2017 Ontario and Other Train and Model Train Events - Shows, Open Houses and Meets

Event Count: 114 plus 34 frequent events and ongoing activities so far.
 Last Update: Friday December 15,  2017. 
  Recent Changes:  
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Frequent / Ongoing
 
Day Time Place Name Details
Weekly Friday
evenings 		Brantford Brantford Model Railroad Club
70th Anniversary Celebration 		Behind 100 Waterloo Street, near Brantford VIA Rail station
2017 Meetings: Every Friday Evening.
  • Founded in 1947 - 3rd oldest Model Railroad Club in Canada.
  • Opening their doors to guests to highlight their hard work and dedication to the hobby.
  • Dedicated each Friday night in 2017 as an operating session for guests interested in seeing the club, including other clubs.
  • Available for other days if scheduled in advance.
  • Also looking for interesting field trips and visits to other clubs for BMRC members.
  • An extensive biography and information is posted on their website.
  • Interested parties please contact them in advance through their website.
     
  • Layout is 20' x 40'.
  • 150 foot double track mainline with a single track secondary main and a single track dead end branch line serving a number of industries and a power plant.
  • Point-to-point operation with two major on-line yards and staging yards.
  • Normal operations consist of up to 12 mainline freights plus extras as required and 4 locals that switch the industries along the main line and 1 that operates down the branch line.
  • 15 industries served by rail.
  • Grand Valley Central, loosely based on south-western Ontario in 1970's onward.
  • Digitrax DCC controls, some signalling.
  • Operations guided by car cards and removable waybills.

    • Fare: ?
    Info: www.brantfordmrclub.com
    Or: Facebook www.facebook.com/brantfordmodelrailroadclub
    Or: contact@brantfordmrclub.com
    Or: Michelle Booth/Stephen Jurkus bootsy@sympatico.ca
    Or: Doug Bissett sdbissett@rogers.com
    Photos: www.brantfordmrclub.com/pictures_now.html
    Frequent 7:30-9:30 Ottawa Bytown Railway Society
    Meeting     		Canada Science and Technology Museum
    1867 St. Laurent Boulevard
    Schedule: Meetings are normally the first Tuesday of each month from September to June at 7:30.
    2017 Meetings (ALL at Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Pkwy) 7:30 pm:
  • January 3: AGM.
  • February 7: TBA.
  • March 7: TBA.
  • April 4: TBA.
  • May 2: TBA.
  • June 6: TBA.
  • September 5: TBA.
  • October 3: TBA.
  • November 7: TBA.
  • December 5: TBA.

    • Also equipment restoration meetings every Saturday morning.
    Info: www.bytownrailwaysociety.ca/
    or info@bytownrailwaysociety.ca
    or PO Box 47076, Ottawa, ON, K1B 5P9
    or 613-745-1201 (answering machine - please leave a message)
    or Fax 613-745-1201
    Publications, Subscriptions and Membership: salesdesk@bytownrailwaysociety.ca
    Railway Days photos: www.flickr.com/photos/75chev/sets/72157630682220590/
    Frequent noon - Dundas CARM-GH
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    Golden Horseshoe Chapter     		Royal Canadian Legion, 280 King Street West, Dundas, Ontario L9H 1W1
    (From Highway 403 from Toronto: Exit on Main St West, turn left at the traffic light, turn right on Cootes Drive and follow this into Dundas. The legion will be on the left just after the Dundas downtown core.
    From Highway 403 from Brantford: Exit on Aberdeen, turn left at the traffic light onto Longwood Avenue, turn left on Mains Street West, turn right on Cootes Drive and follow this into Dundas. The legion will be on the left just after the Dundas downtown core.)
    2017 Meetings:
  • Saturday April 22 noon-4ish - Annual General Meeting and Elections, hands on clinic by Mert Hambly on making culverts for your layout.
  • NOTE: TONY IS STEPPING DOWN AS CHAIR AND TOM IS STEPPING DOWN AS SECRETARY/TREASURER.

    • Refreshments: Coffee, water and homemade cookies.
    Fare: $2.
    Guests welcome.
    CARM membership new rates:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36.
    Info: tom.allan@bell.net
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies London
    Area     		CARM-LA
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    London and Area Chapter     		Meeting locations vary.
    Schedule: Usually 4 meetings and activities per year.
    2017 Meetings:
  • TBA.

    • Fare: CARM membership new rates:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies Toronto CARM-TC
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    Toronto Chapter     		Meeting locations vary.
    Schedule: Usually 8 to 10 meetings and activities per year.
    2017 Meetings:
  • TBA.

    • Fare: CARM membership new rates:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies varies CARM-OM
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    Ontario Midwestern Chapter     		Meeting locations vary.
    Schedule: Usually 2 meetings plus other activities per year.
    2017 Meetings:
  • Sunday Oct 22 1-4 Elk & Finch, Southampton with layout visit.

    • Fare: CARM membership new rates:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent 7-9 Toronto CRHA-T&Y
    Canadian Railway Historical Association
    Toronto & York Division     		Metro Hall, 55 John Street, 3rd Floor (John Street downtown just north of Wellington Street, not John Street in York)
    Schedule: Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 to 9:00.
    2017 Meetings:
  • TBA.

    • Fare: Free.
    Frequent ? Mississauga Erin Mills Model Railroad Association Various activities throughout the year including a number of train shows, exhibitions and displays, also an annual Christmas party/dinner as well as a BBQ in the summer.
    Fare: ? (up to 2 free meetings)
    Info: www.trainweb.org/emmra
    or: emmra.info@gmail.com
    Frequent 7:30- Guelph GHRA
    Guelph Historical Railway Asscociation     		Cooperators Building, 130 Macdonnel Street, downtown Guelph
    Schedule: Meetings are normally the second Monday of each month at 7:30. If that is a holiday the meeting is the following Monday.
    Fare: Visitors welcome.
    Annual Dues: Regular (25-64) $50, Senior (65+) $40, Junior (under 25): $25.
    Info: www.ghra.ca
    or: inquiry@ghra.ca
    Frequent varies Milton
    Halton County     		Halton County Radial Railway 13629 Guelph Line
    Your ticket includes:
  • Unlimited streatcar rides.
  • Display barns including TTC 1326.
  • Historic railway station.
  • Gift shop.
  • Ice cream shop.
  • Picnic areas.
  • Unique photo opportunities.

    • Open May, June, September and October on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
    Open every day in July and August.
    Fare: Paid admission. Special group rates - call 519-856-9802.
    Info: www.hcry.org
    or: Halton County Radial Railway, Milton   519-856-9802
    Frequent 11-4 Hamilton Hamilton Museum of
    Steam and Technology
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    Public Steaming Days     		900 Woodward Avenue
    Check www.ghls.ca for dates, May to October.
  • Free rides for train fans of all ages.
  • See and ride behind real (large scale model) coal burning steam locomotives.
  • 1200 feet of elevated dual gauge 4.75"/3.5" track with transfer table and steaming bays.
  • 1400 feet of ground level 7.25" gauge with turntable, loading hoist and steaming bays.
  • Riding cars for all gauges.
  • Station house, car barn and storage shed.
  • Pedestrian bridge crossing both tracks.
  • Efficiency Trials in August.
  • Club memberships open.

    • Fare: Free.
    Info: steammuseum@hamilton.ca
    or: info@ghls.org
    or: 905-546-4797
    Frequent varies Komoka
    (near
    London)     		Komoka Museum 133 Queen Street
    Fare: Paid admission.
    Volunteer meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month 7:30 pm.
    Info: Komoka Rail Museum www.komokarailmuseum.ca
    or: station-master@komokarailmuseum.ca
    or: 133 Queen Street, PO Box 22, Komoka, Ontario N0L 1R0 519-657-1912
    Frequent
    Tuesdays     		7:30-9 London London Model Railroad Group Open House 69 Holborn Avenue, N6J 1S3 (behind the Taco Bell on Wharncliffe Road South)
  • Building opens at 7:00 and closes at 9:30.
  • Trains run 7:30-9.

    • Schedule: Usually first Tuesday October to May and special occasions.
  • 2017 Schedule:
  • Tuesday Jan 3 2017
  • Tuesday Feb 7 2017
  • Tuesday Mar 7 2017
  • Tuesday Apr 4 2017
  • Tuesday May 2 2017
  • Tuesday Oct 3 2017
  • Tuesday Nov 7 2017
  • Tuesday Dec 5 2017
  • Tuesday Dec 26 2017 Special Christmas Showing
  • 2018 Schedule:
  • Tuesday Jan 2 2018
  • Tuesday Feb 6 2018
  • Tuesday Mar 6 2018
  • Tuesday Mar 13 2018 Special Spring Break Showing
  • Tuesday Apr 3 2018
  • Tuesday May 1 2018

    • Fare: By donation.
    Info: www.lmrg.org 519-432-1491
    Frequent 7:30- Cornwall Moccasin Model Railroad Club St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Hall, 1509 Second Street West.
    Schedule: Meetings are normally the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30.
    Info: Colin Marshall 613-936-1660
    Frequent 7:00- Bracebridge Muskoka Model Railway Club Meeting Basement of the Marrin Building on Manitoba Street in Downtown Bracebridge.
    (Entrance is off the parking lot behind the buildings by the railway tracks. The door is 2 buildings over from the walkway that runs from the parking lot up to the main street - Manitoba street.)
  • Portable DC N scale layoout.
  • 40' long DCC HO scale layout designed to highlight Muskoka's attractions.

    • Schedule: Meetings are every Wednesday.
    Info: www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/
    Or: Murray Taylor www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/contact-us.html
    Frequent 9:30-4 Varies NMRA St. Lawrence Division Meets
    and Workshops     		Usually: Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road
    (north corner of Smyth and Dauphin Roads, just east of the CHEO Hospital)
    Usually:
  • Morning clinics.
  • Morning display table.
  • Afternoon KitBusters Workshop or afternoon layout tour.

    • Fare: $5
    NMRA SLD Info: sld-nmra.ca/
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Frequent varies Varies NMRA Western Ontario Division Meets Fall 2017 Schedule:
  • Saturday October 21 9-1:
        Cambridge Hotel Conference Centre, 700 Hespeler Road, Cambridge (just south of the 401)
        - Graham MacDonald: "Lifecyle of a layout: Ignorance, Indulgence and Insanity."
          A light hearted look at how Graham’s layout came into being and to what it is to become.
        - Patrick Rivard: Paul Scoles video "Advanced Techniques for Modeling Realistic Scenery".
        - Division Annual Report.
  • Saturday November 25th 9-1:
        Wesley Knox United Church, 31 Askin Street, London (use East side parking lot door)
        - Nick from Laser Art: Make and Take Clinic: HO structure kit suitable for any era discounted $25, one per member.
          NMRA members only.
          Preregister with Murray Symington murray.symington@sympatico.ca or Steve Juranics.

    • Fare: $25 for kit, NMRA Members only.
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Frequent 7:30- Ottawa Ottawa Valley Associated Railroaders
    Meeting     		Schedule: Dinner Meetings are normally the second Tuesday of each month from September to June at the Anthony Soccer Club Hall. The social hour starts at 5:30 and dinner about 6:30.
    Guests are most welcome but reservations are required. See Info below.
    Info: Fred Mills 613-723-1911
    or: www.ovar.ca/DinnerMeetings.php
    Frequent Varies Port Stanley Port Stanley Terminal Rail 309 Bridge Street, Port Stanley, N5L 1C5
  • Seasonal special trains (Easter Bunny, Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, Pumpkin Train, Santa, Murder Mystery and Halloween Mystery.
    2016:
        - Easter Egg Hunt Train: March 25, 26 and 27 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm.
        - Stanley The Bear Train: April 10 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Kids with teddy bears half price.
        - Mother's Day: Sunday May 8 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Mothers half price.
        - Father's Day: Sunday June 19 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Fathers half price.
        - Complete Line Tour: Every Saturday in July and August 11 am. 90 minute 22.5 km round trip from Port Stanley to Parkside and return.
        - Pumpkin Patch and Train Ride: Saturday October 22 and Sunday October 23 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. The Pumpkin Fairy would like to know how many kids are coming.
        - Santa Treats Train Ride: Saturdays and Sundays December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm.
        - Murder and Mystery on The Train with dinner on the train: Saturday September 17, October 1 and October 15 at 6 pm.
        - Halloween and Mystery on The Train with dinner on the train: Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29 at 6 pm.
  • The Red Caboose is available for parties.

    • Fare: 2016 Adults $15 Children 2-14 $9. Call 519-782-3730 or 1-877-244-4478.
    Reservations not required for trains.
    Info: www.pstr.on.ca
    or 519-782-3730 or 1-877-244-4478 (11 am - 4:30 pm)
    Frequent 7:30- Cornwall Seaway Valley Model Railroaders St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Hall, 1509 Second Street West.
    Schedule: Meetings are normally the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30.
    Info: Gary Baillargeon gary@petworthems.com
    Frequent 7-9 Newcastle Soper Valley Model Railroad Association Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Avenue East, Newcastle, Ontario L1B 1H7
    Schedule: Meetings are normally every Tuesday, September to June.
    Info: www.svmra.ca/SVMRA%20Meetings.html
    Frequent 10-5 St. Jacobs St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway 1440-3 King Street North
  • 2016 dates:
          February 13-15 Family Day Weekend.
          March 12-20 March Break.
          April 2, 3, 30.
          May to December every weekend.
  • North America's finest “O” Scale Layout.
  • Showcasing Southern Ontario during the 1950s.
  • Huge world renowned display accurately portrayed to every last detail.

    • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $7, Students $7, Children 4 and up $5. Parking free.
    Info: stjacobsmodelrailway.com/
    Frequent 7:15- Thorndale
    (near
    London)     		Thames Valley Central
    Model Railway Club
    Open Houses     		Thorndale Community Centre, Thorndale Fairgrounds
  • 12' x 58' HO DCC layout.

    • Schedule: Meetings are normally the first and third Tuesdays of each month starting at 7:15.
    Info: Ed Campbell 519-681-2833 London
    or: Dan Robilliard 519-461-9082 Thorndale
    Frequent Varies Hamilton
    Area     		TH&B Railway Historical Society
    Fare: $25/year.
    Info: www.thbrailway.ca
    Sundays
    Victoria Day
    to
    Labour Day     		12-5 Toronto Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
    Heritage PCC Streetcar Service     		509 Harbourfront route
    Fare: FREE.
    Info: www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/vintage-ttc-streetcar-service-toronto-summer-2017/
    Frequent All day Milton Toronto Live Steamers
    Operating Days     		Humes Auction Farm, 9313 Esquesing Line (4th Line)
    (Exit Highway 401 at James Snow Parkway, north to Steeles Ave, west to Esquesing Line (4th Line, with water tower on corner), north 4 km to tracks.)
  • 680 feet of multi gauge elevated track.
  • 4 3/4", 3 1/2", 2 1/2" gauges.
  • Visitors welcome.
  • Boiler certificates required for visiting locomotives.

    • Schedule: Meetings are normally the second Sunday of May to October, weather permitting.
    Info: Mike mikesalisbury@hotmail.com 905-820-6178
    or: Brian bdmbcole@rogers.com 905-857-0853
    or: Dave djcroft@globalserve.net 905-854-2789
    or: Jim 905-821-7104
    Frequent 6:00-8:30 Toronto Trevor Marshall's
    Toronto Railway Supper Club     		To get on the mailing list to get the dates and location, contact Trevor Marshall Trevor@themodelrailwayshow.com.
  • You MUST reserve your spot with Trevor at least one week before each meeting.
    He needs at least 20 reservations to book the location.
  • Meetings start with supper (typically about $20 plus drink(s) and tip), then usually a half hour slideshow and talk.
    Topics are generally not announced in advance. They cover railways and model railways.
  • Temporarily suspended awaiting new organizer(s).

    • Schedule: Meetings are normally Mondays, usually once a month, announced by Trevor to those on the list.
    Info: Trevor Marshall Trevor@themodelrailwayshow.com
    Frequent 5:30-8:30 Windsor Windsor Model Railroad Club 2109 Ottawa Street (corner of Ottawa and Walker)
    on the second floor of the Market Square (top of the escalators by the front entrance).
  • Permanent HO and N scale layouts.

    • Schedule: Meetings are Tuesdays. The first Tuesday of each month is a Business Meeting.
    Info: www.WindsorModelRailroadClub.com


    January 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Sunday
    Jan 15
    2017     		10-3 Paris 2017 Paris Junction
    NMRA NFR WOD
    Model Train Show     		Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street
  • Over 50 dealers.
  • Operating layouts.
  • NMRA craftsmen tables.

    • Fare: Adults $4, NMRA WOD members $3, under 12 free.
    Info: Edward Howes ehowes@boardresources.com 519-442-7193
    NMRA Western Ontario Division Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/WOD/Welcome.html
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Sunday
    Jan 29
    2017     		10-3:30 Ancaster Hamilton-Ancaster Train Show Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fair Grounds, 630 Trinity Road South
    (Exit Highway 403 south at Highway 52 / Trinity Road, on right past Wilson Street / Highway 2/53.)
    Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free. Parking Free.
    Info: Rick trainshow@outlook.com 905-973-1224


    February 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Feb 4
    Sunday
    Feb 5
    2017     		10-4:30
     
    10-3     		Port Hope Ganaraska Railway Modellers
    24th Annual Port Hope Model Railway Show     		Port Hope Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street
    (On the east side of the Ganaraska River off Elgin Street, off Ward Street, off Mill Street.)
  • Operating layouts, vendors and exhibitors.

    • Fare: Adults $5, Seniors 65+ $4, Children 6-12 $2, Children under 5 free. 2 day pass available. Parking free.
    Info and map: Ganaraska Railway Modellers www.porthopetrainclub.com/Upcoming-Events.html
    or: Dave Hughes Ganaraska.Railroaders@gmail.com 905-800-0410
    GRM Info: Ganaraska Railway Modellers www.porthopetrainclub.com
    Saturday
    Feb 11
    Sunday
    Feb 12
    2017     		11-5 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Romance of the Rails
    Winter Show     		11 Curity Avenue, Toronto
    (north of St. Clair East and west of O’Connor Drive, across Cranfield Avenue from the HomeDepot)
    (entry is at the back left, down stairs)
  • O Scale.
  • 103' x 32' room, 400 feet of track, 2 major cities with fll yards and engine facilities.
  • Set in 1950s with steam and diesel.
  • First full show at the new location.
  • Running all the trains and showing off progress so far.
  • Great family entertainment value.
  • TTC Woodbine bus routes 91B, 91C, 91D come right to the building.

    • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Students $5, Family of 4 $20. Cash only. Parking free.
    Not handicapped or wheelchair accessible.
    Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com
    Or: www.modelrailroadclub.com/Resources/2017 WINTER SHOW FLYER.pdf
    Also Saturday February 18 - Monday (Family Day) February 20.
    Saturday
    Feb 18
    2017     		9-4 Windsor Windsor Model Railroad Club
    Annual Open House     		2109 Ottawa Street (corner of Ottawa and Walker)
    on the second floor of the Market Square (top of the escalators by the front entrance).
  • See WMRC permanent HO and N scale layouts.
  • Learn more about the club. New members welcome.

    • Fare: Free. Free parking.
    Info: www.WindsorModelRailroadClub.com
    Saturday
    Feb 18
    Sunday
    Feb 19
    Monday
    Feb 20
    Family Day
    2017     		11-5 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Romance of the Rails
    Winter Show     		11 Curity Avenue, Toronto
    (north of St. Clair East and west of O’Connor Drive, across Cranfield Avenue from the HomeDepot)
    (entry is at the back left, down stairs)
  • O Scale.
  • 103' x 32' room, 400 feet of track, 2 major cities with fll yards and engine facilities.
  • Set in 1950s with steam and diesel.
  • First full show at the new location.
  • Running all the trains and showing off progress so far.
  • Great family entertainment value.
  • TTC Woodbine bus routes 91B, 91C, 91D come right to the building.

    • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Students $5, Family of 4 $20. Cash only. Parking free.
    Not handicapped or wheelchair accessible.
    Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com
    Or: www.modelrailroadclub.com/Resources/2017 WINTER SHOW FLYER.pdf
    Also Saturday February 11 - Sunday February 12.
    Saturday
    Feb 18
    Sunday
    Feb 19
    2017     		10-5

    10-4     		Springwater
    (near Barrie)     		Barrie-Allandale Railway Modellers
    47th Annual Barrie-Allandale
    Model Train Show     		Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery, 4346 Dunlop Street West, Springwater (Barrie)
    (Take Highway 400 to Barrie, exit west at exit 96B to Dunlop Street West / County Road 90,
    head west 3.9 km, greenhouses will be on your right just past County Road 27.)
  • Over 18000 sq ft.
  • More layouts from N to G.
  • More than 80 vendor tables.
  • Club memberships open.
  • $6 off in-store purchase of $30 or more at Bradford Greenhouses.

    • Fare: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Students $5, Children under 6 free. Free parking.
    Info: www.barm.ca/events.html
    or: Doug Fearon barmrail@gmail.com 705-828-7373
    BARM Info: www.barm.ca
    See modelrailroadcanada.com/videos
    /Barrie-Allandale%20Train%20Show%202009_0002.wmv
    Saturday
    Feb 25
    Sunday
    Feb 26
    2017     		9:30-3:30 Essex 2017 Essex Model Train Show Essex Public School, 72 Brien Street
    (Essex is just 30 minutes from Windsor-Detroit, easily accessed from the Ambassador Bridge. Take the second Essex exit off Highway 3.)
  • The largest show of its kind in Southwestern Ontario.
  • Sales, displays, collectibles.
  • Accomodations available locally.

    • Fare (each day): Adults $5, Seniors $4, Teens $4, Children $2, Under 3 Free. Free parking.
    Sunday
    Feb 26
    2017     		11-4 Toronto Scarborough Model Railroaders
    Train Show     		17 Jeavons Avenue
    From 401 westbound:
      Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    From 401 eastbound:
      Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions.
    From DVP:
      Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    For all:
      From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 35 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery.
        - 60 to 80 car freight trains and full length passenger trains.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA.
  • Refreshments available.

    • See also March 5.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12. Free street parking.
    Not wheelchair accessible.
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: Michael Marmoreo president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org 416-262-9971
    Map: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom/?page_id=1195
    Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q
    (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.)


    March 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Mar 4
    2017     		10-4 Cobourg Cobourg Model Railroaders
    Cobourg Model Train Show     		Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin Street East
    (From highway 401 take exit 472 or 474 south. Turn left (east) onto Elgin Street. The Lions Community Centre will be on your right between Division and D'Arcy Streets.
    Park behind the community centre.)
  • Vendors.
  • Operating model train layouts.
  • Displays and exhibits.
  • Food and beverages available.
  • The biggest model train show in Northumberland County.

    • Fare: Adults $5, children under 13 $1.
    Info: Ted Rafuse tedrafuse1@gmail.com 905-372-8375
    Sunday
    Mar 5
    2017     		10-3:00 Copetown Bayview Junction Modular Group and
    Rapido Trains Inc.
    supported by Canadian Association of Railway Modellers (CARM)
    2016 Copetown Show     		Copetown and District Community Centre, 1950 Governor's Road
    (Governor's Road / Highway 99 just east of Highway 52, north of Highway 403 and south of Highway 5, 15 minutes from Hamilton.)
  • "A Showcase of Canadian Railway Modelling"
  • Operating Canadian prototype layouts.
  • Displays by model craftsmen.
  • Railway special interest groups (SIGs) and historical societies.
  • Canadian model manufacturers' displays and sales.
  • Photo and slide vendors.
  • Scratchbuilding supplies.
  • Much more for the serious modeller.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Lunch and refreshments available.

    • Fare: $6, children under 12 free with adult.
    Info: www.facebook.com/CopetownShow
    or: Steve Tuff copetownshow@yahoo.com
    2016 Flyer: www.caorm.org/flyers/COPETOWNFLYER2016.pdf
             (Trust the 1950 Governor's Road address, not the arrow on the map which is about 1 km too far north, and this year there is no Saturday show.)
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Rapido Info: www.rapidotrains.com
    Sunday
    Mar 5
    2017     		11-4 Toronto Scarborough Model Railroaders
    Train Show     		17 Jeavons Avenue
    From 401 westbound:
      Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    From 401 eastbound:
      Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions.
    From DVP:
      Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    For all:
      From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 35 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery.
        - 60 to 80 car freight trains and full length passenger trains.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA.
  • Refreshments available.

    • See also February 26.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12. Free street parking.
    Not wheelchair accessible.
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: Michael Marmoreo president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org 416-262-9971
    Map: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom/?page_id=1195
    Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q
    (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.)
    Saturday
    Mar 11
    2017     		10-2 Bowmanville Soper Valley Model Railroad Association
    8th Annual Bowmanville Model Train Flea Market     		NEW LOCATION: Clarington Central Seconday School
    200 Clarington Boulevard, L1C 5N8
    (just off Highway 2 in Bowmanville, behind Home depot)
    Fare: Adult $5, Under 12 free. Parking free.
    Fully wheelchair accessible.
    Info: Soper Valley Model Railroad Association www.svmra.ca
    or: sopervalley@gmail.com
    Flyer: www.svmra.ca
    Facebook: "Soper Valley Model Railroad Association"
    Vendor tables: Bill Harford Jr sopervalley@gmail.com 905-623-8440 or Facebook: Soper Valley Model Railroad Association
    Vendor setup 8 am.
    Saturday
    Mar 11
    Sunday
    Mar 12
    2017     		10-4
     

    10-4     		Kingston Canadian Railroad Historical Association
    CRHA-Kingston Division
    Rail O Rama
    Model Train Show
    27 Years     		Ambassador Hotel, 1550 Princess Street K7M 9E3
    (From 401 exit 613, south on Sydenham Road, left at first light onto Princess Street, on right just past the CNR overpass, near the VIA Rail Station.)
  • Now enlarged - more layouts, more vendors, more displays.
  • Operating layouts.
  • Vendors.
  • Railway displays.
  • Railroadiana.
  • Historical Societies.
  • Interactive layout for youngsters.
  • Thomas activity table.
  • Modelling Demonstrations.
  • Refreshments and dining available on site.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Collector show buttons $2.

    • Fare: Adults (13+) $6, Seniors (60+) $5, Children (5-12) $3. Parking free.
    Info: www.kingstonkingstonrailorama.wix.com/show
    Flyer: kingstonrailorama.wixsite.com/show/2017-show-flyer
    Contact: Graham Oberst graham.oberst@bell.net 613-542-9461
    or: Paul Hunter kingstonrail@outlook.com 613-217-6580
    Sunday
    Mar 12
    2017     		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2017 Spring Open House     		5 Oakland Avenue
    (North off Wilson near Jane)
  • Over 1600 sq ft of model railway.
  • 13 scale miles of mainline going through 10 towns.
  • CNR and CPR in southwestern Ontario, in the period of 1953 to 1957.
  • New model buildings under construction.
  • Authentic steam sounds.
  • Videos to watch.

    • Also March 19.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or: Andy Orr (President) 416-951-9641
    Saturday
    Mar 18
    2017     		9-4:30
    Setup:
    8:30     		Toronto Toronto Railway
    Prototype Modellers Meet     		Humber College, North Campus, Building B, rooms B201 and B202
    203 Humber College Boulevard (southwest of Highway 27 and Finch Avenue) M9W 5L7
    (Building B is on the southwest side of the campus adjacent to parking lots 13 and 14. Enter via entrance E from eastbound Humber College Boulevard.)
  • Clinics:
    - 9 am - noon: Prototype modelling clinics:
                - 9:00-9:45 - Brian Dickey: Roweham – a Prototype Inspired Small Layout
                - 10:00-10:45 - Ray Hoadley: Steel Mill Railway Operations
                - 1:00-1:45 - Bill Schneider – Designing & Manufacturing Model Trains for Today’s Market
  • Model Discussion:
                - 12:00-1:00 - Model Discussion part 1
                - 2:00-3:30 - Model Discussion part 2
  • 11:00-12:00 - Lunch
  • 3:30-4:00 - Door Prizes

    • Fare: $15. Free parking.
    Info: torontoprototypemodellers.wordpress.com/
    or: Brian Gauer bdgauer@yahoo.ca
    Sunday
    Mar 19
    2017     		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2017 Spring Open House     		5 Oakland Avenue
    (North off Wilson near Jane)
  • Over 1600 sq ft of model railway.
  • 13 scale miles of mainline going through 10 towns.
  • CNR and CPR in southwestern Ontario, in the period of 1953 to 1957.
  • New model buildings under construction.
  • Authentic steam sounds.
  • Videos to watch.

    • Also March 12.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or: Andy Orr (President) 416-951-9641
    Sunday
    Mar 19
    2017     		10-3 Kitchener Kitchener Model Train Show and Sale Bingemans Marshall Hall, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
    (From 401: Take exit #278 to Hwy 8 West toward Kitchener, take exit Hwy 7 East / Hwy 85 North towards Guelph, fork right towards Victoria/Frederick/Wellington, exit to Wellington Street East, turn south on Shirley Avenue, then Bingemans entrance on left side.)
  • 170 vendor tables.
  • Model trains, train sets, locomotives, track, rolling stock, track, transformers, structures, photos, videos, DVDs, displays, railroad memorabilia, hobby supplies.
  • All scales - small Z scale to large Garden scale.
  • Operating layouts.
  • Lunch counter.
  • Worth the drive from anywhere in Ontario, for serious hobbyists or a family event.
  • New vendors with quality model railroad items to sell are always welcomed.

    • Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 free with adult. Free parking.
    Info on this and related shows: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/toy.php
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Bingeman's Info: www.bingemans.com/ 519-744-1555 or 1-800-667-0833
    Map and Directions: www.bingemans.com/conferences/contact_directions.php
    Saturday
    Mar 25
    2017     		tickets
    and
    maps:
    9-3
    layouts
    open:
    9-9
    (times
    vary    )     		Kitchener
    Waterloo
    Cambridge
    Guelph
    area     		34th Annual Doubleheaders
    Model Railroad Self Guided Home and Club Layout Tour     		Register 9-3 at Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road West, Cambridge, GPS N 43.4280 W 80.2919.
    (Exit 401 at Townline Road North (#286), turn left at Ellis Road, arena on left.)
    NEW: Guidebooks are also available at these hobby shops (only 20 each):
          - Credit Valley Railway Company Ltd., 2900 Argentia Road Unit 24, Mississauga
          - Grand River Hobbies, 808 Courtland Avenue East, Kitchener
          - Paris Junction Hobbies, 300 Grand River Street North, Paris
  • Traditionally over 40 home and club layouts.
  • One of Canada's largest annual layout tours.
  • The layout tour involves you driving to people's homes and clubs to enjoy their model train layouts.
  • Also see Credit Valley Free-mo Group entry below.

    • Fare: Adults $8, children under 13 $5. Children MUST be supervised by an adult.
    Info: www.doubleheaders.org
    or: dhtour@gmail.com
    Saturday
    Mar 25
    Sunday
    Mar 26
    2017     		9-3 Cambridge Credit Valley Free-mo Group
    Free-mo modular layout setup     		Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road West, Cambridge, GPS N 43.4280 W 80.2919.
    (Exit 401 at Townline Road North (#286), turn left at Ellis Road.)
  • Free-mo modular layout setup.
  • Experts on hand to answer your model railroad related questions.
  • Also see Doubleheaders entry above.

    • Fare: Free Saturday with Doubleheaders admission. Small admission fee Sunday. Free parking.
    Info: Paul Taylor ptaylor@ica.net
    If you have a Free-mo module and would like to participate contact Paul.
    Free-mo Info: www.free-mo.org


    April 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Sunday
    Apr 2
    2017     		10-3 Mississauga Lakeshore Model Railroaders' Association
    Model Railroad Flea Market     		NEW LOCATION: Pope John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre
    4300 Cawthra Road
    (West side, just north of Burnhamthorpe Road, just south of Eglinton, Highway 403 and Eastgate Parkway)
  • Approximately 12,000 square feet, one of the largest such events in Canada.
  • 80-110 tables worth of vendor displays.

    • Fare: Adults $7, Youth $3, Children under 6 free. Parking free.
    8 foot Tables $40 including chair, coffee, and doughnut.
    Info: www.lmra.ca
    or: www.lmra.ca/flea_market.html
    or: Steve McCoy supertraindude@yahoo.ca 416-817-4015
    Saturday
    Apr 8
    2017     		9-5 Brantford
    Port Dover
    and Simcoe     		11th Annual Brantford, Port Dover and Simcoe
    Model Railroad Layout Tour     		Ticket Locations:
    Before April 8:
        - Paris Junction Hobbies - 300 Grand River Street, Paris.
        - Credit Valley Railway - 2900 Argentia Road #24, Mississauga.
    On April 8:
        - Brantford Model RR Club - Behind 100 Waterloo Street, Brantford.
        - Jim Lewis - 271 South Drive, Simcoe.
    Layouts:
  • Brantford - Brantford Model Railroad Club Grand Valley Central (3rd oldest club layout in Canada)
  • Brantford - Ken Teakle CN KAT Division
  • Brantford - Greg and Gail Wheyman New York and Seven
  • Brantford - Roger Chrysler Lake Erie and Northern Rwy (overhead wire) (handicapped accessible)
  • Brantford - Ted Black CN Brantford
  • Brantford - Dr. Garry Balsdon Canadian National
  • Simcoe - Daryl Dankwardt Cedar Valley Railroad
  • Simcoe - Jim Lewis Cedar Valley Railroad
  • Port Dover - Tim Warris CNJ Bronx Terminal
  • Port Dover - John Frederick

    • Fare: $5, Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.
    Proceeds to Brant Food for Thought www.brantfoodforthought.ca
    Info: www.brantfordmrclub.com/Layout_Tour/2016_Layout_Tour.pdf (includes layout descriptions and photos)
    or: Rev. Ted Black revtedblack@hotmail.com 519-770-4086
    Tour Booklet: www.brantfordmrclub.com/Layout_Tour/2017_Layout_Tour.pdf
    Saturday
    Apr 8
    2017     		1-? Waterloo ION 501B LRT train display Waterloo Region storage and maintenance building, Dutton Drive
  • Bidirectional with controls at both ends.
  • Five modules connected by accordionlike sections to make sharp turns.
  • About 30 metres long and weighs 30 tonnes.
  • Up to 200 passengers — 56 seated and 144 standing.
  • Top speed of 88 km/h, typical speed 30 to 50 km/h.

    • Fare: Free.
    Info in The Record: www.therecord.com/news-story/7233934-first-of-the-ion-trains-wows-thousands/
    Saturday
    Apr 8
    Sunday
    Apr 9
    2017     		10-4 Lindsay Lindsay and District Model Railroaders
    43rd Annual Lindsay Model Railway Show     		Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West (at Victoria Avenue)
    (Highway 35 North into Lindsay, turn left onto Kent Street West (main street downtown). Go west past 3 sets of lights, on the right side across from Tim Hortons and Home Hardware.)
  • HO, N and O27 scale layouts.
  • New and used trains and books and more.
  • Wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: Adults $5, children 6 to 12 $2, under 6 free.
    Info: ldmr.org
    Or: Wayne Lamb waynelamb@sympatico.ca
    Or: Eric Potter annualshow@ldmr.org 705-324-5316
    Flyer: http://ldmr.org/pdf/2017/43rd%20Annual%20LDMR%20Flier%201up%2010.5%20x%208%20revised.pdf
    Saturday
    Apr 15
    2017     		10-3 Brantford Brantford Model Train Show Best Western Bantford Hotel and Conference Centre (formerly Brant Park Inn), 19 Holiday Drive
    (one block south-east of Highway 403 and the Wayne Gretzky Parkway)
  • Over 65 vendors selling model trains and railroad memorabilia.
  • Operating layout.

    • Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 free with adult. Parking Free.
    Info on this and related shows: www.collectorshows.ca
    Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Saturday Apr 22
    2017     		10-4 Oshawa Pine Ridge Model Railroaders
    Open House     		St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 32 Wilson Road North
  • Surplus club items available for purchase.

    • Fare: Adults $5, Children under 14 $1, Children under 5 Free. Parking Free.
    Info: pineridgemodelrailroaders.club/
    Or: facebook.com/pineridgerailroaders
    or: info@pineridgemodelrailroadersclub
    Saturday
    April 22
    2017     		10-4 Guelph Doors Open
    Guelph 2017     		14 locations around Guelph, including:
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Caboose 436994
    99 Woolwich Street
    (located on siding close to St. George's Church)
    Restored by Guelph Historical Railway Association.
    Info: www.ghra.ca
  • Trails Open - The Toronto Suburban Railway (TSR)
    Enter at the end of James Street East.
    25-minute guided hikes led by members of the Guelph Hiking Trail Club at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.
    Info: Slideshow on Doors Open web site.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.guelpharts.ca/doors-open-guelph
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Apr 22
    2017     		10-5 London Area CARM and NMRA
    London and District
    Model Railway Layout Tour     		Tour Pass booklets on sale April 1 to April 22 at:
  • Broughdale Hobby - 1444 Glenora Drive, London 519-434-0600
  • Pete's Trains - 561 Horton Street, London 519-518-5550
  • Railway City Hobbies - 9 Hiawatha Street, St. Thomas 226-636-0664
  • Elgin County Railway Museum - 225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas 519-615-4873
                (museum tour not included)

    • Fare: $5 per family.
    Sponsors:
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers London and Area Chapter
    National Model Railway Association Niagara Frontier Region Western Ontario Division
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    NMRA Western Ontario Division Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/WOD/Welcome.html
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Saturday
    Apr 22
    2017     		10-4 Oshawa Pine Ridge Model Railroaders Open House St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
    32 Wilson Road North
  • Club surplus items will be available for purchase.

    • Fare: Adults $3, Children under 14 $1, Children under 5 Free, Family $5.
    Saturday
    Apr 22
    2017     		10-4 Schomberg Narrow Gauge Madness Gang
    12th Annual Ontario
    Narrow Gauge Show     		Schomberg Community Hall, 325 Main Street L0G 1T0
    (40 minutes north of Toronto, west off Highway 400)
    GPS: 44d0'12"N 79d41'6"W.
  • Canada's only exclusively narrow gauge show.
  • Narrow gauge, modular and micro layouts.
  • Critters and geared locos in Nn3, HOn30, HOn3, Sn3, Sn42, On3, On30, Gn15, etc, etc.
  • Vendors.
  • Clinics.
  • Model contests.
  • Photography contest.
  • Door prize draws.
  • Lunch counter.

    • Fare: $5 advance (via PayPal), $8 at the door.
    Info or registration: www.narrowgaugemadness.com (includes video)
    or: narrowgaugeontario@hotmail.com
    or: Yahoo! group groups.yahoo.com/group/narrowgaugemadness/
    or: Facebook OntarioNarrowGaugeShow
    Exhibitor info: woodway@sympatico.ca
    Sunday
    Apr 23
    2017     		10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show Oxford Auditorium and Mutual Building, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • Operating layouts.
  • Over 170 vendor tables in 2 buildings.
  • All the top dealers.
  • Lunch available.

    • Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free with adult.
    Free parking in fairgrounds parking lot and Civic Arena parking lot at 895 Nellis Street (two driveways east)
    Info: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/toy.php
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    Sunday
    Apr 23
    2017     		12-4:30 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House     		The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
  • 35'x25' HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: Free.
    Also April 30, November and December.
    Info: www.gnmre.ca
    or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Saturday
    Apr 29
    2017     		12-4
    Dealer
    Setup 11     		Milton Forest City Railway Society
    FCRS Slide Swap Day     		Milton Curling Club, 65 Millside Drive
    (Hwy 401 to Exit 302 / Regional Road 25, cross Steeles Avenue, ahead onto Martin Street, cross CPR tracks, next left, on left beside the Beer Store.)
    NOTE: New venue.
    Fare: $5, parking free.
    Info and tables: Dave Stowe thb403@gmail.com
    Saturday
    Apr 29
    2017     		9-3 Hamilton NMRA International Division
    and Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    Everything you wanted to know about Live Steam!     		Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology
    900 Woodword Avenue
  • Live steamers both inside and out (weather dependent).
  • Guided tour of the giant steam engines in the museum (operation simulated by electric motors these days).

    • Fare: Members $10, Guests welcome $12, parking free.
    Info: Richard Sparrow intldivnmra.info@gmail.com 905-892-7958
    Sunday
    Apr 30
    2017     		12-4:30 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House     		The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
  • 35'x25' HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: Free.
    Also April 23, November and December.
    Info: www.gnmre.ca
    or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767


    May 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Friday
    May 5
    Saturday
    May 6

    Sunday
    May 7
    2017     		Kitchener NMRA Niagara Frontier Region
    Grand River Express Train Convention     		Conestoga College, Doon Campus
    299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4
  • Live Clinics.
  • Excursion to Waterloo Central Railway live steam trip and shop tour.
  • Excursion to St. Jacobs and Aberfoyle Model Railway.
  • 20+ Layouts Open for Tour Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. (Tour will likely include Our Home and Miniature Land in Mississauga.)
  • Operating Sessions (5 layouts Saturday evening, preregistration required).
  • Manufacturers Trade Show and Vendors.
  • Model Shows and Contests.
  • Brunch Banquet (Sunday).
  • Womens' Program.

    • Fare: See www.eventbrite.ca/e/grand-river-express-nmra-nfr-2017-convention-registration-28746627938#tickets
    Info: Grand River Express grandriverexpress.ca
    Or: Steve Wright, Register-Grand River Express Wright.Steve@sympatico.ca
    Saturday
    May 6
    Sunday
    May 7
    2017     		10-4 Hamilton Doors Open
    Hamilton 2017     		36 locations (15 new) around Hamilton, including:
  • Hamilton GO Centre (Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway Museum - TH&B)
    36 Hunter Street East
    (between James Street South and Hughson Street South)
    1933 art moderne TH&B railway station, now used by GO.
    Railway museum on the centre’s mezzanine level.
    Info: Slide show on Doors Open web site.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: info@doorsopenhamilton.ca
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    May 13
    2017     		8-12 Elmwood County Line Caboose
    Carol’s 19th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale     		14121 Bruce County Road 10, RR #1 Hanover (Elmwood) N0G 1S0
    (north of Hanover, Bruce Penninsula)
    Fare: Free to public and to vendors.
    Info: www.countylinecaboose.ca
    or: Carol sales@countylinecaboose.ca 519-807-2345
    Saturday
    May 13
    2017     		8-12 St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    Garage Sale     		Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
    Donations of household items appreciated.
    Fare: ?
    8' Tables $5, call 519-637-6284 to reserve.
    Museum Info: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Hours & Events" or "Upcoming Events" 519-637-6284
    Saturday
    May 13
    Sunday
    May 14
    2017     		10-4 Midland Midland District Model Railroad Club's
    28th Annual
    Train Show and Sale     		North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, 527 Len Self Boulevard, L4R 5N6
  • One of the biggest shows in all Ontario.
  • 20 layouts and 70 tables in a recent year.

    • Fare: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children $2.
    Info: www.facebook.com/midlanddistrictrailroadclub
    or: Show Coordinator Richard Small mdrcrs@rogers.com 705-791-7968
    or video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X1_aLBu_wg&feature=player_embedded
    Map: map
    Saturday
    May 13
    Sunday
    May 14
    2017     		10-4 Fort Erie 2017 Railway Museum
    20th Anniversary
    Open Houses     		21 Warren Street
    On display:
  • CN F7A #9173 Locomotive Cab.
  • HEPC E-7 Electric Locomotive.
  • HEPC #46 Steam Locomotive.
  • Ontario Hydro Plymouth Diesel.
  • Artifacts, photos and model trains.
  • And more.

    • Fare: donation.
    Info: www.nfrm.ca
    or: info@nfrm.ca 905-357-6539
    Also: July 8-9, September 9-10.
    Saturday
    May 20
    Sunday
    May 21
    2017     		10-4 Midland Midland District Model Railroad Club's
    28th Annual
    Train Show and Sale     		North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, 527 Len Self Boulevard, L4R 5N6
  • One of the biggest shows in all Ontario.
  • 20 layouts and 70 tables in a recent year.

    • 2016 Fare: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children $2.
    Info: www.facebook.com/midlanddistrictrailroadclub
    or: Show Coordinator Richard Small mdrcrs@rogers.com 705-791-7968
    or video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X1_aLBu_wg&feature=player_embedded
    Map: map
    Saturday
    May 27
    Sunday
    May 28
    2017     		10-5 Toronto Doors Open
    Toronto 2017     		150 locations around Toronto, including:
  • Toronto Railway Museum
    TRHC John Street Roundhouse / Roundhouse Park
    (255 Bremner Boulevard, southeast of the CN tower)
    • Ride the miniature railway around the park on one of five miniature engines, some live steam.
    • Take a ride on the restored turntable.
    • Tour the original roundhouse stalls and see the work in progress.
    • See CNR 4-8-4 steam engine 6213.
    • Visit the fully restored Cabin D with its restored switch gear.
    • Visit the fully restored Don Station in its new location.
    • Get right up close and personal and explore the diesel engines and steam engines.
    • See rolling stock at various stages of their restoration.
    • See rail computer simulators.
    • Bring your camera!
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.torontorailwaymuseum.com/
    or www.trha.ca/roundhousepark.html
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    or www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/
    or www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/buildings.htm
    or Doors Open Toronto doorsopen@toronto.ca
    or twitter.com/TORailwayMuseum/status/867381170945884160
    or Official Guide in Toronto Star special section Thursday May 18?


    • June 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    June 3
    2017     		10-4 Aldershot
    Burlington     		Burlington Model Railway Club
    Spring Open House     		Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot
    (Exit Highway 403 south on Waterdown Road, turn right / west onto Plains Road West, turn right / north onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn across the road on the left.)
  • 3 scales: N and HO inside, G garden railway outside weather permitting.
    BBQ and refreshments available.

    • Fare: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
    Info: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214
    Also June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24.
    Saturday
    June 3
    Sunday
    June 4
    2017     		10-4 Whitchurch-
    Stouffville     		Doors Open
    Whitchurch-Stouffville 2017     		12 locations around Whitchurch-Stouffville, including:
    • Richmond Hill Live Steamers
      15922 McCowan Road
    • Adults and children, ride on three sizes of miniature railways.
    • Learn how railways operated in days gone by.
    • See wsmuseum@townofws.ca
    • Bring your camera!
    Fare: Free.
    Info: richmond-hill-live-steamers.tripod.com
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    or Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville www.townofws.ca/en/explore/museum.aspx
    or Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville wsmuseum@townofws.ca
    Saturday
    June 3
    Sunday
    June 4
    2017     		10-5 Cobourg
    Northumberland
    County     		Doors Open
    Northumberland County 2017     		19 locations around Northumberland County, including:
    • Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre
      141 Orr Street, Cobourg
    • An operating model railway outside the barracks tells the story of the Cobourg and Peterborough Railway and the ill-fated Rice Lake Bridge.
    • Bring your camera!
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.cobourgmuseum.ca
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    or Doors Open Northumberland County millera@northumberlandcounty.ca 905-373-7222
    Saturday
    June 10
    Sunday
    June 11
    2017     		10-4
     
    1-4     		Wiarton
    Bruce County     		Doors Open
    Bruce County 2017     		Many locations around Bruce County, including:
    • Wiarton Train Station
      400 William Street
      (in Bluewater Park)
    • This 1904 Canadian National Railway station closed in 1960.
    • It was moved to Bluewater Park in 1971.
    • Built entirely of wood in combined chateau and stick styles, the station has Queen Anne towers on its bay side and magnificent coffered tongue-and-groove ceilings.
    • It now houses the heritage interpretive centre and gallery.
    • Bring your camera!
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    or Doors Open Bruce County brucecounty150.ca/
    or Doors Open Bruce County 150info@brucecounty.on.ca 519-534-1400 ext 101
    Saturday
    June 24
    2017     		10-4 Gravenhurst Doors Open
    Gravenhurst 2017     		11 locations around Gravenhurst, including:
    • Gravenhurst Railway Station
      150 Second Street
      705-687-3412 ext 246
    • Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), officially opened this historical railway station in September 1919.
    • The town bought and restored the buildings in 1986.
    • The station is an excellent example of early 20th-century railway architecture and is one of a few early stations remaining in Central Ontario.
    • Bring your camera!

    Fare: Free.
    Info including slideshow: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    or Town of Gravenhurst www.gravenhurst.ca/en/index.asp
    Saturday
    June 25
    2017     		11-3 Aldershot
    Burlington     		Burlington Model Railway Club
    Public Viewing Session     		Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot
    (Exit Highway 403 south on Waterdown Road, turn right / west onto Plains Road West, turn right / north onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn across the road on the left.)
  • 3 scales: N and HO inside, G garden railway outside weather permitting.

    • Fare: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
    Info: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214
    Also June 3 (Open House), July 30, August 27, September 24.


    July 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    July 8
    Sunday
    July 9
    2017     		10-4 Fort Erie 2017 Railway Museum
    20th Anniversary
    Open Houses     		21 Warren Street
    On display:
  • CN F7A #9173 Locomotive Cab.
  • HEPC E-7 Electric Locomotive.
  • HEPC #46 Steam Locomotive.
  • Ontario Hydro Plymouth Diesel.
  • Artifacts, photos and model trains.
  • And more.

    • Fare: donation.
    Info: www.nfrm.ca
    or: info@nfrm.ca 905-357-6539
    Also: May 13-14, September 9-10.
    Saturday
    July 15
    Sunday
    July 16
    2017     		10-4 Long Sault Seaway Train Show Long Sault Arena, 60 Mille Roches Road
    (Off Highway 2)
  • Trains bought and sold.
  • All scales.

    • Fare: Adults $5, Children under 12 $2.
    Info: Rudy Tabak 613-936-6873
    Saturday
    July 15
    Sunday
    July 16
    2017     		various
    times
    8:45
    to
    5:00     		St. Thomas 2017 Day Out With Thomas
    The Friendship Tour     		St. Thomas - Elgin Memorial Centre
  • 25 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine.
  • Hear Thomas greet his fans!
  • Meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway.
  • Thomas and Friends Imagination Station featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts and crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets.
  • Storytelling, video viewing, live children’s entertainment featuring music, magic and puppets.
  • Bubbles, Misty Island cool mist tents, inflatable bouncers, model railway displays and more!
  • Tickets include free admission to the Elgin County Railway Museum (normally $7 for adults and $3 for children).

    • Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled train departure.
    Fare: $25 + HST per person aged 2 years and older.
    Info and Tickets: www.ticketweb.ca/events/org/16815?pl=dowt2015ecrm
    or Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Hours & Events" or "Upcoming Events"
    or 519-637-6284
    Also July 21-23.
    Friday
    July 21
    Saturday
    July 22
    Sunday
    July 23
    2017     		various
    times
    8:45
    to
    5:00     		St. Thomas 2017 Day Out With Thomas
    The Friendship Tour     		St. Thomas - Elgin Memorial Centre
  • 25 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine.
  • Hear Thomas greet his fans!
  • Meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway.
  • Thomas and Friends Imagination Station featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts and crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets.
  • Storytelling, video viewing, live children’s entertainment featuring music, magic and puppets.
  • Bubbles, Misty Island cool mist tents, inflatable bouncers, model railway displays and more!
  • Tickets include free admission to the Elgin County Railway Museum (normally $7 for adults and $3 for children).

    • Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled train departure.
    Fare: $25 + HST per person aged 2 years and older.
    Info and Tickets: www.ticketweb.ca/events/org/16815?pl=dowt2015ecrm
    or Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Hours & Events" or "Upcoming Events"
    or 519-637-6284
    Also July 15-16.
    Saturday
    July 30
    2017     		11-3 Aldershot
    Burlington     		Burlington Model Railway Club
    Public Viewing Session     		Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot
    (Exit Highway 403 south on Waterdown Road, turn right / west onto Plains Road West, turn right / north onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn across the road on the left.)
  • 3 scales: N and HO inside, G garden railway outside weather permitting.

    • Fare: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
    Info: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214
    Also June 3 (Open House), June 25, August 27, September 24.


    August 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Aug 5
    Sunday
    Aug 6
    2017     		all day Montreal CARM Super Meet
    “Opening Doors” Layout Tour     		Montreal Area
    Each attendee is responsible for their own accommodation, meals and transportation.
    CARM will identify local hotels and their price options (close to Dorval Train Station, Airport and West Island Modular Railroad Club).
  • Tour Booklet and Pass. A GPS would be very helpful.
  • Montreal railfan guide.
  • Meet and Greet.
  • 8 club layouts in Montreal:
          - West Island Modular Railway Club.
          - British Model Railway Club of Montreal.
          - Vermont & Essex.
          - Sorel, St Hyacinthe & St Lawrence Railway.
          - Montreal Live Steamers.
          - Green Valley Short Line Railroad Club
          - JacHobby (2 scales).
          - ExpoRail - Large prototype collection and many model displays.
          (ExpoRail extra cost except to CRHA members, free to members).
  • Private layouts to visit both ways between Toronto area and Montreal before and after the meet.
  • Hobby shops in the area:
          - Hobby Jonction.
          - Udisco.
          - Van Horne Hobbies.
          - JacHobby.
          - Belanger (Hobby Vermont & Essex).
  • The layout addresses, and entry pass will be in the booklet given to each participant.
  • A brief list of preferred Rail-fanning spots will be available.
  • Possible AGM, possible Meet and Greet TBD.
  • No clinics, no CARM organised lodging or transportation.
  • A GPS is advised.
  • Hotels near Dorval train Station, Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport, the West Island Modular Railroad Club and Hobby Jonction:
          - Aloft: 500 McMillan, Dorval H9P 0A2 514-633-0900
          - Quality Suites: 1010 Heron Rd, Dorval H9S 1B3 514-631-4537
          - Comfort Inn: 340 Michel Jasmin H9P 1C1 514-636-3391
          - Holiday Inn Express: 10888 Cote de Liesse H8T 1A6 514-422-8080
          - Marriott: Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport H4Y 0A4 514-636-6700
          - Sheraton: 555 McMillan, Dorval H9P 1B7 514-631-2411
          - Fairfield Inn & Suites: 700 Michel Jasmin H9P1C5 514-631-2424
          - Rodeway Inn: 580 Michel Jasmin H9P1C5 514-828-5080
          - Montreal Express: 13000 cote de Liesse H9P 1B8 514-631-4811
          - Airport Marriott In Terminal: 800 Place Leigh Capreol 514-636-6700
          - Sheraton Airport: 555 Blvd McMillan 866-961-3779
          - Beausejour Hotel: 440 Av Roy
          - Novotel: 2599 Blvd Alf Nobel
          - Hampton Inn & Suites: 1900 Trans Cda Hwy 514-633-8243
          - Days Inn: 4545 Blvd Cote-Vertu Ouest 514-332-2720
          - Hilton: 7880 Cote-de-Liesse
          - Quality Hotel: 7700 Cote-de-Liesse 855-516-1090
          - Travelodge: 7700 Cote-de-Liesse 800-578-7878
          - Econo Lodge: 6755 Cote-de-Liesse 514-735-5702
          - Crowne Plaza: 6600 Cote-de-Liesse 514-344-1999
          - Courtyard by Marriott: 7000 Pl RobertJoncas 514-339-5333
          - Holiday Inn: 6500 Cote-de-Liesse 514-739-6440

    • Fare: Primary before June 30 $40, after June 30 $50, additional family members at same address $10.
    Info: www.caorm.org
    Sunday
    Aug 6
    to
    Sunday
    Aug 20
    2017     		varies multiple CP Canada 150 Train
    Heritage train
    in Ontario     		Sunday August 6, 3-6 pm:
                Thunder Bay - Marina Park, Bobby Curtola Drive
    Tuesday August 8, 5-8 pm:
                Sudbury - Sudbury Train Station, 233 Elgin Street
    Wednesday August 9, 5-8 pm:
                Hamilton - Gage Park, 1000 Main Street East
    Friday August 11, 5-8 pm:
                Toronto - CP Lambton Yard, 750 Runnymede Road
    Sunday August 13, 3-6 pm:
                Montreal - Old Port of Montreal, St-Pierre Square
    Sunday August 20, 3-6 pm:
                Ottawa - VIA Rail Station, 200 Tremblay Road
  • The iconic F-unit diesel locomotive CP 1401 (1958) will lead the train, powering more than 10 beautifully restored Royal Canadian Pacific heritage cars. These cars are historical treasures and have hosted some of Canada's and the world's most influential minds including Canadian author Pierre Berton, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip (pre-coronation), and Sir Winston Churchill.
  • All event guests are welcome to take photos of the train as the exclusive event backdrop.
  • Heritage train.
  • Spirit of Tomorrow Car.
  • Entertainment.
  • Family Friendly Activities.
  • Also stops in other provinces - see web site.

    • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.cpr.ca/en/community/canada-150/cp-canada-150-train
    Thursday
    August 10
    Friday
    August 11
    Saturday
    August 12
    Sunday
    August 13
    2017     		all day Brockville
    Eastern
    Ontario     		Rails to Trails 2017 Festival At the St. Lawrence River waterfront
  • Celebrating Canada's 150th year of Confederation, Ontario's 150 years as a founding province and the reopening of Canada's First Railway Tunnel.
  • Interactive stories of life on the rails and the role this mode of transport played in the growth of our nation, told by those that lived it first hand: the old steamer (working on the railway in the 1950's), the "diesel dudes" and a telegrapher.
  • Archival images.
  • Displays such as the vintage "Jigger", set up on a stretch of track you can operate.
  • Fully functional faithfully restored early 20th century travelling carnival and sideshow - a world of whimsy, magic and mysticism.
  • Ride the 1917 Ferris Wheel, enjoy the beautifully restored 1938 Allan Herschell three-abreast wooden carousel.
  • Try your hand at Star Darts, Punk Rack or the High Striker among other games of chance.
  • Enter the ethereal world of the Clairvoyant for a peek into Canada's future.
  • Be amazed and entertained by "Alive On The Inside" sideshow under the Big Top.
  • Outdoor leisure with canoeing and kayaking and "Slow Ride" bike tours through the breathtaking waterfront trails of the Brock Trail.
  • P&G Vibrant Living 5K Walk or Run designed to take full advantage of the newly opened Railway Tunnel.
  • Explore First Nations culture through their strong connection to mother earth.
  • Learn about and participate in traditional interactive games and demonstrations.
  • Local school projects that inspire thinking, learning and expression.
  • Local and regional aspiring artists.
  • Hop-On Hop-Off tour train to Brockville's local attractions such as the Brockville Museum, the newly opened Aquatarium, and the Ontario Heritage Trust site Fulford Place.
  • An interactive theatrical performance celebrating Canada as the land of immigrants, settlers and pioneers.
  • And more from Parks Canada and the Royal Canadian Navy.
  • A culturally rich, immersive journey, the summer's most memorable experience in the breathtaking 1000 Islands region.

    • Fare: Ground admission is free. Events are extra.
    Info: www.railstotrailsbrockville.ca
    Or: info@railstotrailsbrockville.ca
    Saturday
    Aug 19
    Sunday
    Aug 20     		11-4
     
    11-4     		Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Doors Open
    Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 2017     		10 locations around Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, including:
  • Aultsville Train Station:
        13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg 613-543-3704
        - 19th-century (1886-1889) wooden station, originally located in the Lost Village of Aultsville.
        - Early locomotive, passenger coach, baggage car and refrigeration car on one of the few remaining sections of the original Grand Trunk rail bed.
        Info: www.uppercanadavillage.com
  • Lost Villages Museum:
        16361 Fran Laflamme Drive (Ault Park), Long Sault 613-534-2197
        - 11 historical and heritage buildings from six villages that were lost in 1958 when the area was flooded to construct the St. Lawrence Seaway.
        - Train station, church, barbershop, schoolhouse, blacksmith’s shop, Forbes Memorial Building Reading Room and others.
        Info: www.lostvillages.ca

    • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    Aug 19
    Sunday
    Aug 20     		11-4
     
    11-4     		Cornwall Doors Open
    Cornwall 2017     		7 locations around Cornwall, including:
  • Historic Walking Tour, which in 6 km includes:
        - New York Central Railway bridge across St. Lawrence River (1837).
        - and 29 other plaques in the waterfront, downtown and parts of east end Le Village.
        Info: levillagebia.com/walkingtour/

    • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    Aug 26
    2017     		7-10 pm Palmerston Grant's Service Centre
    Boxcar Drive In
    Family Movie Night     		Grant's Service Centre
    55 Minto Rd, Palmerston, Ontario N0G 2P0
  • Get crafty with your kids this summer & create your very own box car to bring to Grant's Drive In to watch a movie as part of the Palmerston Fair,
  • Fair Theme: Planes, Trains and Grains.
  • Bring your best decorated boxcar for a fun filled family evening with the Grant's Service Centre family.
  • Special prize for the “Best Box-car decorated to Fair Theme” and “Best Boxcar decorated in Grant’s favourite colours of blue & yellow.
  • Judging to take place at the event. Regular fair entry rules apply...
  • Popcorn, prizes & much more...

    • Fare: ?
    Info: www.facebook.com/events/1892034697746745/#
    Grant's info: www.facebook.com/grantsservicecentre/
    Either
    Saturday
    Aug 26
    OR
    Sunday
    Aug 27 ?
    2017     		11-3 Aldershot
    Burlington     		Burlington Model Railway Club
    Public Viewing Session     		Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot
    (Exit Highway 403 south on Waterdown Road, turn right / west onto Plains Road West, turn right / north onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn across the road on the left.)
  • 3 scales: N and HO inside, G garden railway outside weather permitting.

    • Described as Saturday Aug 27.
    Fare: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
    Info: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214
    Also June 3 (Open House), June 25, July 30, September 24.


    September 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Sept 9
    Sunday
    Sept 10
    2017     		10-4 Fort Erie 2017 Railway Museum
    20th Anniversary
    Open Houses     		21 Warren Street
    On display:
  • CN F7A #9173 Locomotive Cab.
  • HEPC E-7 Electric Locomotive.
  • HEPC #46 Steam Locomotive.
  • Ontario Hydro Plymouth Diesel.
  • Artifacts, photos and model trains.
  • And more.

    • Fare: donation.
    Info: www.nfrm.ca
    or: info@nfrm.ca 905-357-6539
    Also: May 13-14, July 8-9.
    Saturday
    Sept 9
    Sunday
    Sept 10
    2017     		10-4
     
    1-4     		Kawartha Lakes Doors Open
    Kawartha Lakes 2017     		14 locations around Kawartha Lakes, including:
  • Kinmount Railway Station
    5 Station Road
    Info: www.kinmount.ca/Kinmount_Railway_Station.php
    • Built in 1901 by Grand Trunk Railway.
    • Built by William Mackenzie on a railroad originally constructed by George Laidlaw (both men were Kirkfield natives).
    • Now home to the Kinmount Model Railway that depicts the heyday of the railroad from Kinmount to Haliburton village.
    • The Icelandic Memorial, a symbol of the tribulations of Ontario’s first Icelandic settlement, stands beside the station.

    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Kawartha-Lakes.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Sunday
    Sept 10
    2017     		10-3 Mississauga Lakeshore Model Railroaders' Association
    Model Railroad Flea Market     		NEW LOCATION April 2017: Pope John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road
    (West side, just north of Burnhamthorpe Road, just south of Eglinton, Highway 403 and Eastgate Parkway)
  • Approximately 12,000 square feet, one of the largest such events in Canada.
  • 80-110 tables worth of vendor displays.

    • Fare: Adults $7, Youth $3, Children under 6 free. Parking free.
    8 foot Tables $40 including chair, coffee, and doughnut.
    Info:
    or: www.lmra.ca/flea_market.html
    or: Steve McCoy supertraindude@yahoo.ca 416-817-4015
    Saturday
    Sept 16
    2017     		10-4 East Elgin Doors Open
    East Elgin 2017     		7 locations around Aylmer and Bayham in East Elgin, including:
  • Port Burwell Marine Museum and Historic Lighthouse
    20 Pitt Street and 17 Robinson Street, Port Burwell
    Info: www.bayham.on.ca/pages/museums 519-874-4807
    • Built in 1840s, restored 1986.
    • This 1840s wooden lighthouse played a vital role in guiding Lake Erie ships to safety.
    • View the collections of historical and marine artifacts, period photographs, lighthouse lenses and a model of the railway car ferry Ashtabula.
    • Climb to the top of the lighthouse for an excellent view of Lake Erie, Port Burwell harbour and the surrounding village.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/East-Elgin.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 16
    2017     		10-5 Waterloo Region 15th Doors Open
    Waterloo Region 2017     		50 locations around Waterloo Region (nearly two dozen new), including:
  • ION Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility (OMSF)
    518 Dutton Drive, Waterloo
    Info: www.GRT.ca/ION
    • Built in 2015, architect AECOM.
    • As finishing touches are put on Waterloo Region’s new ION light rail transit system, tour the OMSF – a LEED Silver-certified transit facility that houses the ION control centre as well as storage and maintenance for all 14 ION trains.
    • See the train maintenance bays and car wash, and tour one of the trains.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Waterloo-Region.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 16
    Sunday
    Sept 17
    2017     		10-4
     
    10-3     		London 16th Doors Open
    London 2017     		40 locations around London, including:
  • London Model Railroad Group Inc.
    69 Holborn Avenue, London
    (Behind Wharncliffe Road Dairy Queen)
    Info: www.lmrg.org 519-432-1491
    • The largest operating O-scale railroad club in Canada.
    • Scale model equipment that shows railroads from the age of steam to the present.
    • Layout represents a fictitious railroad that runs through Canada.
    • Also on display hand-built replica circus trains and a model of the old London Canadian Pacific Railway station.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/London.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 16
    Sunday
    Sept 17
    2017     		10-4 Picton Picton Model Train Show Prince Edward Curling Club, Picton Fairgrounds, Main Street East
    Fare: Adults $5, Children age 12 and Under $1.
    Info: Frank 613-476-4503 or John 613-354-4298
    Saturday
    Sept 23
    2017     		10-4 Oxford-Norwich Doors Open
    Oxford-Norwich 2017     		9 locations around Oxford-Norwich, including:
  • Grand Trunk Railway Station Museum
    225422 Main Street West, Otterville
    Info: 519-879-6804
    • Built about 1875.
    • Otterville station of the Port Dover and Lake Huron railway line, which linked Port Dover with Woodstock.
    • The single-storey wooden railway station has a waiting room and office, which have been authentically restored.
    • Baggage room now houses displays about the area's history and railway construction in the 1880s.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Oxford-Norwich.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 24
    2017     		11-3 Aldershot
    Burlington     		Burlington Model Railway Club
    Public Viewing Session     		Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot
    (Exit Highway 403 south on Waterdown Road, turn right / west onto Plains Road West, turn right / north onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn across the road on the left.)
  • 3 scales: N and HO inside, G garden railway outside weather permitting.

    • Fare: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
    Info: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214
    Also June 3 (Open House), June 25, July 30, August 27.
    Sunday
    Sept 24
    2017     		10-6 Muskoka
    and
    Simcoe
    County     		"The Muskokian"
    14th Annual
    Model Railroad
    Layout Tour     		Tour of 20+ home and club layouts, in N, HO, OO, On3 and G scales,
    in the Muskoka area.
    Guide books and tickets available September 1 - see below.
    Fare: $5 per adult which includes 3 tickets to door prize draw. (Pay admission at first stop.) All proceeds donated to Salvation Army Food Banks.
    Info (flyer, maps after Sept 1, photos and videos) www.model-railroad-infoguy.com/muskoka-tour.html
    Info: Al Crisp beez_al@bell.net
    or Roger Berkeley roger.berkeley@primus.ca
    or at one of the sponsors.
    (Date is normally the last Sunday in September.)
    Saturday
    Sept 30
    2017     		10-4 Burlington Doors Open
    Burlington 2017     		17 locations around Burlington, including:
  • Freeman Station
    Burlington West Station (formerly Burlington Junction, known as “Freeman Station”).
    1255 Fairview Street, Burlington
    Info: www.freemanstation.ca
    • Built in 1906 for the Grand Trunk Railway as a combination passenger and baggage depot.
    • Exhibits many stylistic features characteristic of Grand Trunk Railway stations constructed in that decade.
    • Volunteers The Friends of Freeman Station manage the station.
    • Also listed in September 30 Halton Region.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Burlington.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 30
    2017     		10-4 Markham Doors Open
    Markham 2017     		21 locations around Markham, including:
  • Markham Village Train Station
    214 Main Street North, Markham
    • Built in 1870.
    • Restored in 2000 by the City of Markham and Markham Village Conservancy.
    • Exterior restored to its 1910 appearance.
    • Now serves as a community meeting space and waiting room for the GO train.
  • Railview Model Railway Club
    550 Alden Road, Unit 201, Markham
    (one block west and half block north of Warden and 14th Avenue, just before railway tracks)
    Info: 416-668-1459
    • The Railview Model Railroad Club hosts one of the largest HO-scale layouts in Ontario at over 279 metres (3,000 square feet) in size.
    • The club models the Hamilton/Bayview Junction from three time periods: 1940s-50s (steam to diesel), 1960s-70s (second generation diesel) and 1980 to present day (modern-era rail transport).
    • Club members will showcase their work and welcome new members.
  • Stiver Mill Community Centre
    9 Station Lane, Unionville
    • Built in 1916.
    • Originally built as a grain elevator.
    • A feed mill was added to the east end in the 1930s.
    • Western portion is one of the last of its kind in the region.
    • Recently restored by the City of Markham.
    • Now serves as a community centre and farmers’ market.
    • On-site exhibits celebrate Markham's agricultural heritage.
    • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust.
    • Unionville Train Station is nearby.
  • Unionville Train Station
    7 Station Lane, Unionville
    • Built in 1870.
    • Unionville’s train station, built in 1870 for the Toronto and Nipissing Railway.
    • One of Canada’s oldest.
    • Restored by the Town of Markham.
    • Now a popular community meeting facility.
    • Stiver Brothers’ Mill is nearby.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Markham.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 30
    2017     		10-4 Oshawa Doors Open
    Oshawa 2017     		21 locations around Oshawa, including:
  • Pine Ridge Model Train Club
    32 Wilson Road North, Oshawa
    Info: pineridgemodelrailroaders.club
    • The Pine Ridge Model Railroaders began in 1969 when a group of General Motors workers, retired railroad employees and other interested individuals started the Oshawa Model Railroad Club.
    • Despite a few name changes, the club continues to attract people with an interest in model trains.
    • Explore many aspects of culture – architecture, landscape design, art and transportation – all in miniature!
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Oshawa.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 30
    2017     		10-3
    and
    10-44     		St. Marys Doors Open
    St. Marys 2017     		15 locations around St. Marys (sometimes called Stonetown because many buildings are limestone), including:
  • St. Marys Junction Station
    480 Glass Street, St. Marys
    Info: www.townofstmarys.com/en/recreation-and-culture/Heritage-and-Historic-Landmarks.aspx 519-284-3556
    • Open 10-3.
    • Built in 1858 by the Grand Trunk Railway, now owned by the town.
    • Served the community for almost a century.
    • A teenaged Thomas Edison may have worked here as a night telegraph operator from 1863-64.
  • St. Marys Train Station
    5 James Street North, St. Marys
    Info: www.townofstmarys.com/en/recreation-and-culture/Heritage-and-Historic-Landmarks.aspx 1-800-769-7668
    • Open 10-4.
    • Built in 1907 for the Grand Trunk Railway, architect E. Chandler, Stratford.
    • Bought by the town and refurbished in 1988.
    • Still used as a VIA Rail station.
    • Also home to the St. Marys Station Gallery, with art reflecting the cultural diversity, history, talent and character of the community.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/St-Marys.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 30
    2017     		10-4 Halton Region Doors Open
    Halton Region 2017     		55 locations around Halton Region (Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills), including:
  • Freeman Station
    Burlington West Station (formerly Burlington Junction, known as “Freeman Station”).
    1255 Fairview Street, Burlington
    Info: www.freemanstation.ca
    • Open Saturday only, 10-4.
    • Built in 1906 for the Grand Trunk Railway as a combination passenger and baggage depot.
    • Exhibits many stylistic features characteristic of Grand Trunk Railway stations constructed in that decade.
    • Volunteers The Friends of Freeman Station manage the station.
    • Also listed in September 30 Burlington.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Halton-Region.aspx
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    • Saturday
    Sept 30
    Sunday
    Oct 1
    2017     		10-4
     
    10-4     		Brampton
    Caledon     		Credit Valley FreMo Group
    and NMRA Canada
    Brampton 2017 Model Railway Show
    The Greater Toronto Train Show     		Brampton Fairgrounds, 12942 Heart Lake Road at Old School Road, Caledon
    (3 km north of Mayfield Road, west of Highway 410, east of Hurontario and Kennedy. From Hurontario, go east on Old School Road or Mayfield.)
    GPS: Latitude 43.77124 Longitude -79.82852.
  • Now 2 buildings and over 40,000 square feet of model trains.
  • Numerous operating layouts in many different scales.
  • 5000 square foot model railway.
  • 1000 square foot garden railway.
  • Clinics.
  • Buy/Sell new and used model trains from vendors.
  • All kinds of new and used model trains and railroad memorabilia for sale.
  • Canadian and American manufacturers displaying their new products.
  • Thomas play area for the kids.
  • Great Food service.
  • Handicapped accessible.
  • ATM on site.

    • Fare: Adults $7, NMRA members $6, Seniors $5, Students $5, Children 6-12 $3, Children under 6 free. Fare covers both days. Free parking.
            $1 off coupon on web site below.
            If you get your hand stamped before leaving Saturday, Sunday is free.
    Info: www.bramptonmodelrailwayshow.com/
    Or: sites.google.com/site/bramptonmodelrailwayshow2/home/show-information
    Map: sites.google.com/site/bramptonmodelrailwayshow2/home/show-information
    Saturday
    Sept 30
    Sunday
    Oct 1
    2017     		10-5 Montrèal Montrèal Model Train Exposition.com
    Jeunesse au Soleil
    Sun Youth     		Sun Youth Organization Centre, 4251 St. Urbain
  • 3 etages / 3 floors.
  • 21,142 pd. ca. / sq. ft.
  • Marche aux Puces / Flea Market.
  • Achat/vent / Buy/sell.
  • Z - T - TT - N - HO - OO - S - O - Standard - G - Live Steam - etc.
  • Trains.
  • Bateaux / Boats.
  • Chars de guerre / Tanks.
  • Chemins de fer des annes 1920 a la modernite / Railroads from the 1920s to the modern day.
  • Children can operate model trains.

    • Fare: Adults 8$, Enfants 6$. Parking gratuit (HOME DEPOT 100 Beaubien west, with shuttle bus service).
    Proceeds to Sun Youth Organization.
    Navette disponible: 100 Beaubien O. 9-5.
    Info: www.montrealmodeltrainexposition.com
    Or: Ivan Dow ivan.j.dow@gmail.com 514-918-1501
    Volunteers needed.


    October 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Sept 30
    Sunday
    Oct 1
    2017     		10-5 Montrèal Montrèal Model Train Exposition.com
    Jeunesse au Soleil
    Sun Youth     		See September 30.
    Saturday
    Sept 30
    Sunday
    Oct 1
    2017     		10-4
     
    10-4     		Brampton
    Caledon     		Credit Valley FreMo Group
    Brampton 2017 Model Railway Show     		See September 30.
    Friday
    Oct 6
    Saturday
    Oct 7
    2017     		6:45-8pm St. Thomas St. Thomas haunted history walk
    including
    site of St. Thomas’ biggest rail disaster     		Contact ECRM 519-637-6284
    (Thanks, John Kanakos.)
    Saturday
    Oct 21
    2017     		9-5 Capital
    Region     		CARM-NC
    Capital Region
    Model Railway Tour 2017

    2017 Visites de Chemin de Fer Miniature
    de la Capitale     		Registration at:
    St. Anthony's Banquet Hall 523 St. Anthony Street Ottawa
    Centre D'Accueil:
    Salle de Banquet St. Anthony's 523 Rue de St. Anthony Ottawa
  • A self guided tour of some of the area's best model railways
  • Une visite auto-guidée de certains des meilleurs chemins de modèle
    • Delaware & Hudson - Michel Boucher
    • Canadian Northern - Tom Hood
    • CN Edson Sub - Ken Broten
    • Ontarion L'Orignal Railway - Bill Meek
    • Childerditch Junction - Graeme Chase
    • Boston and Maine Railroad - Mike Hamer

    Fare: Adults $5, <16 Free / Gratuit.
    Info: www.capitaltrains.ca
    Save time by downloading registration form.
    • Sunday
    Oct 22
    2017     		10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale Oxford Auditorium and Mutual and Market Buildings, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • Last year about 180 vendor tables selling Model Trains and Railroad Memorabilia.
  • Several operating layouts.
  • Lunch available.

    • Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free with adult.
    Free parking in fairgrounds parking lot and Civic Arena parking lot at 895 Nellis Street (two driveways east)
    Info: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/train.php
    or: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Video from April 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPJXOHxwdsk
    Wednesday
    Oct 25     		all day
    call     		Oak Ridges
    Moraine     		Day Trippers
    Oak Ridges Moraine Train Trip
  • Unique train and dining experience.
  • Enjoy lunch in a heritage train while travelling through Oak Ridges Moraine.
  • Transportation by bus to/from train at various GTA pickup points.

    • Fare: $120 including taxes and gratuities.
    Info: www.canadiandaytrippers.com 416-479-0651
    Saturday
    Oct 28
    2017     		10-4? Chatham Annual "BOOMERS" Model Railroad Auction
    Now run by the Chatham Model Railroad Club     		NEW LOCATION starting October 2017 (formerly in Harriston)
    Spirit and Life Centre (formerly St. Joseph's Hall), 184 Wellington Street West
    (downtown)
  • Model railroad equipment and materials.
  • Please bring all the train stuff you wish to sell.
  • Sign up lists for lots will be posted on the door at 8 am.

    • Fare: $5 including door prize draws.
    Info: Patrick Rivard pmr@teksavvy.com 519-351-7592
    Sunday
    Oct 29
    2017     		10-3? St. Catharines Niagara Railway Museum's
    17th Annual
    Niagara
    Model Railroad Show     		Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Avenue, St. Catharines, L2P 1P9, 905-682-0098
    (From QEW southeast approaching St. Catharines, take exit 49 Highway 506 toward Thorold/Welland/Pt Colborne. After 9.5 km take the Glendale Avenue/County Rd-89 exit. Turn left onto Regional Rd-89/Glendale Ave, left again onto Merritt St/Regional Rd-89, right onto Seymour Ave, first right onto Park Ave.)
  • In 2016: Over 8000 sq ft of vendors, layouts and displays.
  • Good food and drinks available.

    • Fare: Adults $5, in 2016: under 12 free with adult. Free parking.
    Info: Niagara Model Railway Show info@nfrm.ca
    Map: www.mapquest.ca/?version=1.0&hk=9-zomxJuEC#bb7fc9e39ed08621731f9e44
    Museum Info: www.nfrm.ca 905-357-6539
    Niagara Railway Museum, 6521 Burdette Drive, Niagara Falls ON L2E 5H4
    (Thanks, John Kanakos.)
    Sunday
    Oct 29
    2017     		10-? Caledon Fall Bruce Railways Hike Meet at the Alton Branch of the Caledon Public Library
    (35 Station Street, Caledon L7K 0E2)
  • Walk to Fraxa Junction wye and yard just north of Orangeville.
  • Possibly also one station north to Laurel and look for both of the two old station sites.

    • Fare: Free???.
    Info: Ralph 519-209-1553


    November 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Nov 4
    2017     		10-4 Guelph Guelph Model Railroad Society
    Pacific Western Railroad
    Open House     		50 Crimea Street
    (From Highway 401 exit 295 north on Highway 6, right/east on Wellington Street, left/north on Edinburgh Road, left/west on Crimea Street)
  • Special model train guest *Thomas".

    • Fare: Adults $5, Children 12 and under Free.
    Info: wfreeth.wixsite.com/guelphmodelrailroad 519-856-4983 or 905-878-5009
    or Facebook: Guelph Model Railroad Society.
    Map: On May 2017 flyer on web site.
    Saturday
    Nov 4
    2017     		9-5
    except
    lunch
    break
    12:30-1     		Hamilton
    Area     		HOMES Club
    17th Annual Hamilton & District Layout Tour
  • 21 layouts in various scales, plus prototype Burlington Junction Station.
  • 16 home layouts and 5 clubs - the Hamilton O-scale club, Burlington, Fenwick (GNMRE), South Pelham (SP& NS), and HOMES itself.
  • The guide book is your admission ticket.
  • Buy it for $5 from your local hobby shop and plan your day in advance.
  • Available at:
    • Dundas Valley Hobby (Dundas).
    • Just Train Crazy (Beamsville).
    • Credit Valley Railway (Mississauga).
    • Modellers' Choice (Hamilton).
    • Paris Junction (Paris).
    • Broughdale Hobby (London).
    • Also at various shows from Burlington Junction.
    • November 4 after 9 am at the HOMES club in the Eva Rothwell Centre at 460 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton.

    • Fare: $5.
    (Thanks, Tom Gretton.)
    Saturday
    Samedi
    Nov 4
    Sunday
    Dimanche
    Nov 5
    2017     		10-5
     
    10-4     		Laval Expo Train Modélisme
    Le salon du modélisme     		Polyvalente Georges Vanier
    3995 boulevard Lévesque Est
  • Plusiers réseaux de trains miniatures en opération.
  • Consultations.
  • Techniques et conseils.
  • Modèles à coller.
  • Dioramas.
  • Militaires.
  • Modéles téléguides.
  • Avions.
  • Autos.
  • Camions.
  • Bateaux.
  • Meccanos.
  • Figurines.
  • Modéles Diescast.
  • Collectionneurs.
  • Pistes de courses.
  • Lega.
  • Plusieurs Détaillants.

    • Fare: 10$, Enfants 3$, Early Bird 9am 20$.
    Reservation de Tavles M. Piette 450-951-6099.
    Info: www.expo-train.com
    Or: www.model-art.com
    Saturday
    Samedi
    Nov 4
    Sunday
    Dimanche
    Nov 5
    2017     		10-5
     
    10-4     		Laval JacHOBBY
    Clubs de Trains
    Portes Ouvertes     		800 boulevard St-Martin Ouest
    au sous-sol du magasin
  • Trains Miniatures.
  • Échelles HO - O.
  • 2 réseaux en operation et en développement.

    • Fare: $5 contribution par adultes serait appréciée.
    Sunday
    Nov 5
    2017     		10-3 Kitchener Kitchener Model Train Show and Sale Bingemans Marshall Hall, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
    (From 401: Take exit #278 to Hwy 8 West toward Kitchener, take exit Hwy 7 East / Hwy 85 North towards Guelph, fork right towards Victoria/Frederick/Wellington, exit to Wellington Street East, turn south on Shirley Avenue, then Bingemans entrance on left side.)
  • Over 170 vendor tables.
  • Model trains, train sets, locomotives, track, rolling stock, transformers, structures, photos, DVDs, railroad memorabilia. All scales.
  • Several operating layouts.
  • Lunch counter.

    • Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 free with adult. Parking Free.
    Info: www.collectorshows.ca
    or: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Bingeman's Info: www.bingemans.com/ 519-744-1555 or 1-800-667-0833
    Map and Directions: www.bingemans.com/conferences/contact_directions.php
    Sunday
    Nov 12
    2017     		10-3:30 Ancaster Hamilton & Ancaster Train Show Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fair Grounds, 630 Trinity Road South
    (Exit Highway 403 south at Highway 52 / Trinity Road, on right just past Wilson Street / Highway 2/53.)
  • Operating layouts.
  • Over 150 vendor tables.
  • New and used equipment, books, memorabilia, many special interest groups, and more.

    • Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free. Parking Free.
    Info: trainshow@outlook.com
    or Rick 905-973-1224
    www.thbrailway.ca/
    Tables: trainshow@outlook.com
    Saturday
    Nov 18
    Sunday
    Nov 19
    2017     		12-4:30 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad Open House 1141 Maple Street
  • A large HO layout with up to 6 trains on line at a time.
  • Minor sales available.
  • Sorry not wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: FREE. Parking Free.
    Info: Dave Stremlaw info@gnmre.ca 905-892-2767
    Map: www.gnmre.ca
    Sunday
    Nov 19
    2017     		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2017 Fall Open House     		5 Oakland Avenue
    (Take the 401 and exit at Weston Road, go north and turn right onto Walsh which becomes Wilson Avenue.
    Oakland Ave is the second left after the CP Rail Bridge underpass.)
  • Over 1600 sq ft of HO scale model railway.
  • s of mainline going through 10 towns.
  • Depicts Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway in southwestern Ontario in the period 1953 to 1957.
  • Mainline runs 11 scale miles between Toronto and London each with its own major yard.
  • 8 towns and 3 industrial areas between with way freight operations.
  • Each completed town has a replica of its station as it stood in the 1950s.
  • Accurate rolling stock of the time.

    • Also Nov 26.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or: Andris Cuksts andris.cuksts@sympatico.ca
    or Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/York-Railway-Modellers-358389487698078
    Saturday
    Nov 25
    2017     		9-2 Camrose
    Alberta     		Diesel Horse Hobbies and
    Twists & More Bakery
    Camrose Model Train Swap Meet
    & Bake Sale     		NEW LARGER LOCATION Camrose United Church, Community Events Facility
    4829 - 50 Street Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P6
    Enter by main entrance.
  • Model train buying, selling and trading.
  • 33 30"x8' tables available for vendors ($15 each).
  • Concession for breakfast and lunch, with home-style baking and cooking delectibles, fresh brewed coffee, and other select beverages, fresh baked muffins, cinnamon buns/cinnamon twists for breakfast, and home-made soups and baked buns for lunch fare, with homemade pie for dessert.
  • Home-style baking items available for purchase.

    • Fare: FREE. Parking Free.
    Info: Ken Morrison cabooseman@hotmail.com 780-563-0008 after 5 pm (in daytime use text)
    Vendor info: Ken Morrison cabooseman@hotmail.com 780-563-0008 after 5 pm (in daytime use text or email)
    Vendor setup 7 am Saturday. One entrance has a ramp, the other two steps.
    Saturday
    Samedi
    Nov 25
    Sunday
    Dimanche
    Nov 26
    2017     		10-4
     
    10-3     		Montréal Chemin de Fer
    Montréal Vermont
    & Essex
    Portes Ouvertes 2017     		5356 rue Bélanger
    (corner of / coin de Bélanger et 43e Avenue)
    Fare: Adults $10, Enfants 10 ans et moins Gratuit / Children 10 and under Free.
    Info: www.montrealvermontrr.com 514-723-4666
    Sunday
    Nov 26
    2017     		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2017 Fall Open House     		5 Oakland Avenue
    (Take the 401 and exit at Weston Road, go north and turn right onto Walsh which becomes Wilson Avenue.
    Oakland Ave is the second left after the CP Rail Bridge underpass.)
  • Over 1600 sq ft of HO scale model railway.
  • s of mainline going through 10 towns.
  • Depicts Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway in southwestern Ontario in the period 1953 to 1957.
  • Mainline runs 11 scale miles between Toronto and London each with its own major yard.
  • 8 towns and 3 industrial areas between with way freight operations.
  • Each completed town has a replica of its station as it stood in the 1950s.
  • Accurate rolling stock of the time.

    • Also Nov 19.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or: Andris Cuksts andris.cuksts@sympatico.ca
    or Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/York-Railway-Modellers-358389487698078
    Sunday
    Nov 26
    2017     		11-4 Scarborough
    Toronto     		Scarborough Model Railroaders
    Train Show     		17 Jeavons Avenue
    From 401 westbound:
      Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    From 401 eastbound:
      Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions.
    From DVP:
      Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    For all:
      From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 35 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery.
        - 60 to 80 car freight trains and full length passenger trains.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA.
  • Refreshments available.

    • See also December 3.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12. Free street parking (west side only).
    Not wheelchair accessible.
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: Michael Marmoreo president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org 416-262-9971
    Map: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom/?page_id=1195
    Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q
    (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.)


    November/December 2017
     
    Day Place Name Details
    Friday
    Nov 17
    to
    Saturday
    Dec 23
    2017     		Various St. Jacobs Waterloo Central Railway
    THE POLAR EXPRESS (TM)
    Train Ride     		Departs from Waterloo Central Railway Train Museum Platform, 50 Isabella Street, St. Jacobs.
  • See tickets.waterloocentralrailway.com for times.
  • In Ontario for the first time.

    • Fare: See www.waterloocentralrailway.com.
    Info: www.waterloocentralrailway.com
    Or: social@waterloocentralrailway.co
    Tickets: tickets.waterloocentralrailway.com


    December 2017
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Dec 2
    2017     		10-3 Dundas Dundas Modular Railway Club Flea Market Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36, 280 King Street West, second floor
    (Take QEW to 403 Hamilton to Main Street West exit, left onto Main West, right on Cootes Drive to Dundas where it becomes King Street. The Legion Hall is on the left 2 blocks past Market Street.)
  • Model trains, books, photos and train memorabilia.
  • Kits of model planes, cars, ships.
  • Die cast cars, reference books.
  • Dealers and individual vendors.
  • Dundas Modular Railway Club 14'x14' HO scale layout Dundas and Mineral Springs will be operating.
  • Snack bar (hamburgers and more).
  • Wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: Adults $4, Children under 12 free. Free street parking.
    Vendor tables $25 for 8 feet, $50 for 16 feet. Set up at 8 am.
    Info: www.dundastrainclub.ca
    Or: www.facebook.com/pages/Dundas-Modular-Railway-Club/126261294150879
    Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26iv35dRYE&feature=youtu.be
    Vendor Contact: Gerry Wilkinson 905-628-8840
    Or: Jim Lee 905-628-3436
    Or: Tony Czerneda tczerned@cogeco.ca
    Saturday
    Dec 2
    Sunday
    Dec 3
    2017     		10-4 Belleville
    (Quinte)     		Belleville Model Railroad Club and
    Brighton and Presquile Model Railroad Association
    Quinte Model Train Show     		Quinte Secondary School
    45 College Street West
  • Vendors and exhibitors.
  • Expert advice on model railroads.
  • Christmas gifts for young and old.

    • Fare: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $4, Children (5 to 12) $2.
    Info: bellevillemodelrailroadclub.org
    or Facebook: Belleville Model Railroad Club
    or: Rick Potter rickp@reach.net 613-398-7260
    Sunday
    Dec 3
    2017     		11-4 Scarborough
    Toronto     		Scarborough Model Railroaders
    Train Show     		17 Jeavons Avenue
    From 401 westbound:
      Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    From 401 eastbound:
      Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions.
    From DVP:
      Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    For all:
      From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 35 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery.
        - 60 to 80 car freight trains and full length passenger trains.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA.
  • Refreshments available.

    • See also November 26.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12. Free street parking (west side only).
    Not wheelchair accessible.
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: Michael Marmoreo president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org 416-262-9971
    Map: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom/?page_id=1195
    Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q
    (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.)
    Saturday
    Dec 9
    2017     		10-2 Rockton Train Show Rockton Fairgrounds, 812 Old Highway 8
    Supporting area food banks.
    Fare: Adults $6, 12 and under free. Vendor tables $25.
    Info: Al Moffatt a_moffat2000@hotmail.com 519-587-3371                    


    2018 Preview
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Sunday
    Jan 14
    2018     		10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale Oxford Auditorium and Mutual Building, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • Operating layouts.
  • Vendors selling Model Trains and Railroad Memorabilia.
  • Lunch available.

    • Fare: Adults $5.
    Free parking in fairgrounds parking lot and Civic Arena parking lot at 895 Nellis Street (two driveways east)
    Info: www.woodstocktrainshow.blogspot.com
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    Sunday
    Jan 21
    2018     		10-3 Paris 2018 Paris Junction
    NMRA NFR WOD
    Niagara Frontier Region
    Western Ontario Division
    Model Train Show     		Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street
  • Vendors.
  • Operating layouts.
  • NMRA craftsmen tables.

    • Fare: Adults $5, NMRA WOD members $4, under 12 free. Parkimg free.
    Info: Edward Howes paristrainshow@gmail.com 519-442-7193
    NMRA Western Ontario Division Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/WOD/Welcome.html
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Sunday
    Jan 28
    2018     		10-3:30 Ancaster Hamilton & Ancaster Train Show Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fair Grounds, 630 Trinity Road South
    (Exit Highway 403 south at Highway 52 / Trinity Road, on right just past Wilson Street / Highway 2/53.)
  • Operating layouts.
  • Over 150 vendor tables.
  • New and used equipment, books, memorabilia, many special interest groups, and more.

    • Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free. Parking Free.
    Info: trainshow@outlook.com
    or Rick 905-973-1224
    www.thbrailway.ca/
    Tables: trainshow@outlook.com
    Saturday
    Feb 17
    Sunday
    Feb 18
    2018     		10-5

    10-4     		Springwater
    Barrie
    Highway 90 at Highway 27     		Barrie-Allandale Railway Modellers
    48th Annual Barrie-Allandale
    Model Train Show     		Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery, 4346 Dunlop Street West, Springwater (Barrie)
    (Take Highway 400 to Barrie, exit west at exit 96B to Dunlop Street West / County Road 90,
    head west 3.9 km, greenhouses will be on your right just past County Road 27.)
  • Largest train show in the area.
  • Over 18000 sq ft.
  • Many layouts from N to G.
  • Many 80 vendor tables.
  • Club memberships open.
  • $6 off in-store purchase of $30 or more at Bradford Greenhouses.
  • Accessible.

    • Fare: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Students $5, Children under 6 free. Free parking.
    Info: www.barm.ca/events.html
    BARM Info: www.barm.ca
    See modelrailroadcanada.com/videos
    /Barrie-Allandale%20Train%20Show%202009_0002.wmv
    Sponsored by the NMRA.
    Saturday
    Feb 24
    Sunday
    Feb 25
    2018     		9:30-3:30 Essex 2018 Essex Model Train Show Essex Public School, 72 Brien Street
    (Essex is just 30 minutes from Windsor-Detroit, easily accessed from the Ambassador Bridge. Take the second Essex exit off Highway 3.)
  • The largest show of its kind in Southwestern Ontario.
  • Sales, displays, collectibles.
  • Accomodations available locally.

    • Fare (each day): Adults $5, Seniors $4, Teens $4, Children $2, 3 and under free. Free parking.
    Info: heritageessex@bellnet.ca 519-776-9800.
    Saturday
    Mar 10
    2018     		10-2 Bowmanville Soper Valley Model Railroad Association
    9th Annual Bowmanville Model Train Flea Market     		NEW LOCATION: Clarington Central Seconday School
    200 Clarington Boulevard, L1C 5N8
    (just off Highway 2 in Bowmanville, behind Home depot)
    Fare: Adult $5, 12 and under free. Parking free.
    Fully wheelchair accessible.
    Info: Soper Valley Model Railroad Association www.svmra.ca
    or: sopervalley@gmail.com
    Flyer: www.svmra.ca
    Facebook: "Soper Valley Model Railroad Association"
    Vendor tables: Bill Harford Jr sopervalley@gmail.com or Facebook: Soper Valley Model Railroad Association
    Vendor setup 8 am.
    Saturday
    Mar 10
    Sunday
    Mar 11
    2018     		10-4
     

    10-4     		Kingston Canadian Railroad Historical Association
    CRHA-Kingston Division
    29th Annual Rail O Rama
    Model Train Show     		Ambassador Hotel, 1550 Princess Street K7M 9E3
    (From 401 exit 613, south on Sydenham Road, left at first light onto Princess Street, on right just past the CNR overpass, near the VIA Rail Station.)
  • Operating layouts.
  • Railway displays.
  • Historical groups.
  • Railroadiana.
  • Dealers – new and used models.
  • Interactive layout for youngsters.
  • Thomas activity table for tots.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Refreshments and dining available on site.
  • ATM on site.

    • Fare: Adults (13+) $6, Seniors (60+) $5, Children (5-12) $3. Parking free.
    Info: www.kingstonkingstonrailorama.wix.com/show
    Flyer: kingstonrailorama.wixsite.com/show
    Contact: Graham Oberst graham.oberst@bell.net 613-542-9461
    Sunday
    Mar 18
    2018     		10-3 Kitchener Kitchener Model Train Show and Sale Bingemans Conference Centre (Marshall Hall), 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
    (From 401: Take exit #278 to Hwy 8 West toward Kitchener, take exit Hwy 7 East / Hwy 85 North towards Guelph, fork right towards Victoria/Frederick/Wellington, exit to Wellington Street East, turn south on Shirley Avenue, then Bingemans entrance on left side.)
  • Vendors.
  • Model trains, railroad memorabilia, etc.
  • Several operating layouts.
  • Lunch counter.

    • Fare: Adults $5. Free parking.
    Info: www.kitchenertrainshow.blogspot.com
    Info on this and related shows: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/toy.php
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Bingeman's Info: www.bingemans.com/ 519-744-1555 or 1-800-667-0833
    Map and Directions: www.bingemans.com/conferences/contact_directions.php
    Saturday
    Apr 7
    Sunday
    Apr 8
    2018     		10-4 Lindsay Lindsay and District Model Railroaders
    44th Annual Lindsay Model Train Show     		Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West (at Victoria Avenue) K9V 2Y8
    Fare: Adults $6, children 6 to 12 $2, under 6 free.
    Info: ldmr.org
    or: Wayne Lamb or Eric Potter annualshow@ldmr.org
    Sunday
    Apr 8
    2018     		10-3 Mississauga Lakeshore Model Railroaders' Association
    Model Railroad Flea Market     		Pope John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre
    4300 Cawthra Road
    (West side, just north of Burnhamthorpe Road, just south of Eglinton, Highway 403 and Eastgate Parkway)
  • Approximately 12,000 square feet, one of the largest such events in Canada.
  • 80-110 tables worth of vendor displays.

    • Fare: Adults $7, Youth $3, Children under 6 free. Parking free.
    8 foot Tables $40 including chair, coffee, and doughnut.
    Info: www.lmra.ca
    or: www.lmra.ca/flea_market.html
    or: Steve McCoy supertraindude@yahoo.ca 416-817-4015
    Sunday
    Apr 22
    2018     		10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale Oxford Auditorium and Mutual Building, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • Several operating layouts.
  • Vendors in 2 buildings selling Model Trains and Railroad Memorabilia.
  • Lunch available.

    • Fare: Adults $5.
    Free parking in fairgrounds parking lot and Civic Arena parking lot at 895 Nellis Street (two driveways east)
    Info: www.woodstocktrainshow.blogspot.com
    Or: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/toy.php
    Or: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    Saturday
    Apr 28
    Sunday
    Apr 29
    2018     		10-4
     
    10-3     		Brampton The Platelayers Society
    The Great British Train Show     		The Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive L6Z 3M1
  • Operating layouts.
  • Static displays.
  • New and used collectables.
  • New and used sales items.
  • Refreshments available.
  • Dedicated to British trains, vehicles and other collectables.

    • Fare: Adults $10, Children $5, Family of 4 (maximum 2 adults) $20. Parking free.
    Info: www.theplatelayers.org/gbts2016/GBTS 2016.pdf
    Or: John Rowe johnmrowe42@gmail.com 519-938-6606
    Or: Peter Scrimshaw scrims@rogers.com 905-458-8967
    Platelayers Info: www.theplatelayers.org
    Sponsored by Rapido Trains Inc. www.rapidotrains/gbts
    Saturday
    Sept 29
    Sunday
    Sept 30
    2018     		10-5 Montrèal Montrèal Model Train Exposition.com
    Jeunesse au Soleil
    Sun Youth     		4251 St. Urbain
  • 3 etages / 3 floors.
  • 21,142 pd. ca. / sq. ft.
  • Marche aux Puces / Flea Market.
  • Achat/vent / Buy/sell.
  • Z - T - TT - N - HO - OO - S - O - Standard - G - Live Steam - etc.
  • Trains.
  • Bateaux / Boats.
  • Chars de guerre / Tanks.
  • Chemins de fer des annes 1920 a la modernite / Railroads from the 1920s to the modern day.

    • Fare: Adults 8$, Enfants 6$. Parking gratuit.
    Navette disponible: 100 Beaubien O. 9-5.
    Info: www.montrealmodeltrainexposition.com
    Or: Ivan Dow ivan.j.dow@gmail.com 514-918-1501
    Volunteers needed.


    Other Years
     
    Year Link
    2018 Ontario   2018ONshows.htm                                    
    2016 Ontario   2016ONshows.htm                                    
    2016 non-Ontario   2016nonONshows.htm                                    
    2015   2015shows.htm                                    
    2014   2014shows.htm                                    
    2013   2013shows.htm                                    
    2012   2012shows.htm                                    
    2011   2011shows.htm                                    
    2010   2010shows.htm                                    
    2009   2009shows.htm                                    


    Train Activities, Museums Etc
     
    Train Activities, Museums Etc


                              Also See                            
     
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