United States

Florida, Jacksonville (Beaches) - First Coast Model RR Society open, running every Sun. The operational 750 sq ft double-level freelance mixed-era HO layout is 50% complete. Meet On30 modular layout members. Gated location near I295 & Monument Rd. Contact 24-48 hours prior to the visit. John Piselli jpmickey [at] att.net. www.FCMRS.club.

Wisconsin, Madison - The South-Central Wisconsin Division, NMRA Meet, February 4 and March 3. Activities include clinics, model and photo contests, refreshments, and home layout viewing following the meeting. April 7 activities include an annual, long-term modeling contest with judging; Annual SCWD Meeting & Board Member Election; refreshments; and clinics. May 5 Combined Meet with the Rock River Valley Division. Attractions include clinics, model and photo contests, refreshments, and home layout viewing following the meeting. Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona,. 1-4.

Wisconsin, Madison - The South-Central Wisconsin Division, NMRA Meet, February 4 and March 3. Activities include clinics, model and photo contests, refreshments, and home layout viewing following the meeting. April 7 activities include an annual, long-term modeling contest with judging; Annual SCWD Meeting & Board Member Election; refreshments; and clinics. May 5 Combined Meet with the Rock River Valley Division. Attractions include clinics, model and photo contests, refreshments, and home layout viewing following the meeting. Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona,. 1-4.

Wisconsin, Madison - The South-Central Wisconsin Division, NMRA Meet, February 4 and March 3. Activities include clinics, model and photo contests, refreshments, and home layout viewing following the meeting. April 7 activities include an annual, long-term modeling contest with judging; Annual SCWD Meeting & Board Member Election; refreshments; and clinics. May 5 Combined Meet with the Rock River Valley Division. Attractions include clinics, model and photo contests, refreshments, and home layout viewing following the meeting. Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona,. 1-4.

Wisconsin, Madison - The South-Central Wisconsin Division, NMRA Meet, Feb. 4 and March 3. Activities include clinics, model and photo contests, refreshments, and home layout viewing following the meeting. April 7 activities include an annual, long-term modeling contest with judging; Annual SCWD Meeting & Board Member Election; refreshments; and clinics. May 5 Combined Meet with the Rock River Valley Division. Attractions include clinics, model and photo contests, refreshments, and home layout viewing following the meeting. Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona,. 1-4.

Washington, Spokane - SPOKANE TRAIN SHOW - Sponsored by the River City Modelers March 3, SPOKANE County Fair & Expo Center, Ag A, B, & C Buildings, 404 N. Havana St. 9:30 -3:30, $8 Admission cash - 12 & UNDER FREE. Over 200 tables of railroad related items for sale - model & toy trains, photographs, books, toy autos & trucks, bridges & buildings. Train memorabilia - old lanterns. signs, China, linen, switch locks & keys & more. Several operating train layouts in N, HO & O scale. A large HO and N Scale Free-MO setup running and Operation Lifesaver.

South Carolina, Easley - CRMHA's 2024 Model Train Expo returns Friday & Saturday, February 16-17 (the weekend after the Super Bowl). Great operating layouts and exhibits; 160+ Dealer tables; Kids Zone featuring Thomas the Tank and Brio. $8 adult admission is good on both days. Children FREE. For info & updates, visit www.crmha.org or contact Sandy Eustis at seustis13 [at] gmail.com.

Pennsylvania, Valley Forge - Railroad Prototype Modelers Valley Forge 2024, March 22-24, Thursday & Friday Operating Sessions, many clinics, model displays, vendor rooms, Sunday home layout tours. Info & updates: rpmvalleyforge.com.

Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh--Sat. April 13, 8-8, Pittsburgh Model Railroad Jamboree. New venue: Community College of Allegheny County-Boyce Campus, 595 Beatty Rd, Monroeville, PA. Full day of model railroading activities: 12 clinics, 4 contests, white elephant sale, door prizes, company store, displays, giant raffle, and two meals included with registration, plus Sunday self-directed layout tours. Free parking & wheelchair accessible. See the website for info and online registration: www.keystonedivision.org.

Pennsylvania, Blue Ridge Summit - Saturday, April 6, MER South Mountain Division and Mainline Hobby Supply host their 10th annual Mini-Con, Blue Ridge Fire Hall, 13063 Monterey Ln. 9-3, One-day free event across the street from Mainline Hobby Supply, consisting of prototype and modeling presentations, formal and informal clinics, modular displays, interaction with fellow hobbyists and beginners, plus a 10% discount at Mainline Hobby Supply. This free-admission, wheelchair-accessible educational event is open to the public to promote the hobby of model railroading.