CID / NMRA Timetable
CID's 2026 Lebanon Train Show
Sunday, January 25, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM
The CID's annual winter show will held on the last Sunday of January 2026. Drop by the Lebanon Train Show, held at the Boone County 4-H fairgrounds in Lebanon, IN. During the show, the popular vote contest is your "favorite passenger car" (bring an exciting entry!).
More information: CLICK HERE
Avon-Washington Library Train Display
Saturday, February 21, 2026 10 AM
Mark your calendars, and plan to stop by the model train display (just layouts, no commercial vendors!) at the public library in Avon, Indiana. More info: CLICK HERE
Fort Ben Library Train Display
Saturday, April 4, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM
Another display event (layouts only, no vendors) will be held in April 2026, at the Fort Ben Public Library on the east side of Indianapolis.
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The Rusty Spike Publication
All editions of the CID's newsletter are available on-line, including the Winter 2026 issue! 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 "Spike" (Winter 2026) use this handy link: CLICK HERE
In-person Modelers Meets
Annual train shows
Contests & award programs
In-person Modelers Meets
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!
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National & Midwest Region Information
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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!
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Extra Fare!
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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.
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Check it out - Plan to ride trains big and small, and other Train Shows.
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Link to Extra Fare