Long Island Events For the Model Train Enthusiast

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The holiday season is almost upon us. A model train is the classic holiday toy. For those enthusiasts who want to share their love of model trains or anyone who just wants to share the joy with their family, below is a list of upcoming model train open houses to view set ups and events.

 

Long Island Model Railroad Engineers Open Houses

When: November 6 - 7, November 20-21, December 4-5, December 11-12, 11am - 4pm

Where: 3661 Horseblock Road, Unit P, Medford

What: This is a great opportunity for members of the public to view a large-scale model train layout in operation. Members will operate multiple trains using digital command control on the Club's HO and N Gauge layouts.

 

Long Island Auto Replica Society (LIARS) Car Model Show

When: November 13, 2021, 9am - 3pm

Where: Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport

What: Trainville Hobby Depot show.

 

Central Operating Lines Model Railroad Club Swap Meets

When: November 14 and December 12, 8:30am - 1pm

Where: AmVets Post 18, 141 Carleton Avenue, East Islip

What: All Gauges of trains are available. Entry fee is still only $5 per person.

 

Central Operating Lines Model Railroad Open Houses

When: November 19, 6 - 10pm, December 4-5, 11am - 4pm

Where: 50 A Carlough Road, Bohemia

What: Collecting a new unwrapped toy for the John Theissen Foundation (jtcf.org) at these open houses. Free admission.

 

Town of Oyster Bay Model Train Show

When: Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21, 11am - 4pm

Where: Hicksville Community Center, 28 W. Carl Street, Hicksville

What: The show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot.  Donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.

 

Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers Open House

When: December 3-5, 2021

Where: 2953 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown

What: See Long island’s largest O Gauge layout.