Events for Michigan Railfans
Updated February 23, 2005
| February 16 | The 1st Troy Model Train Show & Sale | |
| Troy Foundation For Educational Excellence, Frank Lams: 248-823-4070 | Athens High School, Troy | |
| Cost: $3/person 12 & under free | 10:00am to 4:00pm | |
| "Lots of free parking. Food & refreshments. Athens High School, 4333 John R, Troy, MI 48085. Vendor tables with numerous trains available for sale. Operating train layouts and more! Free Engineers hat to the first 100 Students aged 12 & under. Special childrens drawing win a free train set! Fun for the whole family." | ||
| March 5-6 | Great American Train, Toy & Hobby Show | |
| Great American Train Show | Novi Expo Center, Novi | |
| Cost: $5/person 12 under free | 11:00am to 5:00pm | |
| "Join us at the Novi Expo Center, 43700 Expo Center Dr., Novi, MI. · Operating Model Railroads! · Hundreds of Tables! · Over 10,000 Trains! · See the Tiny 'Magic Scale' Trains! & middot; Our Fantasy Play Area where all kids can be Engineers! Plus a Riding Train! · Free Workshops Over the Weekend! · Door prizes every hour! Operating Train Layouts at this show include: Miami Valley Modular Railway (HO scale), Europena Train Enthusiasts-Great Lakes (HO scale), Michigan LEGO Train Club, and Stoney Creek Model RR Club (HO scale)." | ||
| March 6 | Gratiot Valley Train Show & Sale | |
| Gratiot Valley, 586-468-4877 | Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center | |
| Cost: $5/person 12 under free | 10:00am to 4:00pm | |
| "Southwest corner of 12 Mile & Hayes, 1 mile north of I-696. Interactive hands-on displays for the kids 'Have Trains - Will Travel' with Thomas the Tank Engine®. Over 400 tables. Door prizes. Lots of operating layouts. Ample free parking. Food & Refreshments." | ||
| March 19-20 | Railfest 2005 | |
| National Model Railroad Assn. MCR Div. 5, 440-918-1856 | Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH | |
| Cost: $5/person $8/2-day pass $8/couples $10/family | 10:00am to 4:00pm | |
| "State Rt. 306 at I-90. Operating layouts: ·HO Modular Layout (NMRA), · N-Track N-Scale (Regional N Track), · S Scale & American Flyer (Cuyohago Valley S Gaugers), · Live Steam Display (Lake Shore Live Steamers), · Lionel O-Guage, · LGB - G-Guage. Hands-on Clinics: · Scenery, · Electronics, · Model Building, · and More. Videotapes. Historical Displays. Train Ride Info. 300 Dealer Tables located in 3 gyms. Food service available." | ||
| March 20 | Trainorama Extra 2005 | |
| Redford Model Railroad Club, trax2000b@yahoo.com or 313-565-1027 | Livonia Community Recreation Center | |
| Cost: $4/adult | 10:00am to 4:00pm | |
| "15100 Hubbard (at 5 mile between Merriman & Farmington Rd.) Livonia, MI. Free parking. Model trains in all scales. Railroadiana of all types. Reailroad books & magazines. Railroad photos & videos. Brass & tinplate models. Operating modular train layouts. Vending machine food & drink available." | ||
| April 3 | 2nd Annual Flag City Train Show | |
| Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc., nworrp@bright.net or 419-423-2995 | Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc., Findlay, OH | |
| Cost: $3/12 and over | 10:00am to 4:00pm | |
| "Model trains, toy trains, and railroad memorabilia for sale. Our quarter-scale live-steam Engine 901 will be running during show hours; rides only $1.00 per passenger, all ages. Food service. Free parking. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc., 11600 County Rd. 99 @ I-75 Exit #161, Findlay OH 45840-9601" | ||
| April 3 | 5th Annual Spring Train and Toy Show | |
| Norwalk & Western RR, Tony Catalano, 419-668-3241 | EHOVE Career Center, Milan, OH | |
| Cost: $3/12 and over | 10:00am to 3:00pm | |
| "Norwalk & Western RR Presents: 5th Annual Spring Train and Toy Show. Sunday, April 3, 2005 10:00am-3:00pm. EHOVE Career Center, 316 West Mason Rd., Milan, OH. 1/4 Mile North of Ohio Turnpike Exit 118. Over 150 Tables Available. Bigger and better than ever! Model Trains-All Scales. Model Railroad Supplies. Toys. Test track. Operating Layouts and Displays. Free parking. Lunch available. How-To Clinics." | ||
| April 3 | 25th Annual Model Train Show & Sale | |
| Saginaw Railway Museum, 989-790-7994 | Knights of Columbus Hall, Saginaw | |
| Cost: $2.50/adult $2.00/Students & Seniors | 10:00am to 4:00pm | |
| "25th Annual Model Train Show & Sale including railroad memorabilia. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2280 Williamson Road, Saginaw, Michigan. I-75, Exit 144-B, then follow the signs, left at 4th light, right onto Williamson. For information and table reservations contact: Saginaw Railway Museum, P.O. Box 20454, Saginaw, MI 48602-0454, Telephone 989-790-7994." | ||
| April 10 | 18th Annual Michigan Railroad Memorabilia Show & Sale | |
| St. Albert's Ushers Club & Bluewater Michigan Chapters N.R.H.S., 313-277-2419 | St. Albert the Great Gym, Dearborn Heights | |
| Cost: $3/person $6/family $10/early bird | 11:30pm to 3:30pm | |
| "Michigan's only railroadiana show. St. Albert the Great Gym, 4855 Parker, North of I-94 on Telegraph Rd. to Annapolis, East on Annapolis to Parker, Dearborn Heights, MI. Memorabilia collectors: Wabash Joe, Jerry Cichoraki, Ron Cady, Ed Biedenham, Bob Wicks, Gerald Gaydek, Don Iller, Steve Weith, Mike Delaney, John Moore, and Ray Nikolai. Show Features: · Real Train Items · Laterns, Switch Locks & Keys · Train Time Tables, Pictures, & Books · China, Train Videos & Much More · No toy trains. Just real train stuff. Early bird admission $10/person after 10:00am." | ||
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| October 2 | Buy & Swap Railroadiana, Toys & Trains | |
| SS. Simon & Jude Usher's Club, 734/595-8327 | SS. Simon & Jude Church Hall, Westland | |
| Cost: $2/person $4/family $15/early bird (after 11:00am) | Noon to 4:00pm | |
| "SS. Simon & Jude Church Hall, 32500 Palmer Road, Westland, MI 48186 (located on Palmer Rd., one mile west of Merriman) Free Parking. Test track availability. Operating layouts. 200 Dealer Tables Available @ $10 each. (Note): Tables will only be reserved until 15 minutes before show opening, then they will be made available, unless prior arrangements have been made. No exceptions. Table Reservations: Between the hours of noon and 10:00pm (734)595-8327. Dealer Set-up: 9:00am. Complimentary coffee and donuts until 10:30am. Food & Refreshments are available. Toys & Trains (All Gauges)." | ||
| October 26 | It's the Biggest, the Best Train Show & Sale in Southwest Michigan! | |
| Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society, btrailroad@sbcglobal.com or 269-665-7870 | Hazel Grey Building, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo | |
| Cost: $5/person | 10:00am to 3:30pm | |
| "26th Annual Show! Free parking, free how to clinics, door prizes, operating layouts, food concession! Hazel Grey Building, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI." | ||
| November 6 | Gratiot Valley Train Show & Sale | |
| Gratiot Valley, 586-468-4877 | Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center | |
| Cost: $5/person 12 under free | 10:00am to 4:00pm | |
| "Southwest corner of 12 Mile & Hayes, 1 mile north of I-696. Interactive hands-on displays for the kids 'Have Trains - Will Travel' with Thomas the Tank Engine®. Over 400 tables. Door prizes. Lots of operating layouts. Ample free parking. Food & Refreshments." | ||
| November 27 | Southeast Michigan Model Railroad Flea Market & Show | |
| Rails on Wheels, 734-944-9872 | Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds | |
| Cost: $3/Regular Admission $8/Early Bird (8am-10am) Children under 12 free (w/ adult) | 10:00am to 4:00pm | |
| "Rail on Wheels Washtenaw County's modular model railroad club presents the Southeast Michigan Model Railroad Flea Market & Show November 27, 2005 10:00am - 4:00pm. Operating Layouts · Scale & Tinplate · Food service · Kids 'hands-on' train set. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (41/2 Miles South of I-94 Exit 175). Acres of Free Parking!" | ||
| December 11 | 27th Annual Western Michigan Railroad Club Train Show | |
| Western Michigan Railroad Club, wmmrrc@sbcglobal.net or 616-534-0128 | UAW Local 730 GM-CPC, Grand Rapids | |
| Cost: $4/adult | 10:00am to 3:00pm | |
| "Locations: UAW Local 730 GM-CPC, 3852 Buchanan SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548. Free parking. Door prizes. Operating layouts. Snacks and beverages. Ideal Christmas shopping." | ||
| January 15 | Buy & Swap Railroadiana, Toys & Trains | |
| SS. Simon & Jude Usher's Club, 734/595-8327 | SS. Simon & Jude Church Hall, Westland | |
| Cost: $2/person $4/family $15/early bird (after 11:00am) | Noon to 4:00pm | |
| "SS. Simon & Jude Church Hall, 32500 Palmer Road, Westland, MI 48186 (located on Palmer Rd., one mile west of Merriman) Free Parking. Test track availability. Operating layouts. 200 Dealer Tables Available @ $10 each. (Note): Tables will only be reserved until 15 minutes before show opening, then they will be made available, unless prior arrangements have been made. No exceptions. Table Reservations: Between the hours of noon and 10:00pm (734)595-8327. Dealer Set-up: 9:00am. Complimentary coffee and donuts until 10:30am. Food & Refreshments are available. Toys & Trains (All Gauges)." | ||