The 2026 Iowa City Train Show, presented by the Hawkeye Model Railroad is on!
Our 6th annual show will be on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 10am to 3pm!
The show will be at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buildings B & C. Come see and shop at over 150 tables of model railroad items such as rollingstock, buildings, and see an expansive selection of books, memorabilia, lanterns and so much more!
Admission is just $5 and kids 12 and under are free! Scouts in uniform will also get in free!
Questions about the show? Email us at iowacitytrainshow@gmail.com

Interested in being a vendor? Tables are just $25 each before AUGUST 1ST! After August 1st, tables are $30 each. You can register through the web link below or print and mail a paper copy found below.
Have a model railroad layout you want to show off? Or part of a railroad related organization? Have a place at our show! First table for a railroad organization is free, while all layouts are free of charge!
2026 Registration Coming Soon!
THANK YOU!
This year's 5th Iowa City Train Show was a huge success and it was all thanks to you! Check out some of the numbers from this year's show!
None of this success would be possible without your support of our club and our show and we are so grateful for spending your day with us. See below for some pictures throughout the day and we hope to see you all in 2026!













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