NOTE: Because event conditions may change rapidly, be sure to double-check the status of specific events by
visiting the website of the event, or contact the person in the specific event’s listing.
2026 PNR Regional Convention
"Oregon Rails 2026" The PNR 2nd Division is hosting the 2026 Pacific Northwest Region NMRA Convention in Tigard, Oregon.
May 13-16, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Clinics, Self-Guided Layout Tours, Operating Sessions, Prototype Tour, Model Contest, Swap Meet, Raffle, Non-Rail Activities, and Awards Banquet
Early-Bird Discount Rate EXPIRES on 28 February 2026. Check the website regularly for updates.
2026 NMRA National Convention
2026 Scenic City Express Chattanooga, TN July 27- August 02, 2026
Layout Tours, Prototype Tours, Steam-Powered Excursions and Dinner Train, Non-Rail Tours and other Activities,
Operating Sessions, Special Interest Groups, Railroad Historical Societies, Modeling with the Masters®,
Celebration of Models, Train Show, Banquet
Upcoming Events
January 2026
January 10-11, 2026, Ridgefield, WA
Great American Train Show. Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall C, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA 98642
January 17-18, 2026, Prince Albert, SK
Prince Albert Model Railroaders Club annual Model Trains and Hobby Show. Gateway Mall.
Watch their Facebook page for more info, or email riverxingnorth@gmail.com.
Willamette Model Railroad Club annual swap meet. Kliever Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR. https://wmrrc.com/ for more information.
March 2026
March 7, 2026, Spokane, WA
River City Modelers Open House, 1130 E. Sprague Ave., 4 to 8 PM.
Visit the HO Scale River City Western Layout which is on two levels with over 19 scale miles of track in our 44 x 48' room.
March 8, 2026, Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane Train Show at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Admission $8 cash, 12 & under free. We have over 200 tables of all things Railroad related plus operating Free-mo layouts in HO and N.
Also smaller Lego, O Scale, N Scale layouts and Operation Lifesaver will be there too. The Wtrack wooden train will be set up for children to enjoy.
A portion of our proceeds from each show is donated to a local children's charity.
For more information contact Shirley Sample, 509-991-2317 or via email shirleysample13@gmail.com.
Annual Nanaimo Model Railroad Show, Beban Park Recreation Centre 2300 Bowen Road
Watch their website for updates https://www.nanaimotrainshow.com/
April 25-26, Calgary, AB
SUPERTRAIN - Canada's largest model train show
SUPERTRAIN features over 75,000 square feet of Operating Model Railroad Layouts, Displays, Lionel, Lego Trains, Thomas and Friends, Garden Railroads, Photo Exhibits, Vendors and more.
Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary, 288 Collegiate Blvd NW
April 25-26, Regina, SK
Regina RAILFEST 2026
Over 25,000 sq. ft. of model railroad layouts, displays, exhibits, and vendors!
Caledonian Curling Club, 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way, Regina
SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 25 (Sat), Longview, WA
Longview, Kelso & Rainier Model Railroad Club Spring Model Train and Toy Swap Meet,
Cowlitz County Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue, Longview, Washington, 98632
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Admission $5, Children under 12 free with Paid Adult,
Early Bird Special: get in between 9AM and 10AM for $10.00 Each. Free Parking! On-Site Food Vendor,
Vendor Info: $35 for 8' table, bring your own cover, setup 6:30-9:00 AM Saturday.
For more info, visit lkrtrains.yolasite.com or contact Howard Flick at 360-751-7276 or flickh@yahoo.com.
44th Annual Helena Railroad Fair, Civic Center from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Admission $5, 12 & under free.
Up to 200 tables of railroad items, tinplate and toy trains, scale models, railroad collectibles.
Buy, sell or swap. Operating Layouts too.
Contact: Helena Railroad Fair, PO Box 4914, Helena, MT 59604-4914, 406-459-3470, email: rrfair@mt.net.
May 2026
May 13-16, 2026, Tigard, OR
2026 PNR Regional Convention "Oregon Rails 2026"
At the Embassy Suites Hotel
Check the website regularly for updates.
May-22-24, 2026, Burnaby, BC
Railway Modellers Meet of British Columbia (RMMBC)
Online Kickoff: April 30, May 14. In person Meet: May 22 – 24, 2026
The Railway Modellers’ Meet of British Columbia is held every year to advance the practice of railway modelling
in British Columbia by providing a forum where model railroaders can meet and exchange ideas with their local,
regional and national counterparts and in so doing enrich their involvement in the NMRA and SIGs.
Edmonton Model Railroad Associations Open House.
10 AM to 4 PM at Fort Edmonton Park's Freight Shed, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton, AB.
A large selection of model railroad equipment will be for sale.
Thunder Creek Model Railway Club Model Train Show
New location and dates - Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre.
This is a significant change from our usual time and venue; however, we
believe that we will be able to better accommodate all
exhibitors and guests. More details will follow.
November21 (Sat), Longview, WA
Longview, Kelso & Rainier Model Railroad Club Fall Model Train and Toy Swap Meet,
Cowlitz County Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue, Longview, Washington, 98632
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Admission $5, Children under 12 free with Paid Adult,
Early Bird Special: get in between 9AM and 10AM for $10.00 Each. Free Parking! On-Site Food Vendor,
Vendor Info: $35 for 8' table, bring your own cover, setup 6:30-9:00 AM Saturday.
For more info, visit lkrtrains.yolasite.com or contact Howard Flick at 360-751-7276 or flickh@yahoo.com.
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Most recent update: January 06, 2025.
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River City Modelers Open House, 1130 E. Sprague Ave., 4 to 8 PM.
MMRF Spring Swap Meet - 2026 
SUPERTRAIN - Canada's largest model train show
Regina RAILFEST 2026
2026 Greater Edmonton Model Train Show
Edmonton Model Railroad Associations Open House.
Thunder Creek Model Railway Club Model Train Show