Events
Scroll down to find out where and when the NRM will be over the next 12 months. Click on the highlighted links to view more information on each event.Annual: Niagara Model Railway Show
March 2025
March 2nd: 2025 Spring Niagara Model Railway ShowThe Niagara Model Railway Show returns on Sunday March 2nd, 2025. Vendors from across Ontario offering model trains and supplies, railway memorabelia, and railway history displays. N scale layout, as well as a Lego train display for the kids. Food and drinks available.
May 2025
May 10th to October 4th: 2025 Operating HoursThe Niagara Railway Museum will be open Saturdays from May 10th to October 4th, 10am to 2pm, rain or shine. Admission is by donation. This is in addition to all event weekends held in May, July and September.
May 10th to May 11th: 2025 Opening weekend
Opening weekend for the Museum for 2025 will be on May 10th & 11th from 10am to 4pm both days. Lots of new and updated displays as the NRM opens for the 2025 season. Steam, diesel and electric locomotives, track maintenance equipment, model train layouts and artifact displays. See the difference between a coal fired steam engine and a fireless steam locomotive. Lots to see and do. All funds raised at this event allow the NRM to function and improve for years to come. Contact the NRM for more information.
May 25th: TH&B Railway Historical Society spring meeting
The Niagara Railway Museum Inc. is very pleased to welcome the Toronto Hamilton & Buffalo Railway Historical Society back to the shop for their Spring 2025 general membership meeting. This will be the second time the Society has visited the site, and for many, it will be the first time seeing TH&B Carpenters Boarding Car X-759. We look forward to your meeting program.
July 2025
July 5th to July 6th: NRM July Open WeekendThe second open weekend of 2025 will be held July 5th & 6th from 10am to 4pm both days. Lots of new and updated displays to see this year. Steam, diesel and electric locomotives, track maintenance equipment, model train layouts and artifact displays. Hands on activities, and kids play area. See the difference between a coal fired steam engine and a fireless steam locomotive. Lots to see and do. All funds raised at this event allow the NRM to function and improve for years to come.
September 2025
September 6th to September 7th: Rail Days 2025Rail Days returns on September 6th & 7th, from 10am to 4pm both days. Lots of new and updated displays to see. Steam, diesel and electric locomotives, track maintenance equipment, model train layouts and artifact displays. Lots of new additions and still more to announce as the time gets closer. Lots to see and do. All funds raised at this event allow the NRM to function and improve for years to come. Contact the NRM for more information.
October 2025
October 26th: Fall Niagara Model Railway ShowSunday, October 26th, 2025 10 am to 3:00 pm Merritton Community Centre 7 Park Avenue L2P 1P9 St Catharines, Ontario, Canada