Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 1055 S Washington St., Van Wert, OH.
Date: July 17th and 18th, 2026.
Time: Friday, 4 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm.
Admission: Adults $7.00. Scouts in uniform and Children 12 & under: FREE. Join us for a fun, family-friendly event that welcomes the entire community.
All Gauges & Scales. Railroad Memorabilia and Railfan items. Four buildings with at least a dozen model railroad layouts & displays, including several Time Savers. Children's play area with Thomas the Tank Engine & other wooden toy trains. Discover a wide range of trains and activities designed to inspire your interest.
"Run A Train" (and drawing). Last year, with the NMRA's help, we gave away fourteen train sets. Enjoy door prize drawings for Train Swap Bucks and other exciting items, and feel appreciated for your participation.