February
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Friday and Saturday, February 22nd and 23rd
Spring Train Show & Sale - Helena, AL (Birmingham) Hosted by the Smoky Rails Model Railroad Club and Magic Valley Chapter, TCA |
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Friday: 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is $6. Helena Sports Complex 110 Sports Complex Drive Helena, AL 35080 Sellers: contact Richard at 205-706-2657 to reserve tables.
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March
Saturday, March 2nd
Great Northwest Arkansas Model Train Show - Bentonville, AR
Hosted by the Sugar Creek Model Railroad and Historical Society
Great Northwest Arkansas Model Train Show - Bentonville, AR
Hosted by the Sugar Creek Model Railroad and Historical Society
9 AM - 4 PM. Admission is $8. No charge for kids 12 and under.
Benton County Fairgrounds
7640 Southwest Regional Airport Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
Benton County Fairgrounds
7640 Southwest Regional Airport Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
More information about the show can be found here.
March 15th through 17th
Chicago O Scale Meet - Lombard, IL
Chicago O Scale Meet - Lombard, IL
Every year in March, hobbyists, suppliers, manufacturers and others involved in two-rail O scale together outside of Chicago for three days of two-rail action and fun. There is an endless sea of products spanning the various "sub-scales" of this interesting but sometimes lesser known area of the hobby. The show features lots of incredibly realistic trains and accessories in both brass and plastic. There are also tools, parts, electronics, books, supplies, workshops, and a whole host of other activities to keep one busy browsing and buying for days. If you're lucky, you might even get a chance to tour a home layout in the area.
Check here for more information about the show and to register.
Check here for more information about the show and to register.
April
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Saturday, April 6th
24th Annual Railroadiana Show and Sale Hosted by the Arkansas Railroad Museum |
Show runs from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Arkansas Railroad Museum
1700 Port Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Check here for admission prices and other information.
Arkansas Railroad Museum
1700 Port Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Check here for admission prices and other information.
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Saturday, April 6th
Train Show - Germantown, TN Hosted by the Casey Jones Chapter, TCA |
Even though it is spring it's not time to put away the trains yet! The Casey Jones Chapter of the Train Collectors Association will host its spring show in April. There will be hourly door prizes, lots of trains, accessories and parts for sale, and the chapter's model train layout and Kids Club area will both be up and running for the kids. If you are interested in a sales table, you may reserve it in advance here.
The show runs from 9AM until 2PM. Admission is $5 per family for visitors.
St. George's Episcopal Church
2425 S. Germantown Rd.
Germantown, TN 38138
St. George's Episcopal Church
2425 S. Germantown Rd.
Germantown, TN 38138
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April 11th through 13th
York Train Meet - York, PA Hosted by the Eastern Division TCA |
The Eastern Division of the Train Collectors Association will hold their semi-annual train meet at the York Fair Grounds. Anyone interested in toy trains should try to attend this event at least once. Their October meet is the largest TCA-sponsored show. There are tons of trains at the fairgrounds and locations nearby, and there are other railroad-themed attractions throughout the area. It's worth the trip.
You can find more information about this event here.
You can find more information about this event here.
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Saturday, April 27th
Spring Open House Hosted by the Memphis Model Railroaders |
Our layouts will be open to the public for one day only. This free event features seven layouts in six different scales. It is a great way to learn more about the model train community in the Memphis area.
The FREE event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held at:
AZO Inc.
4445 Malone Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
Contact us here for more information.
The FREE event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held at:
AZO Inc.
4445 Malone Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
Contact us here for more information.
May
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May 30th through June 2nd
Choo-Choo City Rails 2019 Southeastern Region Convention - Chattanooga, TN Hosted by the Southeastern Region of the NMRA |
Check out their convention webpage for more information and to register.
June - August
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Saturday, June 1st
Train Show - Germantown, TN Hosted by the Casey Jones Chapter, TCA |
The Casey Jones Chapter of the Train Collectors Association will host its final show of the season in June. There will be hourly door prizes, lots of trains, accessories and parts for sale, and the chapter's model train layout and Kids Club area will both be up and running for the kids. If you're interested in a sales table, you may reserve it in advance here.
The show runs from 9AM until 2PM. Admission is $5 per family for visitors.
St. George's Episcopal Church
2425 S. Germantown Rd.
Germantown, TN 38138
St. George's Episcopal Church
2425 S. Germantown Rd.
Germantown, TN 38138
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July 7th through 13th
2019 NMRA Convention - Salt Lake City, UT Hosted by the National Model Railroad Association Check out the convention website for information and to register.
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Friday and Saturday, July 26th and 27th
10th Annual Madison Train Show - Madison, TN
Proceeds go to the City Road Chapel Child Development Center
10th Annual Madison Train Show - Madison, TN
Proceeds go to the City Road Chapel Child Development Center
Hours are 2 PM - 6 PM on Friday and 8 AM - 2 PM on Saturday.
Normal admission: Adults: $8, Children 4-12 $4, under 4 free. Adults receive $1 discount for the 10th anniversary of the show. Discount applies to sellers as well.
City Road Chapel United Methodist Church
701 Gallatin Pike S.
Madison, TN 37115
701 Gallatin Pike S.
Madison, TN 37115
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Saturday, August 10th
Train Heritage Day - Collierville, TN Hosted by the Morton Museum of Collierville History |
Come explore the history of Collierville and its connection to the railroads that served the area. Lots of historical town and railroad artifacts, train cars you can tour, model railroad displays, and other fun family activities. This event extends to Collierville's Visitor Center on Town Square, located inside the Train Depot.
The event runs 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free.
Morton Museum of Collierville History
196 N Main St
Collierville, TN 38017
196 N Main St
Collierville, TN 38017