February 14-15, 2026
OC Fair & Event Center hosts the Great Train Show featuring 300+ tables of trains for sale, huge operating model train displays, and family activities.
Dealers from across the country showcase engines, rolling stock, scenery, track, books, magazines, collectibles, and more. Watch massive operating model railroads in G Scale, HO Scale, N Scale, O Gauge, On30, Z Scale, and LEGO displays. Kids can enjoy a riding train, bounce houses including a Thomas the Tank Engine bounce house, and games. Free workshops, demonstrations, and a test track allow visitors to test run their trains at the show.
Show highlights:
- 300+ tables of trains and accessories for sale
- 13+ operating model railroad displays
- Riding train for kids
- Thomas the Tank Engine bounce house
- Games and activities for children
- Free workshops and demonstrations
- Free test track
Advance tickets are $13 for adults on Saturday (good for both days) and $12 on Sunday when purchased online. Onsite admission is $15 on Saturday and $14 on Sunday (cash only). Kids 11 and under are free with an adult and do not require a ticket. Parking is $15.
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What can families see at the Great Train Show?
Families can see 300+ vendor tables, 13+ operating model railroad displays in various scales including G, HO, N, O, On30, Z Scale, and LEGO, plus enjoy a riding train, Thomas bounce house, and games.
Do you need tickets for the Great Train Show?
Yes, advance online tickets are recommended and save $2 per adult. Purchase online through the Great Train Show website.
How much does the Great Train Show cost?
Online tickets are $13 for adults on Saturday (good for both days) and $12 for Sunday. Onsite admission is $15 Saturday and $14 Sunday (cash only). Kids 11 and under are free with an adult. Parking is $15.
Is the Great Train Show good for all ages?
Yes, the show is designed for the general public, modelers, hobbyists, families, and the curious. Kids 11 and under are free.
What time does the Great Train Show open?
The show runs 10:00 AM-4:00 PM on both Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Can you test run trains at the Great Train Show?
Yes, a free test track is available for visitors to test run their trains during the show.
What scales of model trains are displayed?
Operating displays include G Scale, HO Scale, N Scale, O Gauge, On30, Z Scale, 7.5-inch gauge live steam, and LEGO trains.
Where is the show located at OC Fair & Event Center?
88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Before You Go: Visit the Great Train Show website to purchase discounted advance tickets online and save $2 per adult. Parking is $15. Saturday tickets are good for both days. This event is organized by Great Train Shows, the nation’s only coast-to-coast train show company. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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