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CID / NMRA Timetable
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2029 NMRA National Convention
Exciting news . . . the CID will host the annual convention of the National Model Railroad Association and the '29 National Train Show in Indianapolis, IN on July 16-21, 2029. Check back frequently for more details!
Danville (Indiana) Train Show
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM
Enjoy the Danville Show on November 21st, featuring multiple rooms of vendors, educational displays, and modular layouts. And a note about this fall's event, there will be no 100' x 100' competition at the 2026 Danville Train Show.
Attendee information: CLICK HERE
Vendor Information: CLICK HERE
CID Board of Directors "Holiday Social" & Board Meeting
Saturday, December 5, 2026
The next meeting of the Board of Directors is set for Saturday, December. 5th.
Annual CID Lebanon Train Show
Sunday, January 24, 2027 10 AM - 3 PM
The Lebanon (IN)Train Show is scheduled for late in January 2027.. Event details are found on the 2027 flier: CLICK HERE
For vendor information: CLICK HERE
The Rusty Spike Publication
The most recent issue of "The Rusty Spike" (Fall 2026) is at this link: CLICK HERE
It may take a while to download this issue; it has 34 pages of information and photos!
Note: All editions of the CID's newsletter are available on-line; look under the "About Us" tab on the ribbon above.
The CID's Scale Display
Common Sizes In Model Railroading
Common Sizes In Model Railroading
The CID's Scale Display
Layouts In The CID
There are some outstanding layouts around the Central Indiana Division of the NMRA. Many of the layouts were featured in our NMRA "Highball to Indy" 2016 National Convention!
National & Midwest Region Information
The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) is our parent organization. The unique organization establishes standards to make all the products of our hobby work together in a reliable and consistent manner. They also help organize events and shows, publish an annual calendar and monthly magazine, and so much more!
Extra Fare!
There are many more train-related activities in Indianapolis and the Central Indiana region that you might like to do. We have added an "extra fare" site to highlight the many opportunities.
Check it out - Plan to ride trains big and small, and other Train Shows.
