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50th Anniversary Show Eastern Maine Model Railroad Club

 

RailTechieCon 2027, LSR Convention

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

2027 National Train Show

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/
 

80th Open House at Lake Shore Model Railroad Club

  • Location: 9801 S Ave G, Chicago, IL 60617, Calumet Park Fieldhouse Basement.
  • Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026.
  • Time: Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm.
  • Admission: Free.
  • We operate a large 70x25-foot HO gauge layout with DCC and an operating signal system, featuring a large variety of trains. ADA accessible. There will be door prizes.
  • More Information and any changes: Visit our website at http://www.lakeshoremodelrr.org/.

 

Montreal Model Train Exposition

  • Location: Dorval Arena. 1450 Dawson Ave, Dorval. H9S 1Y4.
  • Date:  Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, 6, 2027
  • Time: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Admission: $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children.

SSSMRE 50th Anniversary Celebration Open House & Brat Fry

  • Location: 1001 N. 10th St., Sheboygan, WI 53081.
  • Date: Saturday, November 11, 2027
  • Time: Saturday,10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Seven operating layouts,s including Z, N, HO, S, O, and G scales. Our main layout is a double-decker HO layout run by Digitrax Digital Command Control. 
  • For more information and any changes, contact: Lmschneider8 [at] gmail.com.

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

Model Train Show at Greater Sioux Falls

  • Location: The Sioux Falls Convention Center is located at 1201 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027, and Sunday, March 21, 2027.
  • Time: Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.
  • The venue allows us to bring in more vendors and model train layouts. The space is well-lit and wide open, with an enclosed overhead loading and unloading dock area and ample free parking for our guests.

Train and Toy Show, Western New York Railway Historical Society

  • Location: 5820 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075. 
  • Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026, and Sunday, November 22, 2026.
  • Time: Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Admission: Adults: $8.00; Children 12 and under: Free.
  • NMRA Modeling Clinics/Demonstrations, T-Trak, Switching, Layout all day Saturday & Sunday. 350+ sale tables.
  • For more information and any changes, contact: wnyTrainShow [at] gmail.com.

Train and Toy Show, Western New York Railway Historical Society

  • Location: 5820 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075. 
  • Date: Saturday, February 20, 2027, and Sunday, Febuary 21, 2027.
  • Time: Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Admission: Adults: $8.00; Children 12 and under: Free.
  • NMRA Modeling Clinics/Demonstrations, T-Trak, Switching, Layout all day Saturday & Sunday. 350+ sale tables.
  • For more information and any changes, contact: wnyTrainShow [at] gmail.com.

Boca Raton South Florida Railway Museum Open House and Swap Meet

  • Location: 701 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486.
  • Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026.
  • Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. 
  • Admission: $10.00 for those 18 and older. 17 and under: Free.
  • Trains, Track, Books, Scenery, RR Memorabilia, and Door Prizes.
  • For more information and any changes, contact: https://sfrm.org/annual-train-show.

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

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