model railroading

2027 National Garden Railway Convention

Location: James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087.
Date: Monday, May 31, 2027 to Saturday, June 5, 2027.
Time: https://www.ngrc2027.org/schedule-1.
Registration Packages: https://www.ngrc2027.org/registration.

Location: Tacoma, WA
Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2027 to Sunday, August 15, 2027.
Join us for the NMRA National Convention 2027! Expand Your Horizons with model railroad insights, world-class layouts, op sessions, keynotes, panel discussions, tutorials, clinics, prototype tours, contests, modular layouts, and camaraderie with fellow enthusiasts from around the world. Whether you're a seasoned modeler or just starting, there's something for you!

Location: Portuguese IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043-4622.
Date: Friday, February 26, 2027, and Saturday, February 27, 2027.
Time: Friday, 1 pm to 7 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm.
Admission: General Admission $35.00; Saturday Only $25.00, and Significant others, Spouses, and Kids under 18 (yours or not) are free.

Location: Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026, and Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Time: Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Admission: $11 per person. Children 12 and under are FREE--cash and credit cards accepted at the door. Get a $1 discount for cash.
Explore operating train layouts, interactive exhibits, family-friendly attractions, and unique experiences designed to inspire curiosity for every age.

Location: Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074.
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2026, and Sunday, January 17, 2026.
Time: Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Admission: $11 per person. Children 12 and under are FREE--cash and credit cards accepted at the door. Get a $1 discount for cash.
Explore operating train layouts, interactive exhibits, family-friendly attractions, and unique experiences designed to inspire curiosity for every age.

Location: Landmark Park, 430 Landmark Dr, Dothan, AL 36303.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026, and Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Time: Friday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Admission: General: $7.00, Children Under 12: $5.00, and Children Under 6 are Free.
Merchandise, Displays, and Operating Layouts.
More Information and any changes: Visit our website at https://www.facebook.com/people/Wiregrass-Steel-Wheels/61586238011466/.

Location: Mobile Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center, Arlene F. Mitchell Campus, 1717 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36604.
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027 and Sunday March 7, 2027.
Time: Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm.
Admission: Admission $8.00, Family $15, and children under 10 are Free.
Operating model train layouts in several scales, demonstrations of model railroad techniques, and a variety of train dealers to explore.

Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE, Iowa City, IA 52246.
Date: October 18th, 2026 Sunday
Time: Sunday 10am to 3pm.
Admission: $5 and kids 12 and under are free! Scouts in uniform will also get in free!
Presented by the Hawkeye Model Railroad. The show will be at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buildings B & C. Come see and shop at over 150 tables of model railroad items such as rollingstock, buildings, and see an expansive selection of books, memorabilia, lanterns and so much more!