Hello Vendors, Exhibitors, and Attendees!

The Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo starts tomorrow May 9 at 10:00 AM!

Setup is in progress at the Metroplex Expo Center in Girard Ohio as we speak! By 10:00 AM on Friday May 9 (9:30 AM for online ticket buyers) the doors will be ready to open and invite you into the world of LARGE SCALE TRAINS!

Be sure to come out both days (Friday May 9 and Saturday May 10) as we have a total of 45 door prizes to giveaway!

Oh yeah, we said FORTY-FIVE DOOR PRIZES!

On Friday May 9 there will be 4 items given away every hour on the hour for a total of 20 items!

On Saturday May 10 there will be 5 items given away every hour on the hour for a total of 25 items!!!!!

In case you need a refresher here is our complete list of Vendors, Exhibitors and Clubs at the Expo!

VENDORS/EXHIBITORS

4 Track RR

ACCU-TIE

Allen Nickels

B&B Hobby Supplies

Barry McNew

Beacon Hill Trains

Bill Kovacs

Brian James

Canfield Train and Toy

CMR Products

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Operating G Gauge Layout

Dakman Productions

David Brazie

Despatch Railroad Products

Ed Halo

G Scale Junction

Gene's Integrated Engine and Sound

Hopper Topper Challenge

K and R Electronics

Kadee Quality Products

Large Scale Live

Lerro Productions

Live Steam Alliance/Tom Bee Trucks

Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association

Making Trains Fun

Melovetrains.com

Mohawk Design

Ohio Operation Lifesaver

Railway Garden Plants

RAYZ TRAINS

Reindeer Pass Railroad

Shrunk 3D

Split Jaw Products

Stephen A. Daum

Straight and Narrow Railway

The P&WV Hi-Line

The Train Department

Turk Russell SVGRS

Warren's Trains

CLUBS

Big Train Operators Club

Central Ohio Area Live Steamers "COALS"

Columbus Garden Railway Society Operating G Gauge Layout

Lakeshore Garden Railway Club Operating G Gauge Layout

Lake Shore Live Steamers

Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers "NEOLS"

Susquehanna Valley Garden Railway Society Operating G Gauge Garden Railroad Layout With Landscaping & Live Plants

🎟️Purchase Your Tickets Online Now For A Special Deal

Purchase Your Tickets Online Now! Purchase your tickets early to enjoy these exclusive perks:

Advance Entry: Breeze past the ticket line with our fast pass entry.

Early Entry: Start exploring the Expo at 9:30 AM, half an hour early.

Increased Chances to Win Door Prizes: Double your luck with two hourly door prize tickets! Those buying at the door will only get one.

Special Prize Drawing: Be among the first 100 to purchase and gain entry into an exclusive prize draw.

Show Shirt Discount: Save $2 on your show shirt purchase.

Please note: Tickets available at the door will be cash only.

👕Get Your Official Expo Shirts!

No, not really LOL! You can however pre-order your very own Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo Show Shirt! Not too quickly now, don't forget to buy your admission online to get your $2 off discount code and other perks first!

👫Pre-Register For A Discount On Getting Yourself Scanned/Printed In 3D!

Want a unique souvenir from the expo? Shrunk3D will be onsite doing 3D scans! This amazing technology captures every detail and creates a miniature version of you in full color. If you've ever wanted a miniature version of yourself to put in the cab of your locomotive (or any other place for that matter) be sure to register now to lock in special show pricing!

Get a 3D scan and a color 3D print of yourself starting at $70 with additional prints of the same scan for only $40! Price is for up to a 3″ tall figure (Larger sizes available at an additional cost) plus tax and shipping.

🐘White Elephant Registration

Do you have one or two items (Items must fit the scope of the Expo) you would like to sell but can't justify signing up to be a vendor with a whole table? Well, if you fall into this category we have you covered! The show will feature a "White Elephant Table" sponsored and run by 4 Track RR so there's nothing for you to tend to. To have your items placed on the White Elephant table will only cost you 15% of the sale price that you set. The best part of this deal is you owe nothing if your item doesn't sell. Full details can be found at the registration link below.

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!

Event Details

📅 Show Dates:

Friday May 9 & Saturday May 10 2025

🕒 Show Times:

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Both Days 

📍 Location:

Metroplex Expo Center 1620 Motor Inn Dr, Girard, OH 44420

Our Sponsors

For further expo info/updates, area hotels to stay at or to ask additional questions please visit our website!

The Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo, it's going to be GREAT seeing you there!