CID Activities & Events
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Full Master CID Event Calendar: CLICK HERE
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The Central Indiana Division (CID) of the Midwest Region is a busy group. We have train shows, layout tours, Modelers Meets, Track Talk sessions and more. Check here for the most up to date happenings.
November 22, 2025 18th Annual Danville Train Show
​Over 1,100 attended in 2024!
This has become a very popular train show at a great facility, loads of vendors, layout displays, modeling demos and more. It's held in two large expo halls that total 26,000 sq. ft. located under one roof. Admission $3.00 per person, under 16 free with parent, food concession, free parking. Vendor tables are $16.00 each. Reservation forms can be downloaded here.
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This event is being held at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds 4-H Conference Center, located at 1900 E. Main Street in Danville, IN.
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Contact Dave at danvilletrainshow@gmail.com for more information
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January 2026 Lebanon Train Show
The very popular Winter Noblesville Train Show became the Lebanon Train Show and was held in the Boone County Fairgrounds. This move worked out well and over 700 people enjoyed this train show along with all the same dealers, portable layout displays, clinics and more that you are accustomed to seeing in our Winter Train Show. The address is:
1300 E 100 S Lebanon, IN. 46052
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​Click here for the Lebanon Train Show Flier
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Franklin Train Show
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Over 1,400 attended in 2023
Johnson County Fairgrounds
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This new permanent location has become our most popular Train Show now in August with a new facility, the Johnson County Fairgrounds, which provides 30,000 square feet in multiple buildings. This much space allows us to provide more operating portable layouts with twelve currently scheduled. We will also have a static live steam display.
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The Franklin Train Show location is the Johnson County Fairgrounds facility located at 250 Fairgrounds Street in Franklin, IN near Highway US #31.
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The next in-person Modelers Meet will
be on Saturday, October 4, 2025
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We will meet in Irvington, IN at the Irvington Presbyterian Church.
55 Johnson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
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Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
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Details of the presentation are yet to be provided. We always have a great time sharing our projects with each other.
We always learn from each other at these fun events.
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NMRA National Central District Director will visit our Modelers Meet!
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Track Talk: In-person Meets and alternating Zoom meetings
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The next Track Talk is TBD, 2025. Zoom Meeting.
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Presentations start at 7:15 with zoom open at 7 for stirring conversation as usual.
Seeking topics for our next Track Talk. Contact us with any ideas you would like to present or see discussed.
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Bring your deep thoughts, questions and pictures to share with all.​​​​​​​​​​
Extra Fare !
The events sponsored by the CID are popular in central Indiana (train shows, clinics, modelers meets, etc.) But there are others events too, and here is more of what is going on in our area.
For more information click here for information from the Naptown and White River Model Railroad Club website
Special Exhibit at the Indiana Historical Society
Electric Railways in Indiana
The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans opened on March 15 and runs through Aug. 1, 2026. The exhibit is supported by Thomas and Sue Hoback, and Ayres Foundation, Inc.
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Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Area Train Shows Click on photo to view
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This will open a .pdf file which will show upcoming train shows for the Indiana, Michigan and Ohio area. It is maintained and supplied to the CID superintendent by Ken Skopp of the Grand River Valley Railroad Club in Wyoming, Michigan and is updated on a monthly basis.
