*The Great New York State Model Train Fair---Syracuse, NY
November 1st, 2025
10:00am to 5:00pm
November 2nd, 2025
10:00am to 4:00pm
NYS Fair Exposition Center
581 State Fair Blvd.
Syracuse, NY 13209
Admission:
Adults (16+)...$15.00
15 & Under...FREE
***Tickets available online***
More Info:
modeltrainfair.com
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*Kingston Model Railroad Club's Annual Open House---Kingston, NY
November 1st & 2nd, 2025
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Kingston Model Railroad Club
49 Susan Street
Kingston, NY 12402
Admission:
Adults...$6.00
Under 12...$2.00
Celebrating our 88th year! Enjoy our annual open house featuring our O scale two-rail model railroad. See models from all eras, handmade scenery, and so much more. Includes museum downstairs featuring antique model trains, local railroad memorabilia, and photos.
More Info:
Thomas Scrivani
914-388-3153
catman5308@yahoo.com
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*Train & Toy Show---Hamburg, NY
November 22nd, 2025
10:00 to 5:00pm
November 23rd, 2025
10:00am to 4:00pm
The Event Center on the Fairgrounds
5820 South Park Ave.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Admission:
Adults...$8.00
12 & Under...FREE
Sponsored by the Western New York Railway Historical Society
*Operating train layouts
*Operating LEGO layouts & activities
*NMRA demonstrations
*Model trains
*Railroadiana
*Collectibles
*Basket raffle
*Door prizes
*Slot cars
*FREE PARKING
More Info:
716-837-1791
wnytrainshow@gmail.com
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*Rochester Thanksgiving Model Train & Vintage Toy Show---Rochester, NY
November 29th, 2025
9:30am to 10:00am for TTCS Members
10:00am to 3:00pm for the PUBLIC
Roberts Wesleyan University
2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624
Admission:
Adults...$5.00
Children (5-12)...$2.00
4 & Under...FREE
*Toy trains
*Vintage and collectible toys
*Slot cars
*Tin toys
*Railroadiana
*Operating layouts
*Books
*This event is not sponsored by Roberts Wesleyan University
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*The Great Train Extravaganza---Albany, NY
December 7th, 2025
10:00am to 4:00pm
Empire State Plaza Convention Center
279 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12242
Admission:
Adults...$10.00
12 & Under...FREE
*Door prizes
*Refreshments available
*Wheelchair accessible
The original and larges model train event in the Capital Region! Vendors selling new and used model trains in all scales and gauges, railroad collectibles, and more. Operating model railroad displays in all scales.
Sponsored by Hudson-Berkshire Division, NMRA
More Info:
James Lauser
518-528-5453
https://www.gtealbany.com
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*Trains in the Tonawandas Toy Train Show---North Tonawanda, NY
December 7th, 2025
10:00am to 3:00pm
Knights of Columbus
755 Erie Ave.
North Tonawanda, NY
Admission:
Member w/ card...$4.00
Adults...$5.00
Children (5-12)...$2.00
4 & Under...FREE
Toy Train Collectors Society
More Info:
Bob Kleinmann
716-440-3156
Paul Vester
716-857-0302
Tonia Browne
716-783-2473
ttcsltd.org
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*RIT Tiger Tracks Train Show & Sale---Rochester, NY
December 13th & 14th, 2025
10:00am to 4:00pm
Gordon Field House on the RIT Campus
Admission:
Adults...$10.00
Seniors...$8.00
12 & Under...FREE
RIT Students & Staff...FREE
Presented by the RIT Model Railroad Club
*Vendors offering model trains in all scales, tracks, accessories, parts, control systems, scenery, Thomas the Tank, tools, books, videos, railroad memorabilia, and antiques
*Museum displays
*Operating model railroads
*Seminars & more
Make sure to check out the progress made on our second HO scale Rochester & Irondequiot Terminal layout.
More Info:
RITtrainshow.com
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*Toy Train Show---Sanborn, NY
December 14th, 2025
9:00am to 2:00pm
Sanborn Fire Hall
5811 Buffalo St.
Sanborn, NY 14132
Admission:
Adults...$5.00
Under 18...FREE w/ adult
More Info:
Chuck
716-390-8216
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*Toy Train Show---Cheektowaga, NY
January 25th, 2026
9:00am to 2:00pm
The Knights Event Center
2735 Union Rd.
Cheektowaga, NY 14221
Admission:
Adults...$5.00
Under 18...FREE w/ adult
More Info:
Chuck
716-390-8216
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*Buffalo Snowball Toy Train Show---Depew, NY
February 1st, 2026
10:00am to 3:00pm
Polish Falcons
445 Columbia Ave.
Depew, NY 14043
Admission:
Adults...$5.00
Children (5-12)...$2.00
4 & Under...FREE
Toy Train Collectors Society
More Info:
Paul Vester
716-857-0302
Bob Kleinmann
716-440-3156
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*Train & Toy Show---Hamburg, NY
February 14th, 2026
10:00 to 5:00pm
February 15th, 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm
The Event Center on the Fairgrounds
5820 South Park Ave.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Admission:
Adults...$8.00
12 & Under...FREE
Sponsored by the Western New York Railway Historical Society
*Operating train layouts
*Operating LEGO layouts & activities
*NMRA demonstrations
*Model trains
*Railroadiana
*Collectibles
*Basket raffle
*Door prizes
*Slot cars
*FREE PARKING
More Info:
716-837-1791
wnytrainshow@gmail.com
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*The Greater Rochester Train Fest---Henrietta, NY
March 1st, 2026
9:30am to 3:30pm
ROC Dome Arena
2695 East Henrietta Rd.
Henrietta, NY 14467
Admission:
Adults...$7.00
Under 18...$3.00
Under 13...FREE
Model Train and Railroad Swap Meet
Presented by the Organizers of The Great Batavia Train Show
More Info:
roctrainshow@gmail.com
www.gsme.org
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*Toy Train Show---Sanborn, NY
March 8th, 2026
9:00am to 2:00pm
Sanborn Fire Hall
5811 Buffalo St.
Sanborn, NY 14132
Admission:
Adults...$5.00
Under 18...FREE w/ adult
More Info:
Chuck
716-390-8216
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*LOTS (Lionel Operating Train Society) 47th Annual Convention---Amherst, NY
July 5th-11th, 2026
Buffalo Marriott Niagara
1340 Millersport Hwy
Amherst, NY 14221
More Info:
https://lots-trains.org/
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*Buffalo-Niagara "All Scales" Model Train Show---Amherst, NY
July 11th, 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm
Buffalo Marriott Niagara
1340 Millersport Shy
Amherst, NY 14221
Admission:
Adults...$8.00
Under 12...FREE w/ adult
Active military, firefighters, and police officers w/ ID...FREE
*Operating train layouts
*Train sales & dealers
*Train drag races
*Informational seminars
*Door prizes
*FREE PARKING
Sponsored by the Lionel Operating Train Society in conjunction with the 47th Annual Convention.
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