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World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour in Costa Mesa
February 15-16: Ride a Thomas the Tank Engine train, explore model railroads, and learn from industry experts at this interactive train show! Children under 16 are free.
Great Train Show & World’s Greatest Hobby | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
February 14-15: OC Fair & Event Center hosts the Great Train Show featuring 300+ vendor tables, 13+ operating model railroad displays in multiple scales, riding train, Thomas the Tank Engine bounce house, games, free workshops, and test track. Online tickets $13 Saturday (good both days), $12 Sunday. Kids 11 and under free.
Great American Train Show | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
October 3-4: See huge model railroad displays, ride a Thomas the Tank Engine train, climb aboard real railcars, shop for trains and collectibles, and more. Kids 11 and under are free.
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