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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.
| DATE | SHOW | LOCATION | ADMISSION & FEES | FLYER (if available) |
| Every 2nd Sunday from November-April | ā GOWANDA & BUFFALO MODEL RAILROAD CLUB FREE OPEN HOUSE | 14267 Taylor Hollow Rd. Collins, NY 14034 |
FREE | š See Flyer |
| Various Dates in 2025-26 | ā EDGERTON MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE | Edgerton Recreation Center 41 Backus St. Rochester, NY 14608 |
ā¢ See Open House dates here. ā¢ Admission: See above. |
š See Info |
| Sunday, 9/7/2025 | ā THE GREAT BATAVIA TRAIN SALE | Genesee Community College Richard C. Call Arena 1 College Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 |
ā¢ 9:30Aā3:30P ā¢ Admission: $7 adults; $3 under 18 years; FREE under 13 years |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 11/1 & 11/2/25 | ā THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE MODEL TRAIN FAIR | NYS Fair Exposition Center 581 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13209 |
ā¢ 10Aā5P (Sat); 10Aā4P (Sun) ā¢ Admission: $15 adults (age 16 and over); FREE for children age 15 & under |
š Visit Site |
| Saturday & Sunday, 11/22 & 11/23/25 | ā WNY RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRAIN & TOY SHOW | The Event Center on the Fairgrounds 5820 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075 |
ā¢ 10Aā5P (Sat); 10Aā4P (Sun) ā¢ Admission: $8 adults; FREE for children age 12 & under |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday, 11/29/25 | ā ROCHESTER THANKSGIVING MODEL TRAIN & VINTAGE TOY SHOW | Roberts Wesleyan University 2301 Westside Dr. Rochester, NY 14624 |
ā¢ 9:30ā10A for TTCS Members; 10Aā3P Open to the Public ā¢ Admission: $5 adults; $2 children 5ā12; FREE for children 4 yrs & under |
š See Flyer |
| Sunday, 12/7/25 | ā TRAINS IN THE TONAWANDAS TOY TRAIN SHOW | Knights of Columbus 755 Erie Ave. North Tonawanda, NY 14120 |
ā¢ 10Aā3P ā¢ Admission: $4 per member with card; $5 per adult; $2 per child 5ā12; FREE for children 4 & under |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday, 12/13/25 & Sunday, 12/14/25 | ā RIT TIGER TRACKS TRAIN SHOW & SALE | Gordon Field House RIT Campus, The Quarter Mile Walkway Rochester, NY 14623 |
ā¢ 10Aā4P ā¢ Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors; FREE for kids 12 and under, and for RIT Students/Staff |
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| Sunday, 12/14/25 | ā TOY TRAIN SHOW | Sanborn Fire Hall 5811 Buffalo St. Sanborn, NY 14132 |
ā¢ 9Aā2P ā¢ Admission: $5 adults; FREE for kids under 18 when accompanied by adult |
š See Flyer |
| Sunday, 1/18/26 | ā 45TH ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW (Toy Train Collectors Society) | Union Station 321 Main St. Utica, NY 13501 |
ā¢ 9:30Aā3P ā¢ Admission: $5 adults; $2 children 5ā12; FREE for children 4 and under |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 1/24 & 1/25/26, 1/31 & 2/1/26 | ā THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OF BUFFALO OPEN HOUSE | 54 Riverdale Ave. Tonawanda, NY 14207 |
ā¢ 12Pā5P | š See Flyer |
| Sunday, 1/25/26 | ā TOY TRAIN SHOW | The Knights Event Center 2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14221 |
ā¢ 9Aā2P ā¢ Admission: $5 adults; FREE for children under 12 |
š See Flyer |
| Sunday, 2/1/26 | ā TOY TRAIN COLLECTORS SOCIETY BUFFALO SNOWBALL TOY TRAIN SHOW | Polish Falcons 445 Columbia Ave. Depew, NY 14043 |
ā¢ 10Aā3P ā¢ Admission: $5 per adult; $2 per child ages 5ā12; FREE for children 4 & under |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 2/14 & 2/15/26 | ā WNYRHS TRAIN SHOW | Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center 5820 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075 |
ā¢ 10Aā5P (Sat) & 10Aā4P (Sun) ā¢ Admission: $8 adults; FREE for children 12 & under |
š See Info |
| Sunday, 3/1/26 | ā THE GREATER ROCHESTER TRAIN FEST | ROC Dome Arena 2695 East Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY 14467 |
ā¢ 9:30Aā3:30P ā¢ Admission: $7 adults; $3 under 18 yrs; FREE under 13 yrs |
š See Flyer |
| Sunday, 3/8/26 | ā TOY TRAIN SHOW | Sanborn Fire Hall 5811 Buffalo St. Sanborn, NY 14132 |
ā¢ 9Aā2P ā¢ Admission: $5 adults; FREE for kids under 18 when accompanied by adult |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 3/14 & 3/15/26 | ā GREENBERG'S GREAT TRAIN & TOY SHOW | Minette Hall @ Dome Arena 2695 E Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY 14467 |
ā¢ 10Aā4P ā¢ Onsite Admission: $12.00 adults (Sat); $11.00 adults (Sun); KIDS FREE (11 and under) with adult |
š See Details |
| Saturday, 3/28/26 | ā MODEL TRAIN SHOW | St. Mary's of the Lake Church Hall 4737 Lakeshore Rd. (Rt. 5) Hamburg, NY 14075 |
ā¢ 9Aā2P (TCA Members 8:30A) ā¢ Admission: $5 adults; $3 children 12ā17; FREE for Upstate Chapter Members & children under 12 |
š See Flyer |
| Sunday, 4/12/26 | ā TOY TRAIN SHOW | Knights of Columbus 755 Erie Ave. North Tonawanda, NY 14120 |
ā¢ 10Aā3P ā¢ Admission: TBD |
Ā š See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 5/2 and 5/3/26 | ā SPRING TIME EXPRESS TRAIN SHOW (Oswego Valley Railroad Association) |
Volney Volunteer Fire Barn 3002 State Route 3 Fulton, NY 13069 |
ā¢ 10Aā5P (Saturday); 10Aā4P (Sunday) ā¢ Admission: TBD |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday, 5/10/26 | ā TOY TRAIN SHOW | Dunkirk Fairgrounds 1089 Central Ave. Dunkirk, NY 14048 |
ā¢ 9Aā2P (general public); TCA members allowed in at 8:30A ā¢ Admission: $5 adults; $3 children 5ā17; FREE for kids under 12 and Upstate Chapter Members |
š See Flyer |
| July 5ā11, 2026 | ā LIONEL OPERATING TRAIN SOCIETY 47TH ANNUAL CONVENTION | Buffalo, NY | Visit site for upcoming info! | š Visit Site Ā š See Flyer |
| Saturday, 7/11/26 | ā BUFFALO-NIAGARA "ALL SCALES" MODEL TRAIN SHOW | Buffalo Marriott Niagara Hotel 1340 Millersport Hwy. Amherst, NY 14221 |
ā¢ 9Aā2:30P ā¢ Admission: $8 adults; FREE for kids under 12 when accompanied by adult; Active Military, Firefighters & Police Officers w/ ID - FREE |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 9/12 & 9/13/26 | ā 39TH ANNUAL THOUSAND ISLANDS TRAIN FAIR | Cerow Arena 615 E Line Rd. Clayton, NY 13624 |
ā¢ 9/12: 9Aā5P; 9/13: 10Aā4P ā¢ Admission: $7; FREE for children under 12 |
š See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 9/19 & 9/20/26 | ā 6TH ANNUAL HEMLOCK TRAIN SHOW | AG Expo Building Hemlock Fairgrounds Hemlock, NY |
ā¢ 9/19: 10Aā4P; 9/20: 10Aā3P ā¢ Admission: $6 (ages 12+); $2 (children 5ā11); FREE (children under 5) |
š See Flyer |
| Sunday, 10/11/26 | ā FALLING LEAVES TOY TRAIN SHOW | Polish Falcons 445 Columbia Ave. Depew, NY 14043 |
ā¢ 10Aā3P ā¢ Admission: $5 adults; $2 children 5ā12; FREE for children 4 & under |
š See Flyer |
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