Waupaca Area Model Railroaders

10/10/2026

Despite it feeling like summer this weekend, we are now in fall which means train show season is back in full swing. There are a number of events coming up in the next month for the club.

Tomorrow (October 11) is a one day train show at the Washington County Fairgrounds near West Bend. Show runs from 9-3. While our layout will not be there, Brandon and Matt will be there with some sales tables.

Next weekend our club will have the portable layout at the Marshfield train show. Show will be open from 10-4 Saturday October 17 and 10-2 Sunday October 18.

For the first time in over 20 years, we are going to be bringing the layout down to Milwaukee for TrainFest. This will be the last show we are taking the portable layout to for 2026. Show will run from 9-4 both Saturday November 7 & Sunday November 8. We hope to see you out and about over the next month.

10/06/2026

Yesterday, we had about eight members attend an operating session at Alan Schroeders amazing Marias Pass layout. Everyone enjoyed their time at the operating session. We would like to thank Alan for letting us come over to operate.

09/08/2026

ALLLL ABOOOOARD 🚂🚃🚃🚃

Purchase tickets now at the Holly Center or via the Venmo QR Code if you're capable for a first of its kind dinner experience. Join those from your community for a night of history, drinks, and delicious food courtesy of The Green Fountain (menu to follow) and enjoy an evening at the history rich filled Soo Line (then Wisconsin Central) Waupaca Passenger Depot.
Contact the Holly Center or Stationmaster Mike Kirk for more information. 🚂🚃🚃🚃

Tickets are now available for our first-ever Depot dinner! Join us on Friday, November 13 for either drinks and appetizers, dinner or both! All proceeds benefit the Waupaca Historical Society. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!

08/30/2026

Summer is starting to wind down, which means we’ll back to train show season very soon. The next train show our portable layout will be displayed at is the Marshfield show. Show will take place October 17-18.

Flyer for this show is attached. We’ll see you all soon.

07/08/2026

Set up is well underway at the car show grounds in Iola and it is a busy Wednesday here.

Come see us and the Hub City Model Railroad Club at the annual Iola Car Show and Swap Meet inside the Jim Payton Hobby Room located within the Convention Center this coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8am to 5pm. You will see multiple layouts in O, HO, and N Scales along with hundreds of model cars, tanks, boats, and vintage Tonka Toys on display. You can also view and purchase our clubs exclusive Iola & Northern 40' Boxcar. Come see us in Iola!! 🚂🚃🚃🚃

06/27/2026

We are all ready to go this morning at the Trains Games and Automobiles show in Marinette. Show runs from 9-5 today and 9-3 tomorrow. It is a free show to attend.

Hope to see you all in Marinette this weekend.

06/20/2026

We're here at the Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Swap Meet until 3pm today and we have almost 300 people in the door already!!! Come out and see some trains!!! 🚂🚃🚃🚃

Also, come out and see Ron McBride from the Hub City Model Railroad Club selling his delicious Jam, Jellies, Maple Syrups, and Popcorn!!

Come see the ladies in our Roadside Cafe serving up some delicious food and homemade Strawberry Shortcake!!!

06/20/2026

Today is the day. We are here at our annual one day Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet at the Waupaca Rec Center.

Hours are 9-3 today. $3 for single admission or $5 for the whole family. We got good food serving up as well. Come on down to Waupaca to our show.

06/20/2026

We would like to extend sincere thanks to Tara Pionkowski-Perz and her entire kitchen crew for the wonderful pizza dinner they provided for everyone down at the Rec Center. The pizza was delicious and we are always more than happy to support a locally owned business. Thank you Tara!!!

We won't be serving leftover pizza to anyone who comes through the door but from 9am to 3pm, please come to the Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Swap Meet being held at the Rec Center with 80 sales tables of trains!!! 🚂🚃🚃🚃 When you get hungry, don't expect refrigerated pizza, you can have the choice of Sloppy Joe, Hot Ham & Cheese, or a B**r Brat for only $5.00 each and for $4.00, finish your meal with homemade Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberries provided by Turners Fresh Market

06/19/2026

The gym is starting to fill up this evening as many vendors are all set up for tomorrow’s Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show in Waupaca.

Show will run from 9-3 tomorrow June 20 at the Waupaca Rec Center. We look forward to seeing you all in Waupaca at Strawberry Fest.