Herington Railroad Days

06/20/2024

This year's Herington Railroad Days Railroader Talks in Herington, KS. A fantastic opportunity to ask railroaders questions, and hear their stories. Don't forget to subscribe to the Kansas Rail Memories YouTube channel for more videos like this, and visit the Herington Historical Society & Museum to learn more on Herington's history.

An opportunity for people attending Herington Railroad Days to ask railroaders questions, and hear their stories.

04/29/2024

Thank you to ALL who attended our 2024 show! We met lots of really fine people in Herington. Thanks!!

04/28/2024

Herington Railroad Days will open at the Herington Community Building from 10:00am-4:00pm today (Sunday, April 28). Come down to see operating trains and 3-D printing demonstrations. Or operate one of the IPad controlled trains yourself! Maybe pick up a starter train set, or track, cars, locomotives, lighting, or scenery. Model railroading clinics will run throughout the day and at 2:30pm we will have a group of several Herington railroaders on hand to talk about their experiences working for the Rock Island, SSW Cotton Belt, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific railroads. The railroad baggage car museum and Herington Historical Museum will be open from 1:00-4:00. There's lots to see and experience. Come down and see us!

04/27/2024

****THE BIG DAY IS HERE*****
Herington Railroad Days 2024 kicks off at 9 AM, all day to 5 PM, and again Sunday, April 28th from 10AM-4PM at the Herington Community Building, located at 810 South Broadway near the Fairgrounds!!! Great deals await....and a WHOLE lot of fun for the entire family!!!

The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad in Abilene, KS has scheduled an afternoon excursion train at a discounted price of $24 for show attendees. The ASVRR will be on-site during the show with ticket details. Clinics/Workshops during both days: "3-D printing demonstration", "Constructing scenery (crops, fences, rivers/lakes, fields, trees & bushes)", "Using LEDs in your layout", "Beginning a kids model RR layout", and "An update on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad". Back by popular demand will be our "Meet a Railroader" panel discussion on Sunday at 2:30pm. Concessions (hamburgers, hot-dogs, chilidogs, chips, drinks & desserts) are available during the show. The Herington Historical Museum and Railroad Baggage Car Annex across the street will also be open (free admission) during the show.

Bring the kids and come down, and enjoy the show!!! Admission to the 2024 Herington Railroad Days event is by donation with a suggested donation of $5.00. (Children free) https://www.facebook.com/events/3128274837309215

04/25/2024

The signs continue to pop up in some of the most unexpected places!!! Maybe the eagles are dropping them in???

THIS Saturday morning begins Herington Railroad Days 2024 at 9 AM, all day to 5 PM, and again Sunday, April 28th from 10AM-4PM at the Herington Community Building, located at 810 South Broadway near the Fairgrounds!!!

OVER 90 tables of assorted model railroad items in all scales, trains, scenery, lighting, T-shirts, metal signs, and vintage railroad items & memorabilia. PLUS there will be operating model railroad layouts in N, HO, S, and O scales, some of which can be operated by the kids! The Union Pacific will have some of their Maintenance of Way equipment on-site to see up close.

Also this year, the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad in Abilene, KS has scheduled an afternoon excursion train at a discounted price of $24 for show attendees. The ASVRR will be on-site during the show with ticket details. Clinics/Workshops during both days: "3-D printing demonstration", "Constructing scenery (crops, fences, rivers/lakes, fields, trees & bushes)", "Using LEDs in your layout", "Beginning a kids model RR layout", and "An update on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad". Back by popular demand will be our "Meet a Railroader" panel discussion on Sunday at 2:30pm. Concessions (hamburgers, hot-dogs, chilidogs, chips, drinks & desserts) are available during the show. The Herington Historical Museum and Railroad Baggage Car Annex across the street will also be open (free admission) during the show.

Bring the kids and come down, and enjoy the show!!! Admission to the 2024 Herington Railroad Days event is by donation with a suggested donation of $5.00. (Children free) https://www.facebook.com/events/3128274837309215

04/23/2024

If you watched KSN TV 3 this morning, and their "Good Morning Kansas", you got to see Herington Railroad Days advertised first out!! We look forward to drawing people from all over the Midwest to our great community of Herington, KS!! Come out and enjoy the day with us this Saturday and Sunday at the Herington Community Building near the Fairgrounds!!

04/23/2024

One of the biggest vendors you will see this weekend at the 2024 Herington Railroad Days Event is Spring Creek Model Trains from Deshler, Nebraska. They have a huge selection of model railroad equipment, and supplies in all scales to browse through in person.

If there is something you are specifically looking for, contact Spring Creek via their page messenger, [email protected], or call them at 402-365-7628. We have no doubt Dave, Deb, or any of the fine crew at Spring Creek will make sure to bring some down to purchase in person! Make sure you stop by their booth and give them a warm Herington welcome!

04/23/2024

The signs seem to be popping up everywhere!!!

THIS weekend is the 2024 Herington Railroad Days beginning this Saturday, April 27th from 9AM-5PM, and again Sunday, April 28th from 10AM-4PM at the Herington Community Building, located at 810 South Broadway near the Fairgrounds!!!

There will be over 90 tables of model railroading supplies in all scales, trains, scenery, lighting, T-shirts, metal signs, and vintage railroad items & memorabilia. Plus there will be operating model railroad layouts in N, HO, S, and O scales, some of which can be operated by the kids! The Union Pacific will have some of their Maintenance of Way equipment on-site to see up close.

This year, the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad in Abilene, KS has scheduled an afternoon excursion train at a discounted price of $24 for show attendees. The ASVRR (785-263-1077) will be on-site during the show with ticket details. Clinics/Workshops during both days: "3-D printing demonstration", "Constructing scenery (crops, fences, rivers/lakes, fields, trees & bushes)", "Using LEDs in your layout", "Beginning a kids model RR layout", and "An update on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad". Back by popular demand will be our "Meet a Railroader" panel discussion on Sunday at 2:30pm. Concessions (hamburgers, hot-dogs, chilidogs, chips, drinks & desserts) are available during the show. The Herington Historical Museum and Railroad Baggage Car Annex across the street will also be open (free admission) during the show.

Bring the kids and come down, and enjoy the show!!! Admission to the 2024 Herington Railroad Days event is by donation with a suggested donation of $5.00. (Children free) https://www.facebook.com/events/3128274837309215