Upcoming Events

Our Club takes our train layouts (they’re never the same) to many venues around the state of Maine. Below is a list of club events open to the public.

Club meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7PM via Zoom. 

On most other Thursday’s of the month, again at 7PM, the Club hosts an informal on-line Zoom conversation titled“The M3R Roundhouse.” These are lively conversations regarding anything to do with the model railroading hobby and are open to all.

Many of our members hold open houses of their layout’s each year that are a great way for everyone to visit and talk about trains.

Finally, our big event each year is the M3R Show at the Augusta Armory. The next one is February 15, 2025. It has running trains and many vendor tables with trains for sale. Don’t miss it. Contact show chair Richard Ridolfo to reserve tables and for more information. See the flyer and table information for the show.

Here is a link to a comprehensive schedule that details all known Train Shows in New England by state and start date. This list is updated monthly, courtesy of member Sam Carr.

Public Events Where We Will be Running Trains

Maine 3Railers Train Display during the LL Bean Northern Lights Celebration

Start date: November 22, 2024
End date: January 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: 9am to 9pm daily in Camping Department on the first floor in the L L Bean Flagship Store, 95 Main St., Freeport, ME 04032

Plant Home

Date: November 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: One Washington St., Bath, ME 04530

We will be in the recreation room running trains. Stop by to say hello and watch.

Layout at Ray and Robin’s Hobby Center, 65 Gray Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105

Start date: December 14, 2024
End date: December 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

This annual O-gauge model train event offers  fun for children of all ages. It takes place in the lower level of Ray & Robin’s Hobby Center with

Setup starting at 1pm on Friday, December 13

Trains running from 10am-5pm on December 14 and 15

Move out starting at 10am on December 16

Maine3Railers Model Railroad and Dollhouse Show

Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Augusta Armory, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330

This will be our 4th annual show at this location in Augusta, and it will be as large as the Armory building will hold. Be sure to attend to see running train layouts, visit vendor tables, get some great food, and more. Come in out of the cold for a fun winter day. You will find just what you are looking for to add to your model train collection.