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Dayton Train Show — Miami Valley Division, NMRA

  • Run by Miami Valley Division 3, Mid-Central Region, National Model Railroad Association
  • Fairgrounds and Event Center of Montgomery County — Dayton, Ohio, United States

Next: Nov 7–8, 2026

A two-day model railroad show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, Ohio, held each November by the Miami Valley Division of the National Model Railroad Association.

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Next edition

Nov 7–8, 2026

Sat Nov 7, 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Sun Nov 8, 11:00 am–4:00 pm. Cash only at the door; children 12 and under free with a paid adult.

From $10 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The Dayton Train Show is presented by the Miami Valley Division 3 of the Mid-Central Region of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), a non-profit organization. The division says the show is held once a year, on the first full weekend in November, at the Fairgrounds and Event Center of Montgomery County in Dayton.

The operator's flyer lists multiple-scale operating layouts, LEGO trains and layouts, historical societies and displays, hundreds of dealer tables, displays and demonstrations, prize drawings and a train the kids can ride, weather permitting. Activities, layouts and vendors are subject to change.

The operator describes the show as one of the oldest and largest model railroad shows in the Midwest.

What to expect

Operating model railroad layouts in several scales, LEGO trains, displays and demonstrations by historical societies, dealer tables and prize drawings, with refreshments on site and a ride-on train for children when the weather allows, as listed by the operator.

Practical info

Held at the Fairgrounds and Event Center of Montgomery County, 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, Ohio (the operator suggests searching maps for "Fairgrounds and Event Center of Montgomery County"). Parking is free and refreshments are available. The operator's flyer states admission is cash only and that an ATM is on site. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. Contact: (937) 424-6413 or NMRA.Div.3@gmail.com.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Dayton Train Show held?▾
At the Fairgrounds and Event Center of Montgomery County, 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, Ohio. The operator suggests using that venue name in maps programs.
How often is the show held?▾
The operator says it hosts one show a year, on the first full weekend in November.
Do children pay?▾
The operator's flyer says children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
Can I pay by card at the door?▾
The flyer says admission is cash only and that an ATM is on site.
Is parking free?▾
Yes. The operator lists free parking.
Is there anything for children to ride?▾
The flyer lists a train the kids can ride, weather permitting.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 10, 2026 from the official site: daytontrainshow.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: daytontrainshow.com

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