CID / NMRA Timetable
NMRA National Convention
July 27 - August 2, 2026
This year's annual NMRA convention is being held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition, the National Train Show is the second weekend of the event, also in downtown Chattanooga (that show is open to everyone; you do not need to be an NMRA member or registered for the annual convention). More info: CLICK HERE
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 CID activities for later this summer and fall will be posted here. In the meantime, mark your 2026 calendars for these future CID / NMRA events!
Mid-August, 2026
* CID picnic @ Indiana Live Steamers
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 Spring 2026 edition) simply use this link: CLICK HERE
In-person Modelers Meets
Tours of home layouts
Educational clinics with Master Modelers
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
