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2028 Rochester, New York - NMRA National Convention

All aboard for an unforgettable week in the Northeast!

For the first time in nearly two decades, the NMRA National Convention will return to the Northeast in 2028.

Join us August 1-6, 2028 for six days packed with inspiration, learning, and railroad fun, including:

The Model Railroad Open Houses are an annual November-only event that showcases local model railroads in our region.
For more information and any changes, contact: https://modelrailroadopenhouse.com/.

This event is part of the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association), founded in 1935.

Location: Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk, 5655 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Date: Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Time: Thursday, 3:00 pm to Sunday,11:00 am.
Admission: https://tools.sodapdf.com/document/94b164e8-b798-42a8-8a54-2094e81e4fc8, or https://mer-nmra.com/convention/mer_convention_2026/index.php.

Location: Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West (Rte. 20 West), Marlborough
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026, and Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admission: $15.00; Children under 12 and Scouts in Uniform Free.
Operating Layouts - All Scales, Over 200 Dealer Tables, Railroadiana - Books - Collectibles, Meet Santa Claus, White Elephant Tables - Sell your old trains, Scout Merit Badge Clinic, Free Parking - Food Service - Door Prizes.

Location: Alnwick Community Center, 2146 Big Springs Rd, Maryville, TN
Date: Dec. 5th, 2026 Saturday.
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.
Admission: No Charge.
18 x 30 ft layout you will love to see! It is HO scale and is operated by NCE DCC equipment.
For more information and any changes, contact: STEPJMAN [at] GMAIL.COM

This event is part of the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association), founded in 1935.

Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Graham Building, 4825 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC.
Date:
- Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Time:
- Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Admission: $10 covers both days; children 12 and under are free with an adult.
One of the largest train shows in the Southeast; 500+ tables of model railroading, 16 operating layouts G to Z. Displays & Judging of Craftsman Structures & Rolling Stock.

Location: Breslau Community Centre, 100 Andover Drive, Breslau, Ontario, Canada.
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026. 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Admission: General - $6.00; NMRA members - $4.00, Children under 12 Free.
Operating layouts, manufacturer displays, LEGO exhibits, fine-scale modeling displays, free modeling seminars, and over $500 in door prizes.

Location: Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd St N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Admission: $15.00.
Description of Event: Clinics:
- T-TRAK for Beginners by Todd Slaughter.
- DCC Basics by Carl Marchand.
- Creating a Small Switching Layout by Mark Lewalski.
For more information or any changes, contact NMRA_SunshineRegionMail [at] Yahoo.com.

Location: 144 Mill Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Date:
- Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Time:
- Saturday, November 21, 2026. from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Sunday, November 22, 2026. from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Admission: Suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
Our model railroads will be open for viewing during this event. Come and see our trains! Be a junior engineer on our HO Layout!.

Location: Edward Little High School, 77 Harris Street (off Western Avenue), Auburn, ME 04210
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026. from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Admission: Admission $5 per person (under 12 free w/adult admission).
Our model railroads will be open for viewing during this event. Come and see our trains! Be a junior engineer on our HO layout.
For more information and any changes, contact: https://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org/.