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One of the largest model railroading conventions in the country. September 2–5, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Explore detailed layouts, expert sessions, tours, and a passionate community of builders and hobbyists.

09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this year’s convention one to remember!

From incredible layouts and clinics to shopping in the vendor room and spending time with fellow model railroad enthusiasts, we had an amazing time celebrating this hobby and the community behind it.

A special thank you to our clinicians, layout hosts, vendors, organizers, and everyone who helped make this year’s convention possible.

We had a great time and hope you did too! Stay tuned for what’s next for the National Narrow Gauge Convention 🚂

09/02/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚂🎉

The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention is officially here!

Four days of incredible layouts, expert-led clinics, shopping in the vendor room, time with fellow model railroad enthusiasts, and more all start TODAY!

Whether you’re joining us for the full convention or just coming for a day or two, we can’t wait to see you!

🎟️ It’s not too late to join us! Single-day and two-day options are available at 2026NNGC.com

09/01/2026

Our last featured clinician before the convention starts! 🚂

Meet Bill Obenauf, presenting “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Water.” 🌊

If you’ve struggled to create lakes, streams, rivers, or waterfalls that look realistic, this clinic is for you. Bill will share the materials, methods, and step-by-step process he uses to create believable water features for model railroad scenery.

You’ll learn:
• The “three C’s” necessary for believable water features
• The ONE mistake most modelers make
• A step-by-step process for creating realistic results

Bill’s work and methods have been featured in hobby publications, on social media, and at past model railroad conventions. You’ll also have the opportunity to see his O scale sawmill at this year’s convention.

One Day Away! Don’t miss your chance to join us!

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🎟️ Full convention, single-day, and two-day options are available at 2026NNGC.com

08/31/2026

Looking for something unique to do this week? 🚂

Come shop the Vendor Room at the 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention in Bloomington!

Come shop the Vendor Room and support the vendors who serve the model railroad community. The Vendor Room Only pass is valid for one person on any one day, Wednesday through Saturday.

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota
🎟️ Vendor Room Only Admission: $25

Make a day of it and come see what you can find!

Get your pass at 2026NNGC.com

Vendor Room Only admission does not include clinics, layout tours, or other convention activities.

08/27/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🚂

The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention is almost here!

In just one week, model railroad enthusiasts will come together in Bloomington for incredible layouts, expert-led clinics, the Model & Photography Contest, shopping in the vendor room, and so much more.

Can’t make all four days? You can still join us! Single-day and two-day passes are now available.

Will we see you there?

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🎟️ Get your pass today: 2026NNGC.com

08/24/2026

🚂 Take a look at the Overlook Northern Railway!

This G scale outdoor railway brings the St. Croix River Valley to life, traveling across bridges and through tunnels surrounded by gardens and water features.

Along the way, you’ll find everything from a river and lake to farmland, a rock quarry, forest, neighborhood, and plenty of details waiting to be discovered.

Hear directly from the owner and get a sneak peek before experiencing the Overlook Northern Railway in person during this year’s convention.

Can’t make the full convention? Single-day and two-day passes are now available!

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🎟️ View ticket options and register: 2026NNGC.com

08/21/2026

Can’t make the full convention? You can still be part of it! 🚂

Single-day and two-day passes are now available for the 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention, giving you more ways to experience the convention on the day or days that work best for you.

Come experience incredible layouts, expert-led clinics, vendors, and more this September in Bloomington, Minnesota.

The convention is almost here. Don’t wait to make your plans!

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🎟️ Visit 2026NNGC.com to view day-pass options, pricing, and registration details.

08/19/2026

We’re officially two weeks away! 🚂

The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention is almost here. Four days of incredible layouts, expert-led clinics, operating sessions, vendors, and time with fellow narrow gauge enthusiasts are just around the corner.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to register.

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

2026nngc.com/register-payment/

08/12/2026

21 days to go! 🚂

In just three weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to experience remarkable layouts, learn from expert clinicians, connect with fellow narrow gauge enthusiasts, and see some of the finest narrow gauge modeling in the hobby.

Will we see you there? 👀

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Bloomington, MN
55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438

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http://2026nngc.com/

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