Mississippi

• Location: Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center, 7300 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654.
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, and Sunday, October 4, 2026.
• Time: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Admission: $10 cash at the door; ages 12 and under are free.
• For Train Enthusiasts of all levels and ages! Operating Layouts and Vendors!

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

• Location: 105 East 9th Ave, Cordele, GA 31015.
• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026.
• Time: 10:15am * 11:45am * 1:15pm
• Admission: Single ride: $25.00 pp/ride.
• Depart from downtown Cordele, Georgia for a 1-hour round-trip train ride.
• Ride air-conditioned historic railroad cars aboard for a quick train
• ride while enjoying the railfan festival in Cordele.
• For more information and any changes, contact: https://www.samshortline.com/.

• Location: 1550 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931-3268.
• Date: Thursday, January 7, 2027 to Saturday, January 9, 2027.
• Time: Thursday, 4:00 pm to Saturday, 11:00 pm.
• Admission: Open this link: https://prototyperails.com/.
• A Prototype Modeling Meet Featuring Modular Layouts in O, HO, and N Scale: 1000 Models on Display - Please Bring Models!

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: Alnwick Community Center, 2146 Big Springs Rd, Maryville, TN
• Date: Dec. 5th, 2026 Saturday.
• Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.
• Admission: No Charge.
• 18 x 30 ft layout you will love to see! It is HO scale and is operated by NCE DCC equipment.
• For more information and any changes, contact: STEPJMAN [at] GMAIL.COM

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

• 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: Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd St N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695.
• Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026.
• Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Admission: $15.00.
• Description of Event: Clinics:
  • T-TRAK for Beginners by Todd Slaughter.
  • DCC Basics by Carl Marchand.
  • Creating a Small Switching Layout by Mark Lewalski.
• For more information or any changes, contact NMRA_SunshineRegionMail [at] Yahoo.com.

• Location: 569 Fairgrounds Boulevard Gate, 7, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
• Date:
  • Saturday, August 29, 2026
  • Sunday, August 30, 2026 
• Time: 
  • Saturday, August 29: 9 AM-4 PM
  • Sunday, August 30: 10 AM-4 PM
• Admission:
  • Adults: $10 (Covers both Days)
  • Kids 12 and under are free with an adult.

• Location: Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Avenue, Deland, FL. 32724.
• Date: July 11, 2026.
• Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
• Admission is $8.00; children under 12 are free.