North Raleigh Model Railroad Club

Area Train Shows

Second Saturday of Each Month

Wade's Train Town

Location: Brookford Town Center
1700 South Center Street
Hickory, NC 28602

Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Wade's Train Town is a large HO scale model railroad display layout located in the Brookford Town Center. It was built by Wade Warren, who died in 1995. Since then the layout has been cared for by several groups. In mid 2006 the Carolina Southern Division of the NMRA's Mid-Eastern Region was granted access to the layout for restoration and preservation.

The layout was essentially complete and scenicked with dozens of structures, most with operating lights and other features. Two main lines circled the layout and were operational, and there was a respectable stock of locomotives and rolling stock. Work has been underway to clean, repair, restore, refurbish and upgrade the layout, a process which still continues. In addition contemporary electrical equipment and scenery materials are being applied to the layout, as well as some additional trackwork.

Trains are running during each session the layout is open to the public.

The following map shows the location of the Brookford Town Center, which is near the intersection of I-40 and US #321.

More information, plus links to layout photos, is available at http://www.carolinasouthern.org/TrainTown.htm.

Volunteer restorers are welcome to participate in the continuing restoration of this layout. Contact Rick Knight at traintown@carolinasouthern.org.

June 1 – 3, 2012

Tracks to the Smokys
National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)
Southeastern Region 2012 Convention

Glenstone Lodge
504 Historical Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN

This will be the SER's first convention in the heart of both Tennessee's and the National Park Service's premier visitor's area. Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the convention site is right at the north entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Within an hours drive is Pigeon Forge and Dollywood, Townsend, Knoxville, Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountain Railway and all of the Smoky Mountain National Park.

The SER Convention features Rail Clinics, Prototype Tours, Home Layout Tours, Non-Rail Activities, Fan Trips, Contests, SIG Activities, the Company Store and the Train Show.

Check also the convention's web-site at http://www.ser-nmra.org/convention/2012-gatlinburg-convention.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Southbound Model Railroaders and the South Fork Recreation Center
present

The South Fork Model Railroad Train Show & Craft Fair

South Fork Recreation Center
4403 Country Club Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104

Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Free admission & Free parking.

The event will feature All steam locomotive operations on the Southbound Model Railroaders layout plus The South Fork Recreation Center Craft Fair. Portable model railroad layouts will be on display in the recreation center ballroom. Vendors with model railroading hobby supplies will be located in the recreation center ballroom & the picnic pavilion.

For more information call 336-760-6924 or Online at http://www.sbmrr.org.

North Carolina Transportation
Museum
2011 Rail Days

Southern Railway Spencer Shops
411 S. Salisbury Street
(Exit 79 on Interstate 85)
Spencer, NC 28159

9:00am – 5:00pm.

Every year the North Carolina Transportation Museum pulls out all the stops, and for this one day puts virtually everything on display. This day is known as Rail Days. The event showcases the importance of railroads in North Carolina through restored equipment, operating trains and special displays.

A full day of events include children's activities, musical entertainment, special displays and a train schedule designed for people who just have to ride everything (sometimes twice).

The special train schedule includes passenger trains with passenger cars from the 20s and 30s. Also included is a caboose train (so you can experience the train from the back end). You'll see, hear and be pulled by steam and diesel locomotives.

For more information connect to the Museum's web-site at: http://nctrans.org.

June 23, 2012

North Carolina Rail Fair
9th Annual Model Train & Railroad Artifact Show & Sale

Sponsored by Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc.

Location: Metrolina Expo Trade Center, Building 1
7100 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28268
(3 miles north of I-77 and I-85 intersection, off I-77 at Exit 16)

Over 250 tables of model trains and railroad collectibles for sale, plus operating layouts.

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Admission: $7.00, Children under 12 free.

July 29 – August 4, 2012

Grand Rails 2012
National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)
National Convention & Train Show

Check the convention's web-site at http://www.gr2012.org/.

NMRA National Conventions feature Rail Clinics, Prototype Tours, Model Layout Tours, Non-Rail Activities, Fan Trips, Contests, SIG Activities, the Company Store and the National Train Show.

The National Train Show on Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, 2010 is designed to promote the hobby of model railroading to the public, and consists of three parts:

• The best model railroads of all scales on display for the public at large.

• Industry manufacturers, publishers and railroad-related organizations display their products and converse with their customers.

• Dealers and organizations selling their products and memberships.

August 11, 2012

The 33rd Annual
Lynchburg Rail Day
Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Chapter, National Railway Historical Society

Boonsboro Ruritan Club
1499 Coffee Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503-5020

Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Admission: $6.00. Special Family Admission: $10.00 Children 12 and under free with paying adult.

Lynchburg Rail Day is an annual gathering of people interested in Railroads. People come together with interests in today's operating railroads, history of the railroads, model railroading in various scales (electric and live steam), or collecting railroad artifacts/memorabilia. Many of the people who come have long running interest in railroading while others are just starting to find out how fascinating the various rail hobbies can be. Some find items to buy from vendors who come from various cities and towns along the east coast. Others come to watch operating model rail exhibits. Others bring their children to operate (play) with floor trains. Others come to swap railroad stories. Some come to enter models or photographs in a public contest. Others enjoy talking with representatives from various rail historical societies, museums, or ongoing rail restorations. Others come to attend classroom visual presentations on various topics from railroad operations to modeling techniques. There are door prizes and refreshments to add to the festive experience.

This show features operating layouts in all scales, model railroad and hobby vendors, model and photography exposition, clinics, white elephant table, railroad slide shows, and door prizes and raffles. Freshly prepared food and beverages are available all day.

For more information and detailed directions to the Boonsboro Raritan Club see http://www.blueridgenrhs.org/rail_day.htm.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

The Train Collectors Association
Southeastern Division
Toy Train Sale

Sale & Display Items: Lionel, MTH, K-Line, Weaver, Atlas, Williams, American Flyer, Marklin, Ives, Marx, LGB, Aristocraft, Bachmann, Varney — Track, Switches, Accessories, Replacement Parts & other toy train related items.

Features over 100 tables of toy trains & related Items, plus door prizes and operating layouts. Raffle prize drawing of Lionel Dale Earnhardt Train Set at 3:00pm.

Kids Train Races — bring your favorite racing engine.

Scenery Workshop with Tom Staley of Tom's Train Station.
 

Kerr Scott Building
NC State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Admission: 13 years and up: $6.00 ($5.00 with flyer or newspaper ad)
Under 13 with adult — Free

 
For more information visit the Southeastern Division web-site at http://www.se-tca.org.

September 15 – 16, 2012

Tidewater Division, NMRA Mid-Eastern Region
Annual Train Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center Hall D
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA

Hours, both days: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: $8.00, Children under 12 free (with an adult).
Scouts in uniform free
$1.00 from each admission goes to "Toys for Tots"

This show includes: the sale of model railroad equipment, supplies, tools, videos, books, photos, memorabilia and train sets; operating layouts in N, HO, O, G and Lego scales; hourly door prizes; model railroad clinics; and white elephant tables; train doctor; all scales test track. Scouts will also be working towards their Merit Badge in Model Railroading.

For visitors from out-of-town the recommended hotel is the Virginia Beach Doubletree Hotel at 1900 Pavilion Drive in Virginia Beach. This hotel is adjacent to the Convention Center. For reservations go to their web site at www.virginiabeach.doubletree.com or call (757) 422-8900.

For more show information contact the Show Coordinator Leonard Boucher by phone at (757) 420-7879 or by Eamil at lenboucher@aol.com, or visit the Division's web site at http://www.nmra-mer-tidewater.org/.

September 22 – 23, 2012

Danville's Old 97 Rail Days
109th Anniversary

Danville Science Center
Old Pepsi Building
The Crossing at the Dan
677 Craghead Street
Danville, VA 24541
Phone: 434-791-5160
Web: dsc.smv.org.

Hours: Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Visit Danville Web Site

The Old 97, a Southern Railway mail train en route to Spencer, NC, derailed at Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Virginia, on September 27, 1903, killing 11. The event served as an inspiration for songwriters and balladeers, and the result is the now-famous "Wreck of the Old 97". The Centennial Commemoration of the Wreck of the Old 97 was held on September 27, 2003 at the Crossing at the Dan. The event was organized by Lawrence McFall of the Danville Historical Society in conjunction with the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department of the City of Danville. The celebration has turned into an annual event to be held on the fourth weekend in September.

The show will feature an operating NTRAK layout (located in the old Pepsi Bottling Plant) and a display of railroad-related items and other model railroad exhibits. This event is sponsored by the Danville Science Center with the participation of Richmond Area NTRAK, Lynchburg Area N-Scalers, North Raleigh Model Railroad Club, New Jersey Southern and South Hampton Roads NTRAK.

For more information on the train show and other events during the Old 97 Rail Days go to the Visit Danville web site.

October 13 – 14, 2012

French Broad e'N'pire NTRAK Club
Autumn Rails 2012
Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet

 
Expo Building
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1301 Boyleston Highway, Gate 5
Fletcher, NC 28732

Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm (Saturday) & Noon – 4:00pm (Sunday)
Admission: Teens & Adults $5.00 for both days, Children under 13 and Scouts in uniform free.

The show will feature operating NTRAK, HO, S, O and #1 Scale layouts, 90 – 100 tables of model railroad equipment and supplies in all scales from Z to G, railroad memorabilia, clothing items and railroad art. There will be door prizes.

The WNC Agricultural Center is located on Boyleston Highway. From Asheville take Interstate 26 Eastbound (i.e. South) to exit 40. Make a right turn onto Airport Boulevard at the end of the ramp. After passing Fanning Bridge Road turn left into Gate 5. From Hendersonville take Interstate 26 West (i.e. North) to exit 40. Make a left turn onto Airport Boulevard at the end of the ramp. After passing Fanning Bridge Road turn left into Gate 5...

Dealers (tables $30/8' table) should contact Chuck Place at 828-685-2726, by email at hmp3@blueridge.net, or by US Mail at: 1396 Spicer Cove Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

For more information go to the Club's web site at www.fbe-ntrak.com.

October 18 –21, 2012

National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)
Mid-Eastern Region (MER) Convention
Milepost 40 2012

Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk
100 East Constance Road
Suffolk, VA 23434

Hosted by the Tidewater Division, Mid-Eastern Region, NMRA

The Tidewater Division invites you to come to Virginia for the 2012 MER Convention to be held the third weekend in October (18-21) 2012. We have scheduled four days of model railroading activities: clinics, contests, modular layouts, a live auction, layout tours, prototype tours, a banquet with featured speaker, awards presentation, non rail activities and a train show. There will be much to see, learn, do and enjoy.

Many clinics and several prototype tours are lined up, along with an extensive self-guided tour of home layouts in the area. Operating sessions are being planned, including operations on the layouts at the Train Show. The usual NMRA contests will be held. Festivities include a banquet with a featured after dinner speaker, followed by the usual auction.

Guest speaker will be Jim McClellan, former VP of Norfolk Southern.

Activities will center around the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk in Suffolk, Virginia. The hotel is located just off US 460. Nearby are many eating establishments and regional shopping centers to accommodate other needs.

For more information and registration go to http://www.nmra-mer-tidewater.org/Convention/convention.html.

Saturday & Sunday, December 1 – 2, 2012

The Train Collectors Association
Southeastern Division
Toy Train Sale

Sale & Display Items: Lionel, MTH, K-Line, Weaver, Atlas, Williams, American Flyer, Marklin, Ives, Marx, LGB, Aristocraft, Bachmann, Varney — Track, Switches, Accessories, Replacement Parts & other toy train related items.

Features over 100 tables of toy trains & related Items, plus door prizes and operating layouts. Raffle prize drawing of Lionel Dale Earnhardt Train Set at 3:00pm.

Kids Train Races — bring your favorite racing engine.

Scenery Workshop with Tom Staley of Tom's Train Station.
 

Kerr Scott Building
NC State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Admission: 13 years and up: $6.00 ($5.00 with flyer or newspaper ad)
Under 13 with adult — Free

 
For more information visit the Southeastern Division web-site at http://www.se-tca.org.

December 1 – 2, 2012

Southbound Model Railroaders
Annual Open House

All proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Winston Salem.

South Fork Recreation Center
120 Park Ridge Circle
Winston-Salem, NC

Hours: Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am — 5:00pm
Admission is by donation.

See the Triad's largest most fully scenicked model railroad, depicting selected portions of the Norfolk & Western and Southern Railways, featuring the latest Digital Command Control, plus varied exhibits of rare model railroad equipment. Come out and see model railroading at its finest while benefitting a great organization, Ronald McDonald House.

For more information call 336-760-6924 or Online at http://www.sbmrr.org.

March 2 – 3, 2013

16th Annual
Carolina Coastal Railroaders Model Train Show

Sudan Temple
403 E. Front Street
New Bern, North Carolina 28560

Hours, Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Admission: $6.00
Children under 12 with Adult: Free

See operating layouts in N, HO, S, O, Standard Gauge and G scales. New and used model railroad equipment available. There are hourly door prize drawings. Concessions available.

For more information contact Joe Hofmann by phone at (252) 638-8872 or by Email. or go to the Club's web site at http://carolinacoastalrailroaders.org/default.aspx.

July 14 – 20, 2013

Peachtree Express
National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)
National Convention & Train Show

Presented by the Piedmont Division
Southeastern Region

Check the convention's web-site at http://www.nmra2013.org/.

NMRA National Conventions feature Rail Clinics, Prototype Tours, Model Layout Tours, Non-Rail Activities, Fan Trips, Contests, SIG Activities, the Company Store and the National Train Show.

The National Train Show on Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, 2010 is designed to promote the hobby of model railroading to the public, and consists of three parts:

• The best model railroads of all scales on display for the public at large.

• Industry manufacturers, publishers and railroad-related organizations display their products and converse with their customers.

• Dealers and organizations selling their products and memberships.

September 27 – 28, 2013

Danville's Old 97 Rail Days
110th Anniversary

Danville Science Center
Old Pepsi Building
The Crossing at the Dan
677 Craghead Street
Danville, VA 24541
Phone: 434-791-5160
Web: dsc.smv.org.

Hours: Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Visit Danville Web Site

The Old 97, a Southern Railway mail train en route to Spencer, NC, derailed at Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Virginia, on September 27, 1903, killing 11. The event served as an inspiration for songwriters and balladeers, and the result is the now-famous "Wreck of the Old 97". The Centennial Commemoration of the Wreck of the Old 97 was held on September 27, 2003 at the Crossing at the Dan. The event was organized by Lawrence McFall of the Danville Historical Society in conjunction with the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department of the City of Danville. The celebration has turned into an annual event to be held on the fourth weekend in September.

The show will feature an operating NTRAK layout (located in the old Pepsi Bottling Plant) and a display of railroad-related items and other model railroad exhibits. This event is sponsored by the Danville Science Center with the participation of Richmond Area NTRAK, Lynchburg Area N-Scalers, North Raleigh Model Railroad Club, New Jersey Southern and South Hampton Roads NTRAK.

For more information on the train show and other events during the Old 97 Rail Days go to the Visit Danville web site.

October 5, 2013

Town of Selma, NC
Rail Day 2013

Selma Union Depot and Downtown Selma
Selma, NC

The North Raleigh Model Railroad Club NTRAK layout will be located in the Visitor Center (old Courthouse Building) on Anderson Street, and will be open all day Saturday. No charge.

The layout will also be open for Selma area school children on Friday, October 4, 2013

November 2 – 3, 2013

Twenty-Ninth Annual
Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club
Trains & Railroadiana Show and Sale

The Largest, Longest Running Model Train Show of its Kind in North Carolina.
 

 
Operating Layouts: O-27, S, HO, N, Z and Large Scale (Garden), Memorabilia, Vendors, Full-size model of Thomas the Tank Engine
 

Exhibition Building
NC State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours, both days: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Admission: 6 years and up: $6.00 (covers both days)
Under ten with adult — Free

 
For more information visit the NRV show web-site at http://www.nrvshow.org or write to George W. Lasley at P.O. Box 19573, Raleigh, NC 27619-9573.

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