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Find the best model train shows in Western New York and the Buffalo area with our comprehensive 2025-2026 events calendar. From HO to O to N scale (and everything in between), these local train shows have so much to offer.
Connect with fellow hobbyists, find that elusive piece for your layout, and discover new modeling techniques from experienced vendors throughout Buffalo, Rochester, Lockport, and the WNY region.
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ADMISSION & FEES |
FLYER (if available) |
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Every 2nd Sunday from |
⭐GOWANDA & BUFFALO MODEL RAILROAD CLUB FREE OPEN HOUSE |
14267 Taylor Hollow Rd. |
FREE |
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Sunday, 9/7/2025 |
⭐THE GREAT BATAVIA TRAIN SALE |
Genesee Community College |
• 9:30A-3:30P |
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Saturday & Sunday, 9/20 & 9/21/25 |
⭐5th ANNUAL HEMLOCK TRAIN SHOW |
Ag Expo Bldg |
• 10A-4P (Sat); 10A-3P (Sun) |
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Saturday, 9/27/25 |
⭐TCA UPSTATE NY CHAPTER TOY TRAIN SHOW |
St. Mary's of the Lake Church Hall |
• 9A-2P (general public); TCA members allowed in at 8:30A |
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Sunday, 10/12/25 |
⭐FALLING LEAVES TOY TRAIN SHOW |
Polish Falcons |
• 10A-3P |
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Sunday, 10/26/25 |
⭐TOY TRAIN SHOW |
The Knights Event Center 2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14221 |
• 9A-2P |
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Saturday & Sunday, 11/1 & 11/2/25 |
⭐THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE MODEL TRAIN FAIR |
NYS Fair Exposition Center 581 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13209 |
• 10A-5P (Sat); 10A-4P (Sun)
• Admission: $15 adults (age 16 and over); FREE for children age 15 & under
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Saturday & Sunday, 11/22 & 11/23/25 |
⭐WNY RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRAIN & TOY SHOW |
The Event Center on the Fairgrounds 5820 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075 |
• 10A-5P (Sat); 10A-4P (Sun) |
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Saturday, 11/29/25 |
⭐ROCHESTER THANKSGIVING MODEL TRAIN & VINTAGE TOY SHOW |
Roberts Weslyan University |
• 9:30-10am for TTCS Members; 10am-3pm Open to the Public |
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Sunday, 12/7/25 |
⭐TRAINS IN THE TONAWANDAS TOY TRAIN SHOW |
Knights of Columbus 755 Erie Ave. North Tonawanda, NY 14120 |
•10A-3P |
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Saturday, 12/13/25 |
⭐RIT TIGER TRACKS TRAIN SHOW & SALE |
Gordon Field House |
• 10A-4P |
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Sunday, 12/14/25 |
⭐TOY TRAIN SHOW |
Sanborn Fire Hall |
• 9A-2P |
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Sunday, 1/25/26 |
⭐TOY TRAIN SHOW |
The Knights Event Center 2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14221 |
• 9A-2P |
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Sunday, 2/1/26 |
⭐TOY TRAIN COLLECTORS SOCIETY BUFFALO SNOWBALL TOY TRAIN SHOW |
Polish Falcons 445 Columbia Ave. Depew, NY 14043 |
• 10A-3P |
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Sunday, 3/1/26 |
⭐THE GREATER ROCHESTER TRAIN FEST |
ROC Dome Arena 2695 East Henrietta Rd.. Henrietta, NY 14467 |
• 9:30A-3:30P |
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Sunday, 3/8/26 |
⭐TOY TRAIN SHOW |
Sanborn Fire Hall 5811 Buffalo St. Sanborn, NY 14132 |
• 9A-2P |
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July 5-11, 2026 |
⭐LIONEL OPERATING TRAIN SOCIETY 47TH ANNUAL CONVENTION |
Buffalo, NY |
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Saturday, 7/11/26 |
⭐BUFFALO-NIAGARA "ALL SCALES" MODEL TRAIN SHOW |
Buffalo Marriott Niagara Hotel 1340 Millersport Hwy. Amherst, NY 14221 |
• 9A-2:30P |
Nightwatch Trains is not affiliated with any event or sponsor. We are not responsible for errors in listings, please confirm event details with the sponsor as dates & times are subject to change.