Riverside Railroad Club

09/17/2026

Get Ready for May 2027 because the 2027 Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo is coming down the tracks!

May 2027 and the 2027 Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo will be here before you know it!

Taking place once again in Girard, Ohio at The Metroplex Expo Center!

04/23/2026

Only 3 Weeks till the Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo!
May 15-16, 2026 10am to 4pm both days
Metroplex Expo center
1620 Motor Inn Dr
Girard, OH 44420

If you're into Garden Railroading or G gauge trains (or even if you're not maybe this is what you need to get you hooked!) you don't want to miss this event!

Find new & used G Gauge and LARGER model trains, parts, accessories and MORE!

Explore multiple operating train layouts & displays from G to 7.5" Gauge.

Learn from others in the hobby by attending the various Clinics & Workshops!

Enter Your Model in the Modeling Contest To Win A Prize!

Fun kids activities including hands on clinics!

Multiple door prizes given away on the hour!

Enjoy a variety of food & refreshment options available on-site.

Get MORE details/updates, Buy advance entry tickets & MORE at: www.greatlakestrainexpo.com

03/26/2026

Be sure to register for the Midwest Garden Railroad Gathering before April 1st!

Gathering Schedule Wednesday May 13, 2026 Gathering Attendees will travel to a series of regional rail‑themed destinations, including: Below is the publicly available info. Gathering Attendees will be provided further details with their registration packets. Regional Rail Preservation Experience (...

03/17/2026

Less than 60 days till the 2026 Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo & Midwest Garden Railroad Gathering taking place in Girard Ohio!

Latest updates on:

Gathering Registration Deadline (March 31, 2026)
Updated List of Vendors, Exhibitors & Clubs
Clinics & Presentations
Kids and Family Activities
Special Hotel Rates (Expiring Soon)
Modeling Contest Registration
White Elephant Table Registration
Shrunk 3D Preregistration Discount
Hourly Door Prizes
Show Car Preorders (Only 18 Left To Preorder)
Expo & Gathering Shirts

The Clock is counting down! Less than 60 days till the start of the Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo and Midwest Garden Railroad Gathering! All happening in Girard Ohio 2026

03/07/2026

All Entries must be submitted by May 1st 2026.All models must be present on Friday May 15th 2026 by 11AM.Judging is done by the attendees of the show.Judging will be completed by Saturday May 16th 2026 at 1:30 PM.Winners will be announced on Saturday May 16th at 2:30 PM.

03/07/2026

The first of many door prize donations for the 2026 Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo & Midwest Garden Railroad Gathering has arrived!

We would like to thank Trainz.com for their donation and continued support of our event!

Could you be the lucky winner of this LGB 46710 WP&Y Caboose? You could but you'll need to get to Girard Ohio May 15th and 16th at The Metroplex Expo Center to have a chance to be!

It's going to be GREAT seeing everyone GATHERED there!

03/07/2026

The door prize donations for the 2026 Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo & Midwest Garden Railroad Gathering keep coming and that's great since just like last year we will have multiple giveaways on the hour!

We would like to thank Bachmann Trains USA for their generous donation and continued support of our event!

Not only can you pick up a copy of the new Bachmann catalog at the Expo but you could possibly be the lucky winner of this Bachmann NS EMD GP40! You'll need to get to Girard Ohio May 15th and 16th at The Metroplex Expo Center to have a chance to be!

Remember, buy your admission for the Expo online or register online for the Midwest Garden Railroad Gathering to get the following perks!

Advance Entry
Early Entry
Increased Chances to Win Door Prizes
Special Prize Drawing (For First 100 Ticket Purchasers/registrants)
Show Shirt Discount

Find all the info you need at www.greatlakestrainexpo.com

It's going to be GREAT seeing everyone GATHERED there!