Boeing Employees’ Model Railroad Club Annual Swap Meet
2025-11-08 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kent Commons Community Center, 525 4th Avenue North, Kent, WA, 98030, United States
WA, KENT: Boeing Employees’ Model Railroad Club Annual Swap Meet. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:30am-4:00pm.
Kent Commons Community Center, 525 4th Avenue North, Kent, WA 98030.
Admission: $10.00, under 16 free.
Ed Sherry or Caleb at: seattleandnorthcascades@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/BEMRRC/

Whidbey Clinic
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States
Presentation on railroad passenger car dining sets.

Eastside Clinic
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)
The zoom link and topic of the month will be emailed using the Eastside clinic email list.
To register for Eastside Clinic email list, pls contact Russ Segner <russseg AT gmail DOT com>.

Olympia November Clinic
2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Panorama City Seattle Room, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Building a structure from fractured memories
Lee Bishop, our often published On30 modeler, will share how to scratch build and detail a country building landmark from a picture and/or your memories of a building or scene that comes from your past! Lee is a great modeler and photographer so we are in store for a very informative presentation. Please join us!
This will be a hybrid clinic, Zoom and in person.
Topic: Olympia Clinic, Building a structure from fractured memories
Time: November 21, 2025 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
PANORAMA CITY
Address: 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Our clinic will be in the basement auditorium of the Panorama Quinault Apartment building known as the Seattle Room (across the hall from our old meeting room).

Or Join Zoom Meeting (Online about 6:45)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89071839956?pwd=OrbI0cglVquHLaCW3pweDtTxjJ5GFq.1

Whidbey Clinic
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States
Wassail Special

Olympia December Clinic
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Panorama City Seattle Room, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
2025 NMRA National Convention Review
Join us at the 2025 NMRA National Convention in Detroit on December 12 at 7:00 pm. We will be live at our spot on Panorama and on Zoom.
Well, via pictures anyway. Scott Buckley, Brian Ferris and Greg Wright went to Detroit for the convention last August.
The layout tours and prototype visits were incredible. You will enjoy the pictures of great models and vintage prototypes!
This will be a hybrid clinic, Zoom and in person.
Time: December 12, 2025 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
PANORAMA CITY
Address: 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Our clinic will be in the basement auditorium of the Panorama Quinault Apartment building known as the Seattle Room (across the hall from our old meeting room).
PLEASE NOTE: Panorama is situated in Lacey on about 40 acres; consists of single family residences, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes plus three multistory apartments housing about 1100 residents!! It’s a big place so PLEASE FOLLOW these INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER; otherwise, given it may be after dark, you may never find us.
Please only enter off SLEATER KINNEY ROAD onto CIRCLE LANE immediately north of the large nursing home building. Follow CIRCLE LANE going right at the first round about (onto CIRCLE LANE) then proceeding past the lighted glass statuary and entrance on your right and turning right immediately into the next parking lot. Park anywhere.
Look for the entrance** at the right end of the large multistory apartment (Quinault Apartments); enter there and proceed one flight downstairs either by stairway or “slow” elevator. Walk down the long hallway you’re in about halfway, enter the Quinault Auditorium on your right and YOU’RE THERE!!
Or Join Zoom Meeting (Online about 6:45)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89071839956?pwd=OrbI0cglVquHLaCW3pweDtTxjJ5GFq.1

Wa State History Museum Model Train Festival
2025-12-19 - 2026-01-01 | Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States

Eastside Clinic
2025-12-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)
We will have our last meeting of the year Thursday the18th Tuesday the 23rd. We start at 7:00PM. I will open the room at 6:30.
Let’s talk about what you are hoping Santa brings.

Our program will be a presentation of my layout, The Coal Creek Lumber Company. I will describe how and why I built it as well as operating it now that it is finished.

Zoom link is sent out over email. Conact me or Doug if you do not get those emails.

Russ

Great Train Show - Ridgefield, WA
2026-01-10 10:00 - 2026-01-11 16:00 | Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
The Nation’s largest traveling train show, with events each year in dozens of major cities across the country. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains for sale, huge operating displays, activities for kids and more. Select Great Train Shows also feature the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour.

Whidbey Clinic
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States
Railroad Operations primer on Time Table and Train Orders

Olympia Clinic - Annual January Dinner
2026-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Panorama City Seventeen51 Resturant, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Annual Prototype Discussion and Dinner

Dinner at Seventeen51 (Panorama City Restaurant)

1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503

$22 for salad, rolls, potatoes, chicken marsala, roast sirloin, chocolate cake, pay at the door
Bar drinks on your own

Invite others, spouses, other interested modelers, etc.
PROGRAM
Operation Life Saver and Ferromex ( Ferromex (reporting mark FXE) is a private rail consortium that operates the largest (by mileage) railway in Mexico with) in and around Guadalajara presented by Mike Turcott
RSVP required to Greg Wright at: gregorywright2002@yahoo.com

Great Train Show - Puyallup, WA
2026-01-17 10:00 - 2026-01-18 16:00 | Washington State Fair, 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States

Great Train Show - Kennewick, WA
2026-01-24 10:00 - 2026-01-25 16:00 | Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak Street, Kennewick, 99337, United States

Whidbey Clinic
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States
Trains of Japan

The 33rd Washington State Train Show & Market Place
2026-02-21 10:00 - 2026-02-22 16:00 | Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA, 98272, United States
The Monroe Show Returns for 2026!
Don’t miss the 33rd Washington State Model Railroad Show & Marketplace (WSMRS&M), hosted by the United NorthWest Model Railroad Club on February 21 & 22, 2026 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA.
Whether you’re a seasoned railroading enthusiast or just curious to learn more, this event welcomes visitors of all ages. Explore detailed model railroad layouts, unique displays, and a lively marketplace offering items in G, O, S, HO, N, Z-scale, and even 7-1/2″ gauge live-steam operating trains. It’s an engaging and memorable experience for families and hobbyists alike.
As the largest all-scale model railroad show on the West Coast, the WSMRS&M is dedicated to more than just showcasing the art of model railroading – it’s about making a difference. Over the past 30 years, the event has raised nearly $350,000 to support youth development programs that empower children and strengthen families. This year, proceeds will benefit the Snohomish County 4-H Foundation, continuing this proud tradition of giving back.
Mark your calendar for February 21 & 23, 2026 and join us at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds
in Monroe, the same location as last year.
Dates and Show Times:
Saturday, February 21, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, February 22, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission:
Adults (18+): $ 12
Juniors (10-17): $ 10
Seniors (65+): $ 10
Military (w/ID): $ 10
Kids (9 & Under): Free with paid adult admission!

Admission is Valid for Both Days!

Debit/Credit Payment $0.75 Fee Per Transaction.
Free Parking is available in the YELLOW Lot off Cascade View Drive.
Parking in the RED Lot on the east side of 179th Street near the Speedway may be a paid lot going forward.

Olympia Clinic
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Panorama City Seattle Room, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Olympia February Clinic
Jim Sabol and Greg Wright will present a clinic on battery powered model railroading! Look Mom, no Wires! Join us to see actual examples of battery powered trains in multiple scales. As part of the clinic we will review how control has changed over the years and why battery is such a jump forward. What DCC did compared to DC, Battery on Board is doing to DCC.

We are also expecting some estate trains from a Panorama resident to be available for free at the meeting.

Note the date, not our typical 3rd Friday.

This will be a hybrid clinic, Zoom and in person.

Time: February 27, 2026 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
PANORAMA CITY
Address: 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Our clinic will be in the basement auditorium of the Panorama Quinault Apartment building known as the Seattle Room (across the hall from our old meeting room).
PLEASE NOTE: Panorama is situated in Lacey on about 40 acres; consists of single family residences, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes plus three multistory apartments housing about 1100 residents!! It’s a big place so PLEASE FOLLOW these INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER; otherwise, given it may be after dark, you may never find us.
Please only enter off SLEATER KINNEY ROAD onto CIRCLE LANE immediately north of the large nursing home building. Follow CIRCLE LANE going right at the first round about (onto CIRCLE LANE) then proceeding past the lighted glass statuary and entrance on your right and turning right immediately into the next parking lot. Park anywhere.
Look for the entrance** at the right end of the large multistory apartment (Quinault Apartments); enter there and proceed one flight downstairs either by stairway or “slow” elevator. Walk down the long hallway you’re in about halfway, enter the Quinault Auditorium on your right and YOU’RE THERE!!
Or Join Zoom Meeting (Online about 6:45)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89071839956?pwd=OrbI0cglVquHLaCW3pweDtTxjJ5GFq.1

Whidbey Clinic
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States
Advanced weathering techniques with Jon Bentz.

Olympia Clinic
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Panorama City Seattle Room, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Olympia March Clinic
The March Olympia clinic will focus on creating prototype-based operations utilizing photographs, maps, timetables, historical records, and train consists. Brian Ferris will cover how prototype information might be used to develop model operations. The goal of this clinic is to inspire modelers to research how real railroads ran and to use that information to create realistic operations on their layouts.
This will be a hybrid clinic, Zoom and in person.
Time: March 13, 2026 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
PANORAMA CITY
Address: 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Our clinic will be in the basement auditorium of the Panorama Quinault Apartment building known as the Seattle Room (across the hall from our old meeting room).
PLEASE NOTE: Panorama is situated in Lacey on about 40 acres; consists of single family residences, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes plus three multistory apartments housing about 1100 residents!! It’s a big place so PLEASE FOLLOW these INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER; otherwise, given it may be after dark, you may never find us.
Please only enter off SLEATER KINNEY ROAD onto CIRCLE LANE immediately north of the large nursing home building. Follow CIRCLE LANE going right at the first round about (onto CIRCLE LANE) then proceeding past the lighted glass statuary and entrance on your right and turning right immediately into the next parking lot. Park anywhere.
Look for the entrance** at the right end of the large multistory apartment (Quinault Apartments); enter there and proceed one flight downstairs either by stairway or “slow” elevator. Walk down the long hallway you’re in about halfway, enter the Quinault Auditorium on your right and YOU’RE THERE!!
Or Join Zoom Meeting (Online about 6:45)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89071839956?pwd=OrbI0cglVquHLaCW3pweDtTxjJ5GFq.1

The 5th Annual Railroad Swap Meet & Train Show in Grays Harbor!
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-15 15:00 | Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma, WA, 98541, United States
Whether you’re a serious collector, a hobbyist, or a family looking for a unique weekend adventure, this is THE event for you!
WHEN:Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSunday, March 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE:Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds111 W Court St, Elma, WA 98541 ADMISSION: FREE! PARKING: FREE!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
>>Operating Model Train LayoutsWatch miniature worlds come to life! See incredibly detailed layouts in multiple scales running right before your eyes.
>>Swap Meet TreasuresBrowse tables filled with:
>>>Vintage locomotives and rolling stock>>>Rare collectibles and hard-to-find pieces>>>DIY supplies and parts>>>Railroad memorabilia>>>Trains in all scales!
Family-Friendly FunPerfect for all ages! Kids love watching the trains, and adults appreciate the incredible craftsmanship and nostalgia.
Food ConcessionsGrab lunch and make a day of it!
Photography WelcomeBring your camera – these layouts are works of art!
WHY ATTEND?>>For Collectors: Find that missing piece you’ve been hunting for years. Connect with fellow enthusiasts who speak your language.>>For Hobbyists: Get inspired by master builders. Pick up tips, techniques, and new ideas for your own layout.>>For Beginners: Thinking about starting model railroading? This is the perfect place to learn, ask questions, and find affordable starter supplies.>>For Families: Create memories! There’s something magical about watching a child’s face light up when they see a miniature train chugging through a tiny town.>>For Nostalgia Seekers: Step back in time and reconnect with the golden age of railroading.
QUESTIONS?Call: 360-482-2651

Eastside Clinic
2026-03-19 18:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting (link in GrabIron)
Jon McWhirter will present a show and tell for two of his scenery projects:

Small older electrical Substation (finished);
Small cotton gin (in progress, estimated completion date March 31).

As usual we will start with some news and info sharing (Open to all). Got anything newsworthy? Any new photos or layout updates?

The Zoom meeting room is set to open at 6:30 for open conversation and the meeting will start at 7:00PM.
Hope to virtually see you all there.

Contact Russ or Douig Oldenburg for the zoom link.

Whidbey Clinic
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States
Trains of Russia with Mark Malmkar.

Lewis County Model Railroad Train Show & Swap Meet
2026-04-11 10:00 - 2026-04-12 16:00 | Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 South Gold Street, Centralia, WA, 98531, United States
Tables available
Moose Creek Logging Railroad and European Train Enthusiasts will be operating their layouts.

Olympia Clinic
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Panorama City Seattle Room, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Olympia April Clinic
Our topic will be Building a Woodland Scenics Complete Layout Kit by Dennis Murphey. Dennis has a long model and prototype railroad history and has authored a number of articles, especially in N scale.
This will be a hybrid clinic, Zoom and in person.
Time: April 17, 2026 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
PANORAMA CITY
Address: 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Our clinic will be in the basement auditorium of the Panorama Quinault Apartment building known as the Seattle Room (across the hall from our old meeting room).
PLEASE NOTE: Panorama is situated in Lacey on about 40 acres; consists of single family residences, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes plus three multistory apartments housing about 1100 residents!! It’s a big place so PLEASE FOLLOW these INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER; otherwise, given it may be after dark, you may never find us.
Please only enter off SLEATER KINNEY ROAD onto CIRCLE LANE immediately north of the large nursing home building. Follow CIRCLE LANE going right at the first round about (onto CIRCLE LANE) then proceeding past the lighted glass statuary and entrance on your right and turning right immediately into the next parking lot. Park anywhere.
Look for the entrance** at the right end of the large multistory apartment (Quinault Apartments); enter there and proceed one flight downstairs either by stairway or “slow” elevator. Walk down the long hallway you’re in about halfway, enter the Seattle room on your left and YOU’RE THERE!!
Or Join Zoom Meeting (Online about 6:45)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89071839956?pwd=OrbI0cglVquHLaCW3pweDtTxjJ5GFq.1

NMRA PNR Regional Convention
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-16
2nd Division is hosting the 2026 Pacific Northwest Region NMRA convention in Tigard, Oregon, conveniently located to major highways and food!

Whidbey Clinic
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States
Using AI for model railroading with Roy Andrukat.

Railway Modellers’ Meet of British Columbia
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24
The Railway Modellers’ Meet of British Columbia is held every year to advance the practice of railway modelling in British Columbia by providing a forum where model railroaders can meet and exchange ideas with their local, regional and national counterparts and in so doing enrich their involvement in the NMRA and SIGs.

We invite all railway modellers to join us at RMMBC 2026.
We extend a special invitation to our friends in NMRA PNR Division 6 to the east and Division 4 to the south.
Once again we will be at the SFU campus with its inexpensive accommodations.
Our goal is to provide a forum where model railroaders can meet and exchange ideas.
New to model railroading? Our focus is to encourage connections between participants.
All scales
All eras
All interests
All experience levels
Come and share what you have been working on
May is a beautiful time of year in the Greater Vancouver area.
As in past years, RMMBC 2026 will be held in May and will feature:

Online Kickoff – a set of online clinics presented in advance of the in-person meet.
Clinics – a set of in-person clinics held on the Saturday and Sunday of the weekend.
Operating Sessions – two sessions of operating on local layouts.
Layout Tours – self-guided tours of a variety of local layouts.
Model Displays – a chance to share what has been on your work bench this year.
Meet the Modeller – a session for modellers to describe their modelling project.
Manufacturers – meet local manufactures that bring value to our hobby.
Meet My Layout – short, pictorial overviews of layouts.
Meet Up – a chance to get together with other modellers to debate/discuss modelling.
Workshops – hands on modelling in real time — do a project while you are at the meet.

Olympia Clinic
2026-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Panorama City Seattle Room, 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
Olympia May Clinic
Ever thought of going “down under” to ride trains? Well its heaps of fun and Jeff Schultz is going to share his experience from traveling on the famous Indian Pacific and Ghan from last year. Please join us for a “journey to the land of OZ”.
This will be a hybrid clinic, Zoom and in person.
Time: May 29, 2026 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
PANORAMA CITY
Address: 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Our clinic will be in the basement auditorium of the Panorama Quinault Apartment building known as the Seattle Room (across the hall from our old meeting room).
PLEASE NOTE: Panorama is situated in Lacey on about 40 acres; consists of single family residences, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes plus three multistory apartments housing about 1100 residents!! It’s a big place so PLEASE FOLLOW these INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER; otherwise, given it may be after dark, you may never find us.
Please only enter off SLEATER KINNEY ROAD onto CIRCLE LANE immediately north of the large nursing home building. Follow CIRCLE LANE going right at the first round about (onto CIRCLE LANE) then proceeding past the lighted glass statuary and entrance on your right and turning right immediately into the next parking lot. Park anywhere.
Look for the entrance** at the right end of the large multistory apartment (Quinault Apartments); enter there and proceed one flight downstairs either by stairway or “slow” elevator. Walk down the long hallway you’re in about halfway, enter the Seattle room on your left and YOU’RE THERE!!
Or Join Zoom Meeting (Online about 6:45)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89071839956?pwd=OrbI0cglVquHLaCW3pweDtTxjJ5GFq.1

NMRA 2026 National Convention
2026-07-27 - 2026-08-02
The NMRA National Convention is coming to Chattanooga, TN for the first time ever in 2026! The Southeastern Region is excited to host NMRA members from around the world in the Scenic City. We have a week full of fun activities planned including:

Layout Tours
Prototype Tours
Steam-Powered Excursions and Dinner Train
Non-Rail Tours and other Activities
Operating Sessions
Special Interest Groups
Railroad Historical Societies
Modeling with the Masters®
Celebration of Models
Train Show
