United States

• 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: Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN 46052.
• Date: Sunday, January 24, 2027.
• Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Admission:  $5 for adults; under 16 is free with an adult.
• The show will feature a Model Contest, Operating Layouts, Displays, Vendor Tables, Model Judging, Food, Door Prizes, and free parking. A popular-vote contest will be held during the show.
• For more information and updates, visit our website at https://www.cidnmra.org/.

• 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!

• Location: Jeff's Catering 15 Littlefield Way Brewer ME 04412.
• Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026.
• Time: Saturday, 10:00 am to 3: 00 PM
• Admission: 5.00 for adults under 12 free.
• Dealers , White elephant table, operating layouts.
• More Information and any changes: Visit our website at, https://trainshows.net/event/1993/eastern-maine-model-railroad-club-annu....

Modern model railroading has evolved far beyond simple transformers and analog tracks; it is now a highly advanced, multi-disciplinary hobby driven by custom electronics, automation, and digital manufacturing.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the advanced technologies driving modern model railroading layouts:

Command & Communication Infrastructure

The 2027 National Train Show is held in conjunction with the national convention of the NMRA in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

When:
August 14 - 15, 2027

Where:
https://tacomaconventioncenter.org/