Model Railroad News Timetable

White River Productions

ConductorModel Railroad News Timetable lists railroad related events in the United States and Canada free of charge. Notices submitted to this web site at least 90 days prior to event date will be considered for publication in the print edition of our magazines, including Railfan & Railroad, Railroad Model Craftsman, Model Railroad News, and Railpace Newsmagazine.

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March 22, 2024 -
March 24, 2024

2024 Valley Forge Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Bring your best work, in progress or completed, to the model display room. Enjoy clinics on various prototype and model topics, vendor exhibits, and more. Sunday home layout tours (self-guided). See website for details and registration.


March 23, 2024 -
March 24, 2024

Easter Bunny Express

Milford, New York

March 23, 24, 30. The Easter Bunny and friends will be on board entertaining passengers, with complementary snacks and refreshments. At our beautifully decorated O’Neill Station passengers disembark for an Easter Egg Hunt before returning to Milford. Plenty of opportunities for photos with the Easter Bunny and his friends! Trains depart Milford Station at 11am and 3pm. See website for details.


March 23, 2024 -
March 24, 2024

40th Annual Lincoln Square Train Show

Urbana, Illinois

Enjoy our train show featuring many operating model railroads, exhibits from historical societies and museums, vendors selling new and used trains and collectibles, make-and-take clinics, and 2nd Annual Urbana Freemo Open. Presented by Illinois Terminal Division, Midwest Region NMRA.



March 23, 2024 -
March 24, 2024

Spring Open House

Wauconda, Illinois

Open house featuring the Wauconda Central railroad. HO scale DCC operational layout. Celebrating over 52 years of building!



March 29, 2024 -
March 31, 2024

Strasburg Easter Train Rides

Ronks, Pennsylvania

Enjoy a journey through the countryside you won't soon forget. This train is extra special because the conductor is none other than Peter Cottontail! As you travel, the Easter Bunny will hop from car to car spreading Easter happiness to the little ones on board. Bring your camera and enjoy the moment! See website for details and fares.


March 30, 2024

Easter Bunny Train Rides

Rochester, New York

Enjoy a mile-and-a-half round trip diesel-powered train ride through our bucolic museum grounds. After the train ride, children will take part in an Easter egg hunt, which includes a visit with the Easter Bunny for photos. Tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York, and visit indoor and outdoor exhibits. Complimentary juice and cookies for kids.


April 5, 2024 -
April 6, 2024

22nd Annual North Carolina Railroad Expo

Hickory, North Carolina

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 275 tables of new and used model trains in all scales as well as railroad memorabilia and collectibles. At least five operating model railroad displays. Proceeds support restorations at the Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum.



April 6, 2024

Beaver County Spring Train Show & Sale

Monaca, Pennsylvania

Enjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains for sale in all scales and gauges. Presented by Beaver County Model Railroad & Historical Society.


April 6, 2024 -
April 7, 2024

Virginia Train Collectors Association Spring Train Show

Midlothian, Virginia

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 70 tables of toy trains, railroadiana, and railroad collectibles for sale. Operating model railroad displays by the River City 3-Railers.


April 6, 2024 -
January 7, 2024

Rocky Mountain Train Show – Spring Edition

Denver, Colorado

Visit the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River, with three acres of model and toy trains of all scales, more than 30 operating train layouts, and more than 70 vendors and manufacturers!


April 6, 2024

38th Annual Bucyrus Model Railroad Association Show

Bucyrus, Ohio

Enjoy our train show featuring dealers selling new and used trains accessories in all scales and gauges, books, videos, and rail memorabilia. The club layout located on the fairgrounds will be open.


April 6, 2024

Prairie Lakes Division Spring Train Show

Mason City, Iowa

This event will feature operating model railroads, clinics, popular vote contest, model railroad vendors, and a Division meeting. Presented by Prairie Lakes Division, Thousand Lakes Region, NMRA.


April 7, 2024 -
April 14, 2024

Model Railroad Open House

Fenwick, Ontario

Enjoy our 35x25' HO model railroad operating up to six trains at a time, with Dispatcher and Yardmaster controlling operations.


April 13, 2024

Pittsburgh Model Railroad Jamboree

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Enjoy a full day of model railroading activities including 12 clinics, four contests, white elephant sale, door prizes, company store, displays, raffle, and two meals included with registration plus Sunday self-directed layout tours. See website for details and registration. Presented by Keystone Division, Mid-Central Region NMRA.



April 13, 2024 -
April 14, 2024

Festival of Trains

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 70,000 sq. ft. of railroading, including vendors selling new and used trains in all scales and gauges, railroadiana, collectibles, and more. Free train rides for kids on Thomas the Tank Engine.


April 13, 2024 -
April 14, 2024

Carquinez Model Railroad Society Spring Open House

Crockett, California

Our 36x60' HO scale model railroad depicts the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific from Oakland, Calif., across the Sierra Nevada mountains, to Sparks, Nev., on three levels. With our mushroom design and DCC control, you can closely follow the trains through the detailed scenery.


April 14, 2024 -
April 14, 2024

The Great Batavia Train Sale

Batavia, New York

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 vendors will be offering model trains in all scales and gauges, collectibles, memorabilia, and more for sale. Presented by Genesee Society of Model Engineers.


April 20, 2024

Railroad Explorer VI

Port Clinton, Pennsylvania

This railfan excursion will cover former Reading trackage from Port Clinton to Mount Carmel Jct. using three Budd RDCs. Lunch included and snacks available on the train. Multiple photo stops planned. See website for details. Presented by Lehigh Valley Chapter NRHS and Railroad Historians of the Lehigh Valley.


April 20, 2024

Steel Town Railway Prototype Modelers Meet

Hamilton, Ontario

Enjoy our exhibit of prototype models both finished and in-progress, sales room including vendors, manufacturers, and photo dealers. Eight live clinic presentations and railway speical interest groups. The HOMES Club layout will be open for viewing.


April 26, 2024 -
April 28, 2024

2024 New York Central System Historical Society Annual Convention

Indianapolis, Indiana

Our annual convention features informative presentations, tours of local railroad sites including Indianapolis Union Station, banquet with guest speaker, and model train and memorabilia show. Pre-registration required, hotel not included, see website for details.


April 27, 2024

Spring Model Train Show

Topsham, Maine

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 tables of vendors offering new and used model trains in all scales and gauges. Many operating model railroads in several scales. Presented by Great Falls Model Railroad Club.


April 27, 2024 -
April 27, 2024

Spring Train Show

Boonsboro, Maryland

Enjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, plus railroadiana, collectibles, and more. Proceeds benefit the Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station.


April 27, 2024

Annual Spring Train Show

Topsham, Maine

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 100 tables of new and used trains in all scales and gauges, railroadiana, collectibles, and more. Many operating model railroad displays. Presented by Great Falls Model Railroad Club.



May 2, 2024 -
May 4, 2024

2024 Sn3 Symposium

Paradise Valley, Arizona

S scale narrow gauge convention and conference including clinic presentations, layout tours, model displays and contests, train show vendors, and more. Lodging extra. See website for details and registration.


May 2, 2024 -
May 4, 2004

NMRA Midwest Region Convention “2024 Around the Bend”

South Bend, Indiana

Enjoy clinics, layout tours, operating sessions, rail and non-rail excursions. A great event for both veterans and beginners in the hobby. Open to the public! Hosted by the Michiana Division, Midwest Region NMRA.


May 4, 2024 -
May 5, 2024

LKRMRC Spring Train Show and Model Train and Toy Swap Meet

Kelso, Washington

Enjoy our train show and swap meet featuring more than 200 tables of vendors selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, railroad collectibles, and more. Visit the LKRMRC open house in the Mall featuring O, HO, and N scale layouts. See website for details. Presented by Longview, Kelso & Rainier Model Railroad Club.


May 4, 2024 -
May 5, 2024

Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club Spring Train Show

Raleigh, North Carolina

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 300 tables of model trains and railroadiana, and multiple operating model railroad displays. Train Collectors Association will be participating in the event.


May 4, 2024

New York Transportation Day

East Haven, Connecticut

Join us for a journey through time as we celebrate the rich history of New York City transportation including Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Brooklyn-Queens Transit, and Third Avenue Railway trolley rides, Hudson & Manhattan, NYCTA R-9 subway car rides, horse-drawn streetcars, and checker cabs on display. Kids activities, souvenirs for sale, and more.



May 10, 2024 -
May 11, 2024

Key Lock & Lantern Convention

Carbondale, Pennsylvania

Convention activities include chartered excursion train on Reading & Northern from Pittston to Jim Thorpe, Pa., on 5/10. Railroadiana show and sale hosted at Hotel Anthracite on 5/11, along with evening lecture programs and banquet dinner. All are invited to attend. Visit website for schedule details and registration.


May 11, 2024

Spring Open House

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Enjoy our Centerville & Southwestern miniature train ride, caboose tours, museum and gift shop, all right alongside the busy Norfolk Southern main line!


May 21, 2024 -
May 22, 2024

DCNRHS Berkshire-Hudson Wayfarer

Boston, MA

Travel two scenic one-way segments on board restored heavyweight Pullman car Dover Harbor from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer on the Lake Shore Limited (May 21st) and from Albany-Rensselaer along the Hudson River to New York City (May 22nd). See website for details.


May 28, 2024 -
June 5, 2024

DCNRHS Journey to Pullman (Chicago)

New York, NY

Experience overnight Pullman travel aboard restored heavyweight Dover Harbor to Chicago on the Lake Shore Limited for Historic Pullman Railroad Days festivities. Dover Harbor returns eastbound via Cardinal to Washington, D.C., or New York. See website for details.


June 1, 2024

4th Annual Large Scale Only Train Show

Warren, Ohio

Enjoy our large scale train show featuring more than 60 tables of new and used G scale trains and a accessories. Riverside Railroad Club's 30x50 indoor layout will be operating.


June 7, 2024 -
June 8, 2024

West Penn Trolley Meet

Washington, Pennsylvania

For the first time in the new Welcome & Education Center, this meet features traction-themed layouts, vendor tables, trolley parades, unlimited trolley rides, tours, food trucks, night photo shoots, Anything on Wheels car show (6/8-6/9), and an optional Sunday excursion in Pittsburgh.


June 15, 2024 -
June 15, 2024

Frisco Rail Fest

Springfield, Missouri

Join us as we celebrate the rich railroad heritage of Springfield’s Commercial Street and the Frisco railroad. Operating layouts, Steel Highways Railcam info, museums and railroad safety, will all be represented. Our Historic City Market will also be open for a wide variety of shopping.


June 16, 2024

Hamilton Ancaster Model Train Show & Sale

Jerseyville, Ontario

Enjoy our train show featuring more than 200 vendor tables selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, collectibles, memorabilia, and more. Operating layout display. Special guest Lorne James from Otter Valley Railway selling OVR Private Label cars.


June 19, 2024 -
June 22, 2024

Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad Annual Convention

Minot, North Dakota

Enjoy our annual convention including tours of local BNSF facilities and other railroad-related industries, railfanning, evening banquet with rail industry keynote speaker. See website for details and registration.


June 22, 2024

Museum In Motion

East Haven, Connecticut

Step back in time as vintage trolley cars, subway and elevated cars, and work equipment often hidden from the public eye, come alive in a spectacular display of motion. Capture the magic with all-day photo opportunities and don't miss the rail art-in-motion parades at 11:30am and 2:30pm.


June 29, 2024 -
June 30, 2024

Cheyenne Railroad Heritage Days

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Enjoy two days of exciting model train displays, including vendors selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, plus railroad collectibles. Free presentation clinics. Meet the author of "The Standard Guide to Athearn Model Trains" Tim Blaisdell. Presented by Sherman Hill Model Railroad Club.


June 30, 2024

Summer Open House

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Enjoy our Centerville & Southwestern miniature train ride, caboose tours, museum and gift shop, all right alongside the busy Norfolk Southern main line!


August 3, 2024 -
August 4, 2024

Franklin Train Show

Franklin, Indiana

Enjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, operating model railroad displays, and more. Presented by Central Indiana Division NMRA.


September 20, 2024 -
September 21, 2024

OMRA Annual Train Show

Springfield, Missouri

Enjoy the largest train show in Missouri featuring vendors selling new and used trains in all scales and gauges, 45,000 sq. ft. in all. Adult admission good for both days. Presented by Ozarks Model Railroad Association.


November 30, 2024 -
November 30, 2024

Fall Train Show

Boonsboro, Maryland

Enjoy our train show featuring new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, plus railroadiana, collectibles, and more. Proceeds benefit the Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station.