SEE THE SHOW PREVIEW BELOW
Check out the photos from the 2024 train show here
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Shawnee Civic Center, 13817 Johnson Dr #3802, Shawnee, KS 66216
Admission:
Adults $12.00, Family $20.00, Children 18 and under free
NMRA members $10.00 at the door. Pre-register to receive $2.00 off admission.
Train Show Flyer/Registration Packet
The 2025 Model Train Show and Swap Meet Flyer & Registration form is available for download.
Model and Photo Contest
Popular Vote: Anyone who attends may bring models or photos for display
in the Contest Room and is eligible to compete in the Popular Vote Awards.
The Public will vote on the following Categories:
Entries include following categories:
- Best of Show
- Locomotives
- Rolling Stock
- Structures
- Dioramas and Displays
- Prototype Photo
- Model Photo
1st and 2nd place Plaques: will be awarded in each Category.
Best of Show: will be removed from Category to promote more winners.
Special Youth Award: - for the best overall youth (under 18) model entry.
Youth Participation Award: for ALL Youth entries.
NMRA Judging: Judging for AP Program will be available per the NMRA guidelines
and categories for all members. If your model is submitted into the Regional Convention,
then judging will take place there and not be duplicated at this event.
But, your Regional Entry is available for the Popular vote if you submit it.
Forms (click on Form Name to retrieve)
- Division Contest Eligibility Guidelines: Please preview before submitting
- Form 901 Rev J NMRA National Entry Form: All entries including Display Only
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Form 902 Ref E NMRA Model Entry Judging Form: Only needed if submitting for
NMRA Judging for AP Program.
Schedule
- Early Entries: accepted Friday Evening during our Vendor Setup from 6pm-9pm.
- Day of Show Entries: accepted immediately after opening for the members
at 8:00am. Entries will be accepted after Public Voting starts but you risk missing votes
if you are very late. Recommend entries by 9:00am. - Public Viewing: 8:30am to 12:30pm
- Awards: announced @ 2:00 pm on main Vendor Floor
- Model Pickup: need to be picked up after the awards by 3:00pm