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What's New!

March 26th, 2026

Another issue, #95, of The Canadian, has made its way into the members section ready for you to download and read. I lot has happened so take some time and check it out.

We have new and updated features within CARM. We recently launched a YouTube channel, so you may wish to check it out. Also an updated Current Events area is up and running. There are events listings well into the fall. Included in that area is a new events form to help you get your events listed.

So stay on the right track!


David King

Current Events

To submit an Event to CARM staff for posting on this website, Click Here:

New updated event form coming soon!

Note: Events indicated with the CARM logo are CARM EVENTS.
Note: All times shown are local to the event unless otherwise noted.


March 2026


Date: March 1, 2026
Event: Niagara Falls Model Railway Show
Times: 10 to 3
Location: Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Avenue, St. Cathrines, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://nfrm.ca/static.php?p=nfmrs


Date: March 1, 2026
Event: Collectors Model Train Show
Times: 9:30 to 2:30
Location: Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road S, Jerseyville, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, http://www.collectorshows.ca/


Date: March 3, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: March 7, 2026
Event: Yarrow Community Model Train Swap Meet
Times: 10:00 to 3:00
Location: Yarrow Community Hall 4670 Community St., Chilliwack, BC
Imformatin Link: Website, https://7divpnr.org/wpcontent/uploads/Yarrow-March-2026-Reg-Info.pdf


Date: March 14, 2026
Event: Railview Model Railway Club Open House, Free Admission
Times: 10:00 to 3:00
Location: 550 Alden Ave, Suite 201, Markham, Ontario, (above George’s Trains)
Imformation Link: Email, John Slean


Date: March 15, 2026
Event: The Kitchener Train Show, CARM will be present at this show
Times: 9:30 to 3:00
Location: 5 Oakland Avenue, North York, Ontario
Imformation Link: Facebook, https://yorkrailwaymodellers.ca


Date: March 15, 2026
Event: York Railway Modellers Spring 2026 Open House
Times: 11:00 to 4:00
Location: Bingemans (Marshall Hall), 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
Imformation Link: Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/KitchenerModelTrainShow/


This is a CARM event

Date: March 16, 2026
Event: Zoom Presentation, Using AI to improve Photos/Videos for modelling research by Walter Reid
Times: 7:00 eastern
Location: CARM inventation, members only
Imformation Link: Email, Malcolm Back, or William Waithe


Date: March 21, 2026
Event: Brant Haldimand Norfolk Model Railroad Layout Tour
Times: 9:00 to 5:00
Location: 13 layouts to be viewed (self drive), Haldimant/Norfolk, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.bmrc.ca/layout-tour-2026


Date: March 21 to 22, 2026
Event: The Ottawa Dirty 30 Modular Gang, Modular On30 Layout Set Up
Times: TBD
Location: Mountain Township Agricultural Hall, 2967 Lough Rd, South Mountain, S. Ottawa, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, Bruce Leckie


Date: March 21 to 22, 2026
Event: Sea to Sky Model Train and Hobby Show
Times: 10:00 to 5:00, 10:00 to 4:00
Location: Railway Museum of British Columbia, Squamish, BC
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.wcra.org


Date: March 22, 2026
Event: York Railway Modellers, Spring 2026 Open House
Times: 11:00 to 4:00
Location: 5 Oakland Avenue, North York, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, http://yorkrailwaymodellers.ca/


Date: March 22, 2026
Event: CMRS Spring Mini Meet, Clinics, Show & Tell
Times: 9:00 to 3:00
Location: Glenmore Inn, Calgary, Alberta
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.calgarymodelrailway.ca/events.html


Date: March 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: March 28, 2026
Event: 42nd Annual Doubleheaders Layout Tour
Times: 9:00 to 9:00
Location: Hespeler Memorial Arena, 640 Ellis Rd., Cambridge, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, dhtour@gmail.com or Website, https://doubleheaders.ca/index.html


Date: March 28 to 29, 2026
Event: The Quinte Model Train Show
Times: 10 to 4, 10 to 3:30
Location: Centennial High School, Belleville, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, Rick Potter


Date: March 29, 2026
Event: Bruce County Heritage Association Toy Show
Times: 9:30 to 3:30
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1658 ON-9, Walkerton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://bruceheritage.com


April 2026


Date: April 4, 2026
Event: Mainline Model Railroaders Fellowship (MMRF), Spring Swap Meet
Times: TBD
Location: Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113 - 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.mmrf.ab.ca/node/82


Date: April 4 to 5, 2026
Event: Lindsay & District Model Railroaders Train & Hobby Show
Times: 10 to 4, 10 to 3
Location: Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, allaboardldmr@gmail.com


Date: April 7, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: April 11, 2026
Event: Prescott Model Train and Toy Show
Times: TBD
Location: Leo Boivin Community Centre, Prescott, Ontario
Imformation Link: Phone: 613-255-5181


Date: April 12, 2026
Event: Annual Nanaimo Model Railroad Show
Times: TBD
Location: Beban Park Rec Center, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC
Imformation Link: Watch for more information.


Date: April 18, 2026
Event: Steel Town Railway Prototype Modellers' Meet, Hamilton, Ontario
Times: 8:30 to 4:30
Location: Eva Rothell Centre, 460 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, steeltownrpm@gmail.com


Date: April 19, 2026
Event: Collectors Model Train Show
Times: 9:30 to 3:00
Location: Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, http://www.collectorshows.ca/


This is a CARM event

Date: April 20, 2026
Event: Zoom Presentation, A walk arround a movable layout by Richard Morrison
Times: 7:00 eastern
Location: CARM inventation, members only
Imformation Link: Email, Malcolm Back, or William Waithe


Date: April 25 to 26, 2026
Event: The Great British Train Show
Times: 10 to 4, 10 to 3
Location: Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/theplatelayersgbts


Date: April 25 to 26, 2026
Event: Supertrain 2026
Times: 9 to 5
Location: Olympic Oval, 288 Collegiate Blvd NW., Calgary, Alberta
Imformation Link: Website, http://www.supertrain.ca/ or Email, info@supertrain.ca


Date: April 26, 2026
Event: LMRA - Model Railroad Flea Market
Times: 9:30 to 2:30
Location: John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre, 4399 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.lmra.ca/flea_market.html


Date: April 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


May 2026


Date: May 1 to 3, 2026
Event: Bayview Junction 2026, NMRA, NFR Convention
Times: TBD
Location: Mohawk College 135 Fennell Ave, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://nfrconvention.ca/


Date: May 2, 2026
Event: Nottawasaga Model Railway 2026 Spring Auction
Times: 10:00 and on
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 400 Ontario Street, Collingwood, Ontario
Imformation Link: Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/709717693650775/


Date: May 5, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: May 9, 2026
Event: Brighton & Presqu'ile Railway Association, Model Train Market & Open House
Times: 10 to 3
Location: King Edward Park Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, brightONrainclub@yahoo.com


Date: May 9, 2026
Event: Burlington Model Railway Club Public Demonstrations, Free Admission
Times: 11:00 to 3:00
Location: Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca


Date: May 9 and 10, 2026
Event: Niagara Railway Museum Opening Weekend
Times: 10:00 to 4:00
Location: 21 Warren St., Fort Erie, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://nfrm.ca


This is a CARM event

Date: May 11, 2026
Event: Zoom Presentation, Operation on the North Easthope Central by John Wagner
Times: 7:00 eastern
Location: CARM inventation, members only
Imformation Link: Email, Malcolm Back, or William Waithe


Date: May 14, 2026
Event: Railway Modellers' Meet of British Columbia
Times: TBD
Location: Online Clinics Only
Imformation Link: Website, https://railwaymodellersmeetofbc.ca/wp/


Date: May 16, 2026
Event: Ontario Narrow Gauge Show
Times: 10 to 3:30
Location: Portugese Club, 870 Townline Road, Cambridge, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, davidwoodhead@bell.net


Date: May 22 to 24, 2026
Event: Railway Modellers' Meet of British Columbia
Times: TBD
Location: West Mall Centre (WMC) Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia.
Imformation Link: Website, https://railwaymodellersmeetofbc.ca/wp/


Date: May 23 to 24, 2026
Event: GHLS Train Rides, Boats in the Park Weekend
Times: 11 to 4
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, http://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/


Date: May 24, 2026
Event: Collectors Model Train Show
Times: 9:30 to 3:00
Location: Elgin County Railway Museum, St. Thomas, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, http://www.collectorshows.ca/


Date: May 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


This is a CARM event

Date: May 28, 2026
Event: CARM National Capital Chapter Spring Excursion to three Layouts
Times: One Day
Location: Details available from the organiser on request, Brockville, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, Bruce Leckie


Date: May 30, 2026
Event: Burlington Model Railway Club Public Demonstrations, Free Admission
Times: 11:00 to 3:00
Location: Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca


June 2026


Date: June 2, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: June 3, 2026
Event: GHLS Train Rides, Iron Pour Satuday
Times: 11 to 4
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, http://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/


Date: June 6 to 7, 2026
Event: Montreal Model Train Exposition
Times: 10 to 5
Location: Dorval Arena, 1450 Dawson Ave., Montreal, Quebec
Imformation Link: Email, Ivan.j.dow@gmail.com or Website, https://montrealmodeltrainexposition.com


Date: June 6 to 7, 2026
Event: Arnprior Model Train Show
Times: 10:00 to 4:00, 10:00 to 3:00
Location: Nick Smith Centre, 70 James Street, Arnprior, Ontario
Imformation Link: none available


Date: June 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: June 27, 2026
Event: Burlington Model Railway Club, Public Demonstrations, Free Admission
Times: 11:00 to 3:00
Location: Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca


Date: June 28, 2026
Event: Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers Public Runs, Free Rides
Times: 10:00 to 3:30
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/upcoming-events/


July 2026


Date: July 7, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: July 11 to 12, 2026
Event: Beaver River Model Railway Model Train Show
Times: 10:00 to 4:00
Location: Beaverton Curlng Club, 164 Main Street, Beaverton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, btehsinfo@gmail.com


Date: July 11 and 12, 2026
Event: Niagara Railway Museum Opening Weekend
Times: 10:00 to 4:00
Location: 21 Warren St., Fort Erie, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://nfrm.ca


Date: July 12, 2026
Event: Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers Public Runs, Free Rides
Times: 10:00 to 3:30
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/upcoming-events/


Date: July 18, 2026
Event: Burlington Model Railway Club, Public Demonstrations, Free Admission
Times: 11:00 to 3:00
Location: Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca


Date: July 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: July 26, 2026
Event: Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers Public Runs, Free Rides
Times: 10:00 to 3:30
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/upcoming-events/


August 2026


Date: August 4, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: August 9, 2026
Event: Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers Public Runs, Free Rides
Times: 10:00 to 3:30
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/upcoming-events/


Date: August 14 to 16, 2026
Event: Heritage Farm Show, Bruce County Heritage Farm
Times: 9:00 to 4:00
Location: 89 Concession Rd 2A, Paisley, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://bruceheritage.com/ourannual-heritage-farm-show/


Date: August 15, 2026
Event: Burlington Model Railway Club, Public Demonstrations, Free Admission
Times: 11:00 to 3:00
Location: Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca


Date: August 23, 2026
Event: Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers Public Runs, Free Rides
Times: 10:00 to 3:30
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/upcoming-events/


Date: August 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: August 29 to 30, 2026
Event: Waterloo Railway Exposition
Times: 10:00 to 6:00
Location: 55 Benjiman Road, Waterloo, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://waterloorailexpo.ca/


September 2026


Date: September 1, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: September 5, 2026
Event: Burlington Model Railway Club, Public Demonstrations, Free Admission
Times: 11:00 to 3:00
Location: Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca


Date: September 6, 2026
Event: Collectors Model Train Show
Times: 9:30 to 3:00
Location: 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://collectorshows.ca


Date: September 11 to 12, 2026
Event: Niagara Railway Museum Opening Weekend
Times: 10:00 to 4:00
Location: 21 Warren St., Fort Erie, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://nfrm.ca


Date: September 13, 2026
Event: Annual Victoria Model Railway Show
Times: 10:00 to 4:00
Location: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney (Victoria), Britsh Columbia
Imformation Link: none


Date: September 13, 2026
Event: Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers, All Clubs Day, More Live Steam
Times: 10:00 to 3:30
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/upcoming-events/


Date: September 19, 2026
Event: Grey Central Railway Club Annual Train Show
Times: 10:00 to 4:00
Location: Grey Highlands Kinplex, 2 Highland Drive, Flesherton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, pdarcey1947@outlook.com


Date: September 19 to 20, 2026
Event: Heritage Park 40th Anniversary Railway Days
Times: TBD
Location: 1900 Heritage Park SW, Calgary, Alberta
Imformation Link: Website, https://heritagepark.ca/events/railway-days


Date: September 19 to 20, 2026
Event: The Ottawa Dirty 30 Modular Gang Modular On30 Layout Set Up
Times: TBD
Location: Mountain Township Agricultural Hall, 2967 Lough Rd, South Mountain, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, Bruce Leckie


Date: September 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: September 26, 2026
Event: Burlington Model Railway Club, Public Demonstrations, Free Admission
Times: 11:00 to 3:00
Location: Burlington Model Railway Centre, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca


Date: September 27, 2026
Event: Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers Public Runs, Free Rides
Times: 10:00 to 3:30
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/upcoming-events/


October 2026


Date: October 3 to 4, 2026
Event: Greater Edmonton Model Train Show
Times: TBD
Location: Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.mmrf.ab.ca/greater_edmONon_model_train_show


Date: Octobe 6, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: October 17, 2026
Event: Capital Region Model Railway Tour / Tournée de Chemins de Fer Miniatures de la Capital
Times: TBD
Location: TBD
Imformation Link: Website, https://capitaltrains.ca/


Date: October 24, 2026
Event: MMRF Fall Swap Meet 2026
Times: 11 to 2
Location: Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113 - 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.mmrf.ab.ca/


Date: October 25, 2026
Event: Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers Public Runs, Free Rides, Halloween themed train day
Times: 10:00 to 3:30
Location: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://www.ghls.org/ghlsv1/upcoming-events/


Date: October 25, 2026
Event: Fall Niagara Falls Model Railway Show
Times: 10:00 to 3:00
Location: Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Avenue, St Cathrines, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://nfrm.ca/static.php?p=nfmrs


Date: Octobe 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


November 2026


Date: November 1, 2026
Event: Collectors Model Train Show
Times: 9:30 to 3:00
Location: Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, https://collectorshows.ca


Date: November 3, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: November 7 to 8, 2026
Event: Thunder Creek Model Train Show
Times: TBD
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Imformation Link: TBD


Date: November 21 to 22, 2026
Event: The Ottawa Dirty 30 Modular Gang Modular On30 Layout Set Up
Times: TBD
Location: Mountain Township Agricultural Hall, 2967 Lough Rd, South Mountain, Ontario
Imformation Link: Email, Bruce Leckie


Date: November 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


December 2026


Date: December 1, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/


Date: December 26, 2026
Event: London Model Railroad Group Open House
Times: 7:30 to 9:00
Location: 4474 Blakie Rd., Unit 127, London, Ontario
Imformation Link: Website, Ian Clarke http://clarkefest.com/