Coming events of interest.
(Last
September 25th, 2023)
Similarly, most of the North American model railway magazines contain a list of forthcoming model railway exhibitions for the entire continent. More recently Model Railroader changed to a web version for announcing coming events .
What is shown here, however, are those model railway exhibitions taking place in Canada and the US where information has been received confirming that you can expect to see UK layouts, UK modelling products for sale, or both. For other shows in the Southern Ontario area you might like to check the events page of the Platelayers.
As a modeller, I try to attend any show that is nearby as there is usually something that can be learned and used. Armed with the information from this page you can decide whether to make that special effort to get there if it is not so close by.
If you know of a show which meets the above criteria then to contact me
to let me know the name of the show, the sponsors, the dates, location, opening times, admission prices, supplementary information, contact information for those interested in obtaining further information and any information you might have about what might be seen that would appeal to those modelling the UK scene.
Information is listed below for:
Shows in Alberta
SuperTrain 2024
Where: The Genesis (Wellness) Centre, #10, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE, Calgary, Alberta
When: April 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
Admission: Adults (16+) $15, Under 16 free
Other information: An opportunity to see the Calgary group's layout
Shows in British Columbia
Victoria Model Railroad Show
Where: Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, British Columbia
When: September 24th 2023
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $7, Youth(11 to 16) $3, Child (under 11) free
Vancouver Train Expo - Trains 2022
Where: PNE Forum at the PNE Grounds, 2901 East Hastings, Vancouver, British Columbia
When: November 4th and 5th 2023
Times: Saturday 10am to 6pm; and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission: Adult $12, Senior $10, Youth (6 to 15) $6, Children under 6 free with an adult; Family $30, NMRA member $10.
Parking: Pay parking but there is convenient public transit
Western Rails
Where: Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby, British Columbia
When: March, 2024
Times: Sunday 9am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors/Youth(6 to 15) $4, Child (under 6) free
Parking: Free
Other information: An opportunity to see the Top Link layout Nettlewood Parkway and their O gauge display
Nanaimo Model Railroad Show
Where: Beban Park Recreation Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia
When: April 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Child(6 to 12) $1, Child (under 6) free
Parking: Free
Parksville Museum Railway Day
Where: 1245 East Island Highway, Parksville, British Columbia, V9P 2E5
When: August 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Entry and swap table cost by donation. Further details forthcoming by the end of March.
To contact Colin Frame for swap tables and exhibits
Shows in Ontario
Greater Toronto Train Show (formerly Brampton Model Train Show)
Where: Brampton Fairgrounds, 12942 Heart Lake Road, Caledon, Ontario
When: October, 2023
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $8, Seniors and Students $5, Children (6 to 12) $3, Children (under 6) free
Parking: Free
Woodstock Model Train Show
Where: Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario
When: September, 2024
Times: Sunday 9:30am to 3pm
Admission per person: 9:30am-11am: $10; 11am-1pm $5; 1pm-3pm $3
Parking: Free
Capital Region Model Railway Home Layout Tour
When: October, 21st 2023
Times: Starts at 9am.
Admission: free.
Details are available on the Tour web site.
Railfair Kingston
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 734 Montreal St., Kingston, Ontario.
When: October 21st 2023
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm
Admission: General (13+) $6, Children (5-12) $2
Parking: Free
Kitchener Model Train Show
Where: Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
When: 22nd October, 2023
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Niagara Model Railway Show
Where: Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Avenue, St.Catharines, Ontario
When: October 29th 2023
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Hamilton and Ancaster Model Train Show
Where: Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road, Ancaster, Ontario
When: November 12th 2023
Times: Sunday 9:30am to 2:30pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Pine Ridge Model Railroaders Train Show
Where: Father Leo J.Austin School, 1020 Dryden Boulevard, Whitby, Ontario.
When: November 18th and 19th 2023
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adults $7, Children 5 to 13 $3, Children under 5 Free
Parking: Free
Lakeshore Modellers Flea Market
Where: Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, Ontario
When: November 26th, 2022
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $7, Youth $3, Child (under 6) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Woodstock Model Train Show
Where: Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario
When: January, 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Barrie-Allandale Model Train Show
Where: Bradford Greenhouses Garden Galleria, 4346 County Rd 90 at County Rd. 27, Barrie, Ontario.
When: February 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $8, Children (under 6) free.
Parking: Free
Ganaraska Railway Modellers Annual Model Railway Show
Where: Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul St., Port Hope, Ontario.
When: February 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adults $6, Seniors (65+) $5, Children (6-12) $3, Children (under 5) free.
Parking: Free
Essex County Model Train Show
Where: Essex Public School, 72 Brien Ave. E., Essex, Ontario.
When: February 2024
Times: Saturday 9:30am to 3:30pm; Sunday 9:30am to 3:30pm
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors (60+) and teens $4, Children $2, Children (under 3) free.
Parking: Free
Niagara Model Railway Show
Where: Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Avenue, St.Catharines, Ontario
When: March 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Model Train Sale
Where: Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Dr, Napanee, Ontario
When: March 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $5, Children (12 and under) $2
Parking: Free
Kitchener Model Train Show
Where: Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
When: March 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Bowmanville Model Railroad Show
Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville, Ontario
When: March, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 2pm
Admission: General admission $5, Children under 12 free
Parking: Free
Double Headers Home Layout Tour
Where: Home layout tour in the Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph area
When: March 2024
Times: Saturday 9am to 9pm
Admission: $5
Registration: Hespeler Arena, Cambridge
Quinte Model Train Show
Where: Centennial Secondary School,160 Palmer Road, Belleville, Ontario
When: March 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 3:30pm
Admission: Adult $6, Child (under 12) free
Parking: Free
OVAR Flea Market
Where: Hellenic Meeting and Reception Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, Ontario.
When: March 2024
Times: Sunday 9:00am to noon
Admission: $5, Accompanied children under 12 free
Parking: Ample free parking
Come check out some of the best deals on model trains, parts and accessories.
Lindsay Annual Train Show
Where: Lindsay Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario
When: April 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $6, Child (6-12) $2, Child (under 6) free
Parking: Free
The Great British Train Show
Where: Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton, Ontario.
When: April 27th and 28th, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 3pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: $10
Parking: Free
Woodstock Model Train Show
Where: Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario
When: April 2024
Times: Sunday 9:30am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Barrie- Model trains - buy/sell/trade
Where: Army Navy Air Force Veterans' Club Unit #365, 52 Morrow Road, Barrie, Ontario.
When: May 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $5, Children (under 12) free.
Parking: Free
Midland District Railroad Club Train Show and Sale
Where: North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, Ontario
When: May 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $6, Seniors $5, Children $2
Parking: Free
Arnprior Model Train Show
Where: Nick Smith Center, 70 James Street, Arnprior, Ontario
When: June 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Other: The show is run in conjunction with the annual Arnprior PRIORPALOOZA Festival
Model Railroad Flea Market
Where: King Edward Park Comunity Centre, 75 Elizabeth St, Brighton, Ontario
When: June 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free
Parking: Free
Hamilton and Ancaster Model Train Show
Where: Merritt Hall, Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road, Ancaster, Ontario
When: June 2024
Times: Sunday 9:30am to 2:30pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free
Seaway Train Show
Where: Long Sault Arena, 60 Mille Roches Rd, Long Sault, Ontario
When: July, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adults $5, Children under 12 $2.00
Parking: Free
Train Fest
Where: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William Street West, Smiths Falls, Ontario
When: August, 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children 3 to 13 $5, Children 2 and under free.
Parking: Free
Napanee Model Train Show
Where: Arena on the Fair Grounds, 170 York Street, Napanee, Ontario.
When: September 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $5, Child (12 and under) $2
Parking: Free
Shows in Quebec
Capital Region Model Railway Home Layout Tour
When: October, 21st 2023
Times: Starts at 9am.
Admission: free.
Details are available on the Tour web site.
The British Model Railway Club of Montreal (BMRCM) Open House
Where: BMRCM Clubhouse, 355 Rue Norman, Lachine, Montreal, QC, H8R 1A3
When: November, 2023
Times: Sunday 1pm to 4pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Ample free parking
Other information: This is a chance to see their DCC layout "Allingham" in operation and to see their new clubhouse.
Exposition des Trains Miniatures
Where: Galeries d'Aylmer, 181 Rue Principale, Gatineau, Quebec
When: October 7th and 8th 2023
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Ample free parking
Expo Train Modelisme
Where: Ecole Academie Junior de Laval, 2323 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson, Laval, Quebec.
When: April, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $10, Child $5
Parking: Ample free parking
Montreal Model Train Show
Where: Dorval Arena, 1450 Dawson Ave., Dorval, Quebec, H9S 1Y4
When: June 15th and 16th 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission: Adult $10, Child $8, Family $30
Parking:Ample free parking
A Great Passion for Small Trains
Where: 110 Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant, Quebec.
When: August, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission is for Expo-Rail and includes the model train show: Adult $20, Senior $17, Student (13-17) $12, Child (4-12) $10, Child (under 4) free, Family (2 adults and 2 children aged 4 to 12) $53
Parking: Ample free parking
Shows in Massachusetts
Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show
Where: The Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA
When: January 27th and 28th, 2024
Times: Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission: Adults $15 per day; Child (under 16) free with an adult
Parking: Ample parking at $5 per day
Other: See the show web site for more details.
This is an absolutely huge show; attendance is very high and it draws visitors from faraway places so advance accomodation booking is essential.
Shows in New York
Annual Great New York State Train Fair
Where: New York State Fairgrounds, State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, New York
When: November 4th and 5th 2023
Times: Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $10.00, children 15 & under free
Parking: Ample free parking
12th Annual Tiger Tracks Train Show
Where: Gordon Field House at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
When: December 9th and 10th 2023
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: $6.00, children under 12 free, seniors $4.00
Parking: Ample free parking
Other: An opportunity to see some UK/European themed layouts at this show.
36th Thousand Islands Train Fair
Where: Cerow Arena, 615 E Line Rd, Clayton, New York, 13624
When: September 2024
Times: Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: $7 and free for age under 12
Parking: Ample free parking
St. Lawrence Valley Model Train, Toy and Collectible Expo
Where: Massena Arena, Massena, New York
When: September 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: $5 and free for age 10 and under
Parking: Ample free parking