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Join us for the NMRA National Convention 2027! Expand Your Horizon with model railroad insights, world class layouts, op sessions, keynotes, panel discussions, tutorials, clinics, prototype tours, contests, modular layouts and camaraderie with fellow enthusiasts from around the world. Whether you're a seasoned modeler or just starting out, there's something for you!

All aboard for an unforgettable week in the Northeast!

For the first time in nearly two decades, the NMRA National Convention will return to the Northeast in 2028.

Join us August 1-6, 2028 for six days packed with inspiration, learning, and railroad fun, including: 

• Location: Various venues throughout San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County, CA.
• Date: Each venue has its own dates.
• Time: Each venue has its own times.
• Admission: Free

• Location: Breslau Community Centre, 100 Andover Drive, Breslau, Ontario, Canada.
• Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026.
• Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026. 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
• Admission: General - $6.00; NMRA members - $4.00, Children under 12 Free.
• Operating layouts, manufacturer displays, LEGO exhibits, fine-scale modeling displays, free modeling seminars, and over $500 in door prizes.

• Location: 1450 Dawson Ave, Dorval, QC H9S 1Y4, Canada
• Date: June 6 and 7, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday
• Admission:  $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children
•  This year's show, June 6 and 7, 2026, features more than 40 model railroads on display, including Tomas the Tank Engine and Harry Potter, with all the bells and whistles to entertain and showcase the artistry and availability of the world of model railways. There will also be boats, plastic models, and many more demonstrations of what can be made by hand.

• Location: Moor Hall, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9QH.
• Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, to Sunday 25, 2026.
• Lots of event activities, including a train show.
• For more information or to make any changes, please visit https://convention.nmrabr.org.uk/.

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

 Online (NER) Link: https://www.nerx.org/ or YouTube,

• Location: Wyndham Garden Austin at 3401 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78741.
• Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026.
• Time: https://2026-convention.lsrnmra.org/schedule.
• Admission: Register today at https://2026-convention.lsrnmra.org/.

• Location: 425 Fulton Shipyard Rd, Antioch, CA 94509.
• Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026.
• Time: 9:30 to 3:00 pm.
• Admission: Free.
• For more information and any changes, contact: https://blackdiamondlines.org/index.html.

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

• YouTube, online (NER) https://www.nerx.org/.

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