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Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 YORK RD TIMONIUM MD 21093
ONLINE ADVANCE TICKET SALES NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE
Entrance to the Train Show at the 3 and 1/2 acre Cow Palace - Maryland State Fairgrounds
Generally, shows are held on:
The first weekend of Feb.
The last weekend of April
The last weekend of Oct
Current dates are:
Oct 25th & 26th, 2025
Jan 31st & Feb 1st, 2026
Apr 2026 TBA
Sat: 9-5
Sun: 9-3
AT THE DOOR Cash/Check only. No Credit cards. (ATM is nearby).
Family, Sat & Sun: $22 / Sun: $17
Solo Adult, Sat & Sun: $12 / Sun: $10
Kids under 16 free w/paid adult
Advance on-line ticket sales will be announced when available (credit card may be used).
Get a discount coupon: Click here!
One of the four largest shows in the U.S.
3 and 1/2 acres of floor space, all on one level, mobility friendly.
Over an acre of operating layouts to see, including Garden Scale, HO, N, O, S ... even Z!
Over 100 vendors operating from over 1,000 tables.
Products include:
Locos and rolling stock, kit and ready to run.
Controls and Electronics including DCC products and services.
Scenery items from built up structures to hard-to-find consumables and supplies.
Wardrobe: including hats, T's, polo and sweat shirts with licensed, authentic real RR logos.
Artifacts from the real railroad: tools, lanterns, dining car china and more.
Books, maps, videos, historical photos, tickets, time-tables, other literature.
Hard to find hobby tools at bargain prices.
Original railroad art, presented by the actual artist.
All scales represented.
Free "how to" clinics. Click to lean more.
Easy access from I-83 and free parking.
Food and refreshments.
White Elephant Table. Sell your stuff, find bargains. Click or tap to learn more.
Door prizes and drawings pay hundreds in merchandise certificates. Click or tap to learn more.
Family-friendly; wholesome, exciting, educational.
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Lowest rental cost of any major show.
No separate admission charge on top of your rent.
Your helpers included at no extra cost.
No charge for electricity which is never further away then 50'.
Easy access through multiple roll up doors and 36" wide entrances.
Parking is free
Forgot something? (Extension cord, gaffer's tape, table covers?) No problem, use ours. At no charge.
Security present during show hours and overnight.
Show widely promoted in print, radio, TV, social media and direct email and postal notice to attendees.
ONLY train related products and services are allowed. No dolls, no home improvement products.
Wi-Fi available ($25 for 3 devices).
Set up times? Click here.
Everything you need to know: Click here for comprehensive information.
Set up times? Click here.
Need a refresher on show regulations, policies, recommendations and procedures! Click here for comprehensive information.
Reserve Tables? Click here.
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