The Dayton Train Showsm now has it's own site at www.daytontrainshow.com!


Note: For further train show information, Contact Webmaster or Gail Yarnall: e-mail Chair@daytontrainshow.com or POB 341233, Beavercreek, OH, Ohio 45434 or (937)424-6413 or phone for details.
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This is provided as a service to the public by the members of Division 3 and was compiled on a "Best Effort" basis from information available. Some dates were not yet available. Division 3 apologizes for any errors or omissions that may have occurred. Since information could change for some events after publication, please contact promoters or venues to verify dates, times and locations before driving any distance. All descriptions of the trains show are from the promoter of the event. Division 3 is not responsible for their representation.

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Upcoming Shows

April 2023

 

Harrison Veterans Train Show
Date April 29, 2023 Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
Admission $5, children under 12 free
Location Harrison VFW Post 7570, 9160 Lawerenceburg Rd, Harrison, OH
Highlights Vendors, food service
Contact Ralph Jackson (513) 477-3733
Distance 56 miles from downtown Dayton


May 2023

June 2023

July 2023

20th Annual Van Wert Railroad Heritage Weekend
Date July 29 and 30, 2023, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Admission $6, two day $8, kids under 12 free
Location Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Van Wert, OH
Highlights Vendors, Operating Layouts, free parking, food service, free stuff for kids
Contact Chuck White 260-760-1666 railcarman@frontier.com
Distance 96 miles from downtown Dayton

 

August 2023

Franklin Train Show nmra
Date August 5 and 6, 2023, Saturday 10 am to 4pm, Sunday 10 am to 3pm
Admission $7, children under 16 free with parents, NMRA members $5, present card
Location Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St, Franklin, IN, Shooting Sports Bldg
Highlights Vendors, layouts, Demostrations, food service, free p[arking, door prizes
Contact FranklinTrainShow@gmail.com
Distance 137 miles from downtown Dayton

 

Everett's Train Show and Swap Meet
Date August 19, 2023, Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
Admission Donation
Location Marion Union Station,532 W Center St, Marion, OH
Highlights Vendors, operating layout, Interlock tower and museum, food service, great train watching
Contact Everett Nelson (740) 341-1798
Distance 90 miles from downtown Dayton

 

National Train Show nmra logo
Date August 25 thru 27, 2023, Friday 10 am to 1pm Convention Registrant, 1 pm to 6 pm public, Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm public, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm public
Admission TBA
Location Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center,15011 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX
Highlights Vendors, operating layouts, food service. Part of the national convention.
Contact National Train Show
Distance 1006 miles from downtown Dayton

 

September 2023

Fostoria Rail Festival
Date September 23, 2023, Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
Admission $5, children under10 free.
Location Fostoria Schools, 1001 Park Ave, Fostoria, OH
Highlights Vendors, operating layouts, food service, free parking, 2 buildings.
Contact Fostoria Rail Festival
Distance 124 miles from downtown Dayton

 

October 2023

Cincinnati Model Train and Trade Show nmra
Date October 14 and 15, 2023, Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Admission $8, Children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free with accompanying paying adult.
Location Lakota West High School, 8940 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH
Highlights Vendors, Operating Layouts, free parking, Door prizes
Contact Cincinnati Train Show
Distance 96 miles from downtown Dayton


Fifth Annual NMRA Buckeye Division Train Show nmra
Date October 22, 2023, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Admission $5, Children 12 and under free .
Location Pritchart Laughlin Center, 7033 Glenn Hwy, Cambridge, OH
Highlights Vendors, Operating Layouts, free parking, wheelchair accessible
Contact https://div6-mcr-nmra.org/trainshow.html
Distance 148 miles from downtown Dayton


November 2023

47th Dayton Train Show sm nmra
Date November 4 and 5, 2023 Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
Admission $8, children 12 and under free with paid adult admission
Location Fairgrounds and Event Center of Montgomery County, 645 Infirmary Rd., Dayton, OH
Highlights Vendors, operating layouts, Historical Societies, Museum displays, Food service, free parking, "how to " clinics.
Contact (937) 424-6413, www.modelraildayton.com
Distance 7 miles from downtown Dayton
Division 8 Train Show and Sale nmra
Date November 11, 2022 Saturday 10 am to 3 pm
Admission $6, children 12 and under free with paid adult admission
Location Holy Family Parish Saffin Center, 3938 Polar Level Rd, Louisville, KY
Highlights Vendors, operating layouts, information stations, food service, free parking, door prizes.
Contact Show Flyer
Distance 156 miles from downtown Dayton

 

December 2023