2019 Ontario (Mostly) Train and Model Train Events
Shows, Open Houses and Meets

The 2020 Preview has been replaced by the 2020ONshows.htm list.


  Event Count so far: 183 specific 2019 events, plus 44 frequent events, clubs and ongoing activities.  
 Last Update: Sunday January 9,  2020. 
  Recent Changes (approximately within the last month):  
  Frequent / Ongoing: 20191214 CRHA-T&Y  

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Frequent / Ongoing
 
Day Time Place Name Details
Monthly Second
Tuesdays
6pm-
Kingston ARK Associated Railroaders of Kingston
aka Kingston Model Railroad Club
Denny's Restaurant, 33 Benson Street
(just east of Division Street / County Road 10, first street south of Highway 401)
  • 6 pm dinner (most arrive at 5:30 and order soon after), club business and a presentation.

  • Spring 2019 Timetable was:
  • Tuesday April 9: Malcolm Peakman: Early Canadian Steam builders plates, and CLC Diesel and Steam builders plates.
  • Tuesday May 15: Michael Pasch: recent trip to Minatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany,
          and Doug Burrell" Operating a small layout using his personally developed tag system.
  • Tuesday June 11: Members Night: Each member encouraged to speak about the past winter’s modelling season projects.

  • Spring 2018 Timetable was:
  • Tuesday March 13: Eric Gagnon: Kingston Platform Scenes, old and new Kingston stations, focusing on 1974 Counter Street station, his books on VIA Rail, and his model railroading.
  • Tuesday April 10: Member Night: Bring your pictures, your winter modelling project items or talk about what you are doing with your layout.
    Bring photos as .jpg on a USB memory stick. Let "Greg Latiak" know what you are bringing.
  • Tuesday May 8: Paul Hunter: A 1970s railway journey across the US.
  • Tuesday June 12: Bob Farquhar: Building a layout and a airbrushing tutorial.

  • Info: www.intercolonialrailway.com/ark/
    Weekly Tuesday
    7-9pm
    Belleville Belleville Model Railroad Club Bay View Mall basement
  • Opened in 1972.
    Fare: First 3 visits free, then about $5 per week.
    Info: www.bellevillemodelrailroadclub.ca/
    Or: www.facebook.com/Belleville-Model-Railroad-Club
  • Weekly Friday
    evenings
    Brantford Brantford Model Railroad Club 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.
  • An extensive biography and information is posted on 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.
    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 varies Calgary
    Alberta
    Calgary Model Trainmen
    Schedule: Usually once a week, every Wednesday at 7, at 7 – 11 Street NE, Calgary.
    Fare: Guests always welcome.
    Info: www.calgarymodeltrainmen.com
    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.
    2019 Meetings:
  • May 17-19 SuperMeet (See May 17-19 listing below).
  • Others TBA.

  • Fare: CARM membership:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10 / year.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36 / year.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies varies CARM-NC
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    National Capital Chapter
    Meeting locations vary.
    Usually one expedition (eg, to a layout tour) each year.

    Fare: CARM membership (plus travel expenses):
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10 / year.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36 / year.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies varies CARM-OM
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    Ontario Midwestern Chapter
    Meeting locations vary.
    Schedule: Usually 2 big meetings plus other activities per year.
    - Sunday April 28 2019: Mike Mason's farm.
    - Sunday October 20 2019: Mike Mason's farm. Trains are running.
    - May 3 2020: Bruce County Museum or alternate as available.

    Fare: CARM membership:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10 / year.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36 / year.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies Toronto CARM-TC
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    Toronto Chapter
    Activity locations vary.
    Schedule: Usually 8 to 10 activities per year.
    2019 Activities:
  • TBA.

  • Fare: CARM membership:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10 / year.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36 / year.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies Calgary CMRS Calgary Model Railway Society Various locations
    Fall 2019 / Winter+Spring 2020 Schedule:
  • September 20-21 2019: CMRS Bus Trip.
  • October 20 2019 1-: CMRS Annual General Meeting at the Glenmore Inn.
  • Friday November 8 2019 7-: Slide Night 2019 at River Park Church, 3818–14A Street SW.
  • February 22-23, 2020: CMRS Layout Tours.
  • March 15 2020: CMT Flea Market and CMRS Spring Mini Meet.
  • April 18-19 2020: SUPERTRAIN 2020.

  • Frequent 7-9 Toronto CRHA-T&Y
    Canadian Railway Historical Association
    Toronto & York Division
    East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, Room A (3rd floor)
    CRHA-T&Y is a division of the Canadian Railway Historical Association.
    Schedule: Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 to 9:00.
    2020 Meetings:
  • Thursday January 9, 2020 - Slide & Video Night.
  • Thursday February 13, 2020 - Annual General Meeting - open to public after business portion, entertainment after meeting if time permits.
  • Thursday March 12, 2020 - Entertainment in Preparation.
  • Thursday April 9, 2020 - Entertainment in Preparation.
  • Thursday May 14, 2020 - author and tour guide Ron Brown - Toronto's Lost Villages.
  • Thursday June 11, 2020 - Entertainment in Preparation.

  • 2019 Meetings were:
  • Thursday March 14, 2019 - Ted Wickson - U.S. Western Railways from 1965 to date, featuring ATSF, SP and Union Pacific.
  • Thursday April 11, 2019 - Tim Flynn - Narrow Gauge Railways of Wales in 2018.
  • Thursday May 9, 2019 - Clayton Langstaff - Visit to the Brockville Tunnel.
  • Early June, 2019 - author and tour guide Ron Brown - excursion to the Bruce Penninsula including Southampton.
  • Thursday June 13, 2019 - Gord Billinghurst - Changing RR Scene 1970-2003, Part 2.
  • Friday June 21 6 pm, 2019 - Ian Wheale - historical walk starting at Tim Horton's at Fleet and Bathurst, through Liberty Village and Parkdale.
  • Tuesday July 9, 2019 - CRHA dinner at Old Spaghetti Factory on The Esplanade. Contact Tony Rubin ahead of time if you're coming.
  • Thursday September 12, 2019 - Movie "The Silver Streak" (the 1935 one, not the unrelated 1976 Gene Wilder one). Also $5 raffle.

  • Fare: Membership including Turnout newsletter $30/year, $55.2 years. Meetings Free.
    Membership Info: Tony Rubin tonyrubin@rogers.com
    Frequent 7:30- Mississauga Erin Mills Model Railroad Association Sheridan United Church, 2501 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 2B3
    Monthly General Meetings: Short business meeting, social break, raffle and a model railroad presentation.
    Schedule: Last Tuesday of the month at 7:30.
    Visitors are always welcome and may attend up to a maximum of 2 meetings annually.
    Also 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: $40 / year + optional $20 for HO SIG + optional $10 for N scale SIG.
    Info: www.trainweb.org/emmra
    or: emmra.info@gmail.com
    Monthly
    May to
    October
    11-2 Battersea
    (Kingston)
    FSME Frontenac Society of Model Engineers
    2019 Schedule:
  • June 15, 2019 11-2 - FSME Open House.
  • July 20, 2019 11-2 - FSME Run Day.
  • August 17, 2019 11-2 - FSME Run Day.
  • September 21, 2019 11-2 - FSME Run Day.
  • October 5, 2019 10-4 - Battersea Pumpkin Festival.
  • October 19, 2019 11-2 - FSME Blowdown Run Day.
  • Likely six locomotives in operation split equally between steam power versus gas and battery electric.
  • 1,200 feet of 7-1/4” gauge ground level track running through field and forest.
  • Also 435 feet of multi-gauge (3-1/2”, 4-3/4”, and 5” gauge) elevated track which can accommodate
  • Please respect that this is a miniature railway and not a model railway.
  • Hazards are real and incidents can cause significant damage to people and property.
  • Please do not walk on or near the tracks, do not walk in the forest area of the facility and exercise caution when crossing tracks, particularly when driving over our two level crossings.
  • Steam locomotive boilers are generally very HOT as is steam, and locomotive safety valves can emit a scalding plume of steam at any time without prior notice.
  • Mufflers and exhausts on gasoline motors are also HOT.
  • Feel free to interact with locomotive owners and operators and to ask questions except when they are seriously occupied operating or maintaining their charge.

  • Info: www.fsme.ca
    Or: Facebook "frontenacsocietyofmodelengineers"
    or: secretary.fsme@gmail.com
    Frequent 7:30- Guelph GHRA
    Guelph Historical Railway Asscociation
    Usually 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.
    Monday June 11 2018 Meeting was:
        At GHRA's Caboose and Baggage Car located on the railway beside plaza at Independence Place and Elmira Road, Guelph, opposite Nartech Stamping.
    Fare: Visitors welcome.
    Annual Dues: Regular (25-64) $50, Senior (65+) $40, Junior (under 25): $25.
    Info: www.ghra.ca (a little out of date, with coming events in 2013 and 2014)
    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 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.
    Fare: By donation.

    Announcement from LMRGI:
    Please be advised that LMRGI’s building has been sold and the layout has been removed from 69 Holborn Ave. With the increasing costs to keep the building up it was decided to sell and start over. At the present time the LMRGI does not have a new location which we are looking for. The plan is to build a new layout with up to date technology. I am expecting it will be about 2-3 years before we are back up and operating. For further info visit the LMRGI’s web site at www.lmrg.org which is being updated as progress is being made. Contact is info@lmrgi.org. At the present time there is no phone number or mailing address.
    Newer, via John Kanakos:
    "Ok John it's official we just signed the lease so now I can tell you that the new home for the club will be in Southwest London just east of the Wonderland and Exeter intersection across the road from what used to be the Dreamer Sports fields. New address is 4474 Blakie Road, Unit 127. It is in the BlueStone Properties Meadowbrooke campus. Possession is April 1st but we won't be done the move in until probably the end of April. The new layout will be built from scratch.” And be DCC!
    Info: www.lmrg.org
    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.
  • Free-Mo layout.

  • Schedule: Meetings are every Wednesday.
    Info: www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/
    Or: Murray Taylor www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/contact-us.html 705-645-2387
    Frequent varies Varies NMRA Central Ontario Division (COD)
    Meets and Workshops
    Locations vary.
    2019 Schedule: TBA.
    2018 Schedule was:
  • Sunday February 25: Modeling meet at Lee Valley Tools north of Toronto.
  • Sunday May 6: Modeling meet at Lee Valley Tools north of Toronto.
  • These are fun days of modelling and comradely for anyone that wishes to attend, open to all model railroaders not just NMRA members.
  • Space is limited and will fill up fast so sign up early:
              Richard Hatton moose_caboose@bell.net

  • Fare: ?
    NMRA COD Info: Richard Hatton moose_caboose@bell.net
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Frequent 9:30-4 Varies NMRA SLD (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.

  • Late 2019 and Early 2020 Schedule (hall locations to be confirmed):
  • Sept 28, 2019: Meet - Railway Museum Of Eastern Ontario, Smith Falls
  • Oct 26, 2019: Workshop - Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa
  • Nov 30, 2019: Meet - Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa
  • Jan 18, 2020: Meet - Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa
  • Feb 29, 2020: Workshop - Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa
  • March 28, 2020: Meet - Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa
  • Apr 25, 2020: Workshop - Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa
  • May 30, 2020: Meet - Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa

  • 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 (WOD) Meets 2019 Schedule: TBA.
    Fare: $25 for kit, NMRA Members only.
    NMRA WOD Events Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/upcoming-events-new-format

    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 - Ottawa Ottawa Valley Live Steamers and Model Engineers OVLSME
    Meet
    The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
    2940 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland, ON K4C 1E6 613-833-3059
    (thirty minutes from downtown Ottawa)
    Schedule: Every second Sunday from September to June.
  • 1500 ft of 7-1/4" and 5" dual gauge track.
  • 1200 ft elevated track in 3-1/2" and 5" gauge.
  • Museum entrance is the old Vars station.

  • Info: www.trainweb.org/ovlsme/
    or: www.railroad-line.com/discussion/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17598
    Frequent Mondays
    7-9
    Oshawa Pine Ridge Model Railroaders Club St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 32 Wilson Road North
    Please enter off Rogers Road.
  • Since 1969.
  • Visitors always welcome.
    Info: pineridgemodelrailroaders.club
    or Facebook: pineridgerailroaders
  • 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.
    Schedule: See web site.
  • The Red Caboose is available for parties.

  • Fare: 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 ? Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario 90 William Street West
    Museum, events, train rides, stay in a caboose.
    Info: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
    Frequent ? Cornwall Seaway Train Club
    Seaway Lighthouse
    3rd Rail Modular Club
    Nonprofit organization promoting the hobby, helping local charities with fundraising and entertainment at local fairs and events.
    An extension of the Collector's Museum Multicultural and Art Centre - International since 2012.
    Membership is by invitation only.
    1621 Joyce Street, K6J 1Y8
    Info and Schedule: seawaytrainclub.com/
    Or: 613-936-6873.
    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
    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.
    2017 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 Toronto Railway Supper Club
    The Toronto Railway Supper Club was founded by Trevor Marshall, but is now run by Ryan Mendell and Stephen Gardiner.
    To get on the mailing list to get the dates and location, contact torontorailwaysupperclub@gmail.com.
  • You will be invited to a Doodle "poll" each month to sign up for that month's meeting.
  • You MUST reserve your spot at least one week before each meeting.
  • At least 20 reservations are needed to book the location.
  • Meetings start with supper (typically about $20 plus drink(s) and tip), then usually a half hour to hour long slideshow and talk.
  • Topics cover railways and model railways.

  • Schedule: Meetings are normally Mondays, usually in the middle or near the end of the month, announced to those on the list.
    Info: torontorailwaysupperclub@gmail.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 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Sunday
    Jan 6
    2019
    10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale Oxford Auditorium and Mutual/Market Buildings, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • 170 tables.
  • Operating layouts.
  • Vendors selling Model Trains and Railroad Memorabilia.
  • Lunch available.

  • Fare: Adults $5, Children 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
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    Saturday
    Jan 12
    Sunday
    Jan 13
    2019
    10-4 Gatineau
    Quebec
    Hobbies and Miniatures Festival Galeries Aylmer, 181 Rue Principale, QC J9H 6A6
  • Model Trains, Hobbies and Collectibles of all kinds.

  • Fare: FREE.
    Sunday
    Jan 20
    2019
    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.

  • 2018 Fare: Adults $5, NMRA WOD members $4, under 12 free. Parkimg free.
    Info: Edward Howes paristrainshow@gmail.com 519-442-7193
    NMRA WOD Events Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/upcoming-events-new-format

    NMRA Western Ontario Division Info: www.wod-nmra.ca
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Sunday
    Jan 27
    2019
    9:30-2:30 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 and Tables: Rick trainshow@outlook.com 905-973-1224


    February 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Feb 9
    Sunday
    Feb 10
    2019
    10-3
     
    10-3
    Port Hope Ganaraska Railway Modellers
    26th 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.

  • 2017 Fare was: Adults $5, Seniors 65+ $4, Children 6-12 $2, Children under 5 free. 2 day pass available. Parking free.
    Sunday
    Feb 10
    2019
    11-4 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Train 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, 4000 feet of track, 2 major cities with full yards and engine facilities.
  • Set in 1950s with steam and diesel.
  • Under construction (moved April 2013), most track done and scenery well underway.
  • Running trains using DCC Digital Command COntrol control system.
  • Great family entertainment value.
  • TTC Woodbine bus routes 91B, 91C, 91D come right to the building.
  • Club's 80th anniversary was in January 2018.

  • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Children $5, Family of 4 $20. Cash only. Parking free.
    Not handicapped or wheelchair accessible (long stairs).
    Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com
    Or: www.modelrailroadclub.com/Resources/2017 WINTER SHOW FLYER.pdf-->
    Also Sunday February 17, Family Day Monday February 18 and Sunday February 24.
    Saturday
    Feb 16
    2019
    7- St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night at the Station
    Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
    A night of laughter held at the CASO station.
    Tickets available online (see below) or at the museum store.
    Fare: ? SOLD OUT
    Museum Info: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Upcoming Events" 519-637-6284
    Saturday
    Feb 16
    Sunday
    Feb 17
    2019
    10-5

    10-4
    Springwater
    Barrie
    Highway 90 at Highway 27
    Barrie-Allandale Railway Modellers
    49th 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.
  • About 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.
    BARM Info: www.barm.ca
    See modelrailroadcanada.com/videos
    /Barrie-Allandale%20Train%20Show%202009_0002.wmv

    Sponsored by the NMRA.
    Sunday
    Feb 17
    Family Day
    Monday
    Feb 18
    2019
    11-4 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Train 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, 4000 feet of track, 2 major cities with full yards and engine facilities.
  • Set in 1950s with steam and diesel.
  • Under construction (moved April 2013), most track done and scenery well underway.
  • Running trains using DCC Digital Command COntrol control system.
  • Great family entertainment value.
  • TTC Woodbine bus routes 91B, 91C, 91D come right to the building.
  • Club's 80th anniversary was in January 2018.

  • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Children $5, Family of 4 $20. Cash only. Parking free.
    Not handicapped or wheelchair accessible (long stairs).
    Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com
    Or: www.modelrailroadclub.com/Resources/2017 WINTER SHOW FLYER.pdf-->
    Also Sunday February 10 and Sunday February 24.
    Saturday
    Feb 23
    2019
    9-4 Mississauga Credit Valley Free-Mo Club
    Beginner's Clinic
    Cornerstone Community Church 3020 Vanderbilt Road
    (5 minutes from Credit Valley Railway Store)
    Come for the Day and Learn!
    Going Beyond The Basic Train Set.
  • 8:30 am: Doors open and registration.
  • 9-noon: Determining the scale, track and layout design, benchwork materials and construction.
  • noon-1:30: Lunch break.
  • 1:45-4: Purchasing new vs pre-owned, simple maintenance.

  • Pre-registration is available at Credit Valley Railway - See John or Paul.
    Fare: $25. Lunch not included. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
    Saturday
    Feb 23
    2019
    8:30-3:30 Copetown Copetown RPM
    (Railway Prototype Modellers) Meet
    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.)
    Fare: ?
    Saturday
    Feb 23
    Sunday
    Feb 24
    2019
    9:30-3:30 Essex Essex County Model Train Show Essex Public School, 72 Brien Street, N8M 2N8
    (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.

  • 2018 Fare (each day): Adults $5, Seniors $4, Teens $4, Children $2, 3 and under free. Free parking.
    2018 Info: heritageessex@bellnet.ca 519-776-9800.
    Sunday
    Feb 24
    2019
    11-4 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Train 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, 4000 feet of track, 2 major cities with full yards and engine facilities.
  • Set in 1950s with steam and diesel.
  • Under construction (moved April 2013), most track done and scenery well underway.
  • Running trains using DCC Digital Command COntrol control system.
  • Great family entertainment value.
  • TTC Woodbine bus routes 91B, 91C, 91D come right to the building.
  • Club's 80th anniversary was in January 2018.

  • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Children $5, Family of 4 $20. Cash only. Parking free.
    Not handicapped or wheelchair accessible (long stairs).
    Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com
    Or: www.modelrailroadclub.com/Resources/2017 WINTER SHOW FLYER.pdf-->
    Also Sunday February 10, Sunday February 17 and Family Day Monday February 18.
    Sunday
    Feb 24
    2019
    10-3 Copetown Bayview Junction Modular Group
    2018 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.

  • 2017 Fare was: $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.)
    Rapido Info: www.rapidotrains.com
    Sunday
    Feb 24
    2019
    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 southbound 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:
        - 75 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.

  • Also March 3.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2. Free street parking (west side).
    Not wheelchair accessible.
    NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org
    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 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Mar 2
    2019
    10-5 Cobourg The Cobourg and Peterborough Railway Story Exhibition Cobourg Public Library (C. Gordon King Centre), 200 Ontario Street
    (Southwest corner of King West, William and Ontario Streets)
    Fare: Free?
    Sunday
    Mar 3
    2019
    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 southbound 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:
        - 75 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.

  • Also February 24.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2. Free street parking (west side).
    NOT wheelchair accessible.
    NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org
    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.)
    Sunday
    Mar 3
    2019
    10-3 St. Catharines Niagara Railway Museum's
    19th 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, 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
    Saturday
    Mar 9
    2019
    10-2 Bowmanville Soper Valley Model Railroad Association
    10th Annual Bowmanville
    Model Train Flea Market
    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/current.jpg
    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 9
    Sunday
    Mar 10
    2019
    10-4
     

    10-4
    Kingston Canadian Railroad Historical Association
    CRHA-Kingston Division
    30th Annual Rail O Rama
    Model Train Show
    Ambassador Hotel, 1550 Princess Street K7M 9E3 www.ambassadorhotel.com
    (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.
  • Mecanno and creations room.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Refreshments and dining on site.
  • ATM on site.
  • A great way to celebrate March Break.

  • Fare: Adults (13+) $6, Children (5-12) $3. Parking free.
    Info: www.kingstonkingstonrailorama.wix.com/show
    Flyer: kingstonrailorama.wixsite.com/show
    Vendor contact: Doug Rickaby drickaby@sympatico.ca
    Exhibitor Contact: Graham Oberst graham.oberst@bell.net
    Sunday
    Mar 10
    2019
    11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2019 Spring Open House
    York Railway Modellers Club Rooms, 5 Oakland Avenue
    (Exit 401 at Weston Road, go north and turn right onto Walsh which shortly turns into Wilson Avenue. Oakland Ave is the second left after the CP Rail Bridge underpass.)
  • HO scale layout, 1600 sq. feet with 11 scale miles of mainline going through 10 towns depicting the way freight operations of the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway as they were in Southern Ontario between the years of 1953 and 1957.
  • The main line runs between the cities of Toronto and London Ontario each with its own major yard and 3 industrial areas plus 8 towns in between.
  • Each completed town has a replica of its station as it stood in the 1950's along with accurate rolling stock of the time.

  • Also March 17.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/York-Railway-Modellers-358389487698078
    or: Andris Cuksts andris.cuksts@sympatico.ca
    Sunday
    Mar 10
    2019
    10-4 Woodbridge Lee Valley Modelling Madness Lee Valley, 87 Chrislea Road L4L 8N6
  • Spaces are limited (12 people) so it will be first come first served.
    Tell Richard Hatton moose_caboose@bell.net ASAP if you are coming.
  • Build models and build friends.
  • Bring your own project and tools.
  • Sponsored by NMRA but open to all.
  • Bring a lunch, or there are restaurants around.

  • Fare: $5.
    Info: Richard Hatton moose_caboose@bell.net
    Saturday
    Mar 16
    2019
    8:30-4 Toronto Toronto RPM Railway
    Prototype Modellers Meet
    Humber College, North Campus, Building B, rooms B201 and B202
    203 / 205 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.)
    Fare: $15. Free parking.
    Info: torontoprototypemodellers.wordpress.com/
    or: Brian Gauer bdgauer@yahoo.ca
    Photos and presentations: torontoprototypemodellers.wordpress.com/
  • Rails Along the Waterfront: The Toronto Harbour Commission’s Railway – Jim Eager
  • The Construction of the Arten Gil Viaduct on the Lostock Juntion Railway – Mike Walton
  • Dead Rail Presentation – Robert Langlois

  • Sunday
    Mar 17
    2019
    (St.
    Pat's
    Day)
    11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2019 Spring Open House
    York Railway Modellers Club Rooms, 5 Oakland Avenue
    (Exit 401 at Weston Road, go north and turn right onto Walsh which shortly turns into Wilson Avenue. Oakland Ave is the second left after the CP Rail Bridge underpass.)
  • HO scale layout, 1600 sq. feet with 11 scale miles of mainline going through 10 towns depicting the way freight operations of the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway as they were in Southern Ontario between the years of 1953 and 1957.
  • The main line runs between the cities of Toronto and London Ontario each with its own major yard and 3 industrial areas plus 8 towns in between.
  • Each completed town has a replica of its station as it stood in the 1950's along with accurate rolling stock of the time.

  • Also March 10.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/York-Railway-Modellers-358389487698078
    or: Andris Cuksts andris.cuksts@sympatico.ca
    Sunday
    Mar 17
    2019
    (St.
    Pat's
    Day)
    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, Children under 12 free with adult. Free parking.
    Info: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/train.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 23
    2019
    tickets
    and
    maps:
    9-3
     
    layouts
    open:
    9-9
    (times
    vary
    )
    Kitchener
    Waterloo
    Cambridge
    Guelph
    area
    36th 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.)
  • Over 30 home, club and portable 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.
  • Numerous portable layouts on display at registration centre.

  • 2019 Tour guide books will be available in March at:
  • Credit Valley Railway Company Ltd.
            2900 Argentia Road, Unit 24, Mississauga
  • Grand River Hobbies
            808 Courtland Ave. East, Kitchener
  • Paris Junction Hobbies
            300 Grand River Street North, Paris

  • Fare: Adults $5. Children MUST be supervised by an adult.
    Register March 23 at the Hespeler Arena 9-3.
    OR register other ways in advance. Details will be available after March 1 at Facebook "Doubleheaders Model Railroad Club".
    Info: www.doubleheaders.org
    Or: dhtour@gmail.com
    Saturday
    Mar 23
    2019
    10-4 Windsor Windsor Model Railroad Club
    Annual Open House
    Club Headquarters, 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
    Or: www.facebook.com/groups/windsormrc/
    Saturday
    Mar 23
    Sunday
    Mar 24
    2019
    9-5 Moose Jaw
    Saskatchewan
    Thunder Creek Model Railroad Club
    Model Train Show
    Western Development Museum, 50 Diefenbaker Drive S6J 1L9
    Fare: Museum admission?
    TCMRC Info: http://www.tcmrc.org
    WDM Info: www.wdm.ca/mj/visit.htm 306-693-5989
    Exhibitors: registrar@tcmrc.org
    Sunday
    Mar 31
    2019
    10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale Oxford Auditorium and Mutual/Market Buildings, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • 170 tables, over 25,000 square feet.
  • Operating layouts.
  • Vendors selling Model Trains and Railroad Memorabilia.
  • Lunch available.

  • Fare: Adults $5, Children 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
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm


    April 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Thursday
    April 4
    Friday
    Apr 5
    Saturday
    Apr 6
    2019
    all day Bellevue
    (Seattle)
    Washington
    34th Annual Sn3 Symposium The Sheraton Hotel in Bellevue, 100 112th Ave NE (on Seattle's Eastside)
  • Self-guided layout tours (13+).
  • Model contest.
  • Clinics.
  • Modular layouts.
  • Operating sessions.
  • Displays, demos and sales.

  • Fare: $65 advance, $75 on-site, Spouses Free.
    Info: www.sn3seattle.com
    Saturday
    Apr 6
    2019
    9-5 Brantford
    Simcoe
    and Port Dover
    Brantford Model Railroad Club
    13th Annual Brantford, Simcoe
    and Port Dover
    Model Railroad Layout Tour
    Ticket and Tour Map Locations:
    March 1 to April 6:
        - Credit Valley Railway - 2900 Argentia Road #24, Mississauga.
        - Paris Junction Hobbies - 300 Grand River Street, Paris.
        - Tiny Railroads - 479 Main Street, Delhi, Port Rowan, Port Dover.
    On April 6:
        - Brantford Model RR Club - Behind 100 Waterloo Street, Brantford.
        - SLN Hobbies - Gord King - 51 Newport Lane, Port Dover.
    About 20 Layouts: Paris, Brantford, Simcoe, Delhi.
    Fare: $5, Children under 12 free with an adult. A tour map is required.
    Proceeds to Brant Food for Thought www.brantfoodforthought.ca
    Info: www.brantfordmrclub.com
    Or: Rev. Ted Black revtedblack@hotmail.com 519-770-4086
    Also known as Brantford, Port Dover and Simcoe Layout Tour.
    Saturday
    Apr 6
    2019
    10-4 Belleville Belleville Model Railroad Club
    Open House
    Bayview Mall downstairs, 470 Dundas Street East
    (Enter from east side of the mall by Academy of Learning entrance)
  • Club layout open to the public.
  • Layout for kids to operate.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Fare: ?.
    Info: bellevillemodelrailroadclub.ca
    or Facebook: www.facebook.com/Belleville-Model-Railroad-Club
    or: Rick Potter rprailroader1@gmail.com
    Saturday
    Apr 6
    Sunday
    Apr 7
    2019
    10-4 Lindsay Lindsay and District Model Railroaders
    45th Annual Lindsay Model Train Show
    Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West (at Victoria Avenue) K9V 2Y8
  • Featuring Thomas and Friends interactive layout.
  • Some of southern Ontario’s best operating model train layouts and hobby dealers.
  • Held each year since 1974.

  • Fare: Adults $6, children 6 to 12 $2, under 6 free.
    (February 8: Flyer says $6, web site says $5.)
    Info and Map: lindsaytrainshow.ca
    Or: Wayne Lamb or Eric Potter info@lindsaytrainshow.ca
    Or: Lindsay & District Model Railroaders Inc., 45 Mohawk Dr., Lindsay, ON K9V 0J6
    Flyer: lindsaytrainshow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/45th-2019-Annual-LDMR-Flier-1up.pdf
    LDMR Info: www.ldmr.org
    Saturday
    Samedi
    Apr 6
    Sunday
    Dimanche
    Apr 7
    2019
    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.

  • Fare: Adults 10$, Enfants 5$, Scouts et Guides 4$, Early Bird 9am 20$. Stationnement gratuit.
    Au profit du groupe scout 10e St-Christophe de Laval.
    Reservation de Tavles: M. Didier Piette 450-951-6099.
    Info: www.expo-train.com
    Sunday
    Apr 7
    2019
    12-4 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House
    The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
    (In Niagara Region)
  • 25'x35' Fenwick Central RR HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations with Dispatcher and Yardmaster.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Fare: Free (donations accepted).
    Also April 14, May 24, November 16-17, 23-24, December 7.
    Info, flyer and map: www.gnmre.ca
    Or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Saturday
    Apr 13
    2019
    10-4 Oshawa Pine Ridge Railroaders
    Open House
    St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 32 Wilson Road North
  • Surplus club items available for purchase.

  • Fare: Family $5, Adults $3, Children under 14 $1, Children under 5 Free. Parking Free.
    Info: pineridgerailroaders.ca
    Or: facebook.com/pineridgerailroaders
    Saturday
    Apr 13
    Sunday
    Apr 14
    2019
    9-5 Calgary
    Alberta
    SuperTrain 2019 The Genesis (Wellness) Centre, #10, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE
  • An opportunity to see the Calgary group's layout.

  • Fare: Adults 16+ $15, Under 16 Free.
    Sunday
    Apr 14
    2019
    10-3 Mississauga Lakeshore Model Railroaders' Association (LMRA)
    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
    Also September 15.
    Sunday
    Apr 14
    2019
    12-4 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House
    The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
    (In Niagara Region)
  • 25'x35' Fenwick Central RR HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations with Dispatcher and Yardmaster.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Fare: Free (donations accepted).
    Also April 7, May 24, November 16-17, 23-24, December 7.
    Info, flyer and map: www.gnmre.ca
    Or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Saturday
    Apr 20
    2019
    10-4 Brampton Platelayer’s SYMPosium2019 JIm Archdekin Recreation Centre
    292 Conesstoga Road
  • Presentations, Quizzes (Know your prototype), Layouts, Vendor displays, and Bring and Buy table.
  • MC: Peter Scrimshaw.
  • Presentations:
            - Gerald Harper: Miniature Wonderland.
            - Ian Clarke: Getting Started with Arduino.
            - Mike Watts: Victorian and Edwardian Pullman Services.
            - Robin Dobson: A History of British O Gauge.
            - Olaf Krahmer: Olaf will make a 3D printed coupling box, from scratch.
            - Alex McQuilkin: Railway Electronics
  • New this year, a Forum hosted by Mike Walton: Have your say on the event or anything else.
  • Quizzes: Know your prototype.

  • Fare: Free BUT BY INVITATION ONLY, including invited guests and clubs. Free tea and coffee. Free lunch.
    Info: Keith Martel ykmrtl@bell.net
    Or: Mark Earley markmichaelearley@gmail.com
    Platelayers Info: www.theplatelayers.org
    Saturday
    Apr 27
    2019
    10-4 Schomberg Narrow Gauge Madness Gang
    14th 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.
  • Sales tables.
  • Clinics:
              - Craig Parry "Narrow Gauge Internationally"
              - Rod Clarke "Elevated Garden Track"
              - George Dutka "The Magic if Rust" (hands on)
              - Gerald Harper "The Anyox Mine Railroad"
  • Contests.
  • Door prizees.
  • Sponsored by Fastracks.

  • Fare: $5 at the door (no advance ticket sales).
    Info: www.narrowgaugeontario.com
    or: woodway@sympatico.ca
    or: Facebook OntarioNarrowGaugeShow www.facebook.com/OntarioNarrowGaugeShow/
    Exhibitor info: woodway@sympatico.ca
    Saturday
    Apr 27
    2019
    10-5 London London and District Model Railway Layout Tour London and St. Thomas area
  • Visit unique model train layouts in 20+ homes.
  • Tour Booklets available from Broughdale Hobbies, Petes Trains and Railway City Hobbies.

  • Fare: $5 per adult (spouse and children free).
    Info: Bruce Wilson bwilson@gtn.net
    Sunday
    Apr 28
    2019
    9:30-4 Barrie Free Train Show Army, Navy and Air Force Club
    52 Morrow Road
    GPS 44.361372, -79.702763
  • Flea market.

  • Fare: Free. Parking free.
    Info: Dave daveaspden.da@gmail.com 705-728-6224
    Tables: $25 before April 18th, $35 after. Clubs are welcome for layout display.


    May 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Friday
    May 3
    Saturday
    May 4
    Sunday
    May 5
    2019
    3 days
    registration
    1-4 May 3
    Burnaby
    British
    Columbia
    NMRA 8th division PNR
    Railway Modellers Meet of BC
    Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby Campus West Mall Centre
    (atop Burnaby Mountain)
  • Layout tours, operating sessions, clinics. display room, meet the modeller, and a meet luncheon.
  • Special Guest Speaker Lance Mindheim: Industrial switching railroads.

  • Info: railwaymodellersmeetofbc.ca
    Or: https://www.facebook.com/RailwayModellersBritishColumbia/
    Registration: Brian Clogg, Registrar bcclogg@shaw.ca 604-588-2194
    Saturday
    May 4
    2019
    Viewing:
    8:30
     
    Auction:
    10-?
    Stayner Nottawasaga Model Railway
    25th Annual Spring Auction
    St. Patrick's Parish Hall, William Street (at Pine) GPS 44.4166 x -80.092
  • Buy and sell all things model railway.
  • Consignment pickup service available.
  • Refreshments available.

  • Fare: $5.
    Info: www.nottawasagamodelrailway.com
    Or: Bill Payne 705-429-2762.
    Or: Martin Alborough 705-444-5370
    Saturday
    May 4
    2019
    10-4 Peterborough Doors Open
    Peterborough 2019
    16 locations around Peterborough, including:
  • Town Trolley
    Confederation Square
    (Departs throughout the day from Confederation Square, with parking available at the City Hall lot)
    Ride on an historic trolley built by Canada General Electric.
    Fare: Free. Free bus passes from Peterborough Transit to see all locations.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/peterborough
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
  • Saturday
    May 4
    2019
    10-4 Whitby Doors Open
    Whitby 2019
    14 locations around Whitby, including:
  • GO Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility
    625 Victoria Street East
    See what goes into keeping GO trains in shape, and see how they get that perfect shade of green in the Paint Shop.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/whitby/go-whitby-rail-maintenance-facility 905-668-5803
  • Station Gallery
    1450 Henry Street (beside Iroquois Park)
    Whitby Junction Station was built for the Grand Trunk Railway in 1903 with turrets and bays to see trains.
    Converted to art gallery in 1970.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/whitby/station-gallery 905-668-5803
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/whitby
    Or: www.whitby.ca/en/residents/doorsopenwhitby.asp
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
  • Saturday
    May 4
    Sunday
    May 5
    2019
    10-4 Hamilton Doors Open
    Hamilton 2019
    54 locations 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)
    Art moderne style railway station built 1933 restored 1995, including railway museum and GO station.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/hamilton/hamilton-go-centre-th-b-railway-museum
  • Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology
    900 Woodward Avenue
    Hamilton’s first waterworks, built in 1859, the only complete, intact waterworks from the 19th century left in North America.
    Ride on a scale-model train.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/hamilton/hamilton-museum-of-steam-and-technology 905-546-4797
  • Westfield Heritage Village (Sunday May 5 only 12:30-4)
    1049 Kirkwall Road (Regional Road 552), Rockton
    Over 35 historical buildings with costumed interpreters .
    Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo 2-8-0 locomotive 103.
    Wood railway station.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/hamilton/westfield-heritage-village 519-621-8851
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/hamilton
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
  • Saturday
    May 4
    Sunday
    May 5
    2019
    10-5
     
    10-4
    Port Huron
    Michigan
    Tunnel City Railway
    Train Show
    Blue Water Convention Center, 800 Harker Street
    (next to the Blue Water Bridge between Port Huron and Sarnia)
    Fundraiser for the Port Huron and Detroit Railroad Historical Society
    aka Tunnel City Railway Heritage Center
    Fare: Adult 1 day US$7, 2 day US$10, Children 12 and under Free. Parking Free.
    Info: phdrailroad.com/tunnel-city-railway-show
    Or: trainshow@phdrailroad.org
    Or: 810-984-4134 option 3 (returned in 24-48 hours)
    Flyer: phdrailroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/PHDflyer18-1.pdf
    Sunday
    May 5
    2019
    10-4 Colwood
    (Victoria)
    BC
    Victoria Model Railroad Show West Shore Curling Rink at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, 1767 Island Highway
    Fare: Adults 16+ $7, Youths 11-16 $3, Under 11 Free.
    Sunday
    May 5
    2019
    10-3 Ancaster Ancaster Collectorfest Marritt Hall and Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road
  • Model trains, railroad memorabilia, operating layouts, die cast toys, action figures and other collectibles.

  • Fare: $5, Children under 12 Free with an adult. Parking Free.
    Info: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/train.php
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    Saturday
    May 11
    2019
    11-4
    and
    5-10
    St. Thomas Beerlesque and Carnivale
    Adults Only
    Elgin County Railway Museum main hall, 225 Wellington Street
    A festival of craft beers and ciders, with live entertainment and steam-punk vendors.
    Fare: Museum admission?
    Info: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Upcoming Events" 519-637-6284
    Saturday
    May 11
    2019
    8-12 Elmwood 21st Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale County Line Caboose, 014121 Bruce County Road 10, RR #1, N0G 1S0

    Fare: Free. Tables Free.
    Info: www.countylinecaboose.ca
    Or: Carol carol@countylinecaboose.ca 519-807-2345
    Saturday
    May 11
    Sunday
    May 12
    2019
    10-4 Fort Erie Niagara Railway Museum
    Rail Days - 2019
    Niagara Railway Museum, 21 Warren Street
  • Model railway layouts.
  • Train displays.
  • Model railway vendors.

  • Fare: $5.
    Info: www.nfrm.ca
    Or: info@nfrm.ca 905-357-6539
    Also Sept 7-8.
    Friday
    Saturday
    Sunday
    May 17-19
    2019
    8-
    all day
    all day
    London
    and
    St. Thomas
    CARM London Super Meet Recommended hotel:   Best Western Plus Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre
    6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, Ontario N6L 1H5
    Directions:
    From Toronto etc:   Take 401 West to exit 177A / Highway 4 / Colonel Talbot Road, go east towards St. Thomas, after crossing highway turn right onto Burtwistle Lane.
    From Windsor etc:   Take 401 East to exit 177A / Highway 4 / Colonel Talbot Road, go east towards St. Thomas, after crossing highway turn right onto Burtwistle Lane.
    From Sarnia etc:   Take 402 East to Highway 4 / Wonderland Road, go south 7.5 km, take 401 West to exit 177A / Highway 4 / Colonel Talbot Road, go east towards St. Thomas, after crossing highway turn right onto Burtwistle Lane.
    Booking: www.bestwestern.com 519-652-6022 1-800-780-7234
    Group booking: www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.66085.html?groupid+B56HN9T2 (but has wrong date)
    Schedule:
  • Friday: 8 pm Pizza party meet and greet, Keynote Speaker Mike Walton, and railway movie "The Canada Southern Story".
  • Saturday: Morning CARM Annual General Meeting, afternoon Tour of Canada Southern (CASO) St. Thomas Station, 4-6 St. Thomas area layout tour.
  • Sunday: Morning tour of Canada Southern (CASO) St. Thomas Statio, afternoon 1-4 London area layout tour.

  • Fare: $25. Admission to Elgin County Railway Museum is additional $7+HST.
    Info and Registration: www.forestcityrails2019.com
    Note Monday May 20 2019 is Victoria Day.
    Saturday
    May 18
    2019
    all day Kimberton
    PA
    36th Mid-Atlantic Narrow Gauge Guild (MANGG)
    36th Annual Module Meet
    Kimberton File Co. Fairgrounds
  • Modules from the Eastern US and Canada.
  • Large scale, On3, On30, HOn3, HOn30.
  • Clinics.
  • Vendors.
  • Refreshments and food.

  • Fare: $15, Spouse Free.
    Info and Registration: www.midatlanticng.org
    Thursday
    May 23
    Friday
    May 24
    Saturday
    May 25
    2019
    all day Santa Clara
    CA
    O Scale West
    O Scale National 2019
    Hyatt Regency Hotel
  • O and S scale and narrow gauge.
  • About 25 layouts open.
  • 4 layouts on site.
  • Clinics. Special clinic on painting and weathering by Lee Turner.
  • White elephant sales.
  • Manufacturers sales.
  • Diaramas and displays.
  • Model and photo contests.
  • Official meet structure kit in O and S.
  • Refreshments and food.

  • Fare: ?
    Info and Registration: www.oscalewest.com
    Friday
    May 24
    2019
    6:30-9pm Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House
    The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
    (In Niagara Region)
  • 25'x35' Fenwick Central RR HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations with Dispatcher and Yardmaster.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Fare: Free (donations accepted).
    Also April 7, 14, November 16-17, 23-24, December 7.
    Info, flyer and map: www.gnmre.ca
    Or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Saturday
    May 25
    2019
    10-2 St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    Touch a Truck, Touch a Train
    Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
  • Get up close experiences with mighty machines, unique vehicles and trains!
  • Also features children's activities, BBQ and entertainment.

  • Fare: Museum admission?
    Museum Info: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Upcoming Events" 519-637-6284
    Saturday
    May 25
    Sunday
    May 26
    2019
    10-4 Toronto Doors Open
    Toronto 2019
    156 locations around Toronto, including:
  • Bay Lower Subway Station (Saturday May 26 10-4:30 only)
    1240 Bay Street
    Subway station used from 1959 to 1966 when some trains covered both line 1 and line 2, then closed.
    Info: www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/doors-open-toronto/doors-open-buildings/?view=tabList&key=B846FAFAA1F199758525839B006F9544
  • Eglinton Maintenance and Storage Facility (Saturday May 26 10-4 only)
    85 Industry Street (near Weston Road / Eglinton / Jane / Black Creek Drive)
    Houses the Crosstown Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) where they are inspected, cleaned and maintained.
    Live music, entertainment and local food vendors.
    Info: www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/doors-open-toronto/doors-open-buildings/?view=tabList&key=C4FF6B86622C7B578525839700532C0E 416-782-8118
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/doors-open-toronto/doors-open-buildings/?view=tabList
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
  • Saturday
    May 25
    Sunday
    May 26
    2019
    10-4 Midland Midland District
    Model Railroad Club's
    2019 30th 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
    New Month:
    Saturday
    May 25
    Sunday
    May 26
    2019
    10-5 Dorval
    Québec
    Montreal Model Train Exposition
    Sun Youth
    New Location: Dorval Arena, 1450 Dawson Avenue, H9S 1Y4
  • The largest collection in North America of model railroads that children can operate.
  • More than 40 model railroads will be on display, including Thomas the Tank Engine and Harry Potter.
  • Boats, plastic models etc.

  • Fare: Adults $10, Children $8. Family $30.
    Info: montrealmodeltrainexposition.com
    Or: Ivan Dow i.dow@videotron.ca 514-918-1501
    Wednesday
    May 29
    to
    Sunday
    June 2
    2019
    all day Cranbrook
    British Columbia
    Kootenay Express 2019
    Convention
    The Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook
    209 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook BC V1C 6R9 250-417-0444
    Info: www.kootenayexpress2019.ca
    See also Cranbrook Model Train Show June 1-2.


    June 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    June 1
    2019
    9-1 Ingersoll NMRA Western Ontario Division
    AGM and Clinic
    Seniors Service Centre, 250 Ingersoll Street South
  • 9 am Make and take clinic building a small structure from an Osborn Model Kits.
    Choose a kit from www.osbornmodelkits.com.
    One of RRA-1108 MOW shed, RRA-1062 Pete’s Market or RRA-1072 Snack Shack is suggested (each $20 including tax) is suggested,
    but you may choose something else.
    DO NOT ORDER FROM OSBORN BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT GET THE 20% DISCOUNT.
    To order see www.wod-nmra.ca/events by May 20,
    or call John Wagner at 519-634-5547 in the first week of May.
    NMRA WOD Events Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/upcoming-events-new-format

  • Saturday
    June 1
    2019
    mostly 10-4 Owen Sound Doors Open
    Owen Sound 2019
    22 locations around Owen Sound, including:
  • Community Waterfront Heritage Centre
    1155 1st Avenue West
    1931 Canadian National station to replace original Grand Trunk station. Also passenger coach and caboose.
    Doors Open hub, providing guided tours.
    Info: marineandrail.ca 519-371-3333
  • Mudtown Station Brewery and Restaurant
    1198 1st Avenue East
    1946 prairie / art deco / art moderne Canadaian Pacific Railway station.
    Guided tours 8-11 am.
    Info: mudtownstation.ca 519-371-3575
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.owensoundtourism.ca/doorsopen 519-376-4440, ext. 1250
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
  • Saturday
    June 1
    2019
    10-4 Whitchurch-Stouffville Doors Open
    Whitchurch-Stouffville 2019
    17 locations around Whitchurch-Stouffville, including:
  • Richmond Hill Live Steamers
    15922 McCowan Road
    3 sizes of ride-on miniature railways.
    Info: richmond-hill-live-steamers.tripod.com
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/whitchurch-stouffville 905-727-8954 or 1-888-290-0337
    Or: www.townofws.ca/museum
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
  • Saturday
    June 1
    Sunday
    June 2
    2019
    10-4 Cranbrook
    British Columbia
    Labaja Model Railway Group
    Cranbrook Model Train Show
    Cranbrook Curling Club, 1777-2nd Street North
    9 model train layouts and 7 vendors.
    Info: www.facebook.com/events/cranbrook-curling-centre/2019-cranbrook-model-train-show/295037371157957/
    Or: www.tourismkimberley.com/events/cranbrook-model-train-show
    See also Kootenay Express 2019 Convention May 29-June 2.
    Saturday
    June 1
    Sunday
    June 2
    2019
    10-5
     
    11-5
    Mississauga Credit Valley
    Customer Appreciation Weekend
    Credit Valley Railway Co., 2900 Argentia Road Unit 24
  • Huge discount event - special discounted items will be listed on CVRCO web site May 31st.
  • Win 1 of 4 $250 Prizes.
  • While shopping in store/on line, receive a ballot to enter a draw for a shopping spree (see web site for rules).
  • Saturday Paul Bellemore known as 'RatbagRailcar Weathered Models' will demonstrate easy weathering.
    Info: cvrco.ca
  • Saturday
    June 1
    Sunday
    June 2
    2019
    10-4 Northumberland County Doors Open
    Northumberland County 2019
    28 locations around Northumberland County (Port Hope, Cobourg, Brighton etc), including:
  • The Little Station
    15 Elias Street (Lent Lane), Port Hope (at Highway 2 and Ontario Street)
    Mid 1950s Port Hope Grand Trunk Railway whistle stop station (believed to be the first), now a community art hub.
    Info: info@criticalmassart.com
    Fare: Free.
    Info: northumberlandcounty.ca/en/archivesrecords/doors-open-northumberland.asp 905-372-3329
    Northumberland Info: www.northumberlandtourism.com/en/index.aspx
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
  • Saturday
    June 1
    Sunday
    June 2
    2019
    10-4 Arnprior 5th Annual Arnprior Model Train Show Nick Smith Centre, Glenn Arthur Arena and Community Centre
    77 James Street
  • Same days as the Arnprior PRIORPALOOZA Festival.

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: Gaston Moreau gaston.moreau0@icloud.com
    Saturday
    June 15
    2019
    11-2 Battersea
    (Kingston)
    Frontenac Society of Model Engineers (FSME)
    Public Appreciation Day
    20 km north of Highway 401 exit 619 north of Kingston.
    Map: www.fsme.ca/map.aspx
  • Come and see and to ride trains (as many times as you like!).
  • Likely six locomotives in operation split equally between steam power versus gas and battery electric.
  • 1,200 feet of 7-1/4" gauge ground level track running through field and forest.
  • Also 435 feet of multi-gauge (3-1/2", 4-3/4", and 5" gauge) elevated track which can accommodate
  • Please respect that this is a miniature railway and not a model railway.
  • Hazards are real and incidents can cause significant damage to people and property.
  • Please do not walk on or near the tracks, do not walk in the forest area of the facility and exercise caution when crossing tracks, particularly when driving over our two level crossings.
  • Steam locomotive boilers are generally very HOT as is steam, and locomotive safety valves can emit a scalding plume of steam at any time without prior notice.
  • Mufflers and exhausts on gasoline motors are also HOT.
  • Feel free to interact with locomotive owners and operators and to ask questions except when they are seriously occupied operating or maintaining their charge.

  • Fare: Free, but donations to help with operating (fuel and maintenance) are appreciated.
    Info: www.fsme.ca
    Or: Facebook "frontenacsocietyofmodelengineers"
    Or: secretary.fsme@gmail.com
    Saturday
    June 15
    Sunday
    June 16
    2019
    10-5
    10-4
    Bracebridge South Muskoka Model Railway Club
    Muskoka Rails
    Muskoka Model Railway Show 2019
    Bracebridge Failgrounds JD Lang Activity Park
    331 Fraserburg Road
  • Father's Day weekend.
  • Operating layouts, modeling clinics, train vendors.
  • Bracebridge Lions Club BBQ.

  • 2018 Fare: Adults $5, Children 5-12 $3, Children under 5 free. Parking free.
    Info: www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/
    Or: Scott White 705-645-2077                                                                                                                        
    Sunday
    June 16
    2019
    10-4 St. Thomas Elgin County
    Railway Museum
    Railway Nostalgia Weekend
    and Train Hobby Show
    225 Wellington Street
  • Come and see the “BIG” stuff!
  • Re-live the past with railway artifacts, photographs and demonstrations.
  • Outdoor displays of railway equipment and rolling stock.
  • Railway art and children’s activities.
  • Model railway exhibits.
  • Hobby show vendors.

  • 2018 Fare: Adults $8+HST, Seniors $7+HST, Students $7+HST, Chilren 3-14 $4+HST, Children under 3 free. Parking free.
    Info: ecrm5700.org/events/ 519-637-6284
    or: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Events & Hours" or "Upcoming Events"
    Monday
    June 17
    2019
    10-4 Winnipeg
    Manitoba
    Winnipeg Railway Museum reopening Winnipeg Union Station / Via Rail Station Tracks 1 and 2
    123 Main St. Box 48, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1A3
  • Over 37,500 square feet of railway equipment, displays, history and artifacts.
  • Major displays and equipment from the CNR, CPR, City of Winnipeg's Railways and others who played a role in the development of Winnipeg.
  • The Countess of Dufferin the first locomotive in Western Canadian mainland.
  • Various diesel & electric locomotives, maintenance of way equipment, passenger & communication cars, a caboose, a last of a kind rail bus.
  • George Hunter Art Gallery with its exclusive railway art.
  • Dispatch board that controlled CNR Winnipeg.
  • Avery large operating HO model layout.
  • Very well stocked Gift Shop.

  • Fare: Adults $7, Seniors $6, Students $6, Children 3 to 15 $5, Children under 3 Free with Parent, Families (2+3) $20.
    Info: www.wpgrailwaymuseum.com 204-942-4632
    Or: wpgrail@mts.net
    Thursday
    June 20
    Friday
    June 21
    Saturday
    June 22
    Sunday
    June 23
    2019
      Wichita
    Kansas
    NMRA
    Mid-Continent Region Convention
    Double Tree Airport Hotel
    Info: www.wichitamcor2019convention.org


    July 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Monday
    July 1
    2019
    2-6 Dundas Dundas Modular Railway Club
    Canada Day Open House
    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.)
  • Operating layouts.
  • Dundas Train Club 14'x14' HO scale layout Dundas and Mineral Springs and N scale layout will both be operating.

  • Fare: Free? Free street parking.
    Info: www.dundastrainclub.ca
    Or: Club dundastrainclub@outlook.com
    Legion Info: www.br36dundas.org
    Saturday
    July 6
    Sunday
    July 7
    (added)

    2019
    10-4 Uxbridge York-Durham Heritage Railway
    Winnie's Train Festival
    Uxbridge Train Station, 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1E5.
  • Take a one hour train ride with Winnie the Poo and friends through the Hundred Acre Oak Ridges Morraine.
  • Trains depart at 11 am and 1 pm.
  • Enjoy a variety of on-board entertainment.
  • Snack and drink served on train.
  • Bouncy castle, hayride and hay mazes.
  • Tickets can be purchased for food and drink. Get 3 free tokens by booking by June 10.
  • For other events see ydhr.ca/reservations/?view=events&railres=1

  • Fare: $24.99 plus HST + TicketWeb service charge per person. Parking free.
    Info: York-Durham Heritage Railway www.YDHR.ca
    Or: ydhr@ydhr.ca
    Sunday
    July 7
    2019
    10-4 Hamilton Hamilton Museum of
    Steam and Technology
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    Public Steaming Day
    Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue
  • 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.
  • Free access to the museum.
  • Club memberships open.

  • Fare: Free. Donations are welcome.
    Info: steammuseum@hamilton.ca
    or: info@ghls.org
    or: 905-546-4797
    Also July 28 and August 11.
    Sunday
    July 7
    to
    Saturday
    July 13
    2019
    all day Salt Lake City
    Utah
    NMRA Northern Utah Division
    National Convention
    Little America Hotel, downtown Salt Lake City
  • Complete convention.

  • Fare: ?
    Info: www.nmra2019slc.org
    Friday
    July 12
    Saturday
    July 13
    Sunday
    July 14
    2019
    8-? St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    2019 Day Out With Thomas
    Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
  • 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.
  • Tickets include free admission to the Elgin County Railway Museum.

  • Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled train departure.
    2017 Fare was: $25 + HST per person aged 2 years and older. Advance purchase recommended.
    Info and Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.ca/venue/st-thomas-elgin-memorial-centre-st-thomas-on/24955?pl=thomas16&REFID=ecrmweb (not available yet)
    Museum Info: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Upcoming Events" 519-637-6284
    Friday
    July 12
    Saturday
    July 13
    Sunday
    July 14
    2019
    - Sandy
    Utah
    NMRA
    National Train Show
    Mountain America Exposition Center
    Held in conjunction with NMRA National Convention, but open to the public.
    Info: www.nmra2019slc.org
    Saturday
    July 20
    Sunday
    July 21
    2019
    10-4
     
    10-3
     
    Long Sault Seaway Train Club
    8th Seaway Train Show
    Long Sault Arena, 60 Mille Roches Road
    (off Highway 2)
  • Trains boaght and sold.
  • All Scales.

  • Fare: Adults $5, Children under 12 $2. Parking free.
    Info: www.seawaytrainclub.com
    Or: Rudy Tabak or Marie Morrell 613-936-6873
    Sunday
    July 28
    2019
    11-4 Hamilton Hamilton Museum of
    Steam and Technology
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    Public Steaming Day
    Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue
  • 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.
  • Free access to the museum.
  • Club memberships open.

  • Fare: Free. Donations are welcome.
    Info: steammuseum@hamilton.ca
    or: info@ghls.org
    or: 905-546-4797
    Also July 7 and August 11.


    August 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Friday
    Aug 9
    Saturday
    Aug 10
    Sunday
    Aug 11
    2019
    8:30-5 Uxbridge York-Durham Heritage Railway
    Day Out With Thomas
    Uxbridge Train Station, 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1E5.
  • Take a 25 minute train ride with Thomas.
  • Meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway.
  • Lots of activities including temporary tattoos, face painting, hay maze, kiddie train rides, Zoo to You, obstacle course and Thomas replica ride-on trains.
  • Interactive entertainment stage featuring shows by a juggler, magician and musicians.

  • Fare: $25 plus HST + TicketWeb service charge. Photo package extra (cameras are encouraged). Parking free.
    Tickets on sale April 1st. Advance purchase recommended.
    Tickets: www.ticketweb.ca/venue/york-durham-heritage-railway-uxbridge-on/417545?pl=thomas16&REFERRAL_ID=dowtsplash
    Trains depart 9:00 am, 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm.
    Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled train departure, except at 8:30 for the 9 am train.
    Info: ydhr.ca/train/day-out-with-thomas/
    YDHR Info: York-Durham Heritage Railway www.YDHR.ca
    Or: ydhr@ydhr.ca
    Also August 16-18.
    Sunday
    Aug 11
    2019
    11-4 Hamilton Hamilton Museum of
    Steam and Technology
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    Public Steaming Day
    Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue
  • 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.
  • Free access to the museum.
  • Club memberships open.

  • Fare: Free. Donations are welcome.
    Info: steammuseum@hamilton.ca
    or: info@ghls.org
    or: 905-546-4797
    Also July 7 and July 28.
    Thursday
    Aug 15
    Friday
    Aug 16
    Saturday
    Aug 17
    Sunday
    Aug 18
    2019
    3-11
     
    11-11
      11-11
      11-6
    St. Thomas 25th Iron Horse Festival 2019 Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
    Elgin County’s Historic Railway Land
  • Free train rides.
  • Live music (see web site).
  • Midway.
  • Music Bingo (guess the song bingo).

  • Fare: Thursday night $10, Friday night $15, Saturday night $20, Weekend $35, Music Bingo $10, Midway Ride All Day $20.
    Info: ironhorsefestival.com/
    Or: info@ironhorsefestival.com 226-799-9727
    Friday
    Aug 16
    Saturday
    Aug 17
    Sunday
    Aug 18
    2019
    8:30-5 Uxbridge York-Durham Heritage Railway
    Day Out With Thomas
    Uxbridge Train Station, 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1E5.
  • Take a 25 minute train ride with Thomas.
  • Meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway.
  • Lots of activities including temporary tattoos, face painting, hay maze, kiddie train rides, Zoo to You, obstacle course and Thomas replica ride-on trains.
  • Interactive entertainment stage featuring shows by a juggler, magician and musicians.

  • Fare: $25 plus HST + TicketWeb service charge. Photo package extra (cameras are encouraged). Parking free.
    Tickets on sale April 1st. Advance purchase recommended.
    Tickets: www.ticketweb.ca/venue/york-durham-heritage-railway-uxbridge-on/417545?pl=thomas16&REFERRAL_ID=dowtsplash
    Trains depart 9:00 am, 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm.
    Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled train departure, except at 8:30 for the 9 am train.
    Info: ydhr.ca/train/day-out-with-thomas/
    YDHR Info: York-Durham Heritage Railway www.YDHR.ca
    Or: ydhr@ydhr.ca
    Also August 9-11.
    Saturday
    August 17
    Sunday
    August 18
    2019
    mostly 10-4 Cornwall and
    SDG Counties
    Doors Open
    Cornwall and SDG Counties 2019
    11 locations around Cornwall and SDG (Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry) Counties, including:
  • Lost Villages Museum
    16361 Fran Laflamme Drive, Long Sault
    11 historical heritage buildings from six villages that were lost in 1958 when the area was flooded to construct the St. Lawrence Seaway.
    Includes train station.
    Open 1-5 pm only, both days. Guided tour at 1 pm.
    Info: www.lostvillages.ca
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/pages/welcome 613-932-1515 ext 227
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
  • Saturday
    Aug 17
    Sunday
    Aug 18
    2019
    10-5
     
    10-4
    Saint-Constant
    Quebec
    Exporail
    A Great Passion for Model Trains
    Exporail 110 Saint-Pierre Street
  • Model makers from Québec and Ontario will present their miniature trains for all to enjoy.

  • Fare: For Exporail and model train show: Adult $20, Senior $17, Student (13-17) $12, Child (4-12) $10, Child (under 4) free, Family (2 adults and 2 children 4 to 12) $53. Parking free.
    Exporail Info: www.exporail.org 450-632-2410
    Or: info@exporail.org
    Saturday
    Aug 24
    Sunday
    Aug 25
    2019
    10-4 Smiths Falls Train Fest Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William Street West
    Fare: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children 3 to 13 $5, Children 2 and under free.
    Info: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
    Note: A Google posting that this was only August 24 is incorrect.
    Sunday
    Aug 25
    2019
    10-4 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 at first traffic light onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn right on Hidden Valley Drive. Parking is on right, clubhouse is across the road on the left.)
  • 3 scales: N and HO inside, G garden railway outside weather permitting.

  • Fare: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
    Info: burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca
    or: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214
    Also Fall Open House Saturday September 7, Public Viewing Sessions Sundays June 30, July 28, September 29.
    Sunday
    Aug 25
    2019
    11-5 Hamilton Hamilton Museum of
    Steam and Technology
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    and maker Faire
    Public Steaming Day and
    4th Annual Hamilton Maker Faire
    Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers:
  • 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.
  • Free access to the museum.
  • Club memberships open.

  • Museum and Maker Faire:
  • Exhibitor Hall - 1913 Electric Pumphouse:
    • Niagara Frontier Region - National Model Railroad Association
    • Super Sonic Ping Pong
    • Neil Squire Society’s Makers Making Change
    • Nikola Tesla Education Corporation
    • Art Aggregate
    • The Nautilus Gears of Dr. Tiberius Hess
    • Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair
    • Wallet 42
    • Recycling 3D Printing Waste for 3D Printing
    • 3D Printer Demo - Ron Watt
  • Maker Marketplace (Inside Boiler House Building):
    • My Whispering Muse
    • Kreations by Kathleen
    • KaeVee Design & Manufacturing
    • Dragons Etc. Pottery
    • Stonecrafts
    • Museum Gift Shop
    • Early Learning Foundations - The ELF Shop
  • Outdoors:
    • Tinker Truck “Raging River”
    • Small But Kinda Mighty’s “Planetary Sensory Walk”
    • Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    • Rockin’ Rockets
    • Confederation Marine Modellers
    • Art Car!
    • Mad Science: Slime Workshop
    • Affordable E-Bikes
  • Woodshed "Robot Building":
    • Servo Socks (Sponsor/Exhibitor)
    • CELT-X Bishop Ryan CSS Robotics Team
    • MakeShift 4039 St Mary CSS Robotics Team
    • 1360 Orbit Robotics Team

    Fare: Free. Donations are welcome.
    Info: steammuseum@hamilton.ca
    Or: info@ghls.org
    Or: 905-546-4797
  • Friday
    Aug 30
    Saturday
    Aug 31
    Sunday
    Sept 1
    Monday
    Sept 2
    2019
    ? Milton Toronto Live Steamers
    Steam Era Weekend
    Hume Family Auction Barn, 9313 4th line
  • The clubs track consists of 600 raised feet of 2.5", 3.5"and 4.75" rails including steaming bays.
  • Also steam tractors.

  • Fare: ?
    Some previous year's photos: www.insidehalton.com/photogallery/3066727/
    TLS Info: sites.google.com/view/toronto-live-steamers (not updated lately)
    Or: Mike Salisbury 905-820-6378.
    Or: Alan Bradshaw 905-875-9889.


    September 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Friday
    Aug 30
    Saturday
    Aug 31
    Sunday
    Sept 1
    Monday
    Sept 2
    2019
    ? Milton Toronto Live Steamers
    Steam Era Weekend
    Hume Family Auction Barn, 9313 4th line
  • The clubs track consists of 600 raised feet of 2.5", 3.5"and 4.75" rails including steaming bays.
  • Also steam tractors.

  • Fare: ?
    Some previous year's photos: www.insidehalton.com/photogallery/3066727/
    TLS Info: sites.google.com/view/toronto-live-steamers (not updated lately)
    Or: Mike Salisbury 905-820-6378.
    Or: Alan Bradshaw 905-875-9889.
    Wednesday
    Sept 4
    Thursday
    Sept 5
    Friday
    Sept 6
    Saturday
    Sept 7
    2019
      Sacramento
    CA
    39th National Narrow Gauge Convention Double Tree by Hilton, 2001 Point West Way, 916-924-4900
  • Layouts: HO, HOn3, S, Sn3, O, On2, On30, On3, G, Fn3 and 2.5".
  • Clinics.
  • Contest.
  • Vendors.
  • Modular Layouts.
  • Museums.
  • Steam trains.
  • Other attractions.

  • Info: www.nngc2019.org
    Saturday
    Sept 7
    2019
    10-4 Aldershot
    Burlington
    Burlington Model Railway Club
    Fall 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 at first traffic light onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn right on Hidden Valley Drive. Parking is on right, clubhouse is 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: burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca
    or: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214
    Also Public Viewing Sessions Sundays June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, Fall Open House Saturday Sept 8.
    Saturday
    Sept 7
    2019
    10-4 Markham Doors Open
    Markham 2019
    20 locations around Markham, including:
  • Markham Village Train Station
    214 Main Street North, Markham Village
    Built 1870 by Toronto and Nipissing Railway. Now serves GO Transit and as a community centre.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/markham/markham-train-station 905-201-1453
  • Stiver Mill Community Centre
    9 Station Lane, Unionville
    1916 grain elevator and feed mill, served by railway.
    Beside Unionville train station (not open).
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/markham/stiver-mill-community-centre
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/markham 905-477-7000 ext 2296
    Or: gduncan@markham.ca 905-477-7000 x2296
    Doors Open Ontario: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en
    Saturday
    Sept 7
    Sunday
    Sept 8
    2019
    10-4 Fort Erie Niagara Railway Museum
    Rail DAYS - 2019
    Niagara Railway Museum, 21 Warren Street
  • Model railway layouts.
  • Train displays.
  • Model railway vendors.

  • Fare: $5.
    Info: www.nfrm.ca
    Or: info@nfrm.ca 905-357-6539
    Also May 11-12.
    Sunday
    Sept 8
    2019
    10-4 Kawartha Lakes Doors Open
    Kawartha Lakes 2019
    14 locations around Kawartha Lakes, including:
  • Kinmount Railway Station and Museum
    5 Station Road, Kinmount
    Built 1901 by Victoria Railway (Lindsay to Haliburton), rebuilt in 1901 for the Grand Trunk Railway.
    Baggage room now used by Kinmount Model Railway which depicts its heyday.
    Info: www.kinmount.ca/Kinmount_Railway_Station.php
  • Fenelon Station Gallery
    103 Lindsay Street, Fenelon Falls
    1882 Fenelon Falls train station.
    Info: fenelonstationgallery.com
    Or: fenelonstationgallery@gmail.com 705-887-1868
  • Alex Paton's Telegraphy School at the 1892 Academy Theatre
    Second-floor Guild Room, 2 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay
    In 1906, retired railroader Alex Paton began a school of telegraphy on the second floor of what is now the Academy Theatre.
    The Maple Leaf Chapter of the Morse Telegraph Club will recreate the spirit of this school with demonstrations.
    Stop by and send a souvenir telegram!
    Or: helen@academytheatre.ca 705-324-9111
  • Rotary Trail Telegraph Poles
    Start at 29 King Street.
    Although the 1904 tracks were removed in 1988, 10 rustic-looking telegraph poles survive along the trail.
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/kawartha-lakes
    Or: kawarthaheritagenetwork@gmail.com
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Sunday
    Sept 8
    2019
    11-4 Hamilton Hamilton Museum of
    Steam and Technology
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    Public Steaming Day
    Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue
  • 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.
  • Free access to the museum.
  • Club memberships open.

  • Fare: Free. Donations are welcome.
    Info: info@ghls.org
    Steam Museum Info: steammuseum@hamilton.ca 905-546-4797
    Hamilton Museums Info: www.hamilton.ca/museumevents
    Saturday
    Sept 14
    2019
    10-3 Smiths Falls Doors Open
    Smiths Falls 2019
    12 locations around Smiths Falls, including:
  • Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario
    90 William Street West, Smiths Falls
    1912 Canadian Northern Railway station.
    Tours hourly.
    Info: www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
  • The Station Theatre
    53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls
    1887 Canadian Pacific Railway station.
    Info: www.smithsfallstheatre.com
    Or: thestationtheatre@gmail.com 613-283-0300
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/smiths-falls 1-888-983-4124
    Or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Sunday
    Sept 14-15
    2019
    10-4 London Doors Open
    London 2019
    39 locations around London, including:
  • London Model Railroad Group Inc.
    4474 Blakie Road, Unit 127, London
    The LMRGI started building a new layout in a new location this year.
    Club members will be available to describe and demonstrate the tools and techniques that go into designing and building a highly realistic, O-scale railroad.
  • Their new digitally controlled Lake Erie and International Railway will depict the London region as it might have appeared in the 1970s – with train operations, animation, automation, interactivity and fun for all ages.
    Info: www.lmrg.org
    Or: contact@lmrg.org 519-432-1491
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.londonheritage.ca
    Or: dghosh@london.ca 519-930-2140
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/london
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    Sept 14
    Sunday
    Sept 15
    2019
    10-5 Sherwood Park
    (Edmonton)
    Alberta
    Mainline Model Railroaders Fellowship
    2019 Greater Edmonton
    Model Train Show
    Millennium Place, 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park T8H 2G4 780-416-3300
  • Two soccer fields of model railroading fun.
  • Many operating layouts.
  • Dealer booths.
  • How-to clinics & demonstrations by the experts.
  • Many static displays.
  • LEGO Activity Centre.

  • Fare: Adults $10, Youths 16 and under $5, children 4 and under Free. Parking Free.
    Info: www.mmrf.ab.ca
    Or: John Koob 780-433-6658.
    Saturday
    Sept 14
    Sunday
    Sept 15
    2019
    10-4 Napanee Greater Napanee Valley Railroad
    Model Train Show
    Hockey Arena
    170 York Street
    16500 square feet - 20 vendors and 20 displays.
    Fare: Adults over 12 $5, Children 12 and under $2. Parking Free.
    Info: John Woolhead 613-354-4298.
    Saturday
    Sept 14
    Sunday
    Sept 15
    2019
    10-5 Sherwood Park
    (Edmonton)
    Alberta
    Mainline Model Railroaders Fellowship (MMRF)
    2019 Greater Edmonton Train Show
    Millennium Place, 2000 Premier Way
  • Two soccer fields of model railroading fun.
  • Activities for the whole family including the LEGO Activity Centre.
  • Many operating layouts.
  • How-to clinics & demonstrations by the experts.
  • Many static displays.
  • Dealer booths.

  • Fare: Adults $10, Youth 16 and under $5, 4 and under free. Parking free.
    Info: www.mmrf.ab.ca
    Sunday
    Sept 15
    2019
    10-3 Mississauga Lakeshore Model Railroaders' Association (LMRA)
    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 with an adult. 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
    Also April 14.
    Saturday
    Sept 21
    2019
    10-4
    setup
    8 am
    Holland Centre Grey Central Railway Club
    12th Annual Open House
    and Train Show
    Participation Lodge, 684136 Side Road 30 N0H 1R0
    (From Holland Centre on Highway 10, go 5 minutes northeast on Side Road 30, in basement of Participation Lodge nursing home on right.)
  • 20'x30' sceniced HO scale Grey Central layout.
  • Free vendor tables. Setup 8 am.
  • Meet fellow modellers for some good old “chit chat”.
  • Operating layouts.
  • Lunch available.
    Fare: Adults $5, children 12 and under free.
    Info: Al Ireton allanireton@hotmail.com 519-794-3692
    Vendor Info: Al Ironton 519-794-3692
    Or: Paul Darcey pdarcey@bmts.com
    Flyer and Map: a href="http://www.canadasouthern.com/tmr/images/holland.jpg" target="_blank">www.canadasouthern.com/tmr/images/holland.jpg
    Club or CARM Info: Paul Korhonen pkorhonen@rogers.com
    Sponsored by the Ontario Midwestern Chapter of the Canadian Association of Railway Modellers, who also handle admission.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
  • Saturday
    Sept 21
    2019
    10-4 Burlington Doors Open
    Burlington 2019
    13 locations around Burlington, including:
  • Freeman Station
    1285 Fairview Street, Burlington
    1906 Grand Trunk Railway station - Burlington West Station (formerly Burlington Junction, known as Freeman Station).
    (Also in September 28-29 Halton Region Doors Open)
    Info: www.freemanstation.ca
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: museumsofburlington.ca
    Or: museuminfo@burlington.ca 905-332-9888
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/burlington
    Or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    Sept 21
    2019
    11-4 TTC / United Way
    Greenwood Shop & Leslie Barns
    Public Open House
    Greenwood Shop, 400 Greenwood Ave. (south Danforth Avenue)
    and
    Leslie Barns, 1165 Lake Shore Blvd. E. (at Leslie Street)
  • Guided tours.
  • Streetcar rides.
  • TTC vehicles on display.
  • Silent auction.
  • Food and entertainment.
  • Kids’ activities, games, dunk tank, virtual streetcar simulator.
  • Fun for the whole family!
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Adult $2, Family $5. Free shuttle bus between venues included.
    Proceeds to TTC / United Way Campaign.
    Info:
    Or:
    Saturday
    Sept 28
    2019
    10-4 Lambton County Doors Open
    Lambton County 2019
    10 locations around Lambton County (mostly Petrolia and Oil Springs), including:
  • Robert M. Nicol Library
    4200 Petrolia Line, Petrolia
    1903 Grand Trunk Railway station, converted to library.
    One of the most superb examples of early railway architecture in Ontario, constructed in the Queen Anne style.
    Info: andrew.meyer@county-lambton.on.ca
  • Oil Museum of Canada National Historic Site
    2423 Kelly Road, Oil Springs
    4 historic buildings and reconstructed spring-pole and three-pole derricks on the site of the first commercial oil well in North America.
    (Ignore Pennsylvania's claim to be first. They were a year later, although their well was drilled not dug.)
    One museum building was to 1870s Oil Springs Michigan Central Railway (Canada Southern Railway) station.
    Info: www.lambtonmuseums.ca/oil 519-834-2840
  • Other oil industry locations. Oil is still pumped in this area.
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenlambtoncounty.ca
    Or: doorsopen@county-lambton.on.ca
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    Sept 28
    2019
    10-4 St. Marys Doors Open
    St. Marys 2019
    15 locations around St. Marys, including:
  • St. Marys Train Station
    1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, now a Via Rail station and an art gallery.
    5 James Street North
    Appeared in CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries.
    Info: stmarysstationgallery.ca 519-284-2340
  • Grand Trunk Trestle
    1858 Grand Trunk Railway viaduct over the Thames River, now part of the Grand Trunk Trail.
    Park at the top of Wellington Street North.
    Info: www.townofstmarys.com/en/discover-our-town/20-on-the-trestle-.aspx
    Or: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca 519-284-3556
  • Bring your camera!

  • St. Marys has a unique limestone architecture, and is sometimes called Stonetown.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.townofstmarys.com
    Or: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    Sept 28
    2019
    9-noon Ingersoll WOD-NMRA modeling Clinics
    George Dutka, Gary Shurgold, Peter Mumby, Don Janes: The Magic of Rust, Hands-on - NMRA AP Program - Rolling Stock Kit-Bashes
    ?
    Fare: ?
    NMRA WOD Events Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/upcoming-events-new-format

    (Thanks John Kanakos)
    Saturday
    Sept 28
    2019
    9:30-4:30 Smiths Falls NMRA SLD St. Lawrence Division Meet Baggage room of the Smith Falls Railway Museum's Canadian Northern station, Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, Smith Falls Railway Museum
    (just south of Highway 43 at the west end of town)
    (Park on Church street and come in through the back (staff) entrance)
    Schedule:
  • 9:30: Doors open - Registration, Membership, Raffle ticket sales, Coffee.
  • 10:00: Introductions, Superintendent's welcome and any new business.
  • Clinic 1: TBD.
  • Clinic 2: Normand Levert: Kit Busters Project.
  • Display Table: Your Summer Project, or any railroad related item.
  • 12:30: Lunch break
  • 1:30: Afternoon program: TBD.

  • Fare: $7.
    NMRA members can join the SLD / NMRA and enjoy all of its benefits for a nominal fee and guests are always welcome.
    Info and map: sld-nmra.ca/meets/sept_19/sept_19.htm
    NMRA SLD Info: sld-nmra.ca/
    Saturday
    Sept 28
    Sunday
    Sept 29
    2019
    10-5
     
    10-4
    Massena
    New York
    Norwood Model Railroad Club
    St. Lawrence Valley Model Train, Toys and Collectible Expo
    Massena Arena
  • About 80 vendor tables.
  • Portable operating layouts.
  • Collectable toys, including from the 60s and 70s.
    Fare: $4, 10 and under free.
    Always the last full week in September.
  • Saturday
    Sept 28
    Sunday
    Sept 29
    2019
    10-4 Halton Region Doors Open
    Halton Region 2019
    13 locations around Halton Region, including:
  • Freeman Station
    1285 Fairview Street, Burlington
    1906 Grand Trunk Railway station - Burlington West Station (formerly Burlington Junction, known as Freeman Station).
    (Also in September 21 Burlington Doors Open)
    Info: www.freemanstation.ca
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: museumsofburlington.ca
    Or: museuminfo@burlington.ca 905-332-9888
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/burlington
    Or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    Sept 28
    Sunday
    Sept 29
    2019
    9-5 Winnipeg
    Manitoba
    Manitoba Mega Train Red River Exhibition Place
    3977 Portage Avenue
  • Manitoba's largest hobby show and sale.
  • Over 40,000 square feet.
  • 70 vendors.
  • Great layouts and displays.
  • FREE 7.5" megatrain rides.

  • Fare: Adults $8, Youths 4-12 $6, Infants 3 and under Free, Family 2+2 4-12 $25.
    Info: www.vectorgardentrains.ca
    Or: Vector Model Trains vectormb@mymts.net 204-837-4776
    Flyer: a href="https://winnipegmodelrailroadclub.blogspot.com/2019/06/mark-your-calendars-for-manitoba-mega.html" target="_blank">winnipegmodelrailroadclub.blogspot.com/2019/06/mark-your-calendars-for-manitoba-mega.html
    Saturday
    Sept 28
    Sunday
    Sept 29
    2019
    10-5 Calgary
    Alberta
    33rd Railroad Days Heritage Park Historical Village
    1900 Heritage Drive SW, T2V 2X3 403-268-8500
  • Extraordinary rail collection.
  • Unique Rail Experiences.
  • Fascinating Storytelling.
  • Model rail displays all around the Park.
  • Roving performances by our singing hobos.
  • Caboose Rides.
  • River Forth Lunches.
  • Railway Days Photo Contest.
  • Railway Days Colouring Contest.

  • Fare: Regular Heritage Park admission rates.
    Info: heritagepark.ca
    Sunday
    Sept 29
    2019
    10-6 Muskoka
    and
    Simcoe
    County
    "The Muskokian"
    "15th" (after 2 "14th"s)
    Muskoka & Simcoe County
    Annual Model Railroad
    Layout Tour
    Tour of 16 home and club layouts, in N, HO, OO and G scales, in the Muskoka area.
    Layouts:
  • Brian Searles - Alliston.
  • Roger Hauka - Barrie.
  • Eric Roth - Carnarvon,
  • Peter Hocking - Coldwater.
  • John Brown MMR - Coldwater.
  • Richard Tatley - Gravenhurst.
  • Dave Knappett / Maple Orchard Farms - Gravenhurst.
  • Bracebridge Club - Gravenhurst.
  • Jon Snelson - Huntsville.
  • Will Annand - Huntsville.
  • Roger Moses - Innisfil,
  • Ronald Colpitts (2 layouts) - Orillia.
  • Ken Bartlett - Orillia.
  • Before visiting the next two layouts, visit another first to ensure they are open.
  • Al Crisp MMR - Severn Bridge.
  • Christine Beasley-Crisp - Severn Bridge.

  • Fare: 2018 was $5 per adult including 3 tickets to door prize draw. In 2017 school age kids were free. (Pay admission at first stop.)
    All proceeds donated to Salvation Army Food Bank.
    Guide books, maps and tickets available September 1
    at either: nfr-nmra.org and follow the link (I got a blank page Sept 3 and still Sept 14)
    or: www.model-railroad-infoguy.com/muskoka-tour.html (I got the 2018 info Sept 3, and just the 2019 flyer Sept 14.)
    Info: Roger Berkeley roger.berkeley@primus.ca.
    Or: eamferris@icloud.com
    (Date is normally the last Sunday in September.)
    Sunday
    Sept 29
    2019
    10-4 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 at first traffic light onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn right on Hidden Valley Drive. Parking is on right, clubhouse is across the road on the left.)
  • 3 scales: N and HO inside, G garden railway outside weather permitting.

  • Fare: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
    Info: burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca
    or: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214
    Also Fall Open House Saturday September 7, Public Viewing Sessions Sundays June 30, July 28, August 25.
    Sunday
    Sept 29
    2019
    11-5 Hamilton Hamilton Museum of
    Steam and Technology
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    and Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
    Public Steaming Day and
    Tesla Electric City Festival
    Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue
    Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers:
  • 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.
  • Free access to the museum.
  • Club memberships open.

  • Museum and Tesla Electric City Festival:
    All-ages gathering of commercial exhibitors, tech enthusiasts, hobbyists, science clubs, artists and students celebrating the incredible technological achievements of Nikola Tesla.
    Demonstrations, vendor marketplace, music and entertainment, self-guided Museum tours.
  • Exhibitor Hall - 1913 Electric Pumphouse
  • Boiler House Building
  • Woodshed
  • Outdoors

  • Fare: Free. Donations are welcome.
    GHLS Info: info@ghls.org
    Tesla Electric City Festival Info: www.hamilton.ca/attractions/events-calendar/tesla-electric-city-festival?view=0
    Steam Museum Info: steammuseum@hamilton.ca 905-546-4797
    Hamilton Museums Info: www.hamilton.ca/museumevents


    October 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Friday
    Oct 4
    2019
    9 am
    11 am
    Toronto Little Canada (formerly Our Home and Miniature Land)
    Welcome Little Canadians
    Lobby of 10 Dundas Street East
    (north across from Yonge-Dundas Square)
  • Mayor John Tory and other notable guests will join Little Canada at 9 am for a kick-off announcement.
  • Mayor Tory will be scanned and shrunk, to become the first Mayor of Little Toronto.
  • Starting at 11 am, people of all sizes are invited to come learn more about Little Canada and experience the magic of the 'Littlization Station', where they can get scanned and shrunk to become among the first citizens of Little Canada.

  • Fare: Free?
    Event Info: www.little-canada.ca/article/locationnews
    Little Canada Info: www.little-canada.ca
    To Do Canada - Little Canada Info: www.todocanada.ca/little-canada-opens-2020
    Blog TO - Little Canada Info: www.blogto.com/arts/2019/09/little-canada-downtown-toronto
    Saturday
    Oct 5
    2019
    12-5 Toronto Toronto Railway Museum
    John Street Roundhouse
    90th Birthday Party
    John Street Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Boulevard
  • A celebration of the museum's home, the John Street Roundhouse.
  • Behind the scenes tour of the museum.
  • Miniature train ride and turntable ride.
  • Demonstrations.
  • Kids activities and crafts.
  • Live music.
  • Two historical lectures by TRHA Historian Derek Boles.
  • A new exhibit about the restoration of the roundhouse by heritage architect Don Loucks.

  • Tickets: www.torontorailwaymuseum.com
    Info: 416-214-9229
    Saturday
    Oct 5
    2019
    10-4 St. Thomas Doors Open
    St. Thomas 2019
    13 locations around St. Thomas, including:
  • BX Tower
    Moore Street at Centre Street
    Control point for managing rail traffic and eliminating accidents at the junction of the London and Port Stanley Railway and the Michigan Central Railroad.
    Info: ecrm5700.org/bx-tower 519-637-6284
  • Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
    1913 Michigan Central Railroad locomotive shops.
    Guided tours.
    Displays of railway artifacts, rolling stock equipment and the History in Motion model railway.
    Climb aboard the 5700 steam engine and a caboose.
    Info: www.ecrm5700.org 519-637-6284
  • London and Port Stanley Railway Station
    605 Talbot Street
    Replica London and Port Stanley (L&PS) Railway Station.
    Houses the Railway City Tourism office.
    Catch the Port Stanley Terminal Rail outside.
    Displays of railway artifacts and interpretative panels about the railway history of St. Thomas.
    A guide to walking tours is available to explore the surrounding L&PS corridor, trails and adjacent sites.
    Info: www.railwaycitytourism.com
    Or: tourism@stthomas.ca 519-631-1680 x4132
  • Port Stanley Terminal Rail
    605 Talbot Street.
    Operating tourist railway that runs on the restored London and Port Stanley (L&PS) Railway line from Port Stanley to St. Thomas.
    For Doors Open, enjoy a train ride from the L&PS Railway Station at 605 Talbot Street to the Elgin County Museum.
    Info: www.pstr.on.ca 519-782-3730
  • St. Thomas Elevated Park - Michigan Central Railway Bridge
    Enter at the intersection of King and Centre streets.
    1930 Michigan Central Railway bridge, now a park.
    Info: www.elevatedpark.ca 519-859-7763
  • Bring your camera!

  • Fare: Free.
    Info: www.railwaycitytourism.com
    Or: tourism@stthomas.ca 519-631-1680 x4132
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/st-thomas
    Or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    Oct 5
    Sunday
    Oct 6
    2019
    10-4
     
    10-4
    Brampton
    Caledon
    Credit Valley FreMo Group
    and NMRA Canada
    Greater Toronto Train Show
    (formerly the
    Brampton Model Railway Show)
    AND
    Greater Toronto
    Railway Prototype Modellers
    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 3 buildings and over 50,000 square feet of model trains.
  • Numerous operating layouts in multiple scales (HO, N, O, G).
  • 5000 square foot model railway.
  • 1000 square foot garden railway.
  • Large scale live steam railway.
  • Many other operating model railways.
  • 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 and answering questions.
  • Prized models from local and international modellers on display.
  • Thomas play area for the kids.
  • Great Food service.
  • Handicapped accessible.
  • ATM on site.

  • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Teens $5, Children 6-12 $3, Children under 6 free. Fare covers both days. Free parking.
            If you get your hand stamped before leaving Saturday, Sunday is free.
    Info: www.torontotrainshow.com
    Or: torontotrainshow@gmail.com 519-855-4413
    Saturday
    Oct 5
    Sunday
    Oct 6
    2019
    10-5
     
    10-4
    Aylmer in
    Gatineau
    Aylmer Model Train Show Galeries Aylmer shopping centre, 181 rue Principale
    7 modular and portable layouts, exceptionally varied in style, construction and model scale:
  • Barry’s Bay, Embrun and Eastern.
  • Chemin de fer de l’Outaouais.
  • Club Ferroviaire en Voiture.
  • Ottawa Valley N-Trak.
  • Ottawa Valley T-Trak.
  • ParLUGment.
  • Trains de rêves.

  • You can advance register for the October 19 Capital Region Model Railway Tour, get a Tour Pass and Tour Guidebook, and go straight to the first layout.
    Fare: FREE.
    Saturday
    Oct 19
    2019
    10-5 Maryhill Waterloo Region Model Railway Club (WRMRC)
    2019 Annual Fall Open House
    1589 Maryhill Road (Woolwich Township Road #56)
    (Maryhill is north of Highway 7 midway between Waterloo and Guelph)
    (In Quonset hut beside first house on right/east side approximately 1 kilometre north of Maryhill village limits)
    (Watch for signs into Maryhill, and at the main intersection in town)
    GPS Lat: 43.545746 Long: -80.39938.
  • Model of the Canadian Pacific Railway Sudbury Division as it existed in the 1970s.
  • 2000 sq ft HO-scale (1:87).
  • Multi-level (mushroom) design over 2 floors with tracks interconnected by helices.
  • Modelled scenes duplicated closely to the prototype locations.
  • Locomotives and rolling stock match specific prototype equipment operating in the area in the 1970s.
  • Long freight trains rolling smoothly over handlaid track powered by NCE Digital Command Control with sound.
  • Large layout in mid-construction to view progress and see how it's all done.
  • New additions for repeat visitors to see.
  • Scenes with Northern Ontario forests, rock-cuts and fills.

  • Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, students 12-18 $3, children supervised by adult free.
    Info: www.sudburydivision.ca/
    Or: www.wrmrc.ca/
    Or: wrmrc@hotmail.com
    Or: www.facebook.com/wrmrc
    (Regular work nights are normally Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, and operating sessions the second Saturday of the month from September to May at 4 pm, moved when it conflicts with a holiday. Visitors are welcome, but contact the club first to confirm.)
    Saturday
    Oct 19
    2019
    registration
    9-5
     
    layouts vary
    Capital
    Region /
    Ottawa
    3rd Annual +
    Model Railway Tour 2019
    2019 Visites de Chemin de Fer Miniature
    de la Capitale

    Registration:
    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.
    You can advance register at the Oct 5-6 Aylmer Model Train Show.

  • Fare: Adults $10, Under 16 Free / Gratuit.
    Info: www.capitaltrains.ca
    Save time by downloading the registration form.
    Saturday
    Oct 19
    2019
    9-12 Edmonton
    Alberta
    Mainline Model Railroaders Fellowship (MMRF)
    Fall Swap Meet
    Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113 - 113 Street
    Fare: Over 6 $3. Parking free.
    6' Vendor Tables $25.
    Info: www.mmrf.ab.ca
    Saturday
    Oct 19
    2019
    10-4 Bowmanville Soper Valley Model Railroad Association
    Bowmanville 33rd Annual Model Railroad Show
    Clarington Central Secondary School, 200 Clarington Blvd
    Vendors and Club displays.
    Info: www.svmra.ca
    Or Facebook event page: bit.ly/2ZjIGwA
    Or: Nick Field sopervalley@gmail.com
    Facebook: fb.com/svmra
    Saturday
    Oct 19
    2019
    8:30-? Calgary
    Alberta
    South Bank Short Lines
    Boomer Auction
    St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 703 Heritage Drive SW
    (east of Elbow Drive)
    Info: sbsltrains.ca/boomer-auction
    Saturday
    Oct 19
    2019
    10-4 Minesing Simcoe County Museum
    "Last Blast" Fall Blowdown
    Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26
    (From Barrie, follow Bayfield Street North and exit at Highway 26. The Museum is on the south side of the highway.)
    Fare: Adult $8, Senior/Youth $6, Children $5, Preschoolers free.
    Info: museum.simcoe.ca
    Saturday
    Oct 19
    Sunday
    Oct 20
    2019
    10-4 Markham Railview Historical Society
    Open House
    550 Alden Road, Unit 201
    (one block west and half block north of Warden and 14th Avenue, just before railway tracks, over George's Trains)
    (Formerly Railview Model Railway Club)
  • One of the largest HO-scale layouts in Ontario at over 279 square metres (3,000 square feet).
  • Model of 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).

  • Fare: Adults $10, seniors $7, Children $5, Family $25.
    Also December 7 and 8.
    Sunday
    Oct 20
    2019
    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.
  • Over 170 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
    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
    Saturday
    Oct 26
    2019
    8- Chatham 65th Boomer Auction of Model Train Equipment and Materials New location: Salvation Army Auditorium, 46 Orangewood Blvd.
  • Sign up list for lots posted on door at 8 am.
  • Auction starts at 10 am.
  • Door prizes.
  • All Model Railroad estates are welcome.

  • Fare: $5.
    Info: Gary Shurgold gshurgold@gmail.com 519-351-3620
    Or: Pat Rivard pmr@teksavvy.com 519-351-7592
    Sunday
    Oct 27
    2019
    10-3 ? St. Catharines Niagara Railway Museum's
    19th 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.

  • 2016 Fare: Adults $5, 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
    21 Warren Street, Fort Erie 905-357-6539


    November 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Nov 2
    2019
    9-5
    except
    lunch
    break
    12:30-1?
    Hamilton
    Area
    HOMES Club and Museum
    19th Annual Hamilton & District Layout Tour
  • Over 20 layouts in various scales, plus prototype Burlington Junction Station.
  • 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).
    • Credit Valley Railway (Mississauga).
    • Paris Junction (Paris).
    • Broughdale Hobby (London).
    • Various shows from the TH&B HIstorical Society.
    • November 2 after 9 am at the HOMES club and museum in the Eva Rothwell Centre at 460 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton.

  • Fare: $5.
    Info: www.trainweb.org/homesclub
    Or: www.facebook.com/events/ho-model-engineers-society-homes-club-model-railway-museum/19th-annual-hamilton-district-layout-tour/522124254997021
    Saturday
    Nov 2
    2019
    10-4 Guelph Guelph Model Railroad Society
    Pacific Western Railroad
    Fall 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".
  • NOT accessible (long stairs).

  • Fare: Adults $5, Children 12 and under Free.
    Info: wfreeth.wixsite.com/guelphmodelrailroad 519-856-4983 or 905-878-5009 (date on web site may still be wrong)
    Or: Facebook: Guelph Model Railroad Society.
    Map: Click "Download our flyer" on web site home page.
    Saturday
    Nov 2
    Sunday
    Nov 3
    2019
    10-5
     
    10-4
    Syracuse
    New York
    Great New York State Train Fair New York State Fairgrounds, State Fair Boulevard
    Fare: Adults $10, Children 15 and under free. Parking free.
    Saturday
    Samedi
    Nov 2
    Sunday
    Dimanche
    Nov 3
    2019
    10-4
     
    9-3
    Laval Expo Train Modélisme
    Le salon du modélisme
    École Académie Junior de Laval
    2323 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson
  • 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.

  • Fare: Adults 10$, Enfants (12 ans et moins) 7$, Early Bird 9am 20$. Stationnement gratuit.
    Au profit du groupe scout 10e St-Christophe de Laval.
    Reservation de Tavles: M. Didier Piette 450-951-6099.
    Info: www.expo-train.com
    Or: M. Didier Piette 438-885-3800
    Au profit du groupe scout 10e St-Christophe de Laval.
    Sunday
    Nov 3
    2019
    9-1 Ottawa OVAR Flea Market St. Anthony's Soccer Club Hall, 523 St. Anthony's Street
    (just off Preston Street at the Queensway)
    Some of the best deals on model trains, parts and accessories.
    Fare: $2.
    Limited free parking, but street parking and off-street parking at normal rates.
    Sunday
    Nov 3
    2019
    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.)
  • Over 170 vendor tables.
  • Model trains, railroad memorabilia, etc.
  • Several operating layouts. Two from CARM Ontario Midwestern Chapter are for kids to run.
  • 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
    Nov 9
    2019
    ? Calgary
    Alberta
    Calgary Model Trainmen (CMT)
    2019 Open House
    CMT Clubhouse
    Fare: ?
    Saturday
    Nov 9
    Sunday
    Nov 10
    2019
    10-6
     
    10-5
    Vancouver
    BC
    Vancouver Train Expo
    - Trains 2019
    Pacific National Exhibition Forum at the PNE Grounds, 2901 East Hastings
    Fare: Adults $12, NMRA members $10, Seniors $10, Youth (6 to 15) $6, Under 6 free with an adult, Family $30. Parking $13.
    Easy access via buses on Hastings Street or Renfrew Street with connection to Millennium Line Renfrew Station or Expo Line 29th Street Station.
    Info: www.vancouvertrainexpo.ca
    Saturday
    Nov 9
    Sunday
    Nov 10
    2019
    9-5
     
    9-4
    Milwaukee
    WI
    NMRA WISE Division
    Trainfest 2019
    Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 West Greenfield Avenue West Allis
  • America's Largest Operating Model Railroad Show.
  • Four Football Fields of Train Fun
  • The Best of the Hobby All in One Place.
  • 70 huge portable layouts, Z to G scale.
  • Over 100 manufacturers and dealers.
  • 60 expert clinics.
  • Hundreds of hands on demos and activities.
  • Trainfest Builders - Children can learn to build a module, or display their personal creations.
  • Prize: Custom made train clock and more.
  • Huge CB&Q display.

  • Fare: $2 to $22.
    Info and tickets: www.trainfest.com
    Sunday
    Nov 10
    2019
    9:30-2:30 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, Children under 12 free. Parking Free.
    Info and Tables: Rick trainshow@outlook.com 905-973-1224
    Also January 26, 2020.
    Saturday
    Nov 16
    2019
    TBA London WOD-NMRA
    Afternoon layout tour
    TBA
    Fare: ?
    NMRA WOD Events Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/upcoming-events-new-format
    (Thanks John Kanakos)
    Saturday
    Nov 16
    2019
    7-10 London WOD-NMRA
    George Dutka: Modeling the Little Stuff
    TBA
    Fare: ?
    NMRA WOD Events Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/upcoming-events-new-format
    (Thanks John Kanakos)
    Saturday
    Nov 16
    Sunday
    Nov 17
    2019
    10-4 Whitby Pine Ridge Railroaders
    Model Train Show
    Father Leo J. Austin School, 1020 Dryden Blvd
    (near Anderson Street)
  • New members welcome! No experience necessary.

  • Fare: Adults $7, Children under 14 $3, Children under 5 Free. Parking Free.                                                                                   
    Info: pineridgerailroaders.ca
    Or: facebook.com/pineridgerailroaders
    Saturday
    Nov 16
    Sunday
    Nov 17
    2019
    12-4 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House
    The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
    (In Niagara Region)
  • 25'x35' Fenwick Central RR HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations with Dispatcher and Yardmaster.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Fare: Free (donations accepted).
    Also April 7, 14, May 24, November 23-24, December 7.
    Info, flyer and map: www.gnmre.ca
    Or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Sunday
    Nov 17
    2019
    11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2019 Fall Open House
    York Railway Modellers Club Rooms, 5 Oakland Avenue
    (Exit 401 at Weston Road, go north and turn right onto Walsh which shortly turns into Wilson Avenue. Oakland Ave is the second left after the CP Rail Bridge underpass.)
  • HO scale layout, 1600 sq. feet with 11 scale miles of mainline going through 10 towns depicting the way freight operations of the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway as they were in Southern Ontario between the years of 1953 and 1957.
  • The main line runs between the cities of Toronto and London Ontario each with its own major yard and 3 industrial areas plus 8 towns in between.
  • Each completed town has a replica of its station as it stood in the 1950's along with accurate rolling stock of the time.

  • Also Nov 24.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/York-Railway-Modellers-358389487698078
    or: Andris Cuksts andris.cuksts@sympatico.ca
    Saturday
    Nov 23
    2019
    10-3 Dundas Dundas Model Train Show and Sale 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.)
  • Operating layouts.
  • Dundas Train Club 14'x14' HO scale layout Dundas and Mineral Springs will be operating.
  • Historical groups.
  • Model Trains, kits, electronics, books, & magazines.
  • Model cars, ships, planes, die cast toys & collectibles.
  • Railway art, photographs, and gift ideas.
  • Fully accessible.
  • Snack bar available.

  • Fare: Adults $4, Children under 11 free. Free street parking.
    Vendor tables $25 for 8 feet, $50 for 16 feet. Set up at 8 am.
    Info: www.dundastrainclub.ca
    Or: Club dundastrainclub@outlook.com
    Or: Jim 905-628-3436
    Saturday
    Nov 23
    2019
    10-4 Kingston Associated Railroaders of Kingston (ARK)
    2nd Annual Railfare Kingston
    Model Train Show
    Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560
    734 Montreal Street
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • City transit accessible.
  • On site food service.
  • ATM on site.

  • Fare: Adults $5, Children 5 - 12 $2, Children under 5 Free. Cash only. Parking Free.
    Info: railfarekingston.wixsite.com/show
    Or: Paul Hunter railfairkingston@outlook.com
    ARK Info: www.intercolonialrailway.com/ark
    Saturday
    Nov 23
    Sunday
    Nov 24
    2019
    12-4 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House
    The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
    (In Niagara Region)
  • 25'x35' Fenwick Central RR HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations with Dispatcher and Yardmaster.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Fare: Free (donations accepted).
    Also April 7, 14, May 24, November 16-17, December 7.
    Info, flyer and map: www.gnmre.ca
    Or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Sunday
    Nov 24
    2019
    11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2019 Fall Open House
    York Railway Modellers Club Rooms, 5 Oakland Avenue
    (Exit 401 at Weston Road, go north and turn right onto Walsh which shortly turns into Wilson Avenue. Oakland Ave is the second left after the CP Rail Bridge underpass.)
  • HO scale layout, 1600 sq. feet with 11 scale miles of mainline going through 10 towns depicting the way freight operations of the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway as they were in Southern Ontario between the years of 1953 and 1957.
  • The main line runs between the cities of Toronto and London Ontario each with its own major yard and 3 industrial areas plus 8 towns in between.
  • Each completed town has a replica of its station as it stood in the 1950's along with accurate rolling stock of the time.

  • Also Nov 17.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/York-Railway-Modellers-358389487698078
    or: Andris Cuksts andris.cuksts@sympatico.ca
    Sunday
    Nov 24
    2019
    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 southbound 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:
        - 75 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.
        - New section under construction.
  • Refreshments available.

  • Also December 1.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2. Free street parking (west side only).
    Not wheelchair accessible.
    NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org
    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 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Nov ?
    to Dec ?
    and
    Thursday
    Dec 27
    to
    Sunday
    Jan 6
    10-5 Burlington Royal Botanical Gardens
    Holiday Traditions
    RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West
    Other activities (some needing reservation and tickets) and Trains!
  • Canada's best botanical train show.
  • Escarpment Train:
          10:30-4 in the Rock Garden (1185 York Boulevard in Robert Stipe Garden House accessed via outdoor Rock Garden):
          "G scale" journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s, the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful modern diesels of the 1960s up to present day.
          Was also open Family Day Weekend Feb 16-18, March Break Mar 9-17, Victoria Day Weekend May 18-20, Father's Day Weekend June 15-16, Canada Day Weekend June 29-July 1, Labour Day Weekend Aug 31-Sept 2.
  • Botanical Train Display:
          Model trains amongst famous Canadian landmarks from coast to coast!
          Built from over 7 tons of cedar slabs, 3,000 pounds of rock and 250 feet of track.
  • RBG Express train rides:
          Ride through the winter beauty of Hendrie Park to and from Santa's Cabin.
          Steam-appearance locomotive and coaches.
          Also available after Christmas as paid ride.
  • Some activities not available on January 1.

  • Fare: Trains included in General Admission or Membership. See web site.
    Info: rbg.ca 905-634-5594 1-877-499-9989
    Or: rbg.ca/holidaytraditions
    In 2018 the Holiday Traditions show was from November 17 to December 24.
    Monday
    Nov 25
    to
    Wednesday
    Dec 18
    2019
    - Many
    Locations
    Canadian Pacific
    Christmas Trains
    There are 2 trains.
    The US and Canada Train departs Montreal on Monday November 25 travelling south with stops in Quebec, New York and Southern Ontario before continuing through the US and into Saskatchewan for its final stop in Gleichen, Alberta on December 18. Performers are Alan Doyle and Beautiful Band southern Ontario and New York, then Meghan Patrick, Tanika Charles and Kelly Prescott from Chicago on.
    The Canada Train departs Montreal on November 26 travelling west through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia for its final show in Port Coquitlam near Vancouver on December 17. Performers are Scott Helman and Madeline Merlo from Montreal to Calgary, then Terri Clark and another to be announced later from Calgary on.
    Acadian folk-music group Vishtèn will perform at all stops in Quebec.
    Only the Ontario stops are shown here. For non-Ontario see the CP web site.

    Canada Train - Ontario

      Date    Arrives    Show Time   Station Address
    Nov 27 2:30 pm 2:45-3:15 pm Finch
    (NW of Cornwall)
    Tracks adjacent to James Street between Williams Street and George Street
    Nov 27 4:45 pm 5:00-5:30 pm Merrickville 103 East Broadway and County Road #2, south side of crossing near Bay Street
    Nov 27 6:20 pm 6:30-7:00 pm Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Train Station, 63 Victoria Street
    Nov 27 7:40 pm 8:00-8:30 pm Perth CP rail yard at the end of Herriott Street
    Nov 28 9:15 am 9:30-10:00 am Belleville West of storage facility, on Keegan Way adjacent to CP track
    Nov 28 10:35 am 10:45-11:15 am Trenton RCAF Road and County Road 21, south side of railway crossing
    Nov 28 11:30 am 11:45am-12:15 pm Brighton Prince Edward Street, east of railway crossing
    Nov 28 1:45 pm 2:15-2:45 pm Bowmanville Scugog Road crossing
    Nov 28 3:05 pm 3:15-3:45 pm Oshawa 680 Laval Drive, behind Walmart, off Stevenson Road South
    Nov 28 8:15 pm 8:30-9:00 pm Toronto 750 Runnymede Road, in front of CP Lambton Yard office
    Nov 29 10:00 am 10:15-10:45 am Vaughan NW corner of the CP crossing at Nashville Road, near the old grain elevator
    Nov 29 12:15 pm 12:30-12:55 pm Midhurst /
    Springwater
    (Barrie)
    Anne Street North and Wenden Court
    Nov 29 2:50 pm 3:00-3:20 pm Mactier Old CP Station
    Nov 29 4:15 pm 4:30-5:00 pm Parry Sound Festival Station Gallery, 1 Avenue Road
    Nov 29 5:30 pm 5:30-6:00 pm Shawanaga Over from band office beside railroad crossing at Village Road
    Nov 29 7:00 pm 7:10-7:40 pm Rutter Rutter Train Station
    Nov 29 8:50 pm 9:15-9:45 pm Sudbury VIA Train Station, Elgin Street
    Nov 30 10:30 am 10:45-11:15 am Cartier CP Train Station, 3 Spence Street
    Nov 30 4:00 pm 4:15-4:45 pm Chapleau CP Train Station, 50 Dufferin Street
    Nov 30 7:15 pm 7:30-8:00 pm White River CP Train Station, 102 Winnipeg Street
    Dec 1 9:00 am 9:15-9:45 am Mobert Across from Band Office
    Dec 1 11:00 am 11:15-11:45 am Heron Bay Old CP Train Station, beside ESSO building
    Dec 1 12:20 pm 12:30-1:00 pm Marathon Stevens Avenue, beside Curling Club parking lot
    Dec 1 2:45 pm 3:00-3:30 pm Schreiber Cenotaph beside Harvest Food Cupboard building
    Dec 1 5:30 pm 5:45-6:15 pm Nipigon 60 Front Street, across from the Town Hall
    Dec 1 8:30 pm 8:45-9:15 pm Thunder Bay 440 Syndicate Avenue, CP Train Depot Track
    Dec 2 9:00 am 9:15-9:45 pm Ignace CP Train Station
    Dec 2 11:30 am 11:45 am-12:15 pm Dryden CP entrance, corner of Queen Street and Earl Avenue
    Dec 2 1:00 pm 1:15-1:45 pm Vermilion Bay Bay Street railway crossing, south of Hwy 17
    Dec 2 3:20 pm 3:45-4:15 pm Kenora Across from Wholesale Club, enter from 8th Avenue South
    Dec 2 5:10 pm 5:10-5:30 pm Ingolf Railway crossing, across from Ingolf hotel

    USA + Canada Train - Ontario

      Date    Arrives    Show Time   Station Address
    Nov 28 4:45 pm 5:00-5:30 pm Milton Glen Eden Ski and Snowboard Centre, West Parking Lot - 5234 Kelso Road
    Nov 28 7:45 pm 8:00-8:40 pm Hamilton South side of Gage Park
    Nov 29 4:00 pm 4:15-4:45 pm Cambridge
    (Galt)
    10 Malcolm Street, former Galt Station
    Nov 29 5:20 pm 5:30-6:00 pm Ayr CP crossing at Inglis Street and Willison Street
    Nov 29 6:40 pm 6:50-7:10 pm Woodstock 199 Winniett Street
    Nov 29 8:15 pm 8:30-9:00 pm London Richmond Street railway crossing between Oxford and Central
    Nov 30 2:30 pm 2:45-3:15 pm Chatham Holiday Inn/John D. Bradly Convention Centre parking lot off Richmond Street
    Nov 30 5:20 pm 6:00-6:30 pm Windsor CP Yard at Erie Street West and Janette Street

    Fare: Free. Food donations accepted - See CPR web site.
    Info and Details: www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/schedule-canada
    Photos and videos:
    Saturday
    Nov 30
    Sunday
    Dec 1
    2019
    10-4 Belleville
    (Quinte)
    Belleville Model Railroad Club and
    Brighton and Presquile Model Railroad Association
    Quinte Train Show
    Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Road
    (Exit Highway 401 at exit 538, south on Wallbridge Loyalist Road / Route 1, left/east on Moira Street West / Route 34, right on Palmer Road. Palmer Road jogs left/east at Bridge 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/coming-events.html
    or Facebook: Belleville Model Railroad Club


    December 2019
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Sunday
    Dec 1
    2019
    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 southbound 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:
        - 75 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.
        - New section under construction.
  • Refreshments available.

  • Also November 24.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2. Free street parking (west side only).
    Not wheelchair accessible.
    NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org
    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.)
    Thursday
    Dec 5
    to
    Sunday
    Dec 8
    2018
    10-9
    10-9
    9-9
    10-4
    Kitchener 23rd Annual Christkindl Market Kitchener City Hall Conestoga Room
  • Fred and Jenny Aldred: Garden scale model railroad and village, with 7 trains running at once, at ground level.
  • Helmut Banderob: Steam engine demos and miniatures.

  • Fare: Free,
    Info: christkindl.ca/entertainment/railway
    A 51 minute video is on Facebook.
    Saturday
    Dec 7
    2019
    12-3:30 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House
    The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
    (In Niagara Region)
  • 25'x35' Fenwick Central RR HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations with Dispatcher and Yardmaster.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Fare: Free (donations accepted).
    Also April 7, 14, May 24, November 16-17, 23-24.
    Info, flyer and map: www.gnmre.ca
    Or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Saturday
    Dec 7
    Sunday
    Dec 8
    2019
    10-4 Markham Railview Historical Society
    Open House
    550 Alden Road, Unit 201
    (one block west and half block north of Warden and 14th Avenue, just before railway tracks, over George's Trains)
    (Formerly Railview Model Railway Club)
  • One of the largest HO-scale layouts in Ontario at over 279 square metres (3,000 square feet).
  • Model of 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).

  • Fare: Adults $10, seniors $7, Children $5, Family $25.
    Also October 19 and 20.
    Saturday
    Dec 14
    Sunday
    Dec 15
    2019
    10-4 Rochester
    New York
    14th Annual Tiger Tracks Train Show Gordon Field House at Rochester Institute of Technology
    An opportunity to see some UK/European themed layouts.
    Fare: $6, Seniors $4, Children under 12 free, Parking free.
    Info: www.rit.edu/ritmrc/tigertracks

    The 2020 Preview has been replaced by the 2020ONshows.htm list.



    Other Years
     
    Year Link
    2020 Ontario   2020ONshows.htm                                    
    2018 Ontario   2018ONshows.htm                                    
    2017 Ontario   2017ONshows.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                                    


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    Also See
     
        Facebook tinyurl.com/ybzjcny3
        CARM caorm.org/events.php
        Charles Cooper railwaypages.com/ontario-show-and-event-calendar
        Ontario Train Shows trainshows.blogspot.com
    www.collectorshows.ca/EN/train.php
        Credit Valley www.cvrco.ca/shows
        TH&B HA www.thbrailway.ca/UpcomingShowsMeeting.pdf
        NMRA WOD www.wod-nmra.ca/upcoming-events

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