2025 Model Train Show

Lincoln Square

100 West High St

Urbana, Illinois


March 29-30, 2025

Free Admission

Featuring

    "Make and Take" Activity

    For more information visit: Outreach Activities

    Beginning modellers of all ages invited to construct one of the age appropriate railroad models, under the guidance of an NMRA Illinois Terminal Division instructor. Those under 18 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian.

    Operating Layouts

    Enjoy the Train Show featuring operating layouts in G, HO, and N scales including a layout where the public can make the train move as it switches cars on the layout.

    Vendors

    The Train Show features numerous vendors selling new and used items in G, O, HO, and N scales.

    model train sets, locomotives and cars
    track and switches
    electronic equipment to operate the trains and accessories
    model semi-trucks and trailers, pickup trucks and cars
    kits for building structures and houses
    scenery materials to build the scenic landscape along the railroad
    railroad related photographs and books
    For information on participating: Vendor InquiryUnder Construction

    Information Booths

    The NMRA booth has information about model railroading

    Historical Groups

    can provide information about the history of railroads located in central Illinois

    Monticello Railroad Museum
    Illinois Traction Society
    Danville Chapter of National Railroad Historical Society
    Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Historical Society
    Champaign, Havana and Western Railroad Historical Society

    3rd Annual Urbana Free-Mo Open (UFO)

    Starting at noon on Saturday. Join the host Free-Mo group, the illustrious Illini Railroad Club, other local Free-Mo enthusiasts and folks like you as we seek to fill up a 150’ x 40’ hall with freemo modules and operations!
    Saturday Free-Mo hours: noon to 8pm Sunday hours: 9am to 4pm Registration is free!

    Register to win a Free-Mo Module

    Once again we will be building and giving away a portable train module. This year it will be built to Free-Mo standards! You too can join the UFO - Annual Urbana Free-Mo Open

The Venue has free parking and is wheel chair accessible.

Refreshments are available at three locations on site

Hilton's Hotel Royer should be open
Common Ground food Cooperative deli located on the east side through the diagonal hallway located near the east entrance.
Cloud Mountain Kombucha serves beverages only

Refreshments are available off site

Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage will deliver

Brought to you by The Illinois Terminal Division of the National Model RR Association
For information, contact Mike Lehman