The Great NYS Model Train Fair 2026
The Great NYS Model Train Fair is an annual exhibition organized by the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (CNY NRHS). The 51st edition returns to the Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults age 16 and over; children 15 and under are admitted free. Advance tickets are sold online through the organizers. Free parking is available on the fairgrounds.
The fair is promoted as the largest model train show in New York State, drawing exhibitors, vendors, and operating layouts from across the region. Directions, hotel information, exhibitor applications, and contact details are published on the official Model Train Fair website maintained by CNY NRHS.
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Syracuse - Exposition Center, NYS Fairgrounds, New York, United States