Train Show

Circus City Train Show | April 18, 2026

From James:
Okay, guys, I have talked to the guy in charge of the train show in Peru, Indiana, on the 18th of April. He has a space for us to do a 20 x 40. We set up on Friday evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. The show starts at 10:00 am and runs until 3:00 pm. I have filled out the paperwork and sent it in. I had talked to seven of you yesterday (2/8) who said you could do it. Anyone in this email that I have not talked to and can help, let me know. 
 
Venue location—PERU JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
                              TIGER ARENA GYMNASIUM
                              401 NORTH BROADWAY STREET
                              PERU, INDIANA 46970
 
 
   For any questions about ILSR’s participation, please email, call, or text James.

 

More from the show organizer can be found in this flyer: April, 18, 2026 Circus City Train Show Event Flyer

Indiana Large Scale Railroaders at the 2025 Danville Train Show – Danville, IN

📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
📍 Location: Hendricks County Fairgrounds 4H Conference Center, 1900 E Long St, Danville, IN 46122
⏰ Time: 10 AM to 3 PM (Early access at 9 AM for NMRA members)
📄 Flyer: 2025 Danville Train Show Info (PDF)

Why This Show Rocks

  • Massive Exhibit Space: Over 26,000 to 29,000 square feet of displays featuring dioramas, demos, and portable layouts across every scale

  • All Scales Welcome: From large-scale garden rigs to O scale and S scale displays, there’s something for every railfan

  • Vendor Hub: Dozens of tables selling new and used model railroad gear with something for every hobbyist

  • Fun Extras: Modeling clinics, prize drawings, food concessions, and full accessibility for all attendees

Show Details & Logistics

  • Admission: $3 per person. Free for kids 16 and under with an adult

  • Parking: Free and plentiful at the Fairgrounds venue

  • Vendor Tables: Available for $16 each. Contact Dave at danvilletrainshow@gmail.com to reserve

  • Member Perk: NMRA members with ID get early 9 AM access

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible halls with concessions available on site

Join Us for Trackside Fun!

Whether you’re bringing a module, shopping for new gear, or just curious about model railroading, come by and chat with the ILSR crew. It’s a great day to connect with the local railway community and enjoy a fun-filled Saturday of trains, conversation, and discovery.

👉 Spread the word: Invite your friends, neighbors, and fellow enthusiasts. We look forward to seeing you in November!

Indiana Large Scale Railroaders (ILSR)
Bringing model rail magic to the Midwest since 1989.

World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour & Great Train Show – Indianapolis, IN – 2024

From James H. Driesbach–MGC:

2/2/24 Update:

Okay guys, we are one week away from show time. I believe most of you know this but will add it in anyway. Geoff Schwartz will be able to bring the other trailer in on Friday and out on Sunday. He sent me an email and I forwarded it to some of you and Bill sent it out also after I sent it to him. As stated, before we will be able to start at 11:00 am. I will be there just a bit early to figure out where we are exactly. If we all follow this suggestion, it should not be a problem getting set up. Once we measure out where we will be, we need to get the tables I have requested in the middle. Once we get trailers unloaded and containers on the tables, we can start putting modules together. We should have enough help so that guys with personal train stuff to unload can go out one at a time and bring their vehicles in and as they unload their stuff put it under the tables. That way their stuff is not in the way of putting the layout together. We have from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturday to work on this, so we do not need to be in a big hurry. If the 10-day forecast holds up, we should have decent weather next weekend. If there are any changes, I will inform you as soon as I know. For all of you on this email list that can make it, I will see you next Friday.

1/4/24 Update:

Okay guys, we are 38 days away from set up day of Friday, February 9th. This is the Great train show, which is actually going to be the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour show this year. I hope many of you can make it and have this already on your calendars. Our last show at Lebanon was a huge struggle because we had very few of you able to make it. Dave Wheelock managed to get a couple guys from his camping group to help with manpower. It is very important for me to know if you can make it and when, so I can plan accordingly. This is the typical February show, Friday set up, and Saturday and Sunday show days from 10am to 4pm. February 10th, 11th and 12th. I do not have final details as of today. I will send out my final email about 10 days prior to the show with the final details. I have sent an email to Geoff Schwartz to see if he can help with getting the second trailer to and from the show. I will let you know what our status is once I hear from Geoff.

FROM THE SHOW ORGANIZERS:

February 10 & 11, 2024
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm

Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center

1202 E 38th St,
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Exhibition Building
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Adults: $15 (Saturday or Sunday)
Weekend Pass: $20.00
Kids Under 16: FREE
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Save Time!    Don’t wait in line!
Purchase tickets in advance

BEST TRAIN SHOW in the Country for Model Railroaders & Collectors!

  • The Best Prices on Trains – 80,000 sqft. of Trains – New & Collectable Trains
  • Huge Operating Model Train Displays in a variety of Sizes & Scales
  • Meet with representatives from major manufactures & learn about new products coming down the line
  • Many Manufacturers  Will be at the Show
  • Play area for kids with hands on trains to play with, train videos to watch and a FREE Thomas Riding Train for Kids! 


Show Features

‍Over 300 Tables & Booths of Manufacturers and Retailers from across the country
60+ Exhibitors from Across the Country
Huge Operating Model Train Displays
Free Workshops and Demonstrations
Free Test Track – Test Run Your Trains at the Show
Free Door Prize Giveaways
Plus Much, Much More!

Operating Model Railroads Include:
Miami Valley Modular Railway – 60’ x 80’ – HO Scale
Central Indiana N-Trak – 50’ x 70’ – N Scale
Indiana Large Scale Railroaders – 43’ x 50’ – G Scale
Modular Railroad Partners – 40’ x 40 – O Gauge
MiddleFork & CedarRidge Rwy – 25’ x 30’ – N Scale
CINTRAK – 13’ x 30’ – N Scale
Schuco Disneyland Monorails – 8’ x 11’ – HO Scale Monorail
FREE Thomas Riding Train for Kids!!

Great Train Show 2023 Recap and Upcoming Shows

Our next show is in Upland June 10th, set up on Friday the 9th. Then we will be in Franklin Indiana for the NMRA show August 5th and 6th, set up on Friday the 4th. After that we will be in Lebanon for the Back to the fifty’s festival September 16th, set up on Thursday and or Friday 14th and 15th.  

Thanks, James H. Driesbach MGC 

Back to the Fifties Festival 2023

The Modular Layout will be appearing at the Back to the Fifties Festival in the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Members interested in helping setup, cleanup, and run trains are encouraged to reach out to James Driesbach.

We will be in Lebanon for the Back to the fifty’s festival September 16th and 17th, set up on Thursday and or Friday 14th and 15th. Thanks, James H. Driesbach MGC | 2/13/23

Franklin Train Show 2023 | CID NMRA

Saturday August 5 from 10AM – 4PM and Sunday August 6 from 10AM- 3 PM, there is a Central Indiana Division of the NMRA Train show at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds St. Franklin, IN 46131.

Admission is $7.  Our Modular group will also have a layout set up at the show so don’t forget to look for the group.  This show is quite large using multiple buildings so there is a lot to see.

Hope many of you are able to join us.

Organizer information: https://www.cidnmra.org/services

There we will be in Franklin Indiana for the NMRA show August 5th and 6th, set up on Friday the 4th. Thanks, James H. Driesbach MGC | 2/13/23