Upcoming Shows
Fall Plano Show
Admission & Tickets
Adult Admission: $11
Children 12 & Under: Free
Scouts in Uniform: Free
Tickets are available at the door only. Online ticket sales are not available.
Cash and credit cards accepted. Visitors paying with cash receive a $1 discount on admission. An ATM is available onsite for your convenience.
Family Activities
Mini Diorama Contest
Build and decorate your own miniature scene using provided materials or your own. Entries can be entered into a raffle, and participants must be present to win.
Choo Choo Express
Take a ride on the trackless Choo Choo Express during the show. A separate ticket is required, and pricing may vary by event.
Junior Engineer Academy
Presented by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA), the Junior Engineer Academy gives kids the chance to operate model trains and learn the basics of model railroading through a fun, hands-on experience.
Kids Switching Contest
Move rail cars between designated locations on a small operating layout and learn how real railroads organize freight.
Explore the Hobby
Clinics
Learn from experienced model railroaders through educational clinics offered throughout the weekend.
Topics vary by show and may include getting started in model railroading, scenery building, painting backdrops, layout design, 3D printing, railroad operations, and modeling techniques.
Whether you're new to the hobby or have years of experience, clinics offer an opportunity to learn new skills, ask questions, and gain inspiration for your next project.
Home Layout Tours
Go beyond the show floor and experience model railroading at its finest.
Select shows include exclusive tours of private home layouts across the Metroplex, offering a rare opportunity to visit some of the region's most impressive model railroads. Tour locations vary by event, with details available at the show.
Explore the Vendor Hall
Browse more than 60 vendors offering model trains, railroad memorabilia, collectibles, tools, scenery materials, electronics, books, and hard-to-find hobby items.
Whether you're searching for a specific locomotive, looking for layout supplies, or simply enjoying the hunt for unique finds, the vendor hall is one of the most popular parts of the show.
Prizes Throughout the Weekend
Grand Prize Drawing
One lucky attendee will win the show's Grand Prize during a drawing held late Sunday afternoon. Be sure to stay until the end of the show for your chance to win!
Stop by the information desk throughout the day for chances to win railroad-themed prizes and items donated by vendors and supporters.
NMRA Pay It Forward Layout Raffle
One of the show's most popular traditions! Win a complete portable model railroad layout built by the Trinity River Division of the NMRA. Proceeds help fund future layouts and support youth entry into the hobby.
Whether you're searching for a specific locomotive, looking for layout supplies, or simply enjoying the hunt for unique finds, the vendor hall is one of the most popular parts of the show.