California

• Location: Tacoma, WA
• Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2027 to Sunday, August 15, 2027.
• Join us for the NMRA National Convention 2027! Expand Your Horizons 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, there's something for you!

• Location: Portuguese IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043-4622.
• Date: Friday, February 26, 2027, and Saturday, February 27, 2027.
• Time: Friday, 1 pm to 7 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm.
• Admission: General Admission $35.00; Saturday Only $25.00, and Significant others, Spouses, and Kids under 18 (yours or not) are free.

• 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.

• Location: Santa Susana Park, 6503 Katherine Rd. Simi Valley, CA
• Date:  Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.
• Time: Saturday, Swap Meet is 8:00 am to 11:00 am; Open House is 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Admission: Entrance donation of $ 3.00; kids under 12 are free. 
• For more information and any changes, contact: https://www.santasusanapacific.org/.

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

Join us for the NMRA National Convention 2027! Expand your horizons 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: DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108.
• Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to Sunday, September 13, 2026.