Waterloo Railway Expo

❓ FAQ: Is there parking at the Waterloo Railway Expo?

Yes! Parking is free at both host hotels for Expo attendees.

🚗 Taking a train ride? You also have free parking available at the Farmers' Market Station:
📍 330 Farmers Market Road, St. Jacobs (This is where all train rides depart from.)

If you're attending the Expo and riding the train, you can also leave your vehicle at the hotel. The station is only about a 10-minute walk away.

We look forward to seeing you at the Waterloo Railway Expo! 🚂

The Waterloo Railway Expo is surrounded by great places to grab a bite, all within about a 10-15 minute walk from the show.

Here are just a few nearby options:
🍁 The Crazy Canuck
🍳 Jack's Family Restaurant
🍺 Stockyards Brew Hall
🍔 A&W
🥪 Arby's

Visiting on Saturday? Be sure to check out the incredible food vendors at the , just a short walk away.

Spend the day exploring incredible model railroads, railway history, vendors, clinics, and displays, then take a break and enjoy one of the many nearby dining options before heading back for more.

🎟️ Book your tickets today!

📅 August 29-30, 2026
📍 Waterloo, Ontario

More information: https://waterloorailexpo.ca/

Jack's Family Restaurant Stockyards Brewing The Crazy Canuck

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day to railfans from coast to coast! 🚂🍁

Today we're celebrating the railways that helped build our nation and the people who keep Canada's railway history alive. From iconic Canadian locomotives and freight cars to the layouts, models, photographs, and stories that preserve our rail heritage, it's all worth celebrating.

We're looking forward to celebrating Canada's railway heritage with you at the Waterloo Railway Expo this summer!

📅 August 29-30, 2026
📍 Waterloo, Ontario

Learn more and get your tickets at:
https://waterloorailexpo.ca/

We want to see your favourite Canadian trains.

Whether it's a weathered CN freight, a classic CP Rail locomotive, a VIA Rail passenger consist, an Ontario Northland unit, or a meticulously detailed scale model, we know you've got a photo worth sharing.

📸 Drop a photo in the comments and tell us:
🚂 What railway is it?
📍 Where was it photographed?
⚙️ If it's a model, what scale is it?

Let's celebrate Canada's railways, one locomotive at a time. We can't wait to see what's in your collection and on your camera roll!

🚂 Every great model has a story.

Ted Kocyla from the WRMRC recently completed this Boston & Maine PS-1 boxcar as part of his display for the Waterloo Railway Expo, and he wanted to share the journey from primer to finished model. The photos show that even an inexpensive kit can become something special with time, patience, and skill.

Now it's your turn.

Whether you're building your first freight car, detailing your latest locomotive, or have a layout masterpiece to show off, we'd love to see it at the Waterloo Railway Expo. Don't worry if it's still a work in progress. Half-finished projects are just as interesting as completed models, and fellow modellers always enjoy seeing how others tackle a build.

Bring your models, share your techniques, swap ideas, and celebrate the hobby with fellow railfans.

📅 August 29-30, 2026
📍 Waterloo, Ontario

More information: https://waterloorailexpo.ca/

Not sure which Waterloo Railway Expo ticket is right for you?

Here's a quick breakdown:

🚂 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – $𝟮𝟬
Perfect if you want to explore the RPM Show, browse model displays, visit vendors, and attend clinics all weekend long. Purchase before July 29 and save before the price increases to $25.

⭐ 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 – $𝟭𝟭𝟱
Get the full Expo experience with General Admission, all clinics, the WCR Shop Tour Shuttle, Speeder Ride, WRMRC Open House, and a Steam Train Ride behind historic No. 9.

🏆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 – $𝟭𝟳𝟱
Everything included in the Gold Ticket, plus admission to the Expo Banquet featuring dinner, great conversation, and a panel discussion with railway experts.

Looking for 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀? Shop Tour Shuttle, Speeder Rides, Banquet Tickets, and Steam Train Rides are also available separately.

Whether you're a modeller, railfan, preservation enthusiast, or simply curious about trains, there's a ticket option for you!

📅 August 29-30, 2026

🎟 Visit https://waterloorailexpo.ca/ for tickets, schedules, and full event details.

🎤 Clinician Spotlight: Jeff Pinchbeck

We're excited to welcome Jeff Pinchbeck to the inaugural Waterloo Railway Expo!

Join Jeff for his presentation, "Canadian Pacific and the 1920s Transition Era," where he'll explore one of the most fascinating periods in railway history. Learn how Canadian Pacific Railway evolved during the 1920s, from pioneering steam locomotives to powerful second-generation designs, from wooden passenger cars to steel construction, and the introduction of internal combustion technology to railway operations.

Whether you're a CPR historian, a prototype modeller, or simply interested in railway history, this is a clinic you won't want to miss.

🚂 Waterloo Railway Expo
📅 August 29-30, 2026

Learn more and get your tickets today at https://waterloorailexpo.ca/clinics/