model railroading

• Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO 80501.
• Date: Friday, December 11, 2026, Saturday, December 12, 2026, and Sunday, December 13, 2026.
• Time: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm.
• Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors: $5, 12 and under FREE with an adult.
• Refreshments, prizes, layouts, Vendors, and FREE parking.
• For more information and any changes, contact: https://www.bmrconline.org/.

• Location: 1550 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931-3268.
• Date: Thursday, January 7, 2027 to Saturday, January 9, 2027.
• Time: Thursday, 4:00 pm to Saturday, 11:00 pm.
• Admission: Open this link: https://prototyperails.com/.
• A Prototype Modeling Meet Featuring Modular Layouts in O, HO, and N Scale: 1000 Models on Display - Please Bring Models!

• Location: Better Living Center Mallary Complex Young Building, 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089.
• Date: Saturday, Jan 30  and Sunday, Jan 31, 2027.
• Time: Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and  Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Admission: Go to this link: https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/events/2027/railroad-hobby-show.

• Location: Priddy, Texas
• Date: Wednesday, October 07, 2026 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.
• Time: 9:00 am to Early Evening.
• Admission: Contact CIGrailroad [at] gmail.com for an invitation.
• Car Card Operations: Oct 7-9 2026 
• Open Running: Oct 7 to Oct 09, 2026 after 4:00 pm and  Oct 10-11, 2026 all day.
• The C&IG features a bidirectional mainline run of over 7,800' of 7-1/2" gauge track on 20 acres.

• 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.