Coming events of interest.

(Last February 17th 2024)


When you visit a model railway exhibition in the UK you can be quite sure that most of the layouts on display will be UK outline and most of the dealers in attendance will have large stocks of UK equipment available. While shows are listed in UK model railway magazines, their availablity in North America makes it tough to plan ahead and for this reason the events page of the UK model shops directory site can be very helpful.

Similarly, most of the North American model railway magazines contain a list of forthcoming model railway exhibitions for the entire continent. More recently Model Railroader changed to a web version for announcing coming events .

What is shown here, however, are those model railway exhibitions taking place in Canada and the US where information has been received confirming that you can expect to see UK layouts, UK modelling products for sale, or both. For other shows in the Southern Ontario area you might like to check the events page of the Platelayers.

As a modeller, I try to attend any show that is nearby as there is usually something that can be learned and used. Armed with the information from this page you can decide whether to make that special effort to get there if it is not so close by.

If you know of a show which meets the above criteria then to contact me to let me know the name of the show, the sponsors, the dates, location, opening times, admission prices, supplementary information, contact information for those interested in obtaining further information and any information you might have about what might be seen that would appeal to those modelling the UK scene.

Information is listed below for:




Virtual event




GOG 2024

Where: Web from UK
When: November 4th 2023 - onwards
Times: Saturday 9am to 5pm GST (Live) and any time
Admission: Free
Other information: the link is for the home page of the Gauge O Guild for information about and links to each part of the event.



Shows in Alberta




SuperTrain 2024

Where: The Genesis (Wellness) Centre, #10, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE, Calgary, Alberta
When: April 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
Admission: Adults (16+) $15, Under 16 free
Other information: An opportunity to see the Calgary group's layout



Shows in British Columbia




Western Rails

Where: Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby, British Columbia
When: March, 2024
Times: Sunday 9am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors/Youth(6 to 15) $4, Child (under 6) free
Parking: Free
Other information: An opportunity to see the Top Link layout Nettlewood Parkway and their O gauge display



Nanaimo Model Railroad Show

Where: Beban Park Recreation Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia
When: April 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Child(6 to 12) $1, Child (under 6) free
Parking: Free



Parksville Museum Railway Day

Where: 1245 East Island Highway, Parksville, British Columbia, V9P 2E5
When: August 11th 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Entry and swap table cost by donation. Further details forthcoming by the end of March.
Parking: Free
Other: layouts, sales tables, concessions and music. To contact Colin Frame for swap tables and exhibits



Victoria Model Railroad Show

Where: Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, British Columbia
When: September 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $7, Youth(11 to 16) $3, Child (under 11) free



Vancouver Train Expo - Trains 2022

Where: PNE Forum at the PNE Grounds, 2901 East Hastings, Vancouver, British Columbia
When: November 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 6pm; and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission: Adult $12, Senior $10, Youth (6 to 15) $6, Children under 6 free with an adult; Family $30, NMRA member $10.
Parking: Pay parking but there is convenient public transit




Shows in Ontario




Ganaraska Railway Modellers Annual Model Railway Show

Where: Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul St., Port Hope, Ontario.
When: February 24th and 25th 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adults $6, Seniors (65+) $5, Children (6-12) $3, Children (under 5) free.
Parking: Free



Essex County Model Train Show

Where: Essex Public School, 72 Brien Ave. E., Essex, Ontario.
When: February 2024
Times: Saturday 9:30am to 3:30pm; Sunday 9:30am to 3:30pm
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors (60+) and teens $4, Children $2, Children (under 3) free.
Parking: Free



OVAR Flea Market

Where: Villa Marconi, 1026 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON.
When: March 23 2024
Times: Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: $5, Accompanied children under 12 free
Parking: Ample free parking
Come check out some of the best deals on model trains, parts and accessories.



Niagara Model Railway Show

Where: Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Avenue, St.Catharines, Ontario
When: March 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Model Train Sale

Where: Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Dr, Napanee, Ontario
When: March 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $5, Children (12 and under) $2
Parking: Free



Kitchener Model Train Show

Where: Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
When: March 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Bowmanville Model Railroad Show

Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville, Ontario
When: March 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 2pm
Admission: General admission $5, Children under 12 free
Parking: Free



Double Headers Home Layout Tour

Where: Home layout tour in the Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph area
When: March 2024
Times: Saturday 9am to 9pm
Admission: $5
Registration: Hespeler Arena, Cambridge



Quinte Model Train Show

Where: Centennial Secondary School,160 Palmer Road, Belleville, Ontario
When: March 23rd and 24th 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 3:30pm
Admission: Adult $6, Child (under 12) free
Parking: Free



Lindsay Annual Train Show

Where: Lindsay Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario
When: April 6th and 7th 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $8, Child (6-12) $2, Child (under 6) free
Parking: Free



Bytown and Prescott Train Show

Where: Leo Boivin Community Centre, 444 Prince St, Prescott, Ontario
When: April 14th, 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Lakeshore Modellers Flea Market

Where: Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, Ontario
When: April 14th, 2022
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $5, Youth $3, Child (under 6) free with an adult
Parking: Free



The Great British Train Show

Where: Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton, Ontario.
When: April 27th and 28th, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 3pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: $10
Parking: Free



Woodstock Model Train Show

Where: Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario
When: April 2024
Times: Sunday 9:30am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Barrie- Model trains - buy/sell/trade

Where: Army Navy Air Force Veterans' Club Unit #365, 52 Morrow Road, Barrie, Ontario.
When: May 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $5, Children (under 12) free.
Parking: Free



Midland District Railroad Club Train Show and Sale

Where: North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, Ontario
When: May 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $6, Seniors $5, Children $2
Parking: Free



Arnprior Model Train Show

Where: Nick Smith Center, 70 James Street, Arnprior, Ontario
When: June 1st and 2nd 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Other: The show is run in conjunction with the annual Arnprior PRIORPALOOZA Festival



Model Railroad Flea Market

Where: King Edward Park Comunity Centre, 75 Elizabeth St, Brighton, Ontario
When: June 8th 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (12 and under) free
Parking: Free



Hamilton and Ancaster Model Train Show

Where: Merritt Hall, Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road, Ancaster, Ontario
When: June 16th 2024
Times: Sunday 9:30am to 2:30pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Seaway Train Show

Where: Long Sault Arena, 60 Mille Roches Rd, Long Sault, Ontario
When: July, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adults $5, Children under 12 $2.00
Parking: Free



Train Fest

Where: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William Street West, Smiths Falls, Ontario
When: August, 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children 3 to 13 $5, Children 2 and under free.
Parking: Free



Napanee Model Train Show

Where: Arena on the Fair Grounds, 170 York Street, Napanee, Ontario.
When: September 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $5, Child (12 and under) $2
Parking: Free



Kawartha Model Train Show

Where: Kawartha Downs, 1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville, Ontario.
When: September 28th 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $7, Child (under 12) free
Parking: Free



Woodstock Model Train Show

Where: Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario
When: September, 2024
Times: Sunday 9:30am to 3pm
Admission per person: 9:30am-11am: $10; 11am-1pm $5; 1pm-3pm $3
Parking: Free



Capital Region Model Railway Home Layout Tour

When: October, 26th 2024
Times: Starts at 9am.
Admission: $10, Child under 16 free.
Details are available on the Tour web site.



Railfair Kingston

Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 734 Montreal St., Kingston, Ontario.
When: October 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm
Admission: General (13+) $6, Children (5-12) $2
Parking: Free



Kitchener Model Train Show

Where: Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
When: October, 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Greater Toronto Train Show (formerly Brampton Model Train Show)

Where: Brampton Fairgrounds, 12942 Heart Lake Road, Caledon, Ontario
When: October, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adult $8, Seniors and Students $5, Children (6 to 12) $3, Children (under 6) free
Parking: Free



Niagara Model Railway Show

Where: Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Avenue, St.Catharines, Ontario
When: October 2024
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Hamilton and Ancaster Model Train Show

Where: Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road, Ancaster, Ontario
When: November 10th 2024
Times: Sunday 9:30am to 2:30pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Pine Ridge Model Railroaders Train Show

Where: Father Leo J.Austin School, 1020 Dryden Boulevard, Whitby, Ontario.
When: November 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adults $7, Children 5 to 13 $3, Children under 5 Free
Parking: Free



Woodstock Model Train Show

Where: Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario
When: January 2025
Times: Sunday 10am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $5, Child (under 12) free with an adult
Parking: Free



Barrie-Allandale Model Train Show

Where: Bradford Greenhouses Garden Galleria, 4346 County Rd 90 at County Rd. 27, Barrie, Ontario.
When: February 2025
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $8, Children (under 6) free.
Parking: Free



Shows in Quebec

Expo Train Modelisme




Where: Ecole Academie Junior de Laval, 2323 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson, Laval, Quebec.
When: April, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm
Admission: Adult $10, Child $5
Parking: Ample free parking



Montreal Model Train Show

Where: Dorval Arena, 1450 Dawson Ave., Dorval, Quebec, H9S 1Y4
When: June 15th and 16th 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission: Adult $10, Child $8, Family $30
Parking:Ample free parking



A Great Passion for Small Trains

Where: 110 Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant, Quebec.
When: August, 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission is for Expo-Rail and includes the model train show: Adult $20, Senior $17, Student (13-17) $12, Child (4-12) $10, Child (under 4) free, Family (2 adults and 2 children aged 4 to 12) $53
Parking: Ample free parking



Exposition des Trains Miniatures

Where: Galeries d'Aylmer, 181 Rue Principale, Gatineau, Quebec
When: October 2024
Times: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Ample free parking



Capital Region Model Railway Home Layout Tour

When: October, 26th 2024
Times: Starts at 9am.
Admission: $10, Child under 16 free.
Details are available on the Tour web site.



The British Model Railway Club of Montreal (BMRCM) Open House

Where: BMRCM Clubhouse, 355 Rue Norman, Lachine, Montreal, QC, H8R 1A3
When: November, 2024
Times: Sunday 1pm to 4pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Ample free parking



Shows in Massachusetts




Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show

Where: The Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA
When: January 2025
Times: Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission: Adults $15 per day; Child (under 16) free with an adult
Parking: Ample parking at $5 per day
Other: See the show web site for more details.
This is an absolutely huge show; attendance is very high and it draws visitors from faraway places so advance accomodation booking is essential.



Shows in New York




12th Annual Tiger Tracks Train Show

Where: Gordon Field House at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
When: December 2024
Times: Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: $6.00, children under 12 free, seniors $4.00
Parking: Ample free parking
Other: An opportunity to see some UK/European themed layouts at this show.



36th Thousand Islands Train Fair

Where: Cerow Arena, 615 E Line Rd, Clayton, New York, 13624
When: September 2025
Times: Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: $7 and free for age under 12
Parking: Ample free parking



St. Lawrence Valley Model Train, Toy and Collectible Expo

Where: Massena Arena, Massena, New York
When: September 2025
Times: Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: $5 and free for age 10 and under
Parking: Ample free parking



Annual Great New York State Train Fair

Where: New York State Fairgrounds, State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, New York
When: November 2025
Times: Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults $10.00, children 15 & under free
Parking: Ample free parking








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