The Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo returns Friday May 15 & Saturday May 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Metroplex Expo Center in Girard, Ohio. This highly anticipated event builds on the success of the 2025 Expo and is going to be even better! On-site admission is $10 for one day or $15 for both days, with online ticket purchases granting entry 30 minutes before the doors open at 9:30 PM. From G to ride-on 7.5" Gauge trains, hobbyists of all levels can explore extensive displays, operating club layouts, and a wide range of accessories and equipment for sale.
Visitors can enjoy hands-on clinics, including youth-focused sessions, interactive displays, hourly door prizes, modeling contest and plenty of food and refreshments without needing to leave the Expo. The venue offers ample free parking, flat-level accessibility, and convenient covered vendor load-in as well as a pull in garage bay. Nearby hotels and dining spots make it easy to turn your visit into a fun weekend getaway. This show is built by and for large-scale railroading enthusiasts, and we aim to make every year even better than the last. For updates, hotel information, or vendor/exhibitor details, visit the official website at www.GreatLakesTrainExpo.com and get ready to roll into one of the fastest growing large scale expos in the Great Lakes Region!
