model railroading

• The Model Railroad Open Houses are an annual November-only event that showcases local model railroads in our region.
• For more information and any changes, contact: https://modelrailroadopenhouse.com/.

This event is part of the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association), founded in 1935.

• Location: Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk, 5655 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
• Date: Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18, 2026.
• Time: Thursday, 3:00 pm to Sunday,11:00 am.
• Admission: https://tools.sodapdf.com/document/94b164e8-b798-42a8-8a54-2094e81e4fc8, or https://mer-nmra.com/convention/mer_convention_2026/index.php.

• Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore-BWI Airport, 890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, MD 21090.
• Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026.
• Time: Thursday, October 1 - Operating Sessions; Friday, October 2 - Layout Tours; Saturday, October 3 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM- Clinics, Displays, Vendors; Sunday, October 4 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM- Clinics, Displays, Vendors, Raffle.
• Admission: Link: https://www.marpm.org/category/all-products.

Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21045
Date: Saturday, 26, 2026.
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Admission: Not Available at Time of Posting.
The event will focus on refreshing and improving the division's modular layout while providing an opportunity for members to gather, share ideas, and enjoy some hands-on model railroading.
For more information and any changes, contact: https://chesdiv-nmra.org/.

• Open House Tour BOOK: go to Location.
• Location: 15066 Buchanan Trail E, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
• Date: Sat, Sept 19, 2026 and Sun 20, 2026.
• Time: Store Hours: Sat 9:00-5:00 and Sun 12:00-5:00.
• Over 30 club and home layouts to visit. You can come to the store to get a tour book. 
• For more information and any changes, contact: https://mainlinehobby.com/.

This event is part of the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association), founded in 1935.

• Location: Blair County Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
• Date: Saturday, Sept 12, 2026 to Sunday, Sept 13, 2026.
• Time: Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, 9;00 am to 3:00 pm.
• N scale! Model railroaders of all experience levels come together to enjoy 13 operating layouts, 45+ vendors, and the brand-new N-Scale Weekend Clinic Room. You will explore detailed model train displays, connect with vendors, learn through clinics, and have fun with the whole family.

• Location: 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX.
• Date: Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026.
• Time: Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Admission:  $9 in advance or $10 at the door (includes both days; children 12 and under FREE; $1 military/first responder discount at the door).
• Over 25,000 square feet of railroading fun for the whole family! Operating model railroads, vendors, clinics, raffle, train ride for the kids, home layout tour included.

• Location: 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471.
• Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027.
• Time: Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Admission: $10.00 per person or $15.00 for the whole family.

• Location: Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West (Rte. 20 West), Marlborough
• Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026, and Sunday, December 6, 2026
• Time: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Admission: $15.00; Children under 12 and Scouts in Uniform Free.
• Operating Layouts - All Scales, Over 200 Dealer Tables, Railroadiana - Books - Collectibles, Meet Santa Claus, White Elephant Tables - Sell your old trains, Scout Merit Badge Clinic, Free Parking - Food Service - Door Prizes.

• Location: Various venues throughout San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County, CA.
• Date: Each venue has its own dates.
• Time: Each venue has its own times.
• Admission: Free