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 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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  |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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