A General Guide to Model Train Shows and Events

The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Show is thecontributes to this industry information and helps to
premier model train show. Every year thecontinue the standardizing of the industry.
conservatory at the NYBG is enlivened by modelThe NMRA is a useful resource when gathering
trains and 140 prominent New York City scenes. Theinformation about what to expect at these events and
really unusual and fascinating fact about this particularwhich show best suits an individual's needs. The
model train show is that everything is organic andNMRA offers a website, nmra.org, which promotes
natural. A few of the yearly standard displays arecommunication with all levels of model railroaders in all
Yankee Stadium, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Ladyregions and divisions. Thus, a wealth of information is
Liberty. This year the Pennsylvania station, a stationavailable on this site to answer questions, concerns,
used in the early 1900's, will be a new addition. Forand locations of these shows.
more details, visit nybg.org.For those that enjoy a larger version of this hobby,
When searching for information about or on modelcontains a wealth of information on garden railways
train shows, is a great tool to gain a huge amount ofand train adventures. Although focuses more on train
detail and information. offers information by region onadventures, the site also offers a specific area
clubs, societies and memberships of model railroaders.dedicated to the model train enthusiast and displays a
These events can be viewed in the calendar of modelschedule of events to view locations and information
train events.of current and upcoming events.
Another site that offers quality information and anWhile some shows are geared more towards the
easily navigable calendar meeting schedules of modeldisplay of railway systems, others are focused on the
railroaders and other events, is Anything train isbuying and selling of them and their accessories. A
accessible on this site. Not only does offer items forswap meet or trade show atmosphere is common at
sale, a section for external links is provided on thea model train show. Typical activities at one of these
homepage. The external link offers links to sites thatshows includes vendors selling model railroading and
are related to trains, collection, memorabilia and traintrain accessories, food and beverage vendors and
specific items for hobbyists.displays of intricately-detailed, topographically correct
A reliable source for information regarding theserailway systems. While some hobbies are directed at
events and information on model railroads is thea target group, model railroading is not one that is
National Model Railroaders Association. The NMRA isgender, age or ability specific. Model train shows are
celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2010 and isboth for the young and old at heart. There is
non-profit, educational source. The NMRA has oversomething to be gained and enjoyed by all ages.
150 divisions and 17 global regions. The NMRA