Conference · Grand Rapids, Michigan

National Model Railroad Convention 2012

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Dates29 Jul – 4 Aug 2012This edition has ended
VenueAmway Grand Plaza HotelGrand Rapids, Michigan
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2012 edition. It has ended. See National Model Railroad Convention's current page for the next dates.

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Editions on record
7first in 2009

About National Model Railroad Convention

At Grand Rails 2012, you'll find fascinating and valuable content such as:

More than 70 high quality layouts that will be open for your inspection, self-guided so you can visit them on your own schedule and stay as long as you like.

Super Tours by bus will take you to a great list of beautiful layouts that are sure to inspire you.

More than 120 experts will be presenting 200+ sessions on subjects ranging from the basics of benchwork construction to computerized operations and everything in between.

It’s a week full of clinics and work shops that will include three full days featuring the specialized subjects of narrow gauge and prototype modeling.

Experience and learn operations by Time Table and Train Order when you sign up for the Operations Road Show.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201514–20 Jul 2015Cleveland Convention Center
Bodelwyddan, Ohio
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201413–19 Jul 2014Cleveland Convention Center
Bodelwyddan, Ohio
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201314–20 Jul 2013Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, Georgia
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201229 Jul – 4 Aug 2012Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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20113–9 Jul 2011Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Sacramento, California
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201011–18 Jul 2010Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Franklin, Wisconsin
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20095–11 Jul 2009Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, Connecticut
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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