Railroad Model Craftsman Timetable

White River Productions

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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May 2, 2024 -
May 4, 2024

2024 Sn3 Symposium

Paradise Valley, Arizona

S 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.


October 28, 2023

Sahauro Central Fall Swap Meet

Glendale, Arizona

Enjoy 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.


November 12, 2023

Annual Train Show

Tucson, Arizona

Enjoy 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.


November 11, 2023 -
November 12, 2023

International Railfair

Sacramento, California

Enjoy 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.


October 25, 2023 -
October 28, 2023

2023 SPH&TS Convention

Bakersfield, California

Annual 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.


October 14, 2023 -
October 15, 2023

Rail Fair Model Train Show

Pueblo, Colorado

Enjoy 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.




April 7, 2024

Classic Shows Spring Train & Toy Show

Ansonia, Connecticut

Enjoy 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.


November 5, 2023

Classic Shows Fall Train & Toy Show

Ansonia, Connecticut

Enjoy 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.


November 18, 2023

New Port Richey Toy Train Show & Swap Meet

New Port Richey, Florida

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 60 vendor tables selling various model trains, toys, and more. Operating model railroad display and test track.



October 12, 2023 -
October 14, 2023

Sunshine Region NMRA Annual Convention and Train Show

Plant City, Florida

Regional 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.


November 18, 2023

South Florida Railway Museum Swap Meet and Open House

Boca Raton, Florida

Enjoy 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).


November 18, 2023

LSMRA Open House

Chicago, Illinois

Our 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.


November 3, 2023 -
November 4, 2023

2023 Fall S-FEST hosted by CASG

Orland Park, Illinois

Focused 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.


November 4, 2023 -
November 5, 2023

51st Annual Fall Open House

Wauconda, Illinois

Enjoy 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.


January 20, 2024

Model Train Show and Swap Meet

Darien, Illinois

Two 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.


November 19, 2023

La Porte County Swap Meet

La Porte, Indiana

Vendors selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges.


November 18, 2023

Maumee Valley Railroad Club Fall Model Railroad Show & Swap

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Enjoy 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.


October 28, 2023

43rd Annual Crossroads of America Railroad Show

Indianapolis, Indiana

Enjoy 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.


November 18, 2023

16th Annual Danville Train Show

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.


October 22, 2023

Iowa City Train Show and Swap Meet

Iowa City, Iowa

Enjoy 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.


November 4, 2023 -
November 5, 2023

Mid-Continent Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet

Benton, Kansas

Hobbyists 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.


November 4, 2023

Ponchatoula Train Show

Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Enjoy 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.


October 27, 2023 -
October 29, 2023

Happy Trolleyween at Seashore

Kennebunkport, Maine

Happy 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.



September 30, 2023 -
October 1, 2023

Manitoba MegaTrain Hobby Show and Sale

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enjoy 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.


October 21, 2023 -
October 22, 2023

NSMRC Fall 2023 Open House

Wakefield, Massachusetts

The North Shore Model Railroad Club features a large 30x90 ft. HO scale layout inspired by West Virginia and Virginia. See website for details.


November 5, 2023

Lansing Train Show and Sale

East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan’s largest train show featuring layouts, modeling demonstrations, and more than 500 vendor tables. Presented by the Lansing Model Railroad Club.


November 19, 2023

45th Annual Model Railroad Show & Workshop

Livonia, Michigan

Learn 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.



November 4, 2023

Sedalia Rails Train show

Sedalia, Missouri

Enjoy our train show featuring vendors with new and used model trains for sale, operating model railroad displays, and more.




October 5, 2023 -
October 8, 2023

Cannonball Express 2023 NMRA NER Convention

Uniondale, New York

Enjoy 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.


December 3, 2023

Great Train Extravaganza

Albany, New York

Operating 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.


December 3, 2023

December Great Train Extravaganza

Albany, New York

Operating 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.


November 18, 2023 -
November 19, 2023

WNYRHS Train & Toy Show

Hamburg, New York

Enjoy 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.


November 4, 2023 -
November 5, 2023

Great New York State Model Train Fair

Syracuse, New York

The 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.


October 14, 2023 -
October 29, 2023

Pumpkin Patch Train Rides

Rochester, New York

October 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.


November 4, 2023 -
November 5, 2023

Kingston Model Railroad Club Annual Open House

Kingston, New York

Enjoy 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.


November 5, 2023

Poughkeepsie Train & Hobby Show

Poughkeepsie, New York

Enjoy 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.


November 4, 2023 -
November 5, 2023

39th Annual Neuse River Model Railroad Club Train Show

Raleigh, North Carolina

Enjoy 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.


October 14, 2023 -
October 15, 2023

55th Annual Cincinnati Model Train & Trade Show

West Chester, Ohio

Enjoy 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


October 22, 2023

Fifth Annual NMRA Buckeye Division Train Show

Cambridge, Ohio

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendor tables, operating model railroad displays, and more. Presented by Division 6, Mid Central Region NMRA.


November 4, 2023 -
November 5, 2023

45th Annual OKC Train Show

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Enjoy 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.


November 4, 2023 -
November 5, 2023

The Oklahoma City Train Show

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

One 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.


October 28, 2023 -
October 29, 2023

Halloween Train 2023

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Ride 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.


October 7, 2023

Sentimental Journey Slide Show

Dupont, Pennsylvania

Enjoy our all-day slide show of various vintage subjects. See web site for details. Presented by Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society.


October 8, 2023

45th Annual Lehigh Valley Regional Train Show

Easton, Pennsylvania

Enjoy 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.


December 9, 2023

3rd Annual Holiday Train Show

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Enjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains for sale, modular model railroad displays, exhibits, clinic demonstrations, and more.


October 14, 2023

Clinton Central Model Railroad Club Fall Train Meet

Linden, Pennsylvania

Enjoy 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.


October 6, 2023 -
October 7, 2023

Crossville Model Railroad Club hosts MVMR

Crossville, Tennessee

See the Miami Valley Modular Railroad multi-main line 50x85 ft. HO modular layout, plus a modelers' swap meet. See website for details.


October 27, 2023 -
October 29, 2023

2023 Southwest O Scale Meet

Fort Worth, Texas

Enjoy 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.


November 18, 2023 -
November 19, 2023

Houston Area Model Train Show

Pearland, Texas

Enjoy our train show featuring operating model railroads, vendors, and more. Sponsored by Houston Area T-TRAK Association.




February 17, 2024

Greater Houston Train Show

Pasadena, Texas

Enjoy 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.


November 3, 2023 -
November 4, 2023

2023 Intermountain Train Expo

Layton, Utah

Our 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.


October 15, 2023

Upper Valley Model Railroad Show

White River Junction, Vermont

Enjoy 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.


November 25, 2023 -
November 25, 2023

31st Annual Train Fair

Galax, Virginia

Buy, 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.


September 30, 2023

Great Train Swap Meet

Battle Ground, Washington

Enjoy 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.