[SF Gal]

DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds
2015 Manchester Rd Wheaton, IL, US 60187
March 6th 2022
SUNDAY FROM 09:00-15:00
Show Features:
Hundreds of Tables of Trains for Sale
Exhibitors from Across the Country
Huge Operating Model Train Displays
Free Workshops and Demonstrations
Free Test Track - Test Run Your Trains at the Show
Free Door Prize Giveaways
Plus Much, Much More!
Exibitors links: Exhibitor Area

Look for me at the show!

 

[BobT]

I sure do miss that show. Lived a couple miles from there for years.
Haven't been to a show since moving to Knoxville.

 

[AmFlyer]

Same here. At one time I lived a quick 4 miles from the DuPage Fairgrounds and never missed a train show. That 4 miles has become 2,200 miles and now I miss them all, and I really do miss them.

 

[Mixed Freight]

I have been wanting to go to one of those DuPage County shows for a number of years now! But at about 500+ miles away for me, it would have to be an extended weekend mini-vacation. Still, it's on my radar for 'someday', whenever that happens.

Too bad it's not a 2 or 3 day show, then it would really be worthy of vacation status. I suppose since it was always a monthly show for a long time (and hopefully getting back to that), I can see from a business standpoint of it just being a one-day event. Why mess with success?

 

[MattR]

I was scheduled to go, but of course plans got derailed

 

[SF Gal]

What a nice show, a little smaller than normal but there was a lot of deals to be had.
I took a few pictures of the show, this was the east building, not the main floor building....

I was looking at a bunch of American Flyer stuff to gauge an approximate value of the pieces I have in my possession.

Locomotives were $130 -$50 depending on the size and condition....

A dealer here, family liquidating there a few layouts set up, and a lot of families with kids....

American Flyer cars were $50-$30, in the original box....

They had AF buildings and scenery too....

I really liked the cute AF billboards!

Seeing a lot of stuff in orginal boxes was really amazing. AF transformers made me *giggle* at the design and size, track of every size imaginable....

Besides getting a idea of what my American Flyers are worth, I was looking for true HO scale street vehicles, a Santa Fe passenger car consist, and sweet deals!
My score less than $120. I will have to spend about $30 on coupliers and metal wheel sets.

I spent a little over an hour there and was gone by 11am. I haggled with a vendor over a 4 car passenger consist but he wouldn't come down to my offer of $35...so I ended up getting 5 cars (2 are lighted) of $40. The station wagon vehicles were 5 for $25, and a no box 6 vehicles were $20. Train placemat was $3,caboose $2 with coupliers, crane $4, Athern DC Engine (had it tested before I bought) $25, I'll DCC it myself. The SF cap I wore to the show.
All and all, it is worth the trip to save a lot of money on stuff...I very rarely go to local shops unless I need something specific. Sorry I missed you as I didn't meet anyone from the forum.

 

[MacDaddy55]

Hi SF Gal, We are moving to Milwaukee in April and Wheaton is a stones throw away. Looks like a nice show with good selection. I've marked this show on my calendar reminder and thanks for the photos!! Oh and thanks for the Website info...locked and loaded!!

 

[SF Gal]

Next show April 3rd...here is a link to ALL the show dates this year.
Basically, first Sunday of the month, except November....

 

[SF Gal]

Bumping this post as this is happening "THIS WEEKEND!"

 

[SF Gal]

This Sunday....fyi

 

[JeffHurl]

If I was closer, I'd go, but it would be a good 6-7 hour drive.

There is a small train show in Springfield, Ohio this Sunday. It's only an hour drive, so I plan to go there and see if I can source some stuff and save shipping costs. Pretty sad when I'm willing to drive an hour, each way, just to save shipping costs... The other day, I almost bought some inexpensive stuff online, but the shipping cost more than the product... A LOT more.

 

[Billy Ray]

DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds
2015 Manchester Rd Wheaton, IL, US 60187
March 6th 2022
SUNDAY FROM 09:00-15:00
Show Features:
Hundreds of Tables of Trains for Sale
Exhibitors from Across the Country
Huge Operating Model Train Displays
Free Workshops and Demonstrations
Free Test Track - Test Run Your Trains at the Show
Free Door Prize Giveaways
Plus Much, Much More!
Exibitors links: Exhibitor Area

Look for me at the show!

April 30, 2022: attended the Niota, TN Train Day. Came away with 3 HO scale cars, a house & 3 books for $28.
Planning to go next yr.

The BIG TRAIN SHOW is returning to East Tennessee State University June 3 - 4. 2022.
One of the biggest (if not the biggest) train shows in Tennessee.

 

[SF Gal]

That time again, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!!!!
Great Midwest Train Show 08/7/2022 9am-3pm
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL
Phone Number: 630-290-1962
Admission: Adults & Seniors $7 / Children under 12 years FREE / FREE Parking
Buildings: 1,2,3,4,5
World's largest monthly model train show featuring operating model train displays, LEGO layout, HO layout for the kids to operate. The best place to buy, sell, and trade since 1972. Great Family Fun!!
For more information visit us at www.GreatMidwestTrainShow.com

 

[BobT]

Ugh. I love where I live now, but I sure miss this show. Lived in DuPage county most of my life.