Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/29/2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Square
Categories
Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana
Saturday, March 29, 8am-5pm
Sunday, March 30, 11am-4pm
FREE ADMISSION
Featuring
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“Make and Take” Activity
- For more information visit: Outreach Activities
Modelers of all ages are invited to construct a Model Railroad Car which is compatible with the Brio Wooden Track System. Model Train Cars include a steam locomotive, locomotive tender, gondola, boxcar, tank car, and caboose. Selection is limited to availability during the “Lincoln Square Train Show.” NMRA Illinois Terminal Division Instructors will be available to assist with construction of the model. Participants under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by an adult during construction. Participation in the activity is free. However, donations used to support the activity are accepted.
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Operating Layouts
Enjoy the Train Show featuring operating layouts in G, HO, and N scales including a layout where the public can make the train move as it switches cars on the layout.
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Vendors
The Train Show features numerous vendors selling new and used items in G, O, HO, and N scales.
- model train sets, locomotives and cars
- track and switches
- electronic equipment to operate the trains and accessories
- model semi-trucks and trailers, pickup trucks and cars
- kits for building structures and houses
- scenery materials to build the scenic landscape along the railroad
- railroad related photographs and books
- For information on participating: Vendor Inquiry
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Information Booths
- The NMRA booth has information about model railroading
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Historical Groups
can provide information about the history of railroads located in central Illinois
- Monticello Railroad Museum
- Illinois Traction Society
- Danville Chapter of National Railroad Historical Society
- Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Historical Society
- Champaign, Havana and Western Railroad Historical Society
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3rd Annual Urbana Free-Mo Open (UFO)
- Starting at noon on Saturday. Join the host Free-Mo group, the illustrious Illini Railroad Club, other local Free-Mo enthusiasts and folks like you as we seek to fill up a 150’ x 40’ hall with freemo modules and operations!
- Saturday Free-Mo hours: noon to 8pm Sunday hours: 9am to 4pm Registration is free!
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Register to win a Free-Mo Module
- Once again they will be building and giving away a portable train module. This year it will be built to Free-Mo standards! You too can join the UFO – Annual Urbana Free-Mo Open
The Venue has free parking and is wheel chair accessible.
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Refreshments are available at three locations on site
- Hilton’s Hotel Royer should be open
- Common Ground food Cooperative deli located on the east side through the diagonal hallway located near the east entrance.
- Cloud Mountain Kombucha serves beverages only
Refreshments are available off site
- Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage will deliver
Brought to you by The Illinois Terminal Division of the National Model RR Association
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
