EAST LANSING, Mich. - - Make tracks to the Michigan State University Pavilion in East Lansing for Michigan’s largest model train show and sale on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission for the annual Lansing Train Show and Sale is $8 and free for children under 12 years, as well as scouts in uniform. For faster service, an express ticket sales lane will be open for customers with exact change. 

 “We are always excited to host the Lansing Train Show and Sale this year as it promises to be another large one based on a sell-out of vendor table registrations,” John Hartmann, Lansing Model Railroad Club (LMRC) special events coordinator, said. “There is always something for everyone at our show from watching miniature trains run on modular layouts to shopping for your Christmas gifts.”

With an attendance of over 3,000, people will see model trains running along various-sized modular displays, including one made of Legos, and shop over 500 vendor tables of new and used model trains, tools, artwork, collectibles, DVDs, books, and much more. Vendors come from all over the Midwest, including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to sell their trains.

In addition to shopping, there will be various presentations for beginners. The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) Division 5 chapter will be offering a variety of free demonstrations in the center of the show area.   

“We hope people will be able to learn more about our fun hobby by attending our show,” said Tim Childs, LMRC president. “The how-to demonstrations will help people set-up a model railroad empire of their dreams.”  

Free parking is available around the Pavilion and at the MSU commuter lot at the corner of Mt. Hope Highway and Farm Lane.

The annual show is organized by volunteer members of the nonprofit Lansing Model Railroad Club in Delta Township. Founded in 1953, the 50-member club resides in the historic Millett railroad depot that was moved from the Grand Trunk Western Railroad property in the early 1960s. Show proceeds benefit the club's efforts to restore the Michigan Avenue (MA) Tower, maintain the historic Millett depot, and expand its model railroad layout.