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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
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. 2016 Meetings (ALL at Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Pkwy): (Features rare footage of a tug of war between two steam locomotives, actual documentary footage of the activities in the Miles City yard, and what is believed to be the only motion picture footage of a dynamometer car from the steam railroad era.) 2016 Members' Slide, Digital Images & Video Night Meetings: The Society also sometimes meets on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding July and August) for an evening of members' railway photographs and videos. 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 | London Area |
CARM-LA Canadian Association of Railway Modellers London and Area Chapter |
Meeting locations vary.
Schedule: Usually 4 meetings and activities per year. 2016 Meetings: Fare: CARM membership new rates: - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0. - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10. - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36. CARM Info: www.caorm.org |
Frequent | all day | Dundas | CARM-TC Canadian Association of Railway Modellers Golden Horseshoe Chapter |
Meeting locations vary.
Schedule: Usually 8 to 10 meetings and activities per year. 2016 Meetings: Fare: $2. CARM membership new rates: - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0. - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10. - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36. CARM Info: www.caorm.org |
Frequent | varies | Toronto | CARM-TC Canadian Association of Railway Modellers Toronto Chapter |
Meeting locations vary.
Schedule: Usually 8 to 10 meetings and activities per year. 2016 Meetings: Fare: CARM membership new rates: - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0. - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10. - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36. CARM Info: www.caorm.org |
Frequent | varies | varies | CARM-OM Canadian Association of Railway Modellers Ontario Midwestern Chapter |
Meeting locations vary.
Schedule: Usually 2 meetings plus other activities per year. 2016 Meetings: Fare: CARM membership new rates: - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0. - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10. - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36. CARM Info: www.caorm.org |
Frequent | 7-9 | Toronto | CRHA-T&Y Canadian Railway Historical Association Toronto & York Division |
Metro Hall, 55 John Street, 3rd Floor (John Street downtown just north of Wellington Street, not John Street in York)
Schedule: Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 to 9:00. 2016 Meetings: Fare: Free. |
Frequent | ? | Mississauga | Erin Mills Model Railroad Association | Various activities throughout the year including a number of train shows, exhibitions and displays. We also have an annual Christmas party/dinner as well as a BBQ in the summer.
Fare: ? (up to 2 free meetings) Info: www.trainweb.org/emmra or: emmra.info@gmail.com |
Frequent | 7:30- | Guelph | GHRA Guelph Historical Railway Asscociation |
Cooperators Building, 130 Macdonnel Street, downtown Guelph
Schedule: Meetings are normally the second Monday of each month at 7:30. If that is a holiday the meeting is the following Monday. Fare: Visitors welcome. Annual Dues: Regular (25-64) $50, Senior (65+) $40, Junior (under 25): $25. Info: www.ghra.ca or: inquiry@ghra.ca |
Frequent | varies | Milton Halton County |
Halton County Radial Railway | 13629 Guelph Line
Your ticket includes: 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. Fare: Free. Info: steammuseum@hamilton.ca or: info@ghls.org or: 905-546-4797 |
Frequent | varies | Komoka (near London) |
Komoka Museum | 133 Queen Street
Fare: Paid admission. Volunteer meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month 7:30 pm. Info: Komoka Rail Museum www.komokarailmuseum.ca or: station-master@komokarailmuseum.ca or: 133 Queen Street, PO Box 22, Komoka, Ontario N0L 1R0 519-657-1912 |
Frequent Tuesdays |
7:30-9 | London | London Model Railroad Group Open House | 69 Holborn Avenue (behind the Taco Bell on Wharncliffe Road South)
Schedule: Usually first Tuesday October to May and special occasions. Fare: By donation. 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.) Schedule: Meetings are every Wednesday. Info: www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/ Or: Murray Taylor www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/contact-us.html |
Frequent | 9:30-4 | Varies | NMRA St. Lawrence Division Meets and Workshops |
Usually: Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road
(north corner of Smyth and Dauphin Roads, just east of the CHEO Hospital) Usually: Schedule: Fare: $5 NMRA SLD Info: sld-nmra.ca/ 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 | 7-9 | Oshawa | Pine Ridge Model Railroaders Club | 32 Wilson Road North (may be old or may be new location?).
Schedule: Meetings are normally Monday night 7 to 9. Info: www.pineridgemodelrailroaders.club/events or: info@pineridgemodelrailroadersclub or: Facebook |
Frequent | Varies | Port Stanley | Port Stanley Terminal Rail | 309 Bridge Street, Port Stanley, N5L 1C5
2016: - Easter Egg Hunt Train: March 25, 26 and 27 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. - Stanley The Bear Train: April 10 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Kids with teddy bears half price. - Mother's Day: Sunday May 8 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Mothers half price. - Father's Day: Sunday June 19 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Fathers half price. - Complete Line Tour: Every Saturday in July and August 11 am. 90 minute 22.5 km round trip from Port Stanley to Parkside and return. - Pumpkin Patch and Train Ride: Saturday October 22 and Sunday October 23 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. The Pumpkin Fairy would like to know how many kids are coming. - Santa Treats Train Ride: Saturdays and Sundays December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. - Murder and Mystery on The Train with dinner on the train: Saturday September 17, October 1 and October 15 at 6 pm. - Halloween and Mystery on The Train with dinner on the train: Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29 at 6 pm. Fare: 2016 Adults $15 Children 2-14 $9. Call 519-782-3730 or 1-877-244-4478. Reservations not required for trains. Info: www.pstr.on.ca or 519-782-3730 or 1-877-244-4478 (11 am - 4:30 pm) |
Frequent | 7:30- | Cornwall | Seaway Valley Model Railroaders | St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Hall, 1509 Second Street West.
Schedule: Meetings are normally the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30. Info: Gary Baillargeon gary@petworthems.com |
Frequent | 7-9 | Newcastle | Soper Valley Model Railroad Association | Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Avenue East, Newcastle, Ontario L1B 1H7
Schedule: Meetings are normally every Tuesday, September to June. Info: www.svmra.ca/SVMRA%20Meetings.html |
Frequent | 10-5 | St. Jacobs | St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway | 1440-3 King Street North
February 13-15 Family Day Weekend. March 12-20 March Break. April 2, 3, 30. May to December every weekend. Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $7, Students $7, Children 4 and up $5. Parking free. Info: stjacobsmodelrailway.com/ |
Frequent | 7:15- | Thorndale (near London) |
Thames Valley Central
Model Railway Club Open Houses |
Thorndale Community Centre, Thorndale Fairgrounds
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 |
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.) 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 | 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). Schedule: Meetings are Tuesdays. The first Tuesday of each month is a Business Meeting. Info: www.WindsorModelRailroadClub.com |
January 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Sunday Jan 10 2016 |
10-3 | Woodstock | Woodstock Model Train Show | Oxford Auditorium and Mutual Building, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
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.woodstockshow.com Info on this and related shows: www.trainshows.blogspot.ca or: www.collectorfest.blogspot.com Info: 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 |
Sunday Jan 17 2016 |
10-3 | Paris | 2016 Paris Junction NMRA NFR WOD Model Train Show |
Paris Fairgrounds, 130 Silver Street
Fare: Adults $4, NMRA WOD members $3, under 10 free. Info: Edward Howes ehowes@boardresources.com 519-442-7193 NMRA Western Ontario Division Info: www.wod-nmra.ca/WOD/Welcome.html NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/ NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/ |
Saturday Jan 30 2016 |
10-4 | Burlington | Burlington Model Railway Club
Winter Model Railway Show |
Saint John's Anglican Church Hall, 2464 Dundas Street (Highway 5)
(south side, just west of Guelph Line) Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free with adult. Info: Mike Pearson 289-244-7214 |
Saturday Jan 30 2016 |
10-3 | St. Thomas | Elgin County Railway Museum
Mini Flea Market |
Elgin County Railway Museum 225 Wellington Street Fare: Free, but a donation would be appreciated. Info: Mike Pearson 289-244-7214 |
Sunday Jan 31 2016 |
10-3:30 | Ancaster | Rail-Ops Club
TH&B Model Railroad Flea Market |
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: www.thbrailway.ca/ Or: John Henwood 905-335-9112 |
February 2016 |
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Saturday Feb 6 Sunday Feb 7 2016 |
10-4:30 10-3:30? |
Port Hope | Ganaraska Railway Modellers 23rd 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.) Fare: Adults $5, Children 6-12 $2, Children under 5 free. Parking free. Info and map: Ganaraska Railway Modellers www.porthopetrainclub.com/Upcoming-Events.html or: Dave Hughes 905-800-0410 GRM Info: Ganaraska Railway Modellers www.porthopetrainclub.com (Information above is based on 2015.) |
Saturday Feb 13 2016 |
9-4 | Windsor | Windsor Model Railroad Club Annual Open House |
2109 Ottawa Street (corner of Ottawa and Walker),
in the basement level of the Market Square. Fare: Free. Free parking. Info: www.Windsor-Modular.com |
Monday Feb 15 2016 Family Day |
10-4 | Southampton / Saugeen Shores |
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Family Activity Day |
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
33 Victoria Street North, Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0 (in the town of Saugeen Shores) Fare: Adult $8+HST, Senior $6+HST, Student $6+HST, Children $4+HST. Info: www.brucemuseum.ca/events/family-heritage-day/ or: museum@brucecounty.on.ca 519-797-2080 or 1-866-318-8889 Map: www.brucemuseum.ca/plan-a-visit/contact-us-location/ (Click on "Directions") |
Saturday Feb 20 Sunday Feb 21 2016 |
10-5 10-4 |
Springwater (near Barrie) |
Barrie-Allandale Railway Modellers
46th 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.) See modelrailroadcanada.com/videos /Barrie-Allandale%20Train%20Show%202009_0002.wmv Fare: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Students $5, Children under 6 free. Free parking. Info: www.barm.ca/events.html or: Doug Fearon barmrail@gmail.com 705-828-7373 BARM Info: www.barm.ca |
Saturday Feb 27 Sunday Feb 28 2016 |
10-4 | Essex | 2016 Essex Model Train Show | Essex District High School, 244 Talbot Street North (County Road 34)
(Essex is just 30 minutes from Windsor-Detroit, easily accessed from the Ambassador Bridge. Take the second Essex exit off Highway 3.) Fare: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Teens $4, Children $3, Under 3 Free? Free parking. |
Sunday Feb 28 2016 |
11-4 | Toronto | Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show |
17 Jeavons Avenue
(From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn east on Parnell, then after one block south on Jeavons.) (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.) - Authentic steam and diesel sound. - Walkaround Digital Command Control. - Passenger and freight train operation. - 28 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery. - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA. See also March 6. Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12 Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org or: Michael Marmoreo michaelmarmoreo@gmail.com 416-262-9971 Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q Map: SMR-SPRING-2011.PDF (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.) |
March 2016 |
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Saturday Mar 5 2016 |
10-4 | Cobourg | Cobourg Model Railroaders
Cobourg Model Train Show |
Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin Street East
(From highway 401 take exit 472 or 474 south. Turn left (east) onto Elgin Street. The Lions Community Centre will be on your right between Division and D'Arcy Streets. Park behind the community centre.) Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 (one source says 12 and under) $1. Info: Ted Rafuse tedrafuse1@gmail.com 905-372-8375 |
Saturday Mar 5 2016 |
9:30-9:30 | Copetown and Hamilton Area |
Canadian Association of Railway Modellers CARM Copetown Meet |
Clinics, dinner and slideshow are at:
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.) Saturday: Ralph Beaumont: "Heckman's Canadian Pacific" (a synopsis of Ralph's new book). Steve Lucas: "Modelling Lindsay, Ontario" (with an emphasis on CNR). Larry Broadbent: "Growing Up in the Railway City" (St. Thomas). Sunday: Copetown Train Show. See following event. ALL ARE WELCOME, not just CARM members. Fare: $20, including layouts, clinics, dinner, slide show and Sunday Copetown Show. (Sunday Copetwon Show alone is $6.) To pay $20 admission and get your Layout Tour Guide for 6 layouts, start at either: or: Info: John Johnston johnjohnston@sourcecable.net CARM Info: www.caorm.org |
Sunday Mar 6 2016 |
10-3:30 | Copetown | Bayview Junction Modular Group, Rapido Trains Inc. and Canadian Association of Railway Modellers (CARM) 2016 Copetown Show |
Copetown and District Community Centre, 1950 Governor's Road
(Governor's Road / Highway 99 just east of Highway 52, north of Highway 403 and south of Highway 5, 15 minutes from Hamilton.) Fare: $6, children under 12 free with adult. Free with admission to March 5 CARM Copetown Meet. Info: www.caorm.org (Scroll down to "CARM Copetown Show".) or: www.facebook.com/CopetownShow or: Steve Tuff copetownshow@yahoo.com Flyer: www.caorm.org/flyers/COPETOWNFLYER2016.pdf (Trust the 1950 Governor's Road address, not the arrow on the map.) CARM Info: www.caorm.org Rapido Info: www.rapidotrains.com Note: Not February 7 as listed elsewhere, not March 13 as listed here earlier. There are also activities on Saturday March 5. See previous event. |
Mar 6 2016 |
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2016 Spring Open House |
On March 13 and 20, not 6 and 13. |
Sunday Mar 6 2016 |
11-4 | Toronto | Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show |
17 Jeavons Avenue
(From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn east on Parnell, then after one block south on Jeavons.) (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.) - Authentic steam and diesel sound. - Walkaround Digital Command Control. - Passenger and freight train operation. - 28 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery. - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA. See also February 28. Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12 Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org or: Michael Marmoreo michaelmarmoreo@gmail.com 416-262-9971 Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q Map: SMR-SPRING-2011.PDF (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.) |
Sunday Mar 6 2016 |
10-3:30 | St. Catharines | Niagara Railway Museum's
16th 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.) 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 Niagara Railway Museum, 6521 Burdette Drive, Niagara Falls ON L2E 5H4 905-357-6539 |
Mar 12 2016 |
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Prototype Modellers Meet |
On April 9, not March 12.
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Saturday Mar 12 2016 |
10-3 | Bowmanville | Soper Valley Model Railroad Association Model Railroad Flea Market |
NEW LOCATION: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
2440 Highway #2 L1C 3K2 (corner of Highway 57 and Highway 2) Fare: Adult $5, Under 12 free. Info: Soper Valley Model Railroad Association www.svmra.ca or: sopervalley@gmail.com Flyer: www.svmra.ca/SVMRA%202016%201%20Up%20Flea%20Market-page-001.jpg Facebook: "Soper Valley Model Railroad Association" Vendor tables: William Harford sopervalley@gmail.com 905-623-8440 |
Saturday Mar 12 Sunday Mar 13 2016 |
10-4 10-4 |
Kingston | Canadian Railroad Historical Association
CRHA-Kingston Division Rail O Rama Model Train Show 26 Years |
Ambassador Hotel, 1550 Princess Street K7M 9E3
(From 401 exit 613, south on Sydenham Road, left at first light onto Princess Street, on right just past the CNR overpass, near the VIA Rail Station.) Fare: Adults (13+) $6, Seniors (60+) $5, Children (5-12) $3. Parking free. Info: www.kingstondivCRHA.org or: www.intercolonialrailway.com/CRHA/ or: Peter Macdonald petermacdonald606@gmail.com 613-389-8517 or: Graham Oberst graham.oberst@bell.net 613-542-9461 Vendors Info: Peter Macdonald petermacdonald606@gmail.com 613-389-8517 Exhibitors Info: Graham Oberst graham.oberst@bell.net 613-542-9461 |
Sunday Mar 13 2016 |
11-4 | Toronto | York Railway Modellers 2016 Spring Open House |
5 Oakland Avenue
(North off Wilson near Jane) Also March Fare: Adults $5, Children $1. Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca |
Mar 13 2016 |
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Rapido Trains Inc. and Canadian Association of Railway Modellers (CARM) 2016 Copetown Show |
March 6 not March 13. Also not February 7 2016 as listed earlier elsewhere. |
Saturday March 19 2016 |
9:30- | NMRA International Division Meet | Cornerstone Community Church, 3020 Vanderbilt Road L5N 4W8
(at Winston Churchill Boulevard) - Walter Reid. - Credit Valley. - John Dunning. - David McLean: “The Building of Our Home and Miniature Land...Model Railroading on an Industrial Scale”. - Charlie Getz (NMRA President) on video: “Building laser kits”. - Walter Reid: How to use the NMRA video library. - Ralph Beaumont: Creating “Heckman’s Canadian Pacific”. Copies of the book will be available for sale. - Bring a laser kit you are working on or have completed. Please provide a brief description. Fare: Members $5, NonMembers $7. Info: Richard Sparrow 905-892-7958 NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/ NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/ |
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Sunday Mar 20 2016 |
11-4 | Toronto | York Railway Modellers 2016 Spring Open House |
5 Oakland Avenue
(North off Wilson near Jane) Also March 13. Fare: Adults $5, Children $1. Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca |
Sunday Mar 20 2016 |
10-3 | Kitchener | Kitchener Model Train Show and Sale | Bingemans Marshall Hall, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
(From 401: Take exit #278 to Hwy 8 West toward Kitchener, take exit Hwy 7 East / Hwy 85 North towards Guelph, fork right towards Victoria/Frederick/Wellington, exit to Wellington Street East, turn south on Shirley Avenue, then Bingemans entrance on left side.) Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 free with adult. Free parking. Info on this and related shows: www.trainshows.blogspot.ca or: www.collectorfest.blogspot.com 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 26 2016 (not Sunday) |
10-3 | Brantford | Brantford Model Train Show | Best Western Brant Park Inn, 19 Holiday Drive
(one block south-east of Highway 403 and the Wayne Gretzky Parkway) Fare: Adults $5. Parking Free. Info on this and related shows: www.trainshows.blogspot.ca or: www.collectorfest.blogspot.com Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm |
April 2016 |
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Saturday Apr 2 2016 |
tickets and maps: 9-3 layouts open: 9-9 (times vary) |
Kitchener
Waterloo Cambridge Guelph area |
33nd 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.) Guidebooks are not sold in advance. Fare: $6 for every person. Children MUST be supervised by an adult. Info: www.doubleheaders.org or flyer: www.trainweb.org/doubleheaderstour/DH_Tour_site/Tour_Info.html or: dhtour@gmail.com (Thanks, Chris van der Heide.) |
Saturday Apr 2 Sunday Apr 3 2016 |
9-3 | Cambridge | Credit Valley Free-mo Group Free-mo modular layout setup |
Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road West, Cambridge, GPS N 43.4280 W 80.2919.
(Exit 401 at Townline Road North (#286), turn left at Ellis Road.) Fare: Free Saturday with Doubleheaders admission. Small admission fee Sunday. Free parking. Info: Paul Taylor ptaylor@ica.net Free-mo Info: www.free-mo.org If you have a Free-mo module and would like to participate contact Paul. |
Saturday Apr 2 Sunday Apr 3 2016 |
10-5
10-4 |
Lindsay | Lindsay and District Model Railroaders
42nd Annual Lindsay Model Railway Show |
Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West (at Victoria Avenue)
2014 Fare: Adults $5, children 6 to 12 $2, under 6 free. Info: ldmr.org or 2014: Wayne Lamb or Don McClellan annualshow@ldmr.org Flyer: ldmr.org/pdf/2016/42nd%20Annual%20LDMR%20Flier%20rev1.pdf |
Saturday Apr 9 2016 |
8:30-4 | Toronto | Toronto Railway Prototype Modellers Meet |
Humber College, North Campus, Building B, rooms B201 and B202
203 Humber College Boulevard (southwest of Highway 27 and Finch Avenue) M9W 5L7 (Building B is on the southwest side of the campus adjacent to parking lots 13 and 14. Enter via entrance E from eastbound Humber College Boulevard.) - 9 am - noon: Prototype modelling clinics. - 1 pm?: Model Display and Discussion. Please bring your own models to display. Fare: $15. Free parking. Info: torontoprototypemodellers.wordpress.com/ or: Brian Gauer bdgauer@yahoo.ca (Was originally announced as March 12.) |
Saturday Apr 9 2016 |
10-4 | Belleville (Quinte) |
Belleville Model Railroad Club Open House |
Bay View Mall
470 Dundas Street (lower level, accessible at the Academy of Learning entrance) Fare: ? Info: bellevillemodelrailroadclub.org or Facebook: Belleville Model Railroad Club or: Rick Potter rickp@reach.net 613-398-7260 (Thanks, John Kanakos.) |
Saturday Apr 9 2016 |
9-5 | Brantford Port Dover and Simcoe |
10th Annual Brantford, Port Dover and Simcoe Model Railroad Layout Tour |
Ticket Locations:
Before April 9: - Paris Junction Hobbies - 300 Grand River Street, Paris. On April 9: - Brantford Model RR Club - Behind 100 Waterloo Street, Brantford. - SLN Hobbies - Gord King - 51 Newport Lane, Port Dover. Fare: $5, Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Proceeds to Brant Food for Thought www.brantfoodforthought.ca Info: www.brantfordmrclub.com/Layout_Tour/2016_Layout_Tour.pdf (includes layout descriptions and photos) or: Ted Black revtedblack@hotmail.com 519-770-4086 (Thanks, John Kanakos.) Note one layout closes at 1 pm - see tour brochure. |
Saturday Apr 16 2016 |
10-3 | Toronto | Lakeshore Model Railroaders' Association Model Railroad Flea Market |
Apostle's Continuation Church, 10 Belfield Road
(Just west of Kipling Avenue and just north of Highway 409 off Highway 401. Former Etobicoke Hydro Building, on the northwest corner. See website for more details.) Fare: Adults $7, Youth $3, Children under 6 free. Parking free. 8 foot Tables $40. Info: www.lmra.ca or: Steve McCoy supertraindude@yahoo.ca 416-817-4015 |
Saturday Apr 16 2016 |
10-4 | Schomberg | Narrow Gauge Madness Gang
11th Annual Ontario Narrow Gauge Show |
Schomberg Community Hall, 325 Main Street L0G 1T0
(one half hour north of Toronto, west off Highway 400) GPS: 44d0'12"N 79d41'6"W. Fare: $5 advance (via PayPal), $8 at the door. Info or registration: www.narrowgaugemadness.com or: narrowgaugeontario@hotmail.com or: Yahoo! group groups.yahoo.com/group/narrowgaugemadness/ or: Christopher Creighton narrowgaugeontario@hotmail.com 905-939-0694 or: Facebook OntarioNarrowGaugeShow Exhibitor info: woodway@sympatico.ca |
Saturday Apr 23 2016 |
all day | London & St. Thomas Area |
London & St. Thomas Model Railway Layout Tour | 20 layouts.
Tour booklets will be available from April 1st to 23rd at: Sponsors: Fare: $5 per family. |
Sunday Apr 24 2016 |
10-3 | Woodstock | Woodstock Model Train Show | Oxford Auditorium and Mutual Building, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
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 before 8 pm Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm |
May 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Friday May 6 Saturday May 7 Sunday May 8 2016 |
weekend | Ottawa | Algonquin Turn NMRA NFR 2016 Convention hosted by St. Lawrence Division | Algonquin College Woodroffe Campus
Fare: Full $80, Under 18 and students $30, Saturday only $50. Banquet $35 extra. Must be NMRA member (once only 6 month membership $10). Info: Algonquinturn.ca NMRA SLD Info: sld-nmra.ca/ NMRA NFR Info: nfr-nmra.org/id/pages/frameset.html NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/ NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/ Map: www.algonquincollege.com/maps/ |
Saturday May 7 2016 |
deliver and view 8:30-10:45 auction 11-4 |
Stayner | Nottawasaga Model Railroad Club
21st Annual Model Railroad Auction |
St. Patrick's Parish Hall, William Street
(east of Airport Road, south of highway 26, William Street beside St. Patrick Church, between Cedar and Beech Streets) 2014 Fare: $4. Info: Bill Payne 705-429-2762 |
Saturday May 7 2016 |
10-1 | Mississauga | Our Home and Miniature Land Open House |
You must register in advance (in April) for a specific hour.
Info: info@miniatureland.ca |
Saturday May 7 Sunday May 8 2016 |
10-5 10-4 |
Brampton | Platelayers Society
Great British Train Show |
The Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive
Fare: Adults $10, Children $5, Family (maximum 2 adults) $20. Parking free. Info: www.theplatelayers.org/gbts2016/GBTS 2016.pdf Or: Alan Farmer 519-929-9692 Or: David Hughes 416-397-8321 Platelayers Info: www.theplatelayers.org |
Saturday May 14 2016 |
8-12 | Elmwood | County Line Caboose
18th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale |
014121 Bruce County Road 10, RR #1 Elmwood N0G 1S0
(north of Hanover, Bruce Penninsula) Fare: Free to public and to vendors. Info: Carol sales@countylinecaboose.ca 519-807-2345 |
Saturday May 14 Sunday May 15 2016 |
10-4 | Midland | Midland District Model Railroad Club's 27th Annual Train Show and Sale |
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, 527 Len Self Boulevard, L4R 5N6
Fare: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children $2. Info: www.facebook.com/midlanddistrictrailroadclub or: Show Coordinator Richard Small mdrcrs@rogers.com 705-791-7968 or video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X1_aLBu_wg&feature=player_embedded Map: map |
Saturday May 28 Sunday May 29 |
12-4:30 | Toronto | The Model Railroad Club of Toronto
First show in new location |
11 Curity Avenue, M4B 1X4
(one block west of O'Connor between Eglinton and St. Clair, just past Home Depot, entrance in southwest corner of the building) Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Children $5, Family $20. Cash only. Free parking. Not handicap or wheelchair accessible - long stairs. Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com 416-536-8927 Torontoist articles: 2016 May 30: torontoist.com/2016/05/field-notes-trainspotting-with-the-model-railroad-club-of-toronto 2013 Feb 11: torontoist.com/2013/02/the-model-railroad-club-of-toronto-prepares-to-leave-liberty-village |
June 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Saturday June 4 2016 |
10-4 | Aldershot Burlington |
Burlington Model Railway Club
Spring Open House |
Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot
(Exit Highway 403 south on Waterdown Road, turn right / west onto Plains Road West, turn right / north onto Howard Road, follow road around sharp curve down the hill into the park, turn across the road on the left.) Fare: Free, donations gratefully accepted. Info: Mike Pearson mikepearson9@gmail.com 289-244-7214 |
Sunday June 5 2016 |
10-3 | Ancaster | Ancaster Collectorfest | Marritt Hall and the Concession Building, Ancaster Fairgounds, 630 Trinity Road
(Between Ancaster & Brantford. Exit Highway 403 south at Highway 52 / Trinity Road, on right past Wilson Street / Highway 2/53.) Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free with adult. Parking free. Info on this and related shows: www.trainshows.blogspot.ca or: www.collectorfest.blogspot.com 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 |
Saturday June 11 Sunday June 12 2016 |
10-4 | St. Thomas | Elgin County Railway Museum Railway Nostalgia Weekend and Train Hobby Show |
225 Wellington Street
Fare: Adults $7+HST, Chilren $3+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" (Thanks, John Kanakos.) |
Thursday June 16 Thursday June 23 Saturday June 25 2016 |
7:30 | Toronto | Soulpepper Theatre Concert Series Canadian Pacific Railway |
The Young Centre for Performing Arts
50 Tank House Lane (Distillery Historic District, near Mill Street and Cherry Street) Fare: $25 and up. Info: www1.soulpepper.ca/performances/the-canadian-pacific-railway/650 Box Office boxoffice@youngcentre.ca 416-866-8666 Tuesday-Saturday 1-8 pm |
July 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Saturday July 16 Sunday July 17 2016 |
10-4 | Long Sault | Seaway Train Show | Long Sault Arena, 60 Mille Roches Road
(Off Highway 2.) Fare: Adults $5, Children under 12 $2. Info: Rudy Tabak 613-936-6873 |
Saturday July 16 Sunday July 17 2016 |
various
times TBA |
St. Thomas | 2016 Day Out With Thomas
Ready, Set, Go Tour |
St. Thomas - Elgin Memorial Centre
Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled train departure. Fare: $25 + HST per person aged 2 years and older. Info and Tickets: www.ticketweb.ca or http://www.ecrm5700.org/dowt2009/dowt_main.html in early 2010 or Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Hours & Events" or "Upcoming Events" or 519-637-6284 Also July 22-24. |
Friday July 22 Saturday July 23 Sunday July 24 2016 |
various
times TBA |
St. Thomas | 2016 Day Out With Thomas
Ready, Set, Go Tour |
St. Thomas - Elgin Memorial Centre
Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled train departure. Fare: $25 + HST per person aged 2 years and older. Info and Tickets: www.ticketweb.ca or http://www.ecrm5700.org/dowt2009/dowt_main.html in early 2010 or Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Hours & Events" or "Upcoming Events" or 519-637-6284 Also July 16-17. |
Friday July 29 Saturday July 30 Sunday August 1 2016 |
TBA | Near Montreal |
CARM Meet | TBA
Fare: TBA. |
August 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Thursday August 18 Friday August 19 Saturday August 20 Sunday August 21 2016 |
4-11 4-11 11-11 11-6 |
St. Thomas | Iron Horse Festival | Elgin County Railway Museum 225 Wellington Street (in new Railway Park beside museum and behind Canada Southern station) Roberson Amusements Midway - ferris wheel, thrill rides, children's rides, games, treats. Food including BBQ contest and FreshFest. Fare: Grounds admission and parking free. Rides, main stage, food, drinks and ballon rides not free. Info: www.ironhorsefestival.com or Facebook "Iron Horse Festival" or info@ironhorsefestival.com 519-207-4000 or Iron Horse Festival, PO Box 20094, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 4H4 Elgin County Railway Museum info: www.ecrm5700.org/ "Hours & Events" or "Upcoming Events" or 519-637-6284 |
September 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Monday Sept 5 3 pm launch then Tuesday Sept 6 to Friday Oct 7 except Mondays |
9:30-4:30 |
St. Mary's | Famous Locomotives from the Turn of the Century (1900) to Present Time |
St. Marys Station Studios and Gallery
5 James Street North (still an active Via Rail station)
Fare: Free. Info: www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2016/09/04/exhibit-at-st-marys-via-station-celebrates-towns-rail-heritage |
Saturday Sept 10 2016 |
10-3 | Toronto | Lakeshore Model Railroaders' Association Model Railroad Flea Market |
Apostle's Continuation Church, 10 Belfield Road
(former Etobicoke Hydro building, just west of Kipling, just north of Highway 401) Fare: Adults $7, Youth $3, Children under 6 free. Parking free. 8 foot Tables $40. Info: www.lmra.ca or: Steve McCoy supertraindude@yahoo.ca 416-817-4015 |
Saturday Sept 10 2016 |
9-4 | Centralia (North of London) |
CARM London and Area Chapter Presentation Day and Layout Visits |
Centralia United Church, 197 Victoria Drive N0M 1K0
Program: - Rob and Jason Essery (HO). - Bob Robilliard (N). Fare: $25 including lunch. Limited to 30. Preregistration required. To register: Send your name, address, email address, phone number and a cheque for $25 payable to "CARM - London & Area Chapter" to Bruce Harmer, 7190 Outer Drive, Port Franks, ON N0M 2L0. Organized by the London and Area Chapter of the Canadian Association of Railway Modellers. CARM Info: www.caorm.org |
Saturday Sept 17 2016 |
10-4 | Holland Centre | Grey Central Railway Club 9th Annual Open House and Train Show |
Participation Lodge, 684136 Side Road 30
(From Holland Centre on Highway 10, go 5 minutes northeast on Side Road 30, in basement of Participation Lodge nursing home on right.) 2015 Fare: Adults $5, children 12 and under free. Info: Paul Korhonen pkorhonen@rogers.com Vendor Info: Al allanireton@hotmail.com 519-794-3692 or: Paul Korhonen pkorhonen@rogers.com Setup begins at 8 am. Also sponsored by the Ontario Midwestern Chapter of the Canadian Association of Railway Modellers. CARM Info: www.caorm.org |
Saturday Sept 17 Sunday Sept 18 2016 |
10-4 | Picton | Picton Model Railroaders 28th Annual Model Train Show |
Prince Edward Curling Club, Picton Fairgrounds, 375 Picton Main Street East
(From Highway 401, take exit 566 Highway 49 south, fairgrounds is 27 km south on right / northwest side) Fare: Adults $5, Children 12 and under $1. Info: Frank 614-476-4503 or: John 613-354-4298 |
Sunday Sept 25 2016 |
10-6 | Muskoka and Simcoe County |
"The Muskokian"
13th Annual Muskokian Model Railroad Layout Tour |
Tour of about 20 home and club layouts, in N, HO, OO, On3 and G scales,
in the Muskoka area. Guide books and tickets available September 1 - see below. Fare: $5 per adult which includes 3 tickets to door prize draw. (Pay admission at first stop.) School age kids free. All proceeds donated to charity (Salvation Army Food Banks). Info (flyer, maps after Sept 1, photos and videos) www.model-railroad-infoguy.com/muskoka-tour.html Info: Al Crisp beez_al@bell.net or Roger Berkeley roger.berkeley@primus.ca or at one of the sponsors. (Date is normally the last Sunday in September.) |
October 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Saturday Oct 1 Sunday Oct 2 2016 |
10-4
10-4 |
Brampton Caledon |
Credit Valley FreMo Group Brampton 2016 Model Railway Show |
Brampton Fairgrounds, 12942 Heart Lake Road at Old School Road, Caledon
(3 km north of Mayfield Road, west of Highway 410, east of Hurontario and Kennedy. From Hurontario, go east on Old School Road or Mayfield.) GPS: Latitude 43.77124 Longitude -79.82852. Fare: Adults $7, NMRA Members $6, Seniors $5, Students $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.bramptonmodelrailwayshow.com/ Directions and Map: www.bramptonmodelrailroadshow.com/location/ |
Saturday Oct 15 Oct 16 2015 |
10-4:30 10-4:30 |
Bowmanville | Soper Valley Model Railroad Association 30th Annual Model Railroad Show |
Clarington Central Secondary School
200 Clarington Blvd. Info: Soper Valley Model Railroad Association www.svmra.ca or: sopervalley@gmail.com Facebook: "Soper Valley Model Railroad Association" Vendor tables: William Harford william.harford@sympatico.ca |
Saturday Oct 16 2016 |
10-5 | Maryhill | Waterloo Region Model Railway Club (WRMRC)
2016 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 approximately 1 kilometre north of Maryhill village limits) (Watch for signs into Maryhill, and at the main intersection in town) Info: www.wrmrc.ca/ or wrmrc@hotmail.com (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 to confirm.) |
Sunday Oct 16 2016 |
10-3 | Woodstock | Woodstock Model Train Show | Oxford Auditorium and Mutual and Market Buildings, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
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.woodstockshow.com or show list: www.toyshow.blogspot.com 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 |
Sunday Oct 30 2016 |
10-3 | St. Catharines | Niagara Railway Museum's
16th 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.) 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 |
November 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Saturday Nov 5 2016 |
9-5 | Hamilton Area | HO Model Engineers' Society (HOMES club)
16th Annual Hamilton and District Layout Tour |
Buy the guide book from your local hobby shop now and plan your day in advance.
The guide book is your admission ticket. Tour guide books are available at these local hobby shops: - Dundas Valley Hobby www.dundasvalleyhobby.ca 15 Cootes Drive, Dundas 905-628-9156 Open at 9am on tour day! Coffee and Donuts! - Modellers' Choice www.modellerschoice.com 865 Upper James Street, Hamilton 905-574-3322 - Just Train Crazy www.justtraincrazy.ca 5253 King St (old Hwy 8, Regional 81), Beamsville 905-563-9200 - Credit Valley Railway Co www.cvrco.com 2900 Argentia Road, Mississauga 905-826-1306 - Paris Junction Hobbies www.parisjunctionhobbies.com 300 Grand River Street (Northville Plaza), Paris 519-442-5800 - Broughdale Hobbies www.rrhobby.ca 1444 Glenora Drive, London 519-434-0600 Also: - Burlington Junction Models - for sale at some fall shows - On the day of the tour, guide books will also be available from 9 am at the HOMES layout location, in the REva Rothwell Centre, 460 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton. Fare: $5 per person. 12:30 to 1:00 lunch break. Info: http://www.trainweb.org/homesclub/Hamilton_&_District_Layout_Tour.html |
Saturday Sunday Nov 13 2016 |
12-4:30 | Fenwick | Fenwick Central Model Railroad Open House |
The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
1141 Maple Street Fare: Free. Also November 19 - 20. Info: www.gnmre.ca or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767 |
Sunday Nov 13 2016 |
10-3:30 | Ancaster | Rail-Ops Club
TH&B Model Railroad Hamilton-Ancaster Train Show (formerly Fall Flea Market) |
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: trainshow@outlook.com or Rick 905-973-1224 www.thbrailway.ca/ |
Saturday Sunday Nov 20 2016 |
12-4:30 | Fenwick | Fenwick Central Model Railroad Open House |
The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
1141 Maple Street Fare: Free. Also November 12 - 13. Info: www.gnmre.ca or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767 |
Saturday Sunday Nov 20 2016 |
10-4:00 | Whitby | Pine Ridge Model Railroaders Annual Model Train Show |
Father Leo J. Austin Secondary School, 1020 Dryden Boulevard
(southwest of Taunton Road and Anderson Street) (From 401, take Brock north to Dryden then right/east, or take Thickson north to Rossland, Rossland left/west to Anderson, Anderson right/north to Dryden.) Fare: Adults $7, Children under 14 $3, Children under 5 Free. Parking Free. Info: pineridgemodelrailroaders.club/ (new web site) Show table info: Show Coordinator (Ben) PRRShow@gmail.com |
Sunday Nov 20 2016 |
11-4 | Toronto | York Railway Modellers 2016 Fall Club Show |
5 Oakland Avenue
(North off Wilson near Jane) Also Nov 27. Fare: Adults $5, Children $1. Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca Twitter: @yorkrwymodeller |
Saturday Nov 26 2016 |
10-3 | Dundas | Dundas Modular Railway Club Flea Market 2016 |
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 (just past McMaster University) to Dundas where it becomes King Street. The Legion Hall is on the left 2 blocks past Market Street. If you reach the escarpment, then you have gone too far.) Fare: Adults $4, Children under 11 free. Free street parking. Info: www.dundastrainclub.ca or: www.facebook.com/pages/Dundas-Modular-Railway-Club/126261294150879 Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26iv35dRYE&feature=youtu.be Vendors: Table rental $25 for 8 feet, $50 for 16 feet. Set up at 8 am. Vendor Contact: Jim Lee 905-628-3436 or: Gerry Wilkinson 905-628-8840 or: Mert 905-627-0038 or: Tony tczerned@cogeco.ca |
Sunday Nov 27 2016 |
11-4 | Toronto | York Railway Modellers 2016 Fall Club Show |
5 Oakland Avenue
(North off Wilson near Jane) Also Nov 20. Fare: Adults $5, Children $1. Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca Twitter: @yorkrwymodeller |
Sunday Nov 27 2016 |
11-4 | Toronto | Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show |
17 Jeavons Avenue
From 401 westbound: Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions. From 401 eastbound: Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions. From DVP: Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions. For all: From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons. (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.) - Authentic steam and diesel sound. - Walkaround Digital Command Control. - Passenger and freight train operation. - 35 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery. - 60 to 80 car freight trains and full length passenger trains. - Walkaround Digital Command Control. - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA. See also December 4. Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12. Free street parking. Not wheelchair accessible. Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom or: Michael Marmoreo president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org 416-262-9971 Map: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom/?page_id=1195 Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.) |
Sunday Nov 27 2016 |
10-3 | Brantford | Brantford Model Train Show and Sale | Brantford Hotel And Conference Centre (formerly Best Western Brant Park Inn), 19 Holiday Drive
(one block south-east of Highway 403 and the Wayne Gretzky Parkway) Fare: Adults $5, children under 12 free with adult. Parking Free. Info: www.brantfordtrainshow.blogspot.com or: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm Video from March 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Xxs1GsyQ8 |
November/December 2016 |
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Day | Place | Name | Details | |
Sunday Nov 27 to December 2 2016 |
- | Multiple Locations |
Canadian Pacific Christmas Trains |
Canadian Train in Ontario: Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds US Train in Ontario: Performers: Kelly Prescott and Doc Walker Fare: Free. Food donations accepted - See CPR web site. Info and Details: www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/schedule-canada (Thanks, James Rasor.) |
December 2016 |
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Day | Time | Place | Name | Details |
Saturday Dec 3 Sunday Dec 4 2015 |
10-4 | Belleville (Quinte) |
Belleville Model Railroad Club and Brighton and Presquile Railway Association Quinte Model Railroad Show |
Quinte Secondary School
45 College Street West Fare: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $4, Children (5 to 12) $2. Info: bellevillemodelrailroadclub.org or Facebook: Belleville Model Railroad Club or: Rick Potter rickp@reach.net 613-398-7260 |
Sunday Dec 4 2016 |
11-4 | Toronto | Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show |
17 Jeavons Avenue
From 401 westbound: Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions. From 401 eastbound: Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions. From DVP: Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions. For all: From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons. (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.) - Authentic steam and diesel sound. - Walkaround Digital Command Control. - Passenger and freight train operation. - 35 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery. - 60 to 80 car freight trains and full length passenger trains. - Walkaround Digital Command Control. - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA. See also November 27. Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2, family (2+2) $12. Free street parking. Not wheelchair accessible. Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom or: Michael Marmoreo president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org 416-262-9971 Map: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom/?page_id=1195 Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.) |
Saturday Dec 10 2016 |
? | Rockton | Train Show | Rockton Fairgrounds, 812 Old Highway 8
Supporting area food banks. Fare: ? Info: Al Moffatt a_moffat2000@hotmail.com 519-587-3371 |
Saturday Dec 10 2016 |
London? | ? | NMRA WOD Clinic - Fast Tracks Make and Take |
Fare: $10. Info and to register: murray.symington@sympatico.ca Or: sjuranics@rogers.com |
Sunday Dec 11 2016 |
10-5 | Hamilton | HO Model Engineers Society (HOMES) Open House |
Eva Rothwell Resource Centre, 460 Wentworth Street North, L8L 5W8.
(former Robert Land School) Fare: Adults $5, Children under 10 $3, all children must be with an adult. Info: www.trainweb.org/homesclub/ Or: www.facebook.com/HOMESTrainClub Or: homesclub@rogers.com 905-573-3560 Map: maps.google.com/maps?q=460+Wentworth+Street+North,+Hamilton,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,107.138672&oq=460+Wentworth+St.+North,+Hamilton,+ON&hnear=460+Wentworth+St+N,+Hamilton,+Hamilton+Division,+Ontario+L8L,+Canada&t=m&ie=UTF8&hq=&z=14&ll=43.264977,-79.843162& |
Other Years |
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Year | Link |
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 |
Train Activities, Museums Etc |
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2016 Non-Ontario 2016nonONshows.htm |
CARM caorm.org/events.php |
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