NMRA 2026 Scenic City Express - Chattanooga

08/01/2026

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

07/28/2026

Big news!

We just added a few more tickets for our upcoming Summerville Special happening THIS Thursday!

Fewer than 20 tickets are available for purchase - so be sure to order yours now! Click here to order your tickets today: https://www.scaletrains.com/train-ride.html

07/27/2026

2026 NATIONAL TRAIN SHOW CONVENTION, Chattanooga, Tennessee

LOCAL LAYOUT TOURS

https://www.nmra2026.org/layout-tours-local/

These outstanding local, up to 30 miles from the convention center, tours will be open during the convention itself. For layout tours occurring before or after the convention see the Non-Local convention layout tour page.
Actual locations for each layout will be sent to registered attendees and may be found in the convention timetable.
These are self-driven tours.
Please note that some of the listed tours are in the Central Time Zone (CDT). Check the listed times for confirmation. See link above.

CHATTANOOGA MODULAR MODELERS – HO/N/O – 4.5 Miles
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Scale: HO/N/O
DCC
Percent Completed:
Electrical 100
Track 100
Scenery 75
Entry Point: Main Entrance
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Date/Time Wed 7/29 12:00pm – 4:00pm

The Chattanooga Modular Modelers model railroad club members build and operate portable modular show model railroad layouts in a variety of scales and standards. Founded 13 years ago, it has been active at model railroad and train shows throughout Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.

The club has the capability to present scenic and fully operational layouts in HO, O and N scale layouts in both NTrak& T-Trak standards. It is a club that welcomes modelers of all experience levels, encourages family participation and seeks to promote the hobby to everyone.

The club house is situated adjacent to the tracks used by the Tennessee Valley Rail Museum at 1223 E. 34th Street Chattanooga, TN 37407.

07/24/2026

Hats off to Delay In Block Productions for this great insider's guide to trainspotting in the Chattanooga area for everyone to plan their visit more easily and railfan safely.

THEY EVEN INCLUDED A DOWNLOADABLE MAP FOR Y'ALL!!

WATCH HERE >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ZXFrDXcu4

1. Point Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bq9RG547CwrH7PmK92. Wauhatc...

07/24/2026

Flying into Chattanooga Airport for the convention? Be sure to allow a little more airport time than usual so you can check out all the model trains they have recently installed. Definitely will make the time waiting in Baggage Claim go faster

07/24/2026

Attending the Scenic City Express next week with a spouse, family member, or friend who isn't as passionate about model railroading as you are? We've got them covered!

Our Non-Rail Activities offer something for everyone, whether they're looking to relax, get creative, or explore Chattanooga. Join in for games, jigsaw puzzles, Bingo, Mahjong, painting, Project Linus, an outing to the city's vibrant art district, and much more.

While you're enjoying clinics, layouts, and trains, they'll have plenty of opportunities to make new friends and enjoy a convention experience of their own.

📅 Check out the daily activities below, and get the complete schedule here: https://www.nmra2026.org/non-rail-schedule/

Bring the whole family! There's something for everyone at Scenic City Express!

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07/10/2026

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