CID / NMRA Timetable
NMRA National Convention
July 27 - August 2, 2026
This year's annual NMRA convention is being held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The National Train Show is the second weekend, also in downtown Chattanooga (that show is open to everyone; you do not need to be an NMRA member or registered for the convention). More info: CLICK HERE
CID @ Indiana Live Steamers
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Join us at the Johnson County Park for a lunch (10 AM- 1 PM) and rides on their trains in the local park. More info soon!
Danville (Indiana) Train Show
Saturday, November 21, 2026
The popular Danville Train Show returns for 2026, on the third weekend in November. Plan to enjoy our multiple rooms of vendors, displays, and layouts. And a note about 2026's event, there will be no 100' x 100' competition at Danville this fall.
Attendee information: CLICK HERE
Vendor Information: CLICK HERE
Other CID Events / Mark Your Calendars!
Notices about activities for later this fall will be posted here. In the meantime, mark your calendars for these CID events!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
* Modelers Meet in Indianapolis
Saturday, November 7, 2026
* Carmel Library Show
The Rusty Spike Publication
All editions of the Center Indiana Division's newsletter are available on-line; look under the "About Us" tab on the ribbon above to access current and past issues of CID's publication. For the most recent issue of The "Rusty Spike" (the Summer 2026) simply use this link: CLICK HERE
Operating sessions on area layouts
Tours of home layouts
Educational clinics with Master Modelers
Operating sessions on area layouts
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.
