New England Model Train Expo 2026

The HUB Division of the NMRA Northeastern Region hosts the New England Model Train Expo (NEMTE), described as the holiday season’s largest train show, on Saturday–Sunday, December 5–6, 2026.

Dates and hours

• Saturday, December 5, 2026: 10:00–16:00
• Sunday, December 6, 2026: 10:00–16:00
• Advance ticket holders may enter at 09:45 on Saturday (15 minutes before the general public).
• Dealer/exhibitor set-up: Friday 16:00–21:00 and Saturday 07:00–09:30.

Venue

Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West (US-20), Marlborough, MA 01752. Hotel rooms: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 508.460.0700 / 888.543.9500, rplazahotels.com. Show-rate deadline Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

What’s on

Operating layouts in all scales, more than 200 dealer tables, railroadiana, books and collectibles, Santa Claus, White Elephant tables, Scout Merit Badge clinic, free parking, food service and door prizes.

Tickets

Door admission USD 15 for adults; children under 12 and Scouts in uniform are free. Advance sales (save USD 3) are scheduled August 1–November 14, 2026 via hubdiv.org; as of the homepage check, advance sales were closed and tickets are sold at the door.

Organizer

The HUB Division, Inc. (nonprofit 501(c)(3)). General: [email protected]. Dealer contact: [email protected]. Show director: [email protected]. Mail: PO Box 672, Hollis, NH 03049-0672.

Sources: official show page and 2026 show flyer / dealer contract (February 2026).