The Great New York State Model Train Fair

The annual day-long model train fair at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York.

The Great NYS Model Train Fair

Every year, during the first weekend of November, the Great NYS Model Train Fair is held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. For more than 40 years, the Model Train Fair has occurred annually. The fair is the largest model train fair in the state of New York and is always a popular event for people of all ages. Train enthusiasts from near and far travel to the fairgrounds each year to take in the innovation of locomotives. This particular year of the fair is the 46th.

Attending the Fair

Each year the fair occurs on the first weekend of November. This year in 2021, the fair will take place from Nov. 4 – 6. On the Saturday of the fair, the Model Train Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, the fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for adults and people 16 and up cost $10, and tickets for children 15 and under are free. People who are not fully vaccinated must wear masks while at the fair. The fairgrounds will be following Covid-19 social distancing protocols.

Take Amtrak to the Great NYS Model Train Fair

Attend the Great NYS Model Train Fair via Amtrak to the Syracuse Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 4.2 miles away from New York State Fairgrounds, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.

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