Christchurch Model Train Show

03/10/2026

01/10/2026

🚂🍧 Coming along to the train show this weekend?

Why not pop into afterwards for a delicious meal and a free Monster Mash Ice Cream! (T&Cs apply).

26/09/2026

🚂 Check out these Layouts!

Featured is the Garden City Model Railroad Club "Wrexton", Ian Perry's "Kaikoura" and Richard Lang's "Hamburg". These are just some of the many amazing layouts on display at this years show!

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of October, Doors open at 9:30am, See you there! 🚂

25/09/2026

🚂 Show App & Kids Scavenger Hunt

Check out our brand new Show App! Featuring an interactive map, our Kids Scavenger Hunt, list of Layouts, Traders, and Exhibitors and so much more!

The app can be used from your browser or you can download it at https://app.christchurchtrainshow.co.nz/public/install.php for an even better experience!

A massive thank you to our sponsor Tamatu (https://tamatu.co.nz) for developing this awesome app!

21/09/2026

🚂 2026 Show Sponsors - A massive thank you!

The Show Committee would like to say Nga Mihi Nui, and massive thank you to our 2026 Show Sponsors! Your support & generosity means alot!

Thank you to Coffee Culture for sponsoring our Kid's Competitions and Public Entry Giveaway. ☕

IronHorse Hobbies for sponsoring our Kid's Competitions, Peoples Choice Award, and Presidents Award. 🚂

Ice Cream Charlie for sponsoring our Kid's Competitions and Public Entry Giveaway and coming along to the show as our fabulas Ice Cream vendor - Yummy 😋🍦

and Tamatu for sponsoring our Peoples Choice Award, Presidents Award, and all the important work behind the scenes keeping our Emails, IT Infrastructure, Website, and Show App running. 💻⚙️

We truly appreciate all of your kind generosity and support for this years show!

Is your business keen to sponsors next years show? We are now looking for our 2027 Show Sponsors - and it could be you! Flick us an email at [email protected] , We would love to have a chat!

31/08/2026

🚂 CHRISTCHURCH TRAIN SHOW 2026 IS COMING! 🚂

Get ready for New Zealand’s largest model train show! 🇳🇿

Join us for a huge weekend of model railways, incredible layouts, trade stalls, food vendors, family fun and plenty of trains to see! 🚆

📅 SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026
🕤 9:30am – 5:00pm

📅 SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
🕤 9:30am – 4:30pm

📍 Cowles Stadium
170 Pages Road, Christchurch

🎟️ TICKETS
Adults — $15
Children — $5
Family — $30

Whether you're a lifelong railway enthusiast, bringing the kids along for a fun day out, or just love seeing incredible miniature worlds come to life — there's something for everyone!

🚂 Incredible layouts
🛍️ Trade stalls
🍔 Food vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun

📣 SAVE THE DATE — and tag someone who needs to come along!

New Zealand's premier model railway event — live layouts, traders, and family fun at Cowles Stadium, Christchurch. 3–4 October 2026.

31/08/2026

🚂 CHRISTCHURCH TRAIN SHOW 2026 IS COMING! 🚂

Get ready for New Zealand’s largest model train show! 🇳🇿

Join us for a huge weekend of model railways, incredible layouts, trade stalls, food vendors, family fun and plenty of trains to see! 🚆

📅 SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026
🕤 9:30am – 5:00pm

📅 SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
🕤 9:30am – 4:30pm

📍 Cowles Stadium
170 Pages Road, Christchurch

🎟️ TICKETS
Adults — $15
Children — $5
Family — $30

Whether you're a lifelong railway enthusiast, bringing the kids along for a fun day out, or just love seeing incredible miniature worlds come to life — there's something for everyone!

🚂 Incredible layouts
🛍️ Trade stalls
🍔 Food vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun

👉 Find out more:
www.christchurchtrainshow.co.nz

📣 SAVE THE DATE — and tag someone who needs to come along!