The Altoona Association of Model Railroaders

06/19/2026

Happy ! We're happy to announce the World Famous Big Boy #4014 will be making a stop on our layout! (In 1/160th Scale of Course!)

We're open while Big Boy is in town! Our Big Boy in Altoona | Model Train Open House is July 8-10th from 6-9pm each evening. There will be complimentary refreshments available. No admission or registration required, although donations are suggested!

Also, stay tuned for a SPECIAL GIVEAWAY next week to celebrate our page hitting 5K FOLLOWERS!

Union Pacific Railroad Norfolk Southern

* The real Big Boy will not be stopping at the club. Our events and organization are not affiliated with Norfolk Southern or Union Pacific.

06/10/2026

If you are heading trackside to see Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy 4014 this July, make sure to add a stop at the layout to your itinerary!

To celebrate the historic steam locomotive visiting our area, The Altoona Association of Model Railroaders is hosting a special Big Boy in Altoona | Model Train Open House over three consecutive nights. Bring the family by to see our HO-scale and N-scale model train displays running lots of trains, explore our historic artifact collection of Pennsylvania Railroad history, and talk trains with our members.

We will also have complimentary light refreshments available, so stop in for some lemonade, iced tea, and cookies while you tour the clubhouse!

📅 WHEN:
Wednesday, July 8 through Friday, July 10
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM each night

📍 WHERE:
2930 S. 10th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Admission is completely free (donations are always appreciated). We can't wait to celebrate an incredible week of railroading history with you!

Get more details at www.theaamr.org.

Please note: This event is hosted independently by The Altoona Association of Model Railroaders and is affiliated with neither Union Pacific Railroad nor Norfolk Southern. (Unless they would like to sponsor us!)

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06/05/2026

Attention all layout participants, vendors, and attendees! The N-Scale Weekend Committee has teamed up with local hotels & lodging venues to secure special room blocks and discounted rates for the big event weekend on September 12-13, 2026, in Altoona, PA.

Whether you want to stay right next to the action or just a few miles away, we've got options lined up for you!

🔗 Plan Your Stay: Visit theaamr.org/n-scale-weekend/hotellodging-information to view the full details and download a printable copy of the lodging list.

⚠️ Important Booking Tips: Already booked? If you have an existing reservation at one of our partner facilities and didn't get the special rate, contact the hotel directly and ask to be added to the official N-Scale Weekend room block!

*Please note that the N-Scale Weekend Committee is not responsible for any pricing or accommodation changes made by the lodging venues.

Rooms fill up fast, so secure your spot early! See you in Altoona! 🚂💨

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📅 Dates: September 12–13, 2026
⏰ Hours: Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, PA

🔗 Event Link: 2026 N-Scale Weekend Train Show - Altoona, PA

06/04/2026

Vendor registration for the 2026 N-Scale Weekend Train Show - Altoona, PA is now officially open to all!

Space for this year’s show is extremely limited and expected to fill quickly. Registration will close automatically as soon as capacity is reached, without advance notice.

If you plan to exhibit or sell at the 2026 show, please submit your form ASAP to secure your space.

Reserve your tables here: https://www.theaamr.org/n-scale-weekend/vendor-registration

Pictured: Railroad City Trains

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📅 Dates: September 12–13, 2026
⏰ Hours: Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, PA

🔗 Learn More: www.theaamr.org

06/03/2026

Make sure to visit the Everett Railroad Company and ride their steam powered excursions running while Union Pacific #4014 is in town!

This is a great opportunity to get up close with a live steam locomotive! Book your tickets now: www.everettrailroad.com!

The world-famous Big Boy is stopping in Blair County during the America 250 Tour-and the excitement doesn’t end there!

Experience steam railroading up close aboard The Everett Railroad, just minutes away from Big Boy's display in Altoona. From July 9–12, climb aboard one of our steam-powered passenger excursions and make your railroad getaway one to remember.

For more information on our train rides and the America 250 Tour, visit www.everettrailroad.com

Coming to see the Big Boy? Stay for the steam. Ride with us.

06/02/2026

As we approach 5,000 followers, let’s head to Evanmore to see the EV-01 swap cars out of the industries!

​Our N-scale layout features full operations. From individual runs to complete dispatched sessions, it’s all possible on the BT&E.

​Let us know if you want a tutorial series on how our operations are set up!

05/28/2026

🚂 We would be honored to have your nomination for our Neighborhood Model Railroad Club in The Altoona Mirror’s Hometown Favorites contest!

If you’ve enjoyed our displays, events, and shared love of model railroading, please consider showing your support by nominating us. Every nomination helps shine a spotlight on our amazing community and hobby.

Through June 3