Calling all train lovers, young and old alike! The Great Train Show is coming to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31. Show hours are from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on both days.
The show will feature operating model railroads, train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and much more! The show will also host a riding train and bounce house for kids of all ages! It is a great way to spend the day whether you’re an avid modeler or just looking for a fun and interesting day out with the family.
This will be The Great Train Show’s largest Orange County show in history too! There will be 300+ tables of trains for sale and 60+ exhibitors from across the country.
And over 17 gigantic operating model train displays that children and adults alike will enjoy including:
- Free-Mo So Cal – 24′ x 52′ HO Scale Layout
- 20’s & 30’s Modular Model Railroad Club – 35′ x 45′ HO Scale Layout
- European Train Enthusiasts- 25′ x 45′ HO Scale Layout
- Del Oro Pacific Large Scale MRR – 40′ x 50′ G Scale Layout
- Door Hollow Shortline – 20′ x 38′ G Scale Layout
- Orange County “N” Gineers – 20′ x 40′ N Scale Layout
- Antelope Valley N’ Scalers – 20′ x 28′ N Scale Layout
- N-Trak Express – 16′ x 35′ N Scale Layout
- ZOCAL – 30′ x 30′ Z Scale Layout
- Orange County O Scalers- 48′ x 50′ O Scale Layout
- Southern California S Gaugers- 26′ x 30′ S Gauge Layout
- Toy Train Operating Society – 20′ x 36′ O Gauge Layout
The Great Train Show Admission
- Kids 11 and under are FREE and do NOT need a ticket!
- Advance Online Adult Discount Tickets – $7 each
- Onsite Adult Admission – $9.00 at the door
- Please note, Adult Admission is good for BOTH Days.
The Great Train Show will be held at the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Happy Field Tripping!
Jilleen
Photo Credit: The Great Train Show