2018 Ontario and Other Train and Model Train Events
Shows, Open Houses and Meets

  Event Count so far: 126 2018 + 19 2019 plus 43 frequent events, clubs and ongoing activities.  
 Last Update: Tuesday December 4,  2018. 
  Recent Changes:  
  Frequent / Ongoing:  
    Port Stanley Terminal Rail: December 15-16, 22-23  
  November 17-18, 24, 24-25  
  November/December RBG Nov 17 - Jan 6  
  December 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 6-9  
  2019 Preview January 6, 20, February 9-10, 16-17, 23, 23, 24, 24, March 2, 3, 17, 31, June 15-16, October 5-6  

2018 Index
  Top  | Frequent / Ongoing  | January  | February  | March  | April  | May  | June  | July   
  August  | September  | October  | November  | November/December  | December  | 2019 Preview   
  Other Years  | Train Activities, Museums Etc  | Also See  | Bottom  
 
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Comments
  JK: Best site listing model RR shows!  
  DM: Keep up the good work. Yours is the most complete listing of shows by far, so thanks.  
  JR: If you are looking for more train related events in the up and coming months Ian edits and runs the wonderful Model Train and Train Events web page listed above. This website is a great place for planning your next train event for yourself, friends, or family. It's a very comprehensive resource page that lists the upcoming model train and railway events by each month for the coming year. This is a great all-in-one-place resource for anyone to help make future plans on things you may be missing out on!  


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, club business and a presentation.

    • Spring 2018 Timetable:
  • 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 noon - Dundas CARM-GH
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    Golden Horseshoe Chapter     		Royal Canadian Legion, 280 King Street West, Dundas, Ontario L9H 1W1
    (From Highway 403 from Toronto: Exit on Main St West, turn left at the traffic light, turn right on Cootes Drive and follow this into Dundas. The legion will be on the left just after the Dundas downtown core.
    From Highway 403 from Brantford: Exit on Aberdeen, turn left at the traffic light onto Longwood Avenue, turn left on Mains Street West, turn right on Cootes Drive and follow this into Dundas. The legion will be on the left just after the Dundas downtown core.)
    2017 Meetings:
  • Saturday April 22 noon-4ish - Annual General Meeting and Elections, hands on clinic by Mert Hambly on making culverts for your layout.
  • NOTE: TONY AND TOM STEPPED DOWN AS CHAIR AND SECRETARY/TREASURER. There will be no more meetings until further notice. If you're willing to be chair, contact Ian McIntosh ianmc@eol.ca.

    • Refreshments: Coffee, water and homemade cookies.
    Fare: $2.
    Guests welcome.
    CARM membership new rates:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36.
    Info: tom.allan@bell.net
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies London
    Area     		CARM-LA
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    London and Area Chapter     		Meeting locations vary.
    Schedule: Usually 4 meetings and activities per year.
    2018 Meetings:
  • TBA.

    • Fare: CARM membership new rates:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies varies CARM-NC
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    National Capital Chapter     		Meeting locations vary.
    2018 Meetings:
  • Apr 13-15: Expedition to Apr 14 Brantford, Simcoe and Port Dover layout tour.
  • Oct 20: Second Annual Capital Region Model Railway Tour, organized by the chapter.

    • 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.
    2018 Meetings:
  • April 15: Owen Sound Marine Museum location changed, then postponed due to weather.
  • April 29: Paul Korhonen's residence in Meaford.
  • June 13: Bruce County Museum Railway opening, built by the chapter and other volunteers.

    • Fare: CARM membership new rates:
    - Internet Free (online newsletter, no calendar): $0.
    - Internet with Calendar (online newsletter, calendar): $10.
    - General (paper and online newsletter, calendar): $36.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Frequent varies Toronto CARM-TC
    Canadian Association of Railway Modellers
    Toronto Chapter     		Activity locations vary.
    Schedule: Usually 8 to 10 activities per year.
    2018 Activities:
  • January 16 2018 6:30-9 at Toronto City Hall second floor conference room 4 (open to the public):
            presentations by Ian McIntosh "The Montreal Meet" and Gerald Harper "Narrow Gauge Convention Layout Tour".
  • March 2018:
            presentation by James Rasor and _ on Railway Modeling in Small Spaces.

    • Fall 2017 Activities:
  • Saturday September 23 2017: Visited Ian Jameson's layout.
  • Saturday October 14 2017: Visited Toronto Railway Museum Roundhouse.
  • Sunday November 12: Visited Steve Bourdon's layout.

    • 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.
    2018 Meetings:
  • TBA.

    • Fare: Free.
    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 per 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     		? Battersea
    (Kingston)     		FSME Frontenac Society of Model Engineers 2018 Schedule:
  • May 26, 2018 11-3 - FSME Steamup Run Day.
  • June 30, 2018 11-3 - FSME Open House.
  • July 28, 2018 11-3 - FSME Run Day.
  • August 25, 2018 11-3 - FSME Run Day.
  • September 29, 2018 11-3 - FSME Run Day.
  • October 13 ?, 2018 10-4 - Battersea Pumpkin Festival (Date to be confirmed)

    • 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:
        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
    or: inquiry@ghra.ca
    Frequent varies Milton
    Halton County     		Halton County Radial Railway 13629 Guelph Line
    Your ticket includes:
  • Unlimited streatcar rides.
  • Display barns including TTC 1326.
  • Historic railway station.
  • Gift shop.
  • Ice cream shop.
  • Picnic areas.
  • Unique photo opportunities.

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

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

    • Schedule: Usually first Tuesday October to May and special occasions.
  • 2018 Schedule:
  • Tuesday Jan 2 2018
  • Tuesday Feb 6 2018
  • Tuesday Mar 6 2018
  • Tuesday Mar 13 2018 Special Spring Break Showing
  • Tuesday Apr 3 2018
  • Tuesday May 1 2018

    • Fare: By donation.
    Info: www.lmrg.org 519-432-1491
    Frequent 7:30- Cornwall Moccasin Model Railroad Club St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Hall, 1509 Second Street West.
    Schedule: Meetings are normally the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30.
    2018 Meetings:
  • TBD

    • Info: Colin Marshall 613-936-1660
    Frequent 7:00- Bracebridge Muskoka Model Railway Club Meeting Basement of the Marrin Building on Manitoba Street in Downtown Bracebridge.
    (Entrance is off the parking lot behind the buildings by the railway tracks. The door is 2 buildings over from the walkway that runs from the parking lot up to the main street - Manitoba street.)
  • Portable DC N scale layoout.
  • 40' long DCC HO scale layout designed to highlight Muskoka's attractions.

    • Schedule: Meetings are every Wednesday.
    Info: www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/
    Or: Murray Taylor www.muskokamodelrailwayclub.org/contact-us.html
    Frequent varies Varies NMRA Central Ontario Division (COD)
    Meets and Workshops     		Locations vary.
    2018 Schedule:
  • 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 St. Lawrence Division (SLD)
    Meets and Workshops     		Usually: Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road
    (north corner of Smyth and Dauphin Roads, just east of the CHEO Hospital)
    Usually:
  • Morning clinics.
  • Morning display table.
  • Afternoon KitBusters Workshop or afternoon layout tour.

    • Fare: $5
    NMRA SLD Info: sld-nmra.ca/
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Frequent varies Varies NMRA Western Ontario Division (WOD) Meets Fall 2017 Schedule:
  • TBA.

    • Fare: $25 for kit, NMRA Members only.
    NMRA Canada Info: www.nmracanada.ca/
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Frequent 7:30- Ottawa Ottawa Valley Associated Railroaders
    Meeting     		Schedule: Dinner Meetings are normally the second Tuesday of each month from September to June at the Anthony Soccer Club Hall. The social hour starts at 5:30 and dinner about 6:30.
    Guests are most welcome but reservations are required. See Info below.
    Info: Fred Mills 613-723-1911
    or: www.ovar.ca/DinnerMeetings.php
    Frequent - 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.
    2018:
        - Santa Treats Train Ride: Saturdays and Sundays December 15, 16, 22, 23 [3 trips per day].
  • The Red Caboose is available for parties.

    • Fare: 2016 Adults $15 Children 2-14 $9. Call 519-782-3730 or 1-877-244-4478.
    Reservations not required for trains.
    Info: www.pstr.on.ca
    or 519-782-3730 or 1-877-244-4478 (11 am - 4:30 pm)
    Frequent ? 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
  • North America's finest “O” Scale Layout.
  • Showcasing Southern Ontario during the 1950s.
  • Huge world renowned display accurately portrayed to every last detail.

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

    • Schedule: Meetings are normally the first and third Tuesdays of each month starting at 7:15.
    Info: Ed Campbell 519-681-2833 London
    or: Dan Robilliard 519-461-9082 Thorndale
    Frequent Varies Hamilton
    Area     		TH&B Railway Historical Society
    Fare: $25/year.
    Info: www.thbrailway.ca
    Sundays
    Victoria Day
    to
    Labour Day     		12-5 Toronto Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
    Heritage PCC Streetcar Service     		509 Harbourfront route
    Fare: FREE.
    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 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Sunday
    Jan 14
    2018     		10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale Oxford Auditorium and Mutual Building, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • Operating layouts.
  • Vendors selling Model Trains and Railroad Memorabilia.
  • Lunch available.

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

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

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


    February 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Feb 3
    2018     		9:30-4:30 Burlington Thomas the Tank Engine and friends garden scale model trains Burlington Central Library, Centennial Hall
    2331 New Street 905-639-3611
  • In partnership by Friends of Freeman Station.
  • Watch garden-scale (big!) model trains in action.
  • 10.30-11.30am: For preschoolers: "Adventures on the Island of Sodor" features an operating Thomas the Tank Engine with Anna and Clarabelle along with exciting stories about Thomas & friends.
  • 2-3.30pm: For adults and all ages: "Burlington in the Golden Age of Steam" offers a nostalgic look at our grandparents' life around the Freeman Station.

    • Fare: Free, but donations appreciated.
    Saturday
    Feb 3
    Sunday
    Feb 4
    2018     		2017:
    10-4:30
     
    10-3     		Port Hope Ganaraska Railway Modellers
    25th 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.
    2017 Info and map: Ganaraska Railway Modellers www.porthopetrainclub.com/Upcoming-Events.html
    or 2017: Dave Hughes Ganaraska.Railroaders@gmail.com 905-800-0410
    2017 GRM Info: Ganaraska Railway Modellers www.porthopetrainclub.com
    Sunday
    Feb 4
    2018     		12-4:30 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Romance of the Rails
    80th Anniversary 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.
  • 80th anniversary in January.

    • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Students $5, Children $2, 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 11 and Sunday February 18 - Monday February 19 (Family Day).
    Sunday
    Feb 11
    2018     		12-4:30 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Romance of the Rails
    80th Anniversary 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.
  • 80th anniversary in January.

    • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Students $5, Children $2, 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 4 and Sunday February 18 - Monday February 19 (Family Day).
    Friday
    Feb 16
    2018     		7-? St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night at the Station     		Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
    Fare: ?
    Museum Info: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Upcoming Events" 519-637-6284
    Saturday
    Feb 17
    2018     		9-4 Windsor Windsor Model Railroad Club
    Annual Open House     		2109 Ottawa Street (corner of Ottawa and Walker)
    on the second floor of the Market Square (top of the escalators by the front entrance).
  • See WMRC permanent HO and N scale layouts.
  • Learn more about the club. New members welcome.

    • Fare: Free. Free parking.
    Info: www.WindsorModelRailroadClub.com
    Info: www.facebook.com/groups/windsormrc/
    See also March 10-11 for portable layouts.
    Saturday
    Feb 17
    Sunday
    Feb 18
    2018     		10-5

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

    • Fare: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Students $5, Children under 6 free. Free parking.
    Info: www.barm.ca/events.html
    BARM Info: www.barm.ca
    See modelrailroadcanada.com/videos
    /Barrie-Allandale%20Train%20Show%202009_0002.wmv
    Sponsored by the NMRA.
    Sunday
    Feb 18
    Monday
    Feb 19
    Family
    Day
    2018     		12-4:30 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Romance of the Rails
    80th Anniversary 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.
  • 80th anniversary in January.

    • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Students $5, Children $2, 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 4 and Sunday February 11.
    Saturday
    Feb 24
    Sunday
    Feb 25
    2018     		9:30-3:30 Essex 2018 Essex Model Train Show Essex Public School, 72 Brien Street
    (Essex is just 30 minutes from Windsor-Detroit, easily accessed from the Ambassador Bridge. Take the second Essex exit off Highway 3.)
  • The largest show of its kind in Southwestern Ontario.
  • Sales, displays, collectibles.
  • Accomodations available locally.

    • Fare (each day): Adults $5, Seniors $4, Teens $4, Children $2, 3 and under free. Free parking.
    Info: heritageessex@bellnet.ca 519-776-9800.
    Saturday
    Feb 24
    Sunday
    Feb 25
    2018     		9-4

    9-3     		Allantown
    Pennsylvania     		Allantown Spring Thaw
    Train Meet     		Fairgrounds Agricultural Hall, 302 North 17th Street / 1925 West Chew Street 18104
    GPS: 1930 West Liberty Street, Allantown, PA 18104
    (off 15th Street)
  • Over 50,000 square feet of over 625 tables and displays.
  • Expanded operating layouts section.
  • O scale train races.
  • All scales.
  • Railroadiana.
  • Refreshments.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Pre-registered tickets (buy online, by mail or at ticket outlets - see web site) get you into the show an hour early.

    • Fare: Adults US$8, 12 and under free with adult. Parking free.
    Info: allentowntrainmeet.com/
    or: info@allentowntrainmeet.com 610-972-8343 (not after 9 pm)
    See November 10-11.
    Sunday
    Feb 25
    2018     		11-4 Toronto Scarborough Model Railroaders
    Train Show     		17 Jeavons Avenue
    From 401 westbound:
      Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    From 401 eastbound:
      Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions.
    From DVP:
      Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    For all:
      From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 35 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery.
        - 60 to 80 car freight trains and full length passenger trains.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA.
  • Refreshments available.

    • See also March 4.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2. Free street parking (west side).
    Not wheelchair accessible.
    Club Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom
    or: Michael Marmoreo president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org 416-262-9971
    Map: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom/?page_id=1195
    Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q
    (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.)


    March 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Mar 3
    2018     		10-4 Cobourg Cobourg Model Railroaders
    Cobourg Model Train Show     		Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin Street East
    (From highway 401 take exit 472 or 474 south. Turn left (east) onto Elgin Street. The Lions Community Centre will be on your right between Division and D'Arcy Streets.
    Park behind the community centre.)
  • Vendors.
  • Operating model train layouts.
  • Displays and exhibits.
  • Food and beverages available.

    • Fare: Adults $5, children under 13 $1.
    Saturday
    Mar 3
    2018     		10-3:00 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.)
    Sunday
    Mar 4
    2018     		10-3 St. Catharines Niagara Railway Museum's
    18th 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
    Sunday
    Mar 4
    2018     		11-4 Toronto Scarborough Model Railroaders
    Train Show     		17 Jeavons Avenue
    From 401 westbound:
      Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    From 401 eastbound:
      Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions.
    From DVP:
      Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    For all:
      From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 35 scale miles of double-tracked mainline, running through mountain scenery.
        - 60 to 80 car freight trains and full length passenger trains.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - The only permanent N scale club layout in the GTA.
  • Refreshments available.

    • See also February 25.
    Fare: Adults $5, seniors $3, children $2. Free street parking (west side).
    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
    Mar 4
    2018     		10-3:00 Copetown Bayview Junction Modular Group
    supported by Canadian Association of Railway Modellers (CARM)
    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.)
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    Rapido Info: www.rapidotrains.com
    Saturday
    Mar 10
    2018     		10-2 Bowmanville Soper Valley Model Railroad Association
    9th 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
    Facebook: "Soper Valley Model Railroad Association"
    Vendor tables: Bill Harford Jr sopervalley@gmail.com or Facebook: Soper Valley Model Railroad Association
    Vendor setup 8 am.
    Saturday
    Mar 10
    Sunday
    Mar 11
    2018     		9-6
     

    9-5     		Windsor Windsor Model Railroad Club
    Devonshire Mall Setup     		Devonshire Mall
    3100 Howard Avenue N8X 3Y8
    (in front of The Bay)
  • WMRC modular HO and N scale layouts.
  • Learn more about the club. New members welcome.

    • Fare: Free. Parking free.
    Info: www.WindsorModelRailroadClub.com
    Info: www.facebook.com/groups/windsormrc/
    See also February 17 for permanent layouts.
    Saturday
    Mar 10
    Sunday
    Mar 11
    2018     		10-4
     

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

    • Fare: Adults (13+) $6, Seniors (60+) $5, Children (5-12) $3. Parking free.
    Info: www.kingstonkingstonrailorama.wix.com/show
    Flyer: kingstonrailorama.wixsite.com/show
    Contact: Graham Oberst graham.oberst@bell.net 613-542-9461
    Saturday
    Mar 17
    2018     		9-4:30 Toronto Toronto RPM 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.)
  • Prototype modelling clinics:
                - Dylan Harris: Modelling the New York Central Kettle Creek Bridge in St. Thomas.
                - Tony Kerr: Nostalgia Trip into the Late 1960s and Early 1970s
                - Al Welch: Spucing Up a Brass Steam Locomotive
  • Model Discussion:
        Show and Tell to discuss the display models.
        Each attendee is urged to bring a model, completed or not, although this is not mandatory.
  • Lunch.
  • Door Prizes.

    • Fare: $15. Free parking.
    Info: torontoprototypemodellers.wordpress.com/
    or: Brian Gauer bdgauer@yahoo.ca
    Sunday
    Mar 18
    2018     		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2018 Spring Open House     		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 25.
    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 18
    2018     		10-3 Kitchener Kitchener Model Train Show and Sale Bingemans Conference Centre (Marshall Hall), 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
    (From 401: Take exit #278 to Hwy 8 West toward Kitchener, take exit Hwy 7 East / Hwy 85 North towards Guelph, fork right towards Victoria/Frederick/Wellington, exit to Wellington Street East, turn south on Shirley Avenue, then Bingemans entrance on left side.)
  • Vendors.
  • Model trains, railroad memorabilia, etc.
  • Several operating layouts.
  • Lunch counter.

    • Fare: Adults $5. Free parking.
    Info: www.kitchenertrainshow.blogspot.com
    Info on this and related shows: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/toy.php
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Bingeman's Info: www.bingemans.com/ 519-744-1555 or 1-800-667-0833
    Map and Directions: www.bingemans.com/conferences/contact_directions.php
    Also November 4.
    Saturday
    Mar 24
    2018     		tickets
    and
    maps:
    9-3
     
    layouts
    open:
    9-9
    (times
    vary    )     		Kitchener
    Waterloo
    Cambridge
    Guelph
    area     		35th 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.)
  • Traditionally over 40 home and club layouts.
  • One of Canada's largest annual layout tours.
  • The layout tour involves you driving to people's homes and clubs to enjoy their model train layouts.
  • Also see Credit Valley Free-mo Group entry below.

    • 2018 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 $8, children under 13 $5. 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
    Saturday
    Mar 24
    Sunday
    Mar 25
    2018     		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 25
    2018     		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2018 Spring Open House     		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 18.
    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


    April 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Apr 7
    2018     		9-5 Brantford
    Port Dover
    and Simcoe     		Brantford Model Railroad Club
    12th Annual Brantford, Port Dover
    and Simcoe
    Model Railroad Layout Tour     		Ticket Locations:
       
    March 1 to April 7:
        - 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 7:
        - Brantford Model RR Club - Behind 100 Waterloo Street, Brantford.
    20 Layouts: Paris, Brantford, Simcoe, Delhi
        TBA (as of Dec 31).
    Fare: $5, Children under 12 free with an adult.
    Proceeds to Brant Food for Thought www.brantfoodforthought.ca
    2017 Info: www.brantfordmrclub.com/Layout_Tour/2017_Layout_Tour.pdf (includes 2017 layout descriptions and photos)
    or: Rev. Ted Black revtedblack@hotmail.com 519-770-4086
    or: www.brantfordmrclub.com/Layout_Tour/2018_Layout_Tour_rev1.pdf
    Saturday
    Apr 7
    2018     		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 7
    2018     		9-3 Hamilton NMRA International Division
    and Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
    Everything you wanted to know about Live Steam!     		Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology
    900 Woodword Avenue
  • Live steamers both inside and out (weather dependent).
  • Guided tour of the giant steam engines in the museum (operation simulated by electric motors these days).

    • Fare: Members $10, Guests welcome $12, parking free.
    Info: Richard Sparrow intldivnmra.info@gmail.com 905-892-7958
    Saturday
    Apr 7
    2018     		9-? Burlington NMRA Spring Event Burlington Public Library
    Fare: Free?
    Saturday
    Apr 7
    Sunday
    Apr 8
    2018     		10-4 Lindsay Lindsay and District Model Railroaders
    44th Annual Lindsay Model Train Show     		Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West (at Victoria Avenue) K9V 2Y8
  • 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 $5, children 6 to 12 $2, under 6 free.
    Info: www.ldmr.org
    or: Wayne Lamb or Eric Potter annualshow@ldmr.org
    Flyer: i0.wp.com/ldmr.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/44th-AS-11x17-poster.jpg
    Saturday
    Samedi
    Apr 7
    Sunday
    Dimanche
    Apr 8
    2018     		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: 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
    Or: www.model-art.com
    Sunday
    Apr 8
    2018     		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 16.
    Saturday
    Apr 14
    2018     		9-5 Brantford
    Port Dover
    and Simcoe     		Brantford Model Railroad Club
    12th Annual Brantford, Port Dover
    and Simcoe
    Model Railroad Layout Tour     		Originally announced for April 14 but final date is April 7.
    Saturday
    Apr 14
    Sunday
    Apr 15
    2018     		9-5 Calgary
    Alberta     		The Calgary Model Railway Society
    Supertrain 2018     		Genesis Centre 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE
  • Canada's Largest Model Train Show.
  • Shuttle bus from free parking at McKnight-Westwinds.

    • Fare: Adult $15, Under 16 free (uner 13 must be accompanied by an adult). Parking free.
    $1 back with a donation to the Calgary Food Bank.
    Google Map: tinyurl.com/ST-CMRS
    CMRS Info: www.calgarymodelrailway.ca/
    Sunday
    Apr 15
    2018     		12-4 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House     		The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
    (In Niagara Region)
  • 25'x35' HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations with Dispatcher and Yardmaster.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: Free.
    Also April 22.
    Info and map: www.gnmre.ca
    Or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Saturday
    Apr 21
    2018     		10-4 Schomberg Narrow Gauge Madness Gang
    13th Annual Ontario
    Narrow Gauge Show     		Schomberg Community Hall, 325 Main Street L0G 1T0
    (40 minutes north of Toronto, west off Highway 400)
    GPS: 44d0'12"N 79d41'6"W.
  • Canada's only exclusively narrow gauge show.
  • Narrow gauge, modular and micro layouts.
  • Critters and geared locos in Nn3, HOn30, HOn3, Sn3, Sn42, On3, On30, Gn15, etc, etc.
  • Vendors.
  • Clinics.
  • Contests.
  • Door prizees.

    • 2017 Fare was: $5 advance (via PayPal), $8 at the door.
    Info or registration: www.narrowgaugeontario.com
    or: narrowgaugeontario@hotmail.com
    or: Yahoo! group groups.yahoo.com/group/narrowgaugemadness/
    or: Facebook OntarioNarrowGaugeShow
    Exhibitor info: woodway@sympatico.ca
    Saturday
    Apr 21
    2018     		10-5 London London and District
    Model Railway Layout Tour     		Tour Booklet $5 April 1 to April 21 at:
  • Broughdale Hobby - 1444 Glendale Drive, London 519-434-0714
  • Pete's Trains - 561 Horton Street East, London 519-518-5550
  • Railway City Hobbies - 379 Talbot Street, St. Thomas 226-636-066 (?) (new address)

    • Fare: Adult Tour Booklet $5, Spouse and Children free.
    Saturday
    Apr 21
    2018     		12-4
    Dealer
    Setup 11     		Milton Forest City Railway Society
    FCRS Slide Swap Day     		Milton Curling Club, 65 Millside Drive
    (Hwy 401 to Exit 302 / Regional Road 25, cross Steeles Avenue, ahead onto Martin Street, cross CPR tracks, next left, on left beside the Beer Store.)
    Fare: $5, parking free.
    Info and tables: Dave Stowe thb403@gmail.com
    Saturday
    Apr 21
    2018     		10-4 Oshawa Pine Ridge Railroaders
    Open House     		St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 32 Wilson Road North
    Fare: Adults $3, Children 5 to 13 $1, under 5 free, family $5. Parking free.
    Info: pineridgemodelrailroaders.club
    or Facebook: pineridgerailroaders
    Saturday
    Apr 21
    2018     		11-2 Mississauga Our Home and Miniature Land
    Open House     		Potential investors can get an up-close-and-personal sneak peek at our miniature Canada in progress.
    Fare: Free for potential investors. Parking free.
    Info: dave@miniatureland.ca before April 21
    Saturday
    Apr 21
    2018     		10-4 Guelph Doors Open Guelph 2018 14 locations around Guelph, including:
    • Canadian Pacific Railway Caboose 436994
      99 Woolwich Street
      (located on siding close to St. George's Church)
      Restored by Guelph Historical Railway Association.
      Info: www.ghra.ca
    • Trails Open - The Toronto Suburban Railway (TSR)
      Enter at the end of James Street East.
      25-minute guided hikes led by members of the Guelph Hiking Trail Club at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.
      Info: Slideshow on Doors Open web site.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.guelpharts.ca/doors-open-guelph
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Sunday
    Apr 22
    2018     		12-4 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad
    Open House     		The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Clubhouse
    1141 Maple Street
    (In Niagara Region)
  • 25'x35' HO model railroad.
  • Computer-driven switching operations with Dispatcher and Yardmaster.
  • Up to 6 trains running at a time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: Free.
    Also April 15.
    Info and map: www.gnmre.ca
    Or: Dave Stremlaw 905-892-2767
    Sunday
    Apr 22
    2018     		10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale Oxford Auditorium and Mutual Building, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • Several operating layouts.
  • Vendors in 2 buildings selling Model Trains and Railroad Memorabilia.
  • Lunch available.

    • Fare: Adults $5.
    Free parking in fairgrounds parking lot and Civic Arena parking lot at 895 Nellis Street (two driveways east)
    Info: www.woodstocktrainshow.blogspot.com
    Or: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/toy.php
    Or: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    Saturday
    Apr 28
    Sunday
    Apr 29
    2018     		10-4
     
    10-3     		Brampton The Platelayers Society
    The 14th Great British Train Show     		The Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive L6Z 3M1
  • Operating layouts.
  • Static displays.
  • New and used collectables.
  • New and used sales items.
  • Refreshments available.
  • Dedicated to British trains, vehicles and other collectables.

    • Fare: Adults $10, Children $5, Family of 4 (maximum 2 adults) $20. Parking free.
    Info: www.theplatelayers.org/gbts2016/GBTS 2016.pdf
    Or: John Rowe johnmrowe42@gmail.com 519-938-6606
    Or: Peter Scrimshaw scrims@rogers.com 905-458-8967
    Platelayers Info: www.theplatelayers.org
    Sponsored by Rapido Trains Inc. www.rapidotrains/gbts


    May 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Friday
    May 4
    Saturday
    May 5
    Sunday
    May 6
    2018     		3 days
    registration
    1-4 May 4     		Burnaby
    British
    Columbia     		NMRA 7th 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 Kalmbach Publishing author and modeller Bernard Kempinski:
    - clinic on rail/marine modelling.
    - post-luncheon talk titled "High Tech Approaches Applied to a 19th Century Railroad":
      laser cutters, 3D printing, photo etching, battery power and casting techniques to model an unusual U.S. Civil War era steam prototype.

    • Info: railwaymodellersmeetofbc.ca
    Registration: Brian Clogg, Registrar bcclogg@shaw.ca 604-588-2194
    Saturday
    May 5
    2018     		? Ingersoll NMRA Western Ontario Division Meet Ingersoll Seniors Service Centre
  • Annual Meeting and elections.
  • Display models.
  • Door prizes.
  • Guest Speakers:
        - Ralph Beaumont, co-author of new book “Rails to Goderich”.
        - John Wagner: Russ Eldred's "White Creek Railroad" 1/8" scale, 7.5" gauge north of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
  • Tour of Ontario Southland Railroad’s shop in Salford, led by co-owner Dave Hooton.

    • Fare: NMRA membership.
    NMRA Info: www.nmra.org/
    Saturday
    May 5
    2018     		Viewing:
    8:30
     
    Auction:
    10-?     		Stayner Nottawasaga Model Railway
    24th Annual Spring Auction     		St. Patrick's Parish Hall, William Street (at Pine) GPS 44.4166 x -80.092
  • Buy and sell att 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 5
    2018     		10-4 Whitby Doors Open Whitby 2018 5 locations around Whitby, including:
    • Station Gallery / Whitby Junction Station
      1450 Henry Street (beside Iroquois Park)
      Built by Grand Trunk Railway in 1903.
      Turrets and bays to allow telegraph operators to view incoming and outgoing trains.
      Adapted into an art gallery in 1970.
      Station's old waiting room contains original trim and the ticket window.
      Info: www.stationgallery.ca/ 905-668-4185
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/index.php/whitby
    Saturday
    May 5
    Sunday
    May 6
    2018     		10-4 Hamilton Doors Open Hamilton 2018 9 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)
      Built 1933, restored 1995.
      A rare example of an art moderne style public building with curved forms, polished metals and machined detailing throughout.
      Retired staff operate the railway museum on the centre’s mezzanine level and share first-hand experiences of Hamilton’s railway history.
      Interpretative panels highlight the architecture and reconstruction of this landmark downtown building.
      Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/index.php/hamilton/hamilton-go-centre-th-b-railway-museum
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/index.php/hamilton
    Saturday
    May 5
    Sunday
    May 6
    2018     		9-4:20 Calgary
    Alberta     		Day Out With Thomas
    The Big Adventures Tour     		Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Drive SW T2V 2X3
  • Ride with their favourite tank engine, meet the railway controller, Sir Topham Hatt, have fun in the Imagination Station, enjoy face painting, musical entertainment and much more!
  • Storytelling and videos.
  • Temporary tattoos of the Island of Sodor friends.
  • An Imagination Station with arts and crafts.
  • An opportunity to meet and have a photo taken with Sir Topham Hatt.
  • Photos with Thomas the Tank Engine™.
  • Face Painting.
  • Live entertainment.
  • Select rides in the Antique Midway.
  • An interactive model train display.

    • Fare: $24.50 + GST. Tickets are for a specific time. Parking is not free.
    Info: www.heritagepark.ca/plan-your-visit/event-calendar/day-out-with-thomas.html
    Also on May 11-13.
    Sunday
    May 6
    2018     		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.)
  • Model Trains, Railroad Memorabilia, Toys and other Collectibles.
  • Comics, new and old Die Cast toys, action figures, model kits, sports and non-sport cards, coins, vinyl records and much more.
  • Several large operating layouts.
  • Over 25,000 sq ft. in two buildings.
  • The area's largest collectibles event.
  • Something for every collector or a family event.
  • New vendors with quality model railroad items to sell are always welcomed.

    • Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free with adult. Parking free.
    Info on this and related shows: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/train.php
    or: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Saturday
    May 12
    2018     		8-12 Elmwood County Line Caboose
    Carol’s 20th Annual Model Railroad Garage Sale     		14121 Bruce County Road 10, RR #1 Hanover (Elmwood) N0G 1S0
    (north of Hanover, Bruce Penninsula)
    Rain or shine.
    Fare: Free to public and to vendors.
    Info: www.countylinecaboose.ca
    or: Carol sales@countylinecaboose.ca 519-807-2345
    Directions and Map: www.countylinecaboose.ca/Products/Information.cgi
    Saturday
    May 12
    2018     		10-4 St. Thomas Elgin County
    Railway Museum
    Grand Reopening     		225 Wellington Street
  • Come and see the “BIG” stuff!
  • Indoor and outdoor displays of railway equipment and rolling stock.

    • 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"
    (Thanks, John Kanakos.)
    Saturday
    May 12
    Sunday
    May 13
    2018     		10-4 Midland Midland District
    Model Railroad Club's
    2018 29th 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.

    • 2017 Fare was: 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 19
    2018     		10-? St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    Touch a Truck, Touch a Train     		Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
    Fare: ?
    Museum Info: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Upcoming Events" 519-637-6284
    Saturday
    May 19
    Sunday
    May 20
    2018     		? Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario Train Rides 90 William Street West
    Fare: ?
    Info: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
    Also July 2, August 25-26 (Trainfest), October 6-7, December 1-2 (North Pole Express).
    Monday
    May 21
    2018     		? St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    Season Opening Day     		Elgin County Railway Museum
    225 Wellington Street
    2017 Fare was: Adults $7, Children $3.
    Museum Info: Elgin County Railway Museum www.ecrm5700.org/ "Upcoming Events" 519-637-6284
    Saturday
    May 26
    Sunday
    May 27
    2018     		mostly
    10-5     		Toronto Doors Open Toronto 2018 133 locations around Toronto, including:
    • Toronto Union Station
      65 Front Street West
    • Recent years included Toronto Railway Museum, but not this year, according to the Toronto Star.
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/
    or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    or www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/buildings.htm
    or Doors Open Toronto doorsopen@toronto.ca
    or Official Event Guide in Toronto Star special section Thursday May 17
    or Doors Open Toronto headquarters at Toronto City Hall telephone 311 -->


    June 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    June 2
    2018     		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 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
    June 2
    2018     		10-4? Whitchurch-
    Stouffville     		Doors Open
    Whitchurch-Stouffville 2018     		About 12 locations around Whitchurch-Stouffville (list not announced as of Feb 18, not available now):
    Recent years included Richmond Hill Live Steamers.
    Fare: Free.
    Saturday
    June 2
    Sunday
    June 3
    2018     		10-4 Arnprior 4th Annual Arnprior Model Train Show Arena B, Nick Smith Centre, 77 James Street
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.027trains.com/pages/arnprior-train-show-2018
    Or: Gaston Moreau 613-623-0863
    Saturday
    June 9
    2018     		10-2 St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    Meet a Machine,
    Touch a Train!     		225 Wellington Street
  • Come and see the “BIG” stuff!
  • Indoor and outdoor displays of railway equipment and rolling stock.

    • 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"
    (Thanks, John Kanakos.)
    Saturday
    June 16
    Sunday
    June 17
    2018     		10-5
    10-4     		Bracebridge South Muskoka Model Railway Club
    Muskoka Rails
    Muskoka Model Railway Show 2018     		Bracebridge Failgrounds JD Lang Activity Park
    331 Fraserburg Road
  • Father's Day weekend.
  • Operating layouts, modeling clinics, train vendors.
  • Bracebridge Lions Club BBQ.

    • 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 24
    2018     		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.

    • 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"
    (Thanks, John Kanakos.)
    Sunday
    June 24
    2018     		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 Spring Open House Saturday June 2, Public Viewing Sessions Sundays July 29, August 26, September 30, Fall Open House Saturday Sept 8.


    July 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    July 2
    2018     		? Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario Train Rides 90 William Street West
    Fare: ?
    Info: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
    Also May 19-20, August 25-26 (Trainfest), October 6-7, December 1-2 (North Pole Express).
    Saturday
    July 14
    Sunday
    July 15
    2018     		8-? St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    2018 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
    Also July 21-22.
    Saturday
    July 21
    Sunday
    July 22
    2018     		8-? St. Thomas Elgin County Railway Museum ECRM
    2018 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
    Also July 14-15.
    Saturday
    July 21
    Sunday
    July 22
    2018     		10-4
     
    10-3     		Long Sault Seaway Train Club
    7th 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 613-936-6873
    Sunday
    July 29
    2018     		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 Spring Open House Saturday June 2, Public Viewing Sessions Sundays June 24, August 26, September 30, Fall Open House Saturday Sept 8.


    August 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Aug 11
    2018     		8:45-6 Scarborough
    to Stoney
    Creek
    and back     		West Scarborough
    Seniors Club
    Puddicome Farms and Peach Festival Trip     		Departs from West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre
    313 Pharmacy Avenue M1L 3E7
    (Hard to find, laneway just north of laneway to apartment building. Southbound has a round mirror.)
  • Bus leaves community centre at 8:45 am sharp - be there early.
  • Puddicome Farms: Scenic train half hour adventure ride around farm.
  • Traditional lunch at farm restaurant (included in price).
  • Taste a variety of wines.
  • Peachy delights: Sidewalk sale of fresh fruits etc. from local Queen Street area bakeries, restaurants and local growers.
  • Bus returns to community centre about 6 pm.

    • Fare: $60 including lunch. Members and spouses only.
        Membership $25 for September to August but prorated for just July and August, includes other activities.
    Parking free.
    Info: Portia Burrell seniors@wsncc.org 416-755-9215x226
    Or: Leanne Doyle seniors@wsncc.org 416-755-9215x234
    Wednesday
    Aug 15
    to
    Monday
    Aug 20
    2018     		? Big Valley
    Alberta     		Alberta Free-mo
    15th anniversary
    1000’ Challenge Meet     		Agriplex, Big Valley, Alberta
    "Fun Run" open setup, not a show.
    Sponsored by Calgary Free-mo.
    2017 meet had over 500' of modules; 2018 target is 1000'.
    In 2017 Alberta Prairie ran their real train excursions to Big Valley to coincide with this.
    Setup August 15-16, running August 17-19, Takedown August 20.
    Fare: ?
    Info: CalgaryFreemo.ca
    Or: calgaryfreemo.ca/afm2018.php
    Saturday
    August 18
    2018     		10-4 Aurora 13th Annual
    Doors Open
    Aurora 2018     		15 locations around Aurora, including:
    • Scarborough Model Railroaders at the Church Street School
      Model railroad display by the Scarborough Model Railroaders – Toronto’s only dual-scale model railway club (formed in 1962).
      The trains in this HO-scale (1:87) exhibit represent the type of activity you might have seen in southern Ontario in the late 1950s, when the last steam locomotives operated.
      22 Church Street
      (One block east of Yonge Street by Metcalf and Victoria Streets.)
      SMR Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org
    Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/aurora
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    August 18
    2018     		10-4 Cornwall Doors Open
    Cornwall 2018     		6 locations around Cornwall, including: Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/aurora
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Saturday
    August 18
    Sunday
    August 19
    2018     		Mostly
    10-4     		Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Doors Open
    Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 2018     		12 locations around Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, including: Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/stormont-dundas-and-glengarry
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Or: tourism@sdgcounties.ca 613-932-1515
    Saturday
    Aug 25
    Sunday
    Aug 26
    2018     		10-4 Smiths Falls Smiths Falls 9th Annual Trainfest 90 William Street West
  • Celebrating all things trains.

    • Fare: Adults $10, Seniors $8, Students $8, Children $5.
    Info: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
    Saturday
    Aug 25
    Sunday
    Aug 26
    2018     		? Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario
    Train Rides     		90 William Street West
    Fare: ?
    Info: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
    Also May 19-20, July 2, October 6-7, December 1-2 (North Pole Express).
    Sunday
    Aug 26
    2018     		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 Spring Open House Saturday June 2, Public Viewing Sessions Sundays June 24, July 29, September 30, Fall Open House Saturday Sept 8.


    September 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Wednesday
    Sept 5
    to
    Saturday
    Sept 8
    2018     		all day Minneapolis
    / St. Paul
    Minnesota     		38th National Narrow Gauge Convention 2018
    Twin Cities     		DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington, 7800 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington MN USA 55439
  • Hotel and Convention Centre are in the same building.
  • 100 clinics by 50 clinicians.
  • 50 Layouts:
          30 home layouts (10 narrow gauge).
          6 garden layouts.
          5 club layouts.
          8 modular layouts on site.
          Operating sessions.
  • Model and photo contests.
  • Over 75 vendors.
  • Optional rail activities:
          Private steam charter with historic consist.
          St. Croix Live Steamers.
          Two excellent railroad museums.
  • Non-Rail Activities:
          Mall of America.
          World class Arboretum.
          Sport fishing close to hotel.
          Major league sports.
  • Free parking and Wifi.
  • Free shuttle - 10 minutes to MSP airport, Mall of America and Light Rail station.
  • Restaurants and fast food adjacent to hotel.

    • Fare: Registration $99 / $125 after June 1, no refunds after Ausust 1.
             Hotel: Group rate $129 per night. Call 1-866-271-8967 and ask for "Narrow Gauge Convention" rate or online (see NNGC web site "HOTEL").
    Info and Registration Forms: www.nngc-2018.com
    Hotel: See NNGC web site "HOTEL".
    Saturday
    Sept 8
    2018     		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 Spring Open House Saturday June 2, Public Viewing Sessions Sundays June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30.
    Saturday
    Sept 15
    2018     		Mostly
    10-4     		Smiths Falls Doors Open
    Smiths Falls 2018     		8 locations around Smiths Falls, including: Fare: Free.
    Info: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/smiths-falls
    Or: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
    Or: ibron@smithsfalls.ca 1-888-983-4124
    Saturday
    Sept 15
    2018     		10-4 Holland Centre Grey Central Railway Club
    11th 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.
    2015 Fare: Adults $5, children 12 and under free.
    Info: Al Ireton allanireton@hotmail.com 519-794-3692
    or: Paul Korhonen pkorhonen@rogers.com
    Vendor Info: Paul Korhonen pkorhonen@rogers.com
    Setup begins at 8 am.
    Sponsored by the Ontario Midwestern Chapter of the Canadian Association of Railway Modellers.
    CARM Info: www.caorm.org
    • Saturday
    Sept 15
    Sunday
    Sept 16
    2018     		10-4 Picton 30th Annual
    Picton Model Train Show     		Prince Edward Curling Club, Picton Fairgrounds, Main Street East
  • Operating train layouts.
  • Hobby vendors.

    • Fare: Adults $5, Children age 12 and under $1.
    Info: Frank 613-476-4503 or John 613-354-4298
    Sunday
    Sept 16
    2018     		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 April 8, 2018.
    Saturday
    Sept 22
    2018     		9:30-4:30 Ottawa NMRA SLD St. Lawrence Division Meet Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa
    NMRA SLD Info: www.sld-nmra.ca
    Saturday
    Sept 22
    Sunday
    Sept 23
    2018     		Park
    hours     		Calgary
    Alberta     		Railway Days Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Drive SW T2V 2X3
  • Two steam locomotives.
  • Two days of demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exciting exhibits.

    • Fare: Park admission. Parking is not free.
    Info: www.heritagepark.ca/plan-your-visit/event-calendar/railway-days.html
    Friday
    Sept 28
    Saturday
    Sept 29
    Sunday
    Sept 30
    2018     		3 days Huntsville NMRA NFR Niagara Frontier Region 2018 Convention
    The Portage Flyer     		Active Living Centre
    (Beside the Muskoka Heritage Place - Pioneer Village, Museums & the Portage Flyer Steam train.)
  • Clinics: TBA.
  • Touch the Past, Embrace the Future!
  • Ride on the Portage Flyer (free for spouses).
  • Steam Museum in the train station (free for spouses).
  • Enginehouse tour (free for spouses).
  • Muskoka Layout tour (free for spouses).
  • Sunday breakfast ($10 for spouses).
  • Friday evening modelling: Bring your tools and your project, advice is available.
  • Presentation during modelling by Jeff Young on his new book "The Portage Railway" on the Huntsville and Lake of Bays Railway.
  • Contest models and judged models on display.
  • This year’s challenge: What happens to a boxcar when it stops being a boxcar? See NFR Flimsy or web site for details.

    • Fare: $80, see above for spouses.
    Pioneer Village and Main Museum discounted admission of $12.25 each (regular price $17.90).
    25% ($20) discount for clinicians.
    All attendees must be an NMRA member. If your spouse or friend is not a member then the NFR will purchase a 6-month membership for them.
    Stay anywhere but book your rooms early. Fall in Muskoka is colurful leaves season.
    Info and registration: www.nfrconvention.ca
    Online registration or downloadable form available June 15.
    Clinic volunteers: Richard Hatton moose_caboose@bell.net
    Other volunteers: Les Radvanyi, Convention Co-coordinator, les@larcom.ca
    Muskoka Heritage Place Info: www.muskokaheritageplace.org
    Saturday
    Sept 29
    Sunday
    Sept 30
    2018     		10-5 Montrèal Montrèal Model Train Exposition.com
    Jeunesse au Soleil
    Sun Youth     		4251 St. Urbain
  • 3 etages / 3 floors.
  • 21,142 pd. ca. / sq. ft.
  • Marche aux Puces / Flea Market.
  • Achat/vent / Buy/sell.
  • Z - T - TT - N - HO - OO - S - O - Standard - G - Live Steam - etc.
  • Trains.
  • Bateaux / Boats.
  • Chars de guerre / Tanks.
  • Chemins de fer des annes 1920 a la modernite / Railroads from the 1920s to the modern day.

    • Fare: Adults 8$, Enfants 6$. Parking gratuit.
    Navette disponible: 100 Beaubien O. 9-5.
    Info: www.montrealmodeltrainexposition.com
    Or: Ivan Dow ivan.j.dow@gmail.com 514-918-1501
    Volunteers needed.
    Saturday
    Sept 29
    Sunday
    Sept 30
    2018     		10-4
     
    10-4     		Brampton
    Caledon     		Credit Valley FreMo Group
    and NMRA Canada
    Greater Toronto Train Show
    (formerly the
    Brampton 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.
  • 2 buildings and over 40,000 square feet of model trains.
  • Numerous operating layouts in many different scales.
  • 5000 square foot model railway.
  • 1000 square foot garden railway.
  • Clinics.
  • Buy/Sell new and used model trains from vendors.
  • All kinds of new and used model trains and railroad memorabilia for sale.
  • Canadian and American manufacturers displaying their new products.
  • Thomas play area for the kids.
  • Great Food service.
  • Handicapped accessible.
  • ATM on site.

    • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Teens $5, Children 6-12 $3, Children under 6 free. Fare covers both days. Free parking.
    Sunday
    Sept 30
    2018     		10-6 Muskoka
    and
    Simcoe
    County     		"The Muskokian"
    15th (not 14th) Annual
    Model Railroad
    Layout Tour     		Tour of 20 home and club layouts, in N, HO, OO, On3 and G scales, in the Muskoka area.
    Layouts are in:
  • Alcona (Dave Smith),
  • Alliston (Brian Searles),
  • Barrie (Roger Hauka),
  • Beeton (John Spring),
  • Bracebridge (Ed Sutherland; Geoff Plumber),
  • Carnarvon (Eric Roth),
  • Coldwater (Peter Hocking; John Brown MMR),
  • Gravenhurst (Richard Tatley; Maple Orchard Farms - Dave Knappett),
  • Huntsville (Jon Snelson; Dave Starkmen; Will Annand),
  • Innisfil (Roger Moses),
  • Orillia (Ronald Colpitts - 2 layouts; Ken Bartlett),
  • and Severn Bridge (Al Crisp MMR; Christine Beasley-Crisp).

    • Sponsored by:
  • George's Trains www.georgestrains.com, 550 Alden Road Unit 101, Markham, 905-470-6200
  • Lahay's Hobbies and Crafts members.orilliadirect.info/p/lahays-hobby-orillia-21-mississaga-street/, 21 Mississauga Street East, Orillia L3V 6H4 705-325-8141
  • Credit Valley Railway Company Ltd. www.cvrco.com, 2900 Argentia Road, Unit 24, Mississauga L5N 7X9 905-826-1306

    • Guide books and tickets available September 1 - see below.
    Fare: $5 per adult which includes 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 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.)
    Sunday
    Sept 30
    2018     		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 Spring Open House Saturday June 2, Public Viewing Sessions Sundays June 24, July 29, August 26, Fall Open House Saturday Sept 8.


    October 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Oct 6
    Sunday
    Oct 7
    2018     		? Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario Train Rides 90 William Street West
    Fare: ?
    Info: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
    Also May 19-20, July 2, Aug 25-26 (Trainfest), December 1-2 (North Pole Express).
    Saturday
    Oct 13
    2016     		10-5 Maryhill Waterloo Region Model Railway Club (WRMRC)
    2018 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 kinds running through Northern Ontario in the 70s.
  • 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 for newcomers to enjoy.

    • 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 to confirm.)
    Saturday
    Oct 13
    Sunday
    Oct 14
    2018     		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 8 and 9.
    Saturday
    Oct 20
    2018     		registration
    9-5
     
    layouts vary     		Capital
    Region /
    Ottawa     		2nd Annual Capital Region
    Model Railway Tour 2018
    2018 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.

    • Layouts:
  • Registration Hall:
        - Marmadale Wharf
        - Ottawa Valley T-Trak club
        - Ottawa Valley N-Trak
        - Barry's Bay, Embrun and Eastern
        - Ottawa Valley HOTRAK
  • Ottawa:
        - Childerditch Junction
        - Ontario L'Orignal Railway
        - Bradcaster Junction
        - Boston And Maine Railroad
        - Chemin de fer NORD Railway
        - Canadian Northern
        - Torbolton & Bay RR
        - Ye Olde DUBLO Days
  • Gatineau:
        - Gatineau Model Railroaders
        - Gardenville Short Line
        - Delaware and Hudson Adirondack
  • Kanata:
        - Canadian National
  • Orleans:
        - Clearwater Valley Railway Co.
    Nepean:
        - Wakefield Valley Railroad
        - St. Francis Railway
        - Ambleside
    Renfrew:
        - Cavendish Castle

    • Fare: Adults $10, < 16 Free / Gratuit.
    Info: www.capitaltrains.ca
    Save time by downloading the registration form.
    Saturday
    Oct 20
    2018     		all day Port Colborne NMRA International Division’s Fall Meet L. R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives, 286 King Street
    (within a stone’s throw of the Welland Canal and the CN station)
  • See collection reflecting the working and transportation history of the City.
  • Program in the morning.
  • Layout tours in the afternoon.
  • Details TBA.

    • Fare: TBA.
    Sunday
    Oct 21
    2018     		10-3 Woodstock Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale Oxford Auditorium and Mutual and Market Buildings, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 875 Nellis Street
  • Southern Ontario's largest model train show.
  • Last year about 180 vendor tables selling Model Trains and Railroad Memorabilia.
  • Several operating layouts.
  • Lunch available.

    • Fare: Adults $5, under 12 free with adult.
    Free parking in fairgrounds parking lot and Civic Arena parking lot at 895 Nellis Street (two driveways east)
    Info: www.collectorshows.ca/EN/train.php
    or: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
    Video from April 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPJXOHxwdsk
    Saturday
    Oct 27
    2018     		10-4 Chatham Annual "BOOMERS" Model Railroad Auction
    Now run by the Chatham Model Railroad Club     		NEW LOCATION starting October 2017 (formerly in Harriston)
    Spirit and Life Centre (formerly St. Joseph's Hall), 184 Wellington Street West
    (downtown)
  • Model railroad equipment and materials.
  • Please bring all the train stuff you wish to sell.
  • Model Train Estates Welcome.
  • Sign up lists for lots will be posted on the door at 8 am.

    • Fare: $5 including door prize draws.
    Info: Patrick Rivard pmr@teksavvy.com 519-351-7592
    Or: Gary Shurgold gshurgold@gmail.com 519-351-3620
    Sunday
    Oct 28
    2018     		10-3 St. Catharines Niagara Railway Museum's
    18th 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


    November 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Nov 3?
    2018     		2017:
    9-5
    except
    lunch
    break
    12:30-1     		Hamilton
    Area     		HOMES Club
    18th Annual Hamilton & District Layout Tour
  • 2017: 21 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:
            TBA.

    • 2017 Fare was: $5.
    Saturday
    Nov 3
    2018     		10-4 Guelph Guelph Model Railroad Society
    Pacific Western Railroad
    50th Anniversary 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 (This show was not yet listed on the web site September 23.)
    or Facebook: Guelph Model Railroad Society.
    Map: Click "Download our flyer" on web site home page.
    Sunday
    Nov 4
    2018     		10-3 Kitchener Kitchener Model Train Show and Sale Bingemans Conference Centre (Marshall Hall), 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
    (From 401: Take exit #278 to Hwy 8 West toward Kitchener, take exit Hwy 7 East / Hwy 85 North towards Guelph, fork right towards Victoria/Frederick/Wellington, exit to Wellington Street East, turn south on Shirley Avenue, then Bingemans entrance on left side.)
  • Vendors.
  • Model trains, railroad memorabilia, etc.
  • Several operating layouts.
  • Lunch counter.

    • Fare: Adults $5. Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. 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
    Also March 18.
    Saturday
    Nov 10
    Sunday
    Nov 11
    2018     		9-5 Milwaukee Milwaukee Trainfest Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214 USA
  • America’s largest operating model railroad show - 200,000 sq ft.
  • More than 70 layouts.
  • Prime Access tickets available for 8 am Saturday admission.

    • Fare: Adults 1 Day $12 advance / $15 at the door, 2 Days $17 advance / $20 at the door,
        Kids (4-12) 1 Day $2 advance / $5 at the door, 2 Days $3 advance / $6 at the door,
        NMRA Members 1 Day $10 advance / $15 at the door, 2 Days $15 advance / $20 at the door,
        Children (3 & under) FREE, must be accompanied by an adult,
        Military/Veterans with ID $7.50.
        Parking is available on the State Fair Park Grounds for $6 per day.
    Info: www.trainfest.com
    Saturday
    Nov 10
    Sunday
    Nov 11
    2018     		9-4

    9-3     		Allantown
    Pennsylvania     		Allantown First Frost Train Meet Fairgrounds Agricultural Hall, 302 North 17th Street / 1925 West Chew Street 18104
    GPS: 1930 West Liberty Street, Allantown, PA 18104
    (off 15th Street)
  • Over 50,000 square feet of over 625 tables and displays.
  • Expanded operating layouts section.
  • O scale train races.
  • All scales.
  • Railroadiana.
  • Refreshments.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Pre-registered tickets (buy online, by mail or at ticket outlets - see web site) get you into the show an hour early.

    • Fare: Adults US$8, 12 and under free with adult. Parking free.
    Info: allentowntrainmeet.com/
    or: info@allentowntrainmeet.com 610-972-8343 (not after 9 pm)
    See February 24-25.
    Sunday
    Nov 11
    2018     		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
    Saturday
    Nov 17
    Sunday
    Nov 18
    2018     		10-4:30
     
    10-4:00     		Whitby Pine Ridge Railroaders
    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.)
  • Layouts from clubs in the Durham, Kawartha Lakes, Quinte West, and Northumberland areas.
  • Vendors with the latest in model train technology, scenery, accessories, and early model train and railroad memorabilia.
  • Bring your questions and queries on model railroading to club members.
  • Pine Ridge Model Railroaders in Oshawa memberships available.

    • Fare: Adults $7, Children under 14 $3, Children under 5 Free. Parking Free.
    Info: pineridgemodelrailroaders.club/
    Saturday
    Nov 17
    Sunday
    Nov 18
    2018     		12-4:30 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad Open House 1141 Maple Street
  • A large HO layout with up to 6 trains on line at a time.
  • Minor sales available.
  • Sorry not wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: FREE. Parking Free.
    Info: Dave Stremlaw info@gnmre.ca 905-892-2767
    Map: www.gnmre.ca
    Sunday
    Nov 18
    2018     		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2018 Fall Open House     		5 Oakland Avenue
    (Take the 401 and exit at Weston Road, go north and turn right onto Walsh which becomes Wilson Avenue.
    Oakland Ave is the second left after the CP Rail Bridge underpass.)
  • Over 1600 sq ft of HO scale model railway.
  • 11 scale miles of mainline going through 10 towns.
  • Depicts Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway in southwestern Ontario in the period 1953 to 1957.
  • Mainline runs 11 scale miles between Toronto and London each with its own major yard.
  • 8 towns and 3 industrial areas between with way freight operations.
  • Each completed town has a replica of its station as it stood in the 1950s.
  • Accurate rolling stock of the time.

    • Also November 25.
    Fare: Adults $5, Children $1.
    Info: www.yorkrailwaymodellers.ca
    or: Andris Cuksts andris.cuksts@sympatico.ca
    or Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/York-Railway-Modellers-358389487698078
    Saturday
    Nov 24
    2018     		10-4 Kingston Associated Railroaders of Kingston (ARK)
    Railfare Kingston
    Model Train Show     		Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560
    734 Montreal Street
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • City transit accessible.
  • On site food service.

    • Fare: Adults $5, Children 5 - 12 $2, Children under 5 Free. Parking Free.
    Info: Paul Hunter railfairkingston@outlook.com
    ARK Info: www.intercolonialrailway.com/ark
    Saturday
    Nov 24
    2018     		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 24
    Sunday
    Nov 25
    2018     		12-4:30 Fenwick Fenwick Central Model Railroad Open House 1141 Maple Street
  • A large HO layout with up to 6 trains on line at a time.
  • Minor sales available.
  • Sorry not wheelchair accessible.

    • Fare: FREE. Parking Free.
    Info: Dave Stremlaw info@gnmre.ca 905-892-2767
    Map: www.gnmre.ca
    Sunday
    Nov 25
    2018     		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2018 Fall Open House     		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 November 18.
    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 25
    2018     		11-4 Toronto Scarborough Model Railroaders
    Train Show     		17 Jeavons Avenue
    From 401 westbound:
      Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    From 401 eastbound:
      Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions.
    From DVP:
      Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    For all:
      From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 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.

    • See also December 2.
    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: Michael Marmoreo president@scarborough-model-railroaders.org 416-262-9971
    Map: scarborough-model-railroaders.org/loom/?page_id=1195
    Video (2010/11/27): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQt3jNXQj7Q
    (Dates are usually the last Sunday in November, the first in December, the last in February, and the first in March.)


    November/December 2018
     
    Day Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Nov 17
    to
    Monday
    Dec 24
    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.
  • Train rides on The RBG Express (steam-appearance locomotive and coaches).
  • Escarpment train exhibit.
  • Some activities not on January 1.

    • Fare: Trains included in General Admission or Membership. See web site.
    Info: rbg.ca/holidaytraditions 905-634-5594 1-877-499-9989
    Sunday
    Nov 25
    to
    December 18
    2018     		- Many
    Locations     		Canadian Pacific
    Christmas Trains     		There are 2 trains.
    The US and Canada Train departs Montreal on Sunday November 25 travelling south with stops in Quebec, New York and Southern Ontario before continuing through the US and into southern Saskatchewan for its final stop in Weyburn, Saskatchewan on December 16.
    The Canada Train departs Montreal on November 27 travelling west through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia for its final show of the 2018 CP Holiday Train tour in Port Coquitlam on December 18.
    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 28 2:30 pm 2:45-3:15 pm Finch
    (NW of Cornwall)     		Tracks adjacent to James Street between Williams Street and George Street
    Nov 28 4:45 pm 5:00-5:30 pm Merrickville 103 East Broadway and County Road #2, south side of crossing near Bay Street
    Nov 28 6:20 pm 6:30-7:00 pm Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Train Station, 63 Victoria Street
    Nov 28 7:40 pm 8:00-8:30 pm Perth CP rail yard at the end of Herriott Street
    Nov 29 9:00 am 9:15-9:45 am Belleville West of storage facility, on Keegan Way adjacent to CP track
    Nov 29 10:15 am 10:30-11:00 am Trenton RCAF Road and County Road 21, south side of railway crossing
    Nov 29 11:30 am 11:45am-12:15 pm Brighton Prince Edward Street, east of railway crossing
    Nov 29 1:45 pm 2:00-2:30 pm Bowmanville Scugog Road crossing
    Nov 29 3:05 pm 3:15-3:45 pm Oshawa 680 Laval Drive, behind Walmart, off Stevenson Road South
    Nov 29 8:15 pm 8:30-9:00 pm Toronto 750 Runnymede Road, in front of CP Lambton Yard office
    Nov 30 10:00 am 10:15-10:45 am Vaughan NW corner of the CP crossing at Nashville Road, near the old grain elevator
    Nov 30 12:15 pm 12:30-12:55 pm Midhurst /
    Springwater
    (Barrie)     		Anne Street North and Wenden Court
    Nov 30 2:50 pm 3:00-3:20 pm Mactier Old CP Station
    Nov 30 4:15 pm 4:30-5:00 pm Parry Sound Festival Station Gallery, 1 Avenue Road
    Nov 30 5:30 pm 5:45-6:15 pm Shawanaga Over from band office beside railroad crossing at Village Road
    Nov 30 7:30 pm 7:30-7:50 pm Rutter Rutter Train Station, *20 minute Stop and Go
    Nov 30 8:50 pm 9:15-9:45 pm Sudbury VIA Train Station, Elgin Street
    Dec 1 9:45 am 10:00-10:30 am Cartier CP Train Station, 3 Spence Street
    Dec 1 3:15 pm 3:30-4:00 pm Chapleau CP Train Station, 50 Dufferin Street
    Dec 1 6:20 pm 6:30-7:00 pm Franz
    (Dubreuville)     		Park Road, south side, mile 77.9
    Dec 1 9:15 pm 9:30-10:00 pm White River CP Train Station, 102 Winnipeg Street
    Dec 2 9:00 am 9:15-9:45 am Mobert Across from Band Office
    Dec 2 11:00 am 11:15-11:45 am Heron Bay Old CP Train Station, beside ESSO building
    Dec 2 12:20 pm 12:30-1:00 pm Marathon Stevens Avenue, beside Curling Club parking lot
    Dec 2 2:45 pm 3:00-3:30 pm Schreiber Cenotaph beside Harvest Food Cupboard building
    Dec 2 5:30 pm 5:45-6:15 pm Nipigon 60 Front Street, across from the Town Hall
    Dec 2 8:30 pm 8:45-9:15 pm Thunder Bay 440 Syndicate Avenue, CP Train Depot Track
    Dec 3 9:00 am 9:15-9:45 pm Ignace CP Train Station
    Dec 3 11:30 am 11:45am-12:15 pm Dryden CP entrance, corner of Queen Street and Earl Avenue
    Dec 3 1:00 pm 1:15-1:45 pm Vermilion Bay Bay Street railway crossing, south of Hwy 17
    Dec 3 3:20 pm 3:45-4:15 pm Kenora Across from Wholesale Club, enter from 8th Avenue South
    Dec 3 5:10 pm 5:10-5:30 pm Ingolf Railway crossing, across from Ingolf hotel *20 minute Stop and Go

    USA + Canada Train - Ontario

      Date    Arrives    Show Time   Station Address
    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 6:45-7:10 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


    December 2018
     
    Day Time Place Name Details
    Saturday
    Dec 1
    Sunday
    Dec 2
    2018     		? Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario North Pole Express Train Rides 90 William Street West
    Fare: ?
    Info: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario www.rmeo.org 613-283-5696
    Also May 19-20, July 2, August 25-26 (Trainfest), October 6-7.
    Sunday
    Dec 2
    2018         		11-4 Toronto York Railway Modellers
    2018 Fall Open House         		5 Oakland Avenue
    The correct dates are November 18 and 25.
    Saturday
    Dec 1
    Sunday
    Dec 2
    2018     		10-4 Hamilton HOMES Club
    (HO Model Engineers Society)
    Christmas Model Railway Show
    and Craft Show     		460 Wentworth Street North L8L 5W8
  • Come out to the Christmas Open House and see Hamilton in small scale.
  • Shop for those last minute Christmas items.

    • Fare: Adults $5, Children under 10 Free.
    Info: www.trainweb.org/homesclub/Welcome.html
    Club Info: www.trainweb.org/homesclub/About_the_HO_Model_Engineers_Society.html 905-573-3560
    Saturday
    Dec 1
    Sunday
    Dec 2
    2018     		10-4 Belleville
    (Quinte)     		Belleville Model Railroad Club and
    Brighton and Presquile Model Railroad Association
    Quinte Model 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
    or: Rick Potter rickp@reach.net 613-398-7260
    Saturday
    Dec 1
    Sunday
    Dec 2
    2018     		11-4 Toronto Model Railroad Club of Toronto
    Romance of the Rails
    Christmas Special Show     		11 Curity Avenue, Toronto
    (North of St. Clair East and west of O’Connor Drive, west across Cranfield Avenue from the Home Depot)
    (Entry is at the back left (southwest corner), down long stairs)
  • O Scale.
  • 103' x 32' room, 400 feet of track, 2 major cities with full yards and engine facilities.
  • Set in 1950s with steam and diesel.
  • Running all the trains and showing off progress so far, with more scenery.
  • Great family entertainment value.
  • Celebrating 80th anniversary in 2018.
  • TTC Woodbine bus routes 91B, 91C, 91D come right to the building from Woodbine Station.

    • Fare: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Students $5, Family of 4 $20. Cash only. Parking free.
    Not handicapped or wheelchair accessible.
    Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com 416-536-8927
    Or: info@modelrailroadclub.com 416-536-8927
    Sunday
    Dec 2
    2018     		11-4 Toronto Scarborough Model Railroaders
    Train Show     		17 Jeavons Avenue
    From 401 westbound:
      Exit at Kennedy, go left/south, turn right/southwest on Danforth Road, turn left/south on Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    From 401 eastbound:
      Exit to DVP south, then follow "From DVP" instructions.
    From DVP:
      Exit at Eglinton, go east, turn right/south onto Birchmount, then follow "For all" directions.
    For all:
      From southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 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.

    • See also November 25.
    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: 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.)
    Thursday
    Dec 6
    to
    Dec 9
    2018     		? Kitchener Christkindl Market Kitchener City Hall Conestoga Room
  • Fred and Jenny Aldred: Garden scale model railroad and village, with 7 trains running at once.
  • Joe Koch: Miniature trains.
  • Helmut Banderob: Steam engine demos.

    • Fare: Free,
    Info: christkindl.ca/entertainment/railway
    A 51 minute video is on Facebook.
    Saturday
    Dec 8
    Sunday
    Dec 9
    2018     		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 8 and 9.


    2019 Preview
     
    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: http://www.collectorshows.ca/EN/train.php#
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    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 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
    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.
    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.
    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: ?
    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 southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 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.)
    Saturday
    Mar 2
    2019     		10-5 Cobourg The Cobourg and Peterborough Railway Story 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 southern Birchmount, one block south of Danforth Road (not Danforth Ave) turn left/east on Parnell, then right/south on Jeavons.
    (Parking on the east side of the street risks a ticket.)
  • Two floors of model railroads.
  • 1500 square foot fifties era HO scale layout set in southern Ontario featuring:
        - Authentic steam and diesel sound.
        - Walkaround Digital Command Control.
        - Passenger and freight train operation.
  • 1300 square foot N scale layout with:
        - 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.)
    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.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Refreshments and dining available on site.
  • ATM on site.

    • 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 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: http://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
    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: http://www.collectorshows.ca/EN/train.php#
    Vendor Info: Ian Ward toyshow@kwic.com 519-426-8875 Monday to Friday before 8 pm
    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.
    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.
  • Clinics.
  • Contests.
  • Door prizees.

    • 2017 Fare was: $5 advance (via PayPal), $8 at the door.
    Info or registration: www.narrowgaugeontario.com
    or: narrowgaugeontario@hotmail.com
    or: Yahoo! group groups.yahoo.com/group/narrowgaugemadness/
    or: Facebook OntarioNarrowGaugeShow
    Exhibitor info: woodway@sympatico.ca
    Friday
    Saturday
    Sunday
    May 17-19
    2019     		5?-
    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
    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)
    Proposed Schedule:
  • Friday: Pizza party meet and greet, "Railway History of St. Thomas" presentation.
  • Saturday: Annual Meeting, Tour of Canada Southern (CASO) St. Thomas Station, St. Thomas area layout tour.
  • Sunday: London area layout tour.

    • Fare: TBA.
    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
    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)     		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.
  • 2 buildings and over 40,000 square feet of model trains.
  • Numerous operating layouts in many different scales.
  • 5000 square foot model railway.
  • 1000 square foot garden railway.
  • Clinics.
  • Buy/Sell new and used model trains from vendors.
  • All kinds of new and used model trains and railroad memorabilia for sale.
  • Canadian and American manufacturers displaying their new products.
  • Thomas play area for the kids.
  • Great Food service.
  • Handicapped accessible.
  • ATM on site.

    • 2018 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


    Other Years
     
    Year Link
    2019 Ontario   2019ONshows.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                                    


    Train Activities, Museums Etc
     
    Train Activities, Museums Etc


                              Also See                            
     
        CARM     caorm.org/events.php

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