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 Posted - November 08 2015 : 8:11:55 PM
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Trainfest In Milwaukee Wisconsin
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 14 & 15 at Wisconsin State Fair Park
Every November nearly 25,000 modelers, families, and train fans of all ages converge in Milwaukee for a weekend of fun at America’s Largest Operating Model Railroad Show.
What makes Trainfest so popular?
It’s the amount of amazingly-detailed railroads and their uniqueness and variety. With 230,000 sq. ft. (nearly five football fields) of exhibit space featuring more than 70 highly creative scenic railroads, it’s a sight to behold. There is a constant hum of enthusiasm that travels throughout the show. The air is electric. Smiling faces are everywhere. Veteran Trainfest exhibitors, in particular, look on newcomers with fond nostalgia as they remember how amazing the event was during their own first visit.
The imagination of a kid, or a kid-at-heart, is present in each of the layouts on exhibit. It’s amazing what modelers can do in transforming Styrofoam and plastic into beautiful countrysides. Many of our expert modelers were introduced and hooked on the experience of model trains as youngsters.
Families at Trainfest
The family presence is very important at Trainfest and our kid-friendly activities ensure that all families will enjoy and feel welcome at the event. We strive not only to support today’s model railroading hobby, but also to inspire the hobbyists of tomorrow. Be sure to check out the Kids’ Activity Zone to learn more about all the family train fun!
The Hobby
Whether you’re looking to expand your layout or just getting started in the hobby, Trainfest is the place to be. We host over 100 manufacturers and hobby dealers, to showcase the latest products. (Many offering great Show deals.) The manufacturers and dealers have traveled far and wide to attend Trainfest, and they are ready and willing to share product recommendations and tips. Unanimously their goal is to help everyone at Trainfest find just the right products for their railroading need — from beginner to railroading extraordinaire.
Come, join us for a great experience and discover the magic of model railroading first hand. You’re sure to leave with an enduring memory, and you might just start a new family tradition.
Clinics/ Demos
How do they do that?! Want to get started in model railroading? Hone your modeling skills? At Trainfest you can watch the experts or take part in a clinic. Most are for adults but some are for only kids too.
Trainfest offers a variety of clinics and demonstrations on-site during the show.
To get a glimpse of the type and quality of clinics and demos, check out an issue or two of our Trainfest EXPRESS newsletter. There are some great “How-to” features from our clinic/demo presenters. For the full clinics schedule visit our clinics page.
See you at Trainfest 2015. Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 14 & 15 at Wisconsin State Fair Park!
Trainfest is held in West Allis, Wisconsin a City of Milwaukee suburb at the Wisconsin Expo Center on the Wisconsin State Fair Park grounds. The facility is among the largest in Milwaukee County and provides Trainfest with ample room for all necessary exhibits and activities.
Plan ahead, check for any road construction and traffic updates when coming to Trainfest.
Wisconsin Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue
West Allis (Milwaukee), WI 53214
Trainfest 2015 Ticket Prices
Adults 1 Day (ages 13 and up) – $13.00
Adults 2 Day (ages 13 and up) – $18.00
Kids 1 Day (ages 4-12) – $5.00
Kids 2 Day (ages 4-12) – $6.00
NMRA Members 1 Day – $10.00
NMRA Members 2 Day – $15.00
Military, Veterans, Scout Leaders in Uniform – $5.00
Scouts in Uniform – FREE (no ticket needed)
Kids age 3 & under – FREE (no ticket needed)
Advanced Tickets
Advanced Tickets are available online and at hobby shops until Friday November 13th at 11:59pm.
(Online Ticket purchases are subject to a $3 transaction fee per Transaction)
Adults 1 Day (ages 13 and up) – $10.00
Adults 2 Day (ages 13 and up) – $15.00
Kids 1 Day (ages 4-12) – $2.00
Kids 2 Day (ages 4-12) – $3.00
NMRA Members 1 Day – $10.00
NMRA Members 2 Day – $15.00
Kids age 3 & under – FREE (no ticket needed)
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Edited by - Srenchin on November 08 2015 8:19:34 PM
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Posted - November 08 2015 : 8:27:09 PM
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Milwaukee? To far from the part of Iowa I'm in . Whay aren't there any in Des Moines or Council Bluffs
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Posted - November 09 2015 : 4:04:15 PM
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quote:Milwaukee? To far from the part of Iowa I'm in. Whay aren't there any in Des Moines or Council Bluffs
Originally posted by bnsfIAÂ -Â November 08 2015Â :Â 8:27:09 PM
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same here
Which is why the train shows I go to are in Cheyenne, WY, Denver, CO & North Platte, NE 
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Posted - November 14 2015 : 8:32:31 PM
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First day of Trainfest 2015 is over, one day left!
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