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The Railroad Hobby Show

Location: Better Living Center Mallary Complex Young Building, 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089.
Date: Saturday, Jan 30 and Sunday, Jan 31, 2027.
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Admission: Go to this link: https://www.easternstatesexposition.com/events/2027/railroad-hobby-show.

The Model Railroad Open Houses are an annual November-only event that showcases local model railroads in our region.
For more information and any changes, contact: https://modelrailroadopenhouse.com/.

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

Location: Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk, 5655 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Date: Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Time: Thursday, 3:00 pm to Sunday,11:00 am.
Admission: https://tools.sodapdf.com/document/94b164e8-b798-42a8-8a54-2094e81e4fc8, or https://mer-nmra.com/convention/mer_convention_2026/index.php.

Location: Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West (Rte. 20 West), Marlborough
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026, and Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admission: $15.00; Children under 12 and Scouts in Uniform Free.
Operating Layouts - All Scales, Over 200 Dealer Tables, Railroadiana - Books - Collectibles, Meet Santa Claus, White Elephant Tables - Sell your old trains, Scout Merit Badge Clinic, Free Parking - Food Service - Door Prizes.

Location: 645 Loring Avenue, Crockett, CA 94525
Date:
- Oct. 24, 2026, Saturday,
- Oct. 25, 2026, Sunday.
Time:
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday.
Admission: $5 donation for adults - kids under 16 free.
36 x 60-foot double-deck HO layout; a journey from Oakland, CA, to Sparks, NV, along the UP (former SP) line. Located in historic Crockett, CA, make it an afternoon of dining and antiquing.

Location: 645 Loring Avenue, Crockett, CA 94525
Date:
- Dec. 5, 2026, Saturday.
- Dec. 6, 2026, Sunday.
Time:
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday.
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday.
Admission: $5 donation for adults - kids under 16 free.
Description of Event: 36 x 60-foot double-deck HO layout; a journey from Oakland, CA, to Sparks, NV, along the UP (former SP) line. Holiday trains and candy treats. Located in historic Crockett, CA, make it an afternoon of dining and antiquing.

Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Graham Building, 4825 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC.
Date:
- Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Time:
- Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Admission: $10 covers both days; children 12 and under are free with an adult.
One of the largest train shows in the Southeast; 500+ tables of model railroading, 16 operating layouts G to Z. Displays & Judging of Craftsman Structures & Rolling Stock.

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: 144 Mill Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Date:
- Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Time:
- Saturday, November 21, 2026. from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Sunday, November 22, 2026. from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Admission: Suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
Our model railroads will be open for viewing during this event. Come and see our trains! Be a junior engineer on our HO Layout!.

Location: Edward Little High School, 77 Harris Street (off Western Avenue), Auburn, ME 04210
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026. from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Admission: Admission $5 per person (under 12 free w/adult admission).
Our model railroads will be open for viewing during this event. Come and see our trains! Be a junior engineer on our HO layout.
For more information and any changes, contact: https://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org/.