NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION® TRAINFEST® 2026
Baird Center | 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | November 7 & 8, 2026
Get ready for the ultimate model railroad gathering! Coming off an incredible 2025 show that welcomed 20,000 attendees, Trainfest returns to Milwaukee as America's largest operating model railroad show.
Whether you're a seasoned modeler or bringing the kids to experience the magic of trains for the first time, Trainfest has something special waiting for you. Watch more than 50 operating layouts come to life across multiple scales, connect with dozens of major manufacturers, and explore over 250 booths packed with everything from rare finds to the newest releases.
There's something hands-on for everyone at Trainfest. Beginners and seasoned modelers alike can sharpen their skills through clinics led by some of the best in the industry, catch exciting product announcements from favorite companies like Walthers, Lionel, Bachmann, ScaleTrains, and Broadway Limited, and experience the Mini Diorama Circus Experience with KATO!
This is where the model railroading community comes together. Two days. One unforgettable experience.
Now accepting vendor and layout display applications for the 2026 show. For more information, contact
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