Florida’s 91st model train show brings big dealers and layouts
Florida’s 91st model train show ran in DeLand with more than 275 dealer tables and about ten working layouts. It mattered because collectors, clubs and families found a major weekend draw.
The 91st Florida Model Train & Railroad Artifact Show and Sale filled the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand on January 10–11, 2026, drawing a broad mix of dealers, layouts and family-focused exhibits. Promoted by Golden Spike Enterprises, the two-day event featured more than 275 dealer tables and roughly ten working layouts spanning G, O, N and HO scales, making it one of the larger model‑rail gatherings in Florida that weekend.
Dealers and collectors turned out for a wide selection of model items and railroad antiques, with offerings that ranged from ready-to-run locomotives and rolling stock to parts and vintage railroadiana. The show’s size and the number of vendor tables made it a useful stop for anyone hunting hard-to-find parts, comparing prices across sellers, or scouting restoration pieces and display items.
Layouts provided both inspiration and entertainment. The event included a Lego train group display and dedicated kid-friendly exhibits designed to introduce younger visitors to the hobby. Clubs and operators running the working layouts showcased varied scenery techniques, control systems and operating practices across multiple scales, giving visitors concrete ideas to bring back to home layouts.
Organizers posted show hours and basic admission information through their Eventbrite and all-events listings, and those channels also carried ticketing and vendor details leading up to the weekend. The Fairgrounds location in DeLand made it accessible to Central Florida attendees and provided ample space for large layouts and the extensive dealer floor.
For local clubs and independent builders, the show offered recruiting and outreach opportunities, a chance to test layout concepts in public, and a marketplace for surplus gear. For families, the combination of Lego displays and child-focused exhibits lowered the barrier to entry and helped introduce new younger members to model railroading. For sellers, the concentrated traffic over two days provided an efficient venue to move inventory and network with fellow vendors.
Our two cents? If you missed this one, watch the organizer’s Eventbrite and all-events pages for the next date and mark your calendar early. When you go, bring a list, measuring tape and a photo of any part you’re replacing, those small practical steps make dealer hunting far more productive and keep your layout project rolling.
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