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Trainfest — Milwaukee

  • Run by National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)
  • Baird Center — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Next: Nov 7–8, 2026

A two-day model railroad show at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, run by the National Model Railroad Association, with manufacturers, dealers and operating layouts under one roof.

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Next edition

Nov 7–8, 2026

Sat–Sun, 9 am–4 pm both days. Free riding train for kids. Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

From $15 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

Trainfest is a model railroad show held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in early November. It is produced by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) and takes place at the Baird Center in the city's downtown, using exhibit halls A to D.

The organizer describes the show as a place to meet dozens of major model railroad manufacturers and to hear product announcements, with clinics and train dealers from across the country offering show specials. Its current listing mentions more than 50 operating model train displays in many sizes and scales, and a free riding train for kids.

The organizer also takes vendor applications for exhibitors who want a booth.

What to expect

Manufacturers and dealers, product announcements, clinics, operating model train displays in many scales and a free riding train for kids. The show runs on a Saturday and a Sunday; single-day and two-day tickets are offered.

Practical info

Held at the Baird Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, in exhibit halls A to D. The organizer sells advance tickets online for each day or for both days, and says children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets are non-refundable. The organizer's site has separate pages for the clinic schedule and for hotels and parking.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Trainfest held?▾
At the Baird Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave in downtown Milwaukee, using exhibit halls A to D, according to the organizer.
What can I see and do at the show?▾
The organizer lists model railroad manufacturers, product announcements, clinics, train dealers with show specials, a large number of operating model train displays in many sizes and scales, and a free riding train for kids.
Do children need a ticket?▾
The organizer's ticket form says children 12 and under are free with a paying adult.
Can I buy a ticket for one day only?▾
Yes. The organizer's ticket form offers a separate advance ticket for each show day as well as a two-day pass. Tickets are non-refundable.
Who organizes Trainfest?▾
The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), through its show department, according to the NMRA's event page.
Can I exhibit or sell at the show?▾
The organizer's site has a vendor application and an email contact for a paper application.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 4, 2026 from the official site: trainfest.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: trainfest.com

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