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Great Train Show — Waterford, Michigan

  • Run by Great Train Show
  • Oakland Expo Center — Waterford, Michigan, United States

Next: Oct 24–25, 2026

A two-day stop of the Great Train Show at the Oakland Expo Center in Waterford, Michigan, with trains for sale, huge operating model train displays and free workshops.

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Next edition

Oct 24–25, 2026

Saturday Oct 24 and Sunday Oct 25, 10 am-4 pm both days. Saturday tickets are good for both days. Kids 11 and under free with an adult.

From $11 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Great Train Show describes itself as the nation's largest traveling train show, with events each year in dozens of major cities across the country. This stop is held at the Oakland Expo Center in Waterford, Michigan.

The operator lists an exhibit building full of trains for sale, with dealers from across the country, huge operating model train displays, free workshops and demonstrations, free parking and a free test track where visitors can test-run their own trains. For the Waterford show it names several operating model railroads in different scales and says there is a riding train and play area for kids.

What to expect

Dealers selling engines, rolling stock, scenery, track, books, Lionel, DCC and collectibles, operating model railroads in several scales, free workshops and demonstrations, a free test track, and a riding train and play area for children.

Practical info

Oakland Expo Center, 2212 Mall Dr E, Waterford, Michigan. Parking is free. Children aged 11 and under are free with an adult and do not need a ticket. Saturday tickets are good for both days. Tickets can be bought online at a discount or in cash at the door.

Where it happens

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Spots and live cams nearby

Where to watch trains within 100 km of Waterford.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Great Train Show in Waterford held?▾
At the Oakland Expo Center, 2212 Mall Dr E, Waterford, Michigan.
What is there to see and do?▾
An exhibit building full of trains for sale, huge operating model train displays, free workshops and demonstrations, a free test track for your own trains, and a riding train and play area for kids.
Do children need a ticket?▾
No. Kids aged 11 and under are free with an adult and do not require a ticket.
Is a Saturday ticket good for Sunday too?▾
Yes. The operator says Saturday tickets are good for both days.
Can I buy tickets online?▾
Yes. The operator offers discounted tickets online; paying at the door is by cash only.
Is parking free?▾
Yes. The operator lists free parking.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 9, 2026 from the official site: greattrainshow.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: greattrainshow.com

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