The Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo is set to take place on May 9th and 10th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day at the Metroplex Expo Center in Girard, Ohio. Admission will be available at the door, $8 for a single day or $14 for a two-day pass. As it gets closer, we will also open up online ticket sales and as a bonus for getting your ticket(s) online you'll get in a half earlier! This isn't a brand-new event but rather I heavily upgraded and improved existing one. Formerly known as the North East Ohio Large Scale Train Show which just finished is 4th successful year it was clear changes were needed to accommodate the increased interest and attendance. A new larger venue with ample free parking, easy ground level access (no stairs or elevators to worry about), garage bay loading and unloading for vendors, numerous hotels within a half mile radius and plenty of places to eat. Here are some highlights of the event: G Gauge and Larger Ride On Trains: The expo will feature G gauge trains all the way up to 7.5" gauge ride on trains and accessories for sale. Exhibitor and Club Displays: Various exhibitors showing their work and operating G gauge club layouts. Clinics and Workshops: Several clinics/workshops to help Improve your skills. Kids Clinics: Several "Making Trains Fun" clinics aimed at getting the youth engaged and hands on with the great hobby of Large Scale Model Railroading. Hourly Door Prizes: Exciting prizes to be won throughout the event. Food and Refreshments: No need to leave the show to get reenergized as their will be plenty to eat and drink on-site. See our website at www.greatlakestrainexpo.com for info on area hotels, to sign up to be notified when vendor registration starts and to be notified of any new updates. We plan to continue this show for years to come and make each year better than the one before it. This is a large scale train show put on by large scale train enthusiasts for large scale train enthusiasts. We hope you are as excited as we are and look forward to seeing you there!
The following Vendors, Exhibitors and Clubs are currently attending this years Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo! (With more being added soon!) 4 Track RR Accu-Tie Rail System Allen Nickels Barry McNew Beacon Hill Trains Big Train Operators Club Canfield Train and Toy Central Ohio Area Live Steamers "COALS" Columbus Garden Railway Society Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Dakman Productions Ed Halo G Scale Junction Gene’s Integrated Engine and Sound Lakeshore Garden Railway Club Large Scale Live Love on Rails Making Trains Fun Melovetrains Mohawk Design Ohio Operation Lifesaver Railway Garden Plants Reindeer Pass Railroad Shrunk 3D Split Jaw Products (Tentative) Stephen A. Daum Straight and Narrow Railway Susquehanna Valley Garden Railway Society The Train Department Turk Russell SVGRS Warren’s Trains West Virginia Railroad To see the most current list be sure to bookmark this page https://greatlakestrainexpo.com/vendors-exhibitors-clubs/
Here are some of the door prizes we've already had donated for our hourly door prizes being held both days! Turk Russell Door Prize by MrPictovid posted Apr 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM Trainz Door Prize by MrPictovid posted Apr 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM Precision RC Door Prize by MrPictovid posted Apr 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM Piko Door Prizes by MrPictovid posted Apr 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM LGB Door Prize by MrPictovid posted Apr 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM Bachmann Door Prize by MrPictovid posted Apr 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
