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 each February. 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.

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.

Many members will be attending the Northern New England Train Show to be held April 6, 2024 in Dover, New Hampshire. See the show flyer for more information.

Public Events Where We Will be Running Trains

SMMRC Show

Date: April 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Westbrook Community Center, 425 Bridge St., Westbrook, ME 04093

We will be running trains as usual at this nice show in Westbrook put on by the Southern Maine Model Railroad Club. Stop by on a spring Saturday.

Great Falls Model Railroad Club Show

Date: April 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Mt. Ararat High School Gym, 58 Eagles Way, Topsham, ME 04806

Come and see our layout at this fun show. Many vendors, trains running, food, and fun for all. M3R has been taking part for many years, so don’t miss our newest layout.

Baxter Library Spring Book Sale

Start date: May 3, 2024
End date: May 4, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South Street, Gorham, ME 04038

We will be running trains at this event from 9-6 on Friday, May 3 and 9-1 on Saturday, May 4. Don’t miss it as you pick up some interesting books.