North Raleigh Model Railroad Club

Area Train Shows

Second Saturday of Each Month

Wade's Train Town

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

Hours: 10:00am – 2:00pm

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.

Saturday May 11, 2013

6th Annual
National Train Day
Raleigh, Cary & Durham Stations

Trains take us where we need to go, want to go. They remind us of what other lives seen only out the window look like. They employ our townspeople, bring passengers with a few extra dollars to spend into local coffee shops, draw activity to sleepy downtowns, attract funds to the roads and buildings around the stations. They bring us to school, to work, to visit a friend in need. They connect our towns together. They connect us to each other. They tell the American story.

And that is why trains matter to us all.

Join us on May 11, 2013 at the sixth annual National Train Day to show that trains matter to you, your town, and your community. Attend an event in Raleigh, Cary and/or Durham.

The North Raleigh Model Railroad Club will feature our T-TRAK layout and Junior Engineer layout at Durham Station.

May 16 – 19, 2013

Cass Railfan Weekend 2013
Titans of Mountains
Geared Steam Photo Spectacular
Celebrating 50 Years of the Cass Scenic Railroad!

Cass, West Virginia

Four Great Days of Mountain Railroading in Cass, West Virginia
Return of the Freight Train, Multiple Locomotives Under Steam, Great Runby Locations

Thursday, May 16: Special Diesel Excursion

• Cheat Bridge to High Falls and Return.
• Photo runbys at Durbin with the Climax.
• Concluding with Dinner and a Night Photo Session by Steve Barry (Editor, Railroad & Railfan Magazine).

Friday, May 17: Trip to Spruce & Commemorative Event

• Multiple locomotive line-ups between Cass Depot and the Water Tank.
• Trip to Spruce with new photo locations.
• Special program to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Cass Scenic Railroad.
• Keynote address by Jim Wrinn (Editor, TRAINS Magazine)
• Night photo session at Water Tank and Cass Shops.

Saturday, May 18: Bald Knob

• Freight and passenger trains to Bald Knob.
• Operations include Oats Run and the wye.
• Multiple runbys throughout the day.
• Evening activities: Whistle blows, town and restoration shop tours, and night photo session at the Cass Depot.

Sunday, May 19: Whittaker Station and Camp One . . .

• Triple locomotive race in the morning light.
• Trains to Whittaker Station with multiple photo runbys.
• Return to Cass.

Tickets and Information
Tickets and reservations are obtained through the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, PO Box 130, Green Bank WV, 24944. Or, call toll-free 1-800-225-5982; ask for Cass Scenic Railroad. Credit and debit cards are accepted. Office hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday 8:30 to 12:30 pm. Also check the web site at http://www.msrlha.org/rfw/index.html. The web site also provides hotel and food information.

Price of a ticket is $250.00 for both days, including the Friday evening activities. Ticket includes Friday breakfast and box lunch, Saturday and Sunday box lunches, and both night photos sessions. There are no Saturday-only tickets.

May 18 – 19, 2013

Windsor Point Retirement Home
Model Railroad Show

Windsor Point Retirement Home
1221 Broad Street (Hwy. 55)
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 28409

This show features the North Raleigh Model Railroad Club's operating NTRAK layout.

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

This show is for residents of Windsor Point and is not open to the public.

June 8, 2013

North Raleigh Model Railroad Club T-TRAK Show

Robert and Pearl Seymour Center
2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Admission: Free

June 22, 2013

North Carolina Rail Fair
10th Annual Model Train & Railroad Artifact Show & Sale

Sponsored by Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc.

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

Over 200 tables of model trains and railroad collectibles for sale, plus operating layouts.

Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: $7.00, Children under 12 free.

More information at www.gserr.com.

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 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19, 20 and 21, 2013 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 10, 2013

The 35th Annual
Lynchburg Rail Day
Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Chapter, National Railway Historical Society

Boonsboro Ruritan Club
1065 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.

August 11, 2013

North Raleigh Model Railroad Club T-TRAK Show

Robert and Pearl Seymour Center
2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Admission: Free

Sunday, August 18, 2013

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.

North Carolina Transportation Museum
Historic Spencer Shops
Model Train Show

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

Saturday, August 24: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, August 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Show Admission
Adults: $5 plus Museum admission ($11)
Kids 12 & Under: Museum admission only ($4)
Free parking

The Eastern N Lines affiliated clubs (Central Carolina N Scalers, Lynchburg Area N Scalers, North Raleigh Model Railroad Club) will feature an NTRAK layout located in the Backshop.

This show will feature two full days of model train layouts, model train and railroad memorabilia vendors, kids activities and model clinics. It will also feature the following special events:

• Slide Show presented by Jim Wrinn, Editor of Trains Magazine
• Book signing and Presentations by Tony Reevey and Matt Bumgarner
• Master Model Builder: Ward Creech

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

August 24 – 25, 2013

Greenberg's Train & Toy Show

Location: Dulles Expo Center
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153

Hours, both days: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: $7.00, Children under 12 free.
More information at www.greenbergshows.com

Greenberg shows offer the following attractions:

• A large marketplace of train, toy and hobby dealers. In general between 200-500 tables of train dealers offer an extremely competitive marketplace at every show. Purchase items at excellent prices, locate a hard to find item, see new products, or get ideas.

• The show offers a variety of operating model railroad and toy train layouts for the entire family to enjoy.

• Learn more about the hobby through informative presentations on a variety of model railroad and toy train topics.

• This is the place if you are looking to dispose of an old toy train. You can get appraisals and get offers from multiple dealers all under one roof.

• Each show features a test track, so you can be sure your purchases function properly before you leave.

September 21 – 22, 2013

Tidewater Division, NMRA Mid-Eastern Region
2013 Train Show & Sale

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 with Scout Leaders 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 various 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.

How to clinics will be conducted both days of the show.

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 Email at lenboucher@aol.com, or visit the Division's web site at http://www.nmra-mer-tidewater.org/.
 

September 28 – 29, 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

October 10 – 13, 2013

National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)
Mid-Eastern Region (MER) Convention
C&P Junction 2013

Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza
3 Research Court
Rockville MD 20850

Hosted by the Potomac & Chesapeake Divisions, Mid-Eastern Region, NMRA

The Potomac and Chesapeake Divisions invites you to come to Maryland for the 2013 MER Convention to be held the second weekend in October (10-13) 2013. 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.

Activities will center around the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza in Rockville, Maryland. The hotel is located just off Interstate 270. Nearby are many eating establishments and regional shopping centers to accommodate other needs.

For more information and registration go to http://home.comcast.net/~CandP2013/.

October 12 – 13, 2013

French Broad e'N'pire NTRAK Club
Autumn Rails 2012
All Scales Model Railroad Show

 
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 $6.00 for both days, Children under 12 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 26–27, 2013

4th Annual
Grand Strand Model Railroaders, Inc.
Train Show & Sale

The Lakewood Conference Center
5873 South Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
A "Kid Friendly" Event

Times: Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Admission: Adults $5.00, Children under 6 Free

The Grand Strand Model Railroaders will display their NTRAK layout plus there will be layouts in others scales as well. There will be 100 tables of dealers selling model railroad products in various scales as well as railroadiana and other railroad-related items.

November 9 – 10, 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.

Saturday & Sunday, December 7 – 8, 2013

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 6-30164 Santa's Flyer 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
Donation: 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.

January 25 – 26, 2014

Cape Fear Model Railroad Society
16th Annual Model Railroad Show and Sale

American Legion Post 10
702 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28409

This show features operating layouts (G, O, HO and N), workshops and train vendors.

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

Admission: $5, children: $3, 5 and under free.

For more information go to www.capefearmodelrailroadsociety.org.

March 1 – 2, 2014

17th 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, and Thomas and Friends. New and used model railroad equipment available. There are hourly door prize drawings. Concessions available.

For more information contact Dave Finn by phone at (252) 638-5994 or by Email. or go to the Club's web site at http://carolinacoastalrailroaders.org.

September 26 – 27, 2014

Danville's Old 97 Rail Days
111th 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 4, 2014

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 5, 2012

November 8 – 9, 2014

Thirtieth 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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