Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo
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Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!

The Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo is only 128 days away!

Updates, Updates, Updates!

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Things are moving right along for the upcoming Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo and we’re EXCITED about it! Well, excited might not describe it, we’re more than just excited. We’re ECSTATIC and THRILLED to announce that the Lakeshore Garden Railway Club, Susquehanna Valley Garden Railway Society, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and Making Trains Fun will be attending our event. Read on to find out more!

Lakeshore Garden Railway Club

The Lakeshore Garden Railway Club will be traveling from Southeast Michigan to attend and  set up their impressive operating modular G-gauge layout. The modular layout features a double track mainline along with a central staging yard which allows the club to build and swap out trains without interrupting the action. The club is very dedicated to sharing their passion for G gauge trains as you can find them setting up at multiple other places throughout the year usually. To find out more about this club you may visit their Facebook page HERE.

Susquehanna Valley Garden Railway Society

The Susquehanna Valley Garden Railway Society will be traveling from the central Pennsylvania area to attend. They will be constructing a fully landscaped and operational G-gauge train display. We’re sure everyone will be drawn in as the club has constructed multiple landscaped displays over the years that are just amazing. This will offer many a mesmerizing glimpse into what they could do in their own yard and hopefully inspire them to build (or upgrade) their own garden railroad. To find out more about this club you may visit their website HERE.

Both of these clubs are passionate about g gauge trains and garden railroading. Furthermore they are dedicated to sharing the hobby with the wider community. During the expo don’t be afraid to approach members of either club as they will be more than willing to talk to you and discuss our fascinating hobby. This is a perfect opportunity for families, hobbyists, and train enthusiasts to explore the world of garden railways and perhaps even be inspired to start their own layouts.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad which is located about an hour away from the Expo is a nonprofit excursion railroad dedicated to preserving and restoring vintage railcars and locomotives for future generations to enjoy. The railroad operates multiple excursions year round that take you through the picturesque Cuyahoga Valley National Park. As part of their outreach program they like to attend local shows and events to promote what they do. To achieve that and aid in making it an interactive experience they set up their operating G-gauge display. The display features an auto reversing point to point track which shows you can still have fun with G gauge trains in a limited space. In addition to that they also will have their interactive experience for children setup. Young visitors will have the unique opportunity to learn how to operate a G-gauge train under the guidance of a CVSR volunteer. This hands-on activity is designed to inspire and educate the next generation of G gauge railroad enthusiasts. Learn more about the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad by visiting their website HERE.

Making Trains Fun

Making Trains Fun brings the magic of model railroading to youth with engaging clinics they put on at train shows and conventions. These clinics are designed for children aged 6 to 16, providing a fun interactive hands-on experience that sparks creativity and learning. They will be offering two different clinics during the expo for twice the fun and learning! The first of the two clinics will involve each child receiving their own G gauge flat car and then choosing from a variety of items to build a unique load for their car. Once their creation (which they get to keep) is complete, they get the exciting opportunity to see their flat car run on a track, pulled by a locomotive. The second clinic will feature a wooden building project where children can paint and create their own diorama. Again, they get to keep their creation and take it home making it a memorable and educational experience. You can find out more about their amazing program by visiting their website HERE.

More Updates To Come

Don’t worry folks, we’ve got plenty more updates on the way including more club displays, clinics, modeling contests and all the vendors that will be there selling G Gauge to 7.5" Gauge Trains, accessories and more!

General Expo Info

What is it?

The Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo is a two day event for G gauge to 7.5" Gauge trains, accessories and more!

You can expect to see:

G Gauge all the way up to 7.5″ gauge ride on trains and accessories for sale

Exhibitor and club display setups (All G scale or larger train related)

Clinics (including clinics for kids) to improve your skills

Hourly door prize drawings

Modeling Contest

Concessions

and MORE!

Where is it?

The expo is being held at the Metroplex Expo Center located at 1620 Motor Inn Dr, Girard, OH 44420.

When is it?

Friday May 9th and Saturday May 10th 2025 10am - 4pm both days.

What does it cost?

The cost of admission for adults is $8 for one day and $14 for two days. Kids 12 years old and younger are free. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door and we will also be offering early bird admission for tickets purchased online (We'll announce when online ticket sales have started).

What if I want to be a vendor or exhibitor?

If you want to be a vendor or exhibitor at the expo make sure you register now as available space is filling up quickly! Once filled up we will start a wait list and notify of availability in order of sign up.

If you pay your registration in full by January 31st you'll receive 10% off your total!

Click below to go to our website for more info and to register to be a vendor or exhibitor.

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