2024 Lawrence Train Show

The Lawrence Model Railroad Club will be back in the used car kingdom for our next train show on March 2nd and 3rd, 2024.

For more current up-to-date information, open this link:http://www.lawrencemodelrailroadclub.org/TrainShow.html

Location:

Crown Toyota Used Car Kingdom, 3400 Iowa, Lawrence

Admission:

Adults $8.00. Children 12 and under are free with paid adult. Bring a canned food donation for LINK and receive $2.00 off admission.

Train Show Flyer

The Train show flyer is available for download.

Vendor Information

Vendor Application

For more information regarding a vendor table at the Train Show, please contact John Cheffey at jlcheffey AT embarqmail.com

Model Contest

The Lawrence Model Railroad Club Annual Model Contest will be held at the show. Entries can be submitted in the following categories:

  • Diesel Locomotives
  • Steam Locomotives
  • Rolling Stock
  • Square foot diorama
  • Structures

Contest entry form

Model Contest Rules

  • Have Fun.
  • The contest is open to all model railroaders and railfans.
  • There are no entry fees for this contest.
  • Display your model with the contest entry number.
  • You may provide a description, example: kit bashed from kits xyz and ABC, along with prototype photos used to create your model.
  • If your model is attached to a layout, a picture of your model would be preferred, with directions to which layout your model is on.
  • Judging will be by the general public vote. Each guest will receive one ballet.
  • Voting is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday. We will post winners in each category Sunday afternoon.
  • Entries will be accepted on Saturday and may be picked up after 2:00 pm on Sunday.
  • Best in Show will be determined by the model getting the most overall votes.
Date Range: 
Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 9:00am to Sunday, March 3, 2024 - 2:00pm
Region: 
Mid-continent Region