,
VermontEnjoy our train show featuring many vendor tables selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, white elephant table, operating model railroad displays, annd more. Presented by Connecticut Valley Model Railroad Club.
Galax,
VirginiaBuy, sell, and trade model trains and accessories at the swap meet. Enjoy operating model railroad displays including the Riddles' Railroad, a large O scale FasTrack display. Sponsored by the Twin County Railroad Club.
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.
Kent,
WashingtonEnjoy our train show and swap meet featuring more than 200 vendor tables.
Verona,
WisconsinAttractions include: clinics, model and photo contests, and home layout tours following the meeting.
Verona,
WisconsinAttractions include: clinics, model and photo contests, and home layout tours following the meeting.