Past Shows
Model Railroad Show at the Oregon Logging Conference
Thursday February 20th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday February 21st, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday February 22nd, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lane Events Center Performance Hall Stage. 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Attending the 82nd annual Oregon Logging Conferences? Come visit us on stage in the performance hall and enjoy a display of HO and O scale logging themed trains. The logging conference is open to the public on Saturday only.
No one under the age of 21 is allowed to participate after 4:30 PM Thursday & Friday due to alcohol being served at this event.
41st Annual Valley River Center Train Show
Thursday January 23rd, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday January 24th, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday January 25th, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday January 26th, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Join us for this free event in partnership with Valley River Center.
HO Scale Layout Located in Center Court
O Scale Layout Located Between Center Court and Macy's next to H&M
G Scale Layout Located Near JC Penny
Operation Lifesaver Saftey Information Trailer Located Near Regal Cinema
The Valley River Center is located at: 293 Valley River Center, Eugene, OR 97401
Drian Holiday Preview Model Train Show
December 7th - 8th, 2019
Drain Civic Center, 205 West A Avenue, Drain Oregon, 97435
Nothing gets you prepared for the holidays quite like model trains!
Join us at the Drain Civic Center (Public Library) for a weekend of family fun.
Show hours:
- Saturday December 7th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday December 8th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Model Railroad Show at the Cottage Grove Armory
October 25th - 27th, 2019
Cottage Grove Armory, Cottage Grove, OR.
We're going on the road again this year, or should I say the rails, bringing with us the joy of model trains.
Extra hours on Friday night to correspond with the Cottage Grove art walk.
Featuring Willamette Cascade HO & G & O Scale Layouts
Show hours:
- Friday October 26th, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday October 27th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday October 28th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Model Railroad show at the Lane County Fair
July 24th - 29th
Lane Events Center (Exhibit Hall), Eugene OR.
Take a break from the heat and visit us inside the Exhibit Hall during the Lane County Fair!
Featuring Willamette Cascade HO & G Scale Layouts
Show open during Fair hours:
- Wednesday July 24th, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday July 25th, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday July 26th, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday July 27th 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday July 28th 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fair admission required. More information about the Lane County Fair atthefair.com
Information for Club Members
- Setup Day One: Monday July 23rd 9:00 AM
- Setup Day Two: Tuesday July 24th 9:00 AM
- Teardown: Monday July 29th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pony Village Train Show
Hosted by the South Coast Train Club
May 17th - 19th
Pony Village Mall 1611 Virginia Ave. North Bend, OR 97459
Featuring operating layouts and displays from three area model railroad clubs
Show open during mall hours:
- Friday May 17th, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday May 18th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday May 19th 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2019 Swap Meet
April 13th – 14th, 2019
Lane Events Center Expo Hall. 796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene OR
HOURS:
Saturday 10 AM- 5 PM (Early Birds at 9AM)
Sunday 10 AM -3 PM
Pricing
ADULTS: $6.00 Per Person
KIDS: 6-12 Years Old $1.00 Per Person
5 Years Old & Younger FREE When With A Paying Adult
Early Birds: $10.00
Admission good for both days
Come join us a the Lane Events Center, aka the Fair Grounds, for the 29th annual swap meet and train show!
With vendors from five different states and over 250 tables there is something for everyone at this show!
There will also be several operating layouts for the family to enjoy.
OPTIONAL VENDOR SETUP DAY Friday April 12th 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Note: while some vendors except Debit and Credit cards we recommend bringing cash with you. While there may be an onsite ATM the Willamette Cascade does not control Fee Structure or availability of funds.
Model Railroad Show at the Oregon Logging Conference
Thursday February 24th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday February 25th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday February 26th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lane Events Center Performance Hall Stage. 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Attending the 81st annual Oregon Logging Conferences? Come visit us on stage in the performance hall and enjoy a display of HO and O scale logging themed trains. The logging conference is open to the public on Saturday only.
No one under the age of 21 is allowed to participate after 4:30 PM Thursday & Friday due to alcohol being served at this event.
40th Annual Valley River Center Train Show
Thursday January 24th, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday January 25th, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday January 26th, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday January 27th, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Join us for this free event in partnership with Valley River Center. We are celebrating our fortieth annual show with more operating layouts and interactive experiences. More details to come! Trains operate during mall hours.
The Valley River Center is located at: 293 Valley River Center, Eugene, OR 97401
Annual Drain Holiday Show
Saturday December 1st, 10am - 5pm
Sunday December 2nd, 10am - 5pm
School kids visitation Monday, December 3rd 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
Free Event
Setup for club members Thursday November 29th & Friday November 30th Beginning at 9am.
Third Annual Cottage Grove Armory Show
Friday October 26th, 10am - 8pm
Saturday October 27th, 10am - 5pm
Sunday October 28th, 10am - 4pm
Join us for this free event at the Cottage Grove armory October 26th - 28th. Operating model trains in a variety of scales including HO, O (Lionel), and G. This is the largest model railroad show in Lane County. Fun for the whole family!
Model Railroad Show At the Lane County Fair
July 16th – 22nd
Lane Events Center – 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
HOURS:
Displays Operate During Fair Hours:
Wensday 11am-11pm
Thursday 11am-11pm
Friday 11am-11pm
Saturday 11am – 11pm
Sunday 11am – 8pm
Participating Displays
Willamette Cascade HO Modular Layout
Willamette Cascade G Scale Operating Display
South Coast Train Club Spring Show
At the Pony Village Mall
Friday May 18th – Sunday May 20th, 2018
Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave #201, North Bend, OR 97459
HOURS:
Displays Operate During Mall Hours
- Friday 10am-8pm
- Saturday 10am – 6pm
- Sunday 11am – 6pm
Participating Displays
- Umpqua Valley Model Railroad Club’s 65′ HO Scale modular layout
- Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club G Gauge display
- Roger Fegels’s Thomas and Friends HO scale display and O scale display
- Peter Brandt’ HO & N Scale layouts and G Gauge mine train
- Jim Davenport’s Large HO Scale Layout
- Marvin Selzer’s Micro On30 layout
- Trent Kulm’s HO Scale European layout
- Michael Robbins’s O Scale displau
- Paul West’s Large HO Scale Layout
- Ray Penny’s N Scale Layout
- Ed Schaenzer ‘s On30 table top layout
- Christopher Jones’s HO scale on tables
- Andrew and Mary Debaun’s HO scale diorama
- Operation Lifesaver Display
- Setup for Club Members Thursday May 17th 9:00am
80th Annual Oregon Logging Confrence
February 22nd – 24th
Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
HOURS:
Thursday 8 AM- 6:30 PM (Conference Attendees Only)
Friday 8 AM -6:30 PM (Conference Attendees Only)
Saturday 9 AM – 2PM (Open to the public)
Learn More About the Oregon Logging Conference
Valley River Train Show
January 25 – 28, 2018
Valley River Center, 293 Valley River Center, Eugene, OR 97401
HOURS:
Thursday 10 AM- 9 PM (HO & G Scale Only)
Friday 10 AM -9 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 9PM
Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM
Participating Displays
- Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club HO Modular Layout (Center Court)
- Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club G Scale Display (Under Escalators)
- Oregon Electric O Gagers (Near Macy’s)
- Operation Lifesaver Saftey Information Trailor (Between Regal Cinemas and Children’s Play Area)
- Davenport Junction HO Scale Layout (Near JC Penny’s)
Venue Information
Valley River Center has been a destination in the community for decades, and we are so thankful for there support of Model Railroading. All displays fully accessible! You can reach the mall via car, bus, or bike! Located next to the Willamette River bike paths and accessible via bus lines 66 & 67.
More information about VRC: valleyrivercenter.com
Drain Holiday Show
Join the Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club for our annual train show at the Drain Civic Center. Featuring operating layouts in multiple scales and railroad safety education opportunities.
Show hours are:
Saturday and Sunday December 2nd & 3rd 10am -4pm.
Free Admission!
Drain Civic Center 205 West “A” Ave. Drain, Oregon
Cottage Grove Armory Show
October 28th, 29th 10am-5 p.m.
Join us for the second annual train show at the Cottage Grove Armory!
Ho Scale Modular Layout, Lionel, G-Sclae and More!
Open to the public October 28th and 29th 10am – 5pm.
School Tours on Friday October 27th, open to the public following.
Set up for members October 25th and 26th 9am-5:00pm.
Valley River Center 2017
January 25 – 29, 2017
At the Valley River Center Shopping Mall in Eugene
HOURS:
Thursday 10 AM- 9 PM (HO & G Only)
Friday 10 AM -9 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM
Trains operating in a varity of scales including HO, O, G.
The Oregon Electric “O” Gagers. will have there modeler layout setup Friday though Sunday.
Operation Lifesaver safety trailer including educational infromation will also be presented at this event Friday through Sunday.
TRAIN MODULE SETUP DAYS FOR MEMBERS January 24th Starting at 5 PM.
Read the Register Guard Article from this show
Drain Holiday Festival
December 3 – 5, 2016
At The Drain Civic Center
205 WEST “A” AVENUE – DRAIN, OREGON
HOURS:
Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM Open to the Public
Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM Open to the Public
MONDAY 10 AM – 1 PM Private showing for school groups
Trains operating in a varity of scales including HO, Lionel, G, American Flyer nad On30.
With special guest Thomas and Friends.
Operation Lifesaver display and educational infromation will also be presented at this event.
TRAIN MODULE SETUP DAYS FOR MEMBERS DECEMBER 1 & 2 – 9 AM – 5 PM