Great New York State Model Train Fair — Central New York Chapter, NRHS

The Great New York State Model Train Fair is sponsored by the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) and held in the Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. The operator's flyer advertises a 110,000 square foot building of model trains, with operating layouts and vendor tables.

According to the New York State Fairgrounds' event listing, the show is a fundraiser for the continued preservation and restoration of the chapter's historic railroad station museums and railroad equipment at Martisco (Marcellus), Central Square and the fairgrounds in Syracuse.

The fairgrounds describe it as the oldest and largest model train show and sale in New York State and mention a miniature children's train ride.

A large indoor hall of operating model train layouts and vendor tables, with a miniature train ride for children listed by the fairgrounds. The operator posts a floorplan on its site and says it is often adjusted in the weeks before the show.

Held in the Exposition Center of the New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, New York; the operator's directions use Interstate 690 exit 12 (Solvay / NYS Fairgrounds). The operator says there is plenty of free parking at the fairgrounds. Children 15 and under are free. An advance-sale ticket link is on the operator's page. Contact: modeltrainfair@cnynrhs.org or (315) 451-6551 during business hours, Tuesday to Saturday.