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 Welcome to Carolina Train Shows

Vendors can now purchase tables on-line using our "Vendor Registration" 
at the top of the page or you can scroll down the page and submit payment
with a personal or business check. 


Carolina Train Shows presents

Rock Hill, SC
Model Train Show & Sale

Saturday, September 27th   9am-3pm

Student Activity Center
611 Winthrop Myrtle Drive
Rock Hill, SC 



$5  Admission
​FREE Parking


Model Train Shows

Want to sell your trains?

View all of the upcoming Model Train Shows in the Carolinas at the bottom of this page. 
PLEASE send us a message through "Contact Us". We will assist you in selling your train collection. Please include your phone number in your message. 

Ebay Store Information

Continue to visit us on Ebay. Our seller name is     
CarolinaTrainShowsSC
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    Contact Us with Questions: 
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    1. To be added to our mailing list
    2. To sell your model train or diecast collection. 
    3. General questions about our model train shows. 
    ​4. Questions about our merchandise for sale. 


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2025 Model Train Shows
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June - July - August - September
*Check out our Facebook page and our Ebay page for Summer sales. 
ebay:  https://www.ebay.com/str/carolinatrainshows
facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/328369834778566

August 23rd: Duluth, GA: Gas South Convention Center; 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy 9am-4pm

Not our show but we will be a vendor. 

Sept 13th: Acworth, GA: V.F.W. Post #5408   4764 Cobb Parkway NW    9am-2pm   

Not our show. We are looking at attending their show in Dec. 2025. 

September 27th: Rock Hill, SC: Student Activity Center, 611 Winthrop Myrtle Drive       9am-3pm   $5 admission

Vendor Application - 09/27/25 Rock Hill, SC
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Rock Hill, SC: September 27th, 2025

$20.00 - $31.00

By submitting payment, you agree to the rules and regulations. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.


You are purchasing physical items for Saturday, September 11th, 2025 model train show located at Winthrop University, Student Activity Center, 611 Winthrop Myrtle Drive, Rock Hill, SC.


*Note: There is a $1 increase per table to cover on-line credit card purchases. You can save the increase per table by mailing a personal/business check to us through USPS mail. We do NOT accept money orders.


Vendor setup

Friday, September 26th, 2025 from 5pm-9pm

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 from 7:30am-9:00am.


Show hours are Saturday, September 27th, 2025 from 9am-3pm


By purchasing tables, you agree to the following:


Model Trains items ONLY! We reserve the right to deny any merchandise at the show without prior notification.


Displaying Merchandise: NO merchandise in the aisleways or protruding past the edge of the outside table . NO outside tables or floor racks permitted. No containers stacked beside tables. Merchandise under the tables are permitted but must be flush with the edge of the table, not sticking out in the aisle. 


Payment: All tables must be paid in advance! We do not accept table requests without payment. Vendor payments are non-refundable and can not be transferred to a future show. No subletting tables. Tables must be claimed 15 minutes prior to the start of the first show day.


*Please check table legs to ensure they are properly set-up prior to placing merchandise on tables. *By purchasing tables, YOU AGREE to stay for the entire length of the show and park in the designated vendor area. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the inability to reserve tables in the future. Carolina Train Shows, LLC and the operating facility are not responsible for any loss or damage to the exhibitor's property.


Cancellation from Show Facility, Government and/or CTS: If the show is canceled then ALL funds will be transferred to another scheduled CTS LLC show. NO REFUNDS will be given! No Exceptions!


Contacting Us: Email us at [email protected] about tables and/or vendor accommodations.


*Vendors are responsible to submit any state or local taxes.

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*New location at Winthrop University. 
​*Vendor tables available! 
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October 11th: Columbia, SC at Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd  9am - 3pm  

Vendor Application - 10/11/25 Columbia, SC
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Columbia, SC: October 11th, 2025

$20.00 - $36.00

Columbia, SC Model Train Show & Sale


By submitting payment, you agree to the rules and regulations. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.


You are purchasing physical items for Saturday, October 11th, 2025 model train show located at Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd, Columbia, SC.


*Note: There is a $1 increase per table to cover on-line credit card purchases. You can save the increase per table by mailing a personal/business check to us through USPS mail. We do NOT accept money orders.


Vendor setup:

Friday, October 10th, 2025 from 11am - 5pm

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 7:30am - 9:00am


Show hours:

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 9am-3pm


By purchasing tables, you agree to the following:


Model Trains items ONLY! We reserve the right to deny any merchandise at the show without prior notification.


Displaying Merchandise: NO merchandise in the aisleways or protruding past the edge of the outside table. NO outside tables or floor racks permitted. No containers stacked beside tables. Merchandise under the tables is permitted but must be flush with the edge of the table, not sticking out in the aisle. 


Payment: All tables must be paid in advance! We do not accept table requests without payment. Vendor payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a future show. No subletting tables. Tables must be claimed 15 minutes prior to the start of the first show day.


*Please check table legs to ensure they are properly set-up prior to placing merchandise on tables. *By purchasing tables, YOU AGREE to stay for the entire length of the show and park in the designated vendor area. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the inability to reserve tables in the future. Carolina Train Shows, LLC and the operating facility are not responsible for any loss or damage to the exhibitor's property.


Cancellation from Show Facility, Government and/or CTS: If the show is canceled then ALL funds will be transferred to another scheduled CTS LLC show. NO REFUNDS will be given! No Exceptions!


Contacting Us: Email us at [email protected] about tables and/or vendor accommodations.


*Vendors are responsible to submit any state or local taxes.

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*This is one of our Carolina Train Shows with Todd Pletcher*
​*Layouts, vendors and more!!!  40 tables of operating layouts!!!!!
​*Huge variety of vendors from N gauge-HO gauge-O gauge!   Some vendors may have G and AF/S gauge

*Lots of operating layouts for the public to watch model trains run!
*AMROC club members will be running displays. Talk to them about visiting their club and/or becoming a member.
*O gauge repair guy - Vern (MTH & Modern)
*Multiple test tracks available. 
*Carolina Train Shows will have a wide variety of HO engines, cars and buildings along with a wide variety of O gauge items including Lionel and MTH! 

*After the train show...Stop by New Brookland Railroad and Hobby, 405 State St, West Columbia. Open from 10am-6pm. ​

​October 20th-25th: York, PA

*This is not one of our shows but we will be a vendor at this show.

November 8th/9th: Raleigh, NC: Model Train Show

*This is not one of our shows but we will be a vendor at this show.

Nov 15th: Salisbury, NC: Salisbury Civic Center, 315 Martin Luther King Jr Ave S.   Saturday 9am-3pm

Vendor Application - 11/15/25 Salisbury, NC
File Size: 83 kb
File Type: pdf
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Salisbury, NC: November 15th, 2025

$20.00 - $36.00

By submitting payment, you agree to the rules and regulations. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.


You are purchasing physical items for Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at the Salisbury Civic Center, 315 Martin Luther King Jr Ave S.


*Note: There is a $1 increase per table to cover on-line credit card purchases. You can save the increase per table by mailing a personal/business check to us through USPS mail. We do NOT accept money orders.


Vendor setup:

Friday, November 14th, 2025 from 1pm - 5pm

Saturday, November 15th, 2025 from 7:30am - 9:00am


Show hours:

Saturday, November 15th, 2025 from 9am-3pm


By purchasing tables, you agree to the following:


Model Trains items ONLY! We reserve the right to deny any merchandise at the show without prior notification.


Displaying Merchandise: NO merchandise in the aisleways or protruding past the edge of the outside table. NO outside tables or floor racks permitted. No containers stacked beside tables. Merchandise under the tables is permitted but must be flush with the edge of the table, not sticking out in the aisle. 


Payment: All tables must be paid in advance! We do not accept table requests without payment. Vendor payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a future show. No subletting tables. Tables must be claimed 15 minutes prior to the start of the first show day.


*Please check table legs to ensure they are properly set-up prior to placing merchandise on tables. *By purchasing tables, YOU AGREE to stay for the entire length of the show and park in the designated vendor area. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the inability to reserve tables in the future. Carolina Train Shows, LLC and the operating facility are not responsible for any loss or damage to the exhibitor's property.


Cancellation from Show Facility, Government and/or CTS: If the show is canceled then ALL funds will be transferred to another scheduled CTS LLC show. NO REFUNDS will be given! No Exceptions!


Contacting Us: Email us at [email protected] about tables and/or vendor accommodations.


*Vendors are responsible to submit any state or local taxes.

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This is a Carolina Train Show. This is a NEW location for us. 
*Vendor tables are available. Book yours now before we are sold out! 

November 21st/22nd Summerville, SC: Hilton Garden Inn, 406 Sigma Drive  Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 9am-3pm

Vendor Application: 11/21 and 11/22 2025; Summerville, SC
File Size: 82 kb
File Type: pdf
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Summerville, SC: Nov 21st/22nd, 2025

$20.00 - $36.00

Summerville, SC Model Train Show & Sale


By submitting payment, you agree to the rules and regulations. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.


You are purchasing physical items for Friday, Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 406 Sigma Drive, Summerville, SC.


*Note: There is a $1 increase per table to cover on-line credit card purchases. You can save the increase per table by mailing a personal/business check to us through USPS mail. We do NOT accept money orders.


Vendor setup and times:

Saturday, November 21st, 2025 from 7:15am - 10:00am

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 from 8:45am - 9:00am


Show hours:

Friday, November 21st, 2025 from 10am - 4pm

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 from 9am - 3pm


By purchasing tables, you agree to the following:


Model Trains items ONLY! We reserve the right to deny any merchandise at the show without prior notification.


Displaying Merchandise: NO merchandise in the aisleways or protruding past the edge of the outside table. NO outside tables or floor racks permitted. No containers stacked beside tables. Merchandise under the tables is permitted but must be flush with the edge of the table, not sticking out in the aisle. 


Payment: All tables must be paid in advance! We do not accept table requests without payment. Vendor payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a future show. No subletting tables. Tables must be claimed 15 minutes prior to the start of the first show day.


*Please check table legs to ensure they are properly set-up prior to placing merchandise on tables. *By purchasing tables, YOU AGREE to stay for the entire length of the show and park in the designated vendor area. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the inability to reserve tables in the future. Carolina Train Shows, LLC and the operating facility are not responsible for any loss or damage to the exhibitor's property.


Cancellation from Show Facility, Government and/or CTS: If the show is canceled then ALL funds will be transferred to another scheduled CTS LLC show. NO REFUNDS will be given! No Exceptions!


Contacting Us: Email us at [email protected] about tables and/or vendor accommodations.


*Vendors are responsible to submit any state or local taxes.

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*This is one of our Carolina Train Shows with Todd Pletcher*
​*New show hours!!
*Vendor tables available - 2 day show 
​*Repair Guy, Vern, will be on site repairing model trains. Specializes in MTH repairs. 

*Repair Guy, Mike, will be on site to help with model train repairs. 
*We are taking an assortment of HO, O gauge, G gauge and standard gauge track. 
​*A beautiful venue with operating layouts and a variety of vendors!
*Charleston Model Railroad club will be in attendance. Ask them about joining their club. 
*After the show, visit the local hobby store - "Train Town Toy & Hobby" at 128 W. Richardson Ave, Summerville

Nov 29th: Galax, VA: Fairview Ruritan Building, Fairview Rd (Rt 821)  admission $5/person  $10/family

Dec 5th/6th: Acworth, GA: V.F.W. Post #5408   4764 Cobb Parkway NW 

*Not our show but we are looking at attending this year as a vendor. 

December 20th: Concord, NC: Hilton Garden Inn, 7831 Gateway Lane  9am-3pm   

*This is one of our Carolina Train Shows with Todd Pletcher*
​*New location! 
*Free Parking! 
Use the link provided if you would like to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn
Concord NC Model Train Show & Sale Booking URL




​2026 Model Train Shows

2026- Jan 10th: Rock Hill, SC: Student Activity Center, 611 Winthrop Myrtle Drive  9am-3pm  

2026- Jan 17th: Duluth, GA

Not our show but we will be a vendor at the show. 

Jan 24th: Columbia, SC Model Train Show & Sale at Jamil Temple (4 corner show); 9am-2pm

*Show will have 4 vendors with 50 tables each. 

Feb 7th: Concord, NC: Hilton Garden Inn, 7831 Gateway Lane  9am-3pm

Feb 13th/14th: Easley, SC: Rock Springs Impact Center, 207 Rocks Spring Rd Fri 12-6; Sat 9-3

Not our show but we will be a vendor at the show. 

Feb 20th/21st: Asheville, NC Model Train Show

Not our show but we will be a vendor at the show. ​

March: Mebane, NC

March 14th/15th: Cartersville, GA: Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 GA Hwy 20

March 28th: Columbia, SC Model Train Show at Jamil Temple 9am-3pm

2026- April 3rd/4th: Hickory, NC ​

2026- April 11th: Salisbury, NC Model Train Shows & Sale

2026- April 20th-25th: York, PA TCA show

2026- May 2nd/3rd: Raleigh, NC: Exposition Center, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4

2026- May: Spencer, NC

2026- July 27th-Aug 2nd: NMRA Convention, Chattanooga, TN

2026- August: Duluth, GA
2026- Sept 12th: Acworth, GA
2026- Sept 26th: Rock Hill, SC 
​2026- October 10th: Columbia, SC Model Train Show at Jamil Temple
2026- October 19th-24th: York, PA TCA show
2026- November: Raleigh, NC: Exposition Center, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4
2026- November 20th/21st: Summerville, SC
2026- Dec: Concord, NC

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