March-O-Scale Meet

04/22/2026

What a great show it was. Here I am with Santiago Pineda from South America. He is a great passenger train modeler and had a great time sharing ideas to make each others modeling better. This was one of the best shows we have had in a while. Rumor has it that attendance was up 30%. This felt like some of the shows of old. Lots of items walking out the doors also. To those who couldn’t make it this year for whatever the reason… I hope to see you next year.

04/09/2026

We're off to the Strasburg Meet. Never been there before, but sounds like fun. A few side trips planned. First night will be Detroit. Here we go!

03/20/2026

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

The lull before the storm.

03/18/2026

The updated forecast for Chicagoland shows a high of 60 degrees Friday through Sunday .

03/11/2026

We have 1 table available in the ballroom. Contact us at [email protected]

03/06/2026

Help get the word out: Due to a cancelation, we have 5 tables in the ballroom available and 5 in the foyer.

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03/02/2026

While tables remain sold out, we do have opportunities in the foyer. Everyone walks through the foyer before entering the ballroom, so there is a lot of exposure for those with foyer tables. The Committee will assist those in the foyer with moving their tables into the ballroom for overnight security.

There "may" also be a few ballroom tables available due to an illness. We're hoping this won't be the case, but in the event you need a few tables, contact us asap so we can place you if something opens up. [email protected] is the best way.

The new link for Hotel Reservations is:

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chily-the-westin-chicago-lombard/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0

The March O Scale Meet Room block is sold out. Rooms are still available at the regular rate. The Westin is a 4 star hotel. Their regular rates are not bad for what you get. You also cannot beat the location!

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02/27/2026

Chicago March Meet Update: We're 3 weeks out. Tables are sold out, however we might be able to add some tables in the Foyer and we usually have some last minute cancelations. If you're interested in tables, email [email protected] to be put on the waiting list. Or you can call the phone number on the flyer.

Our Room Block is full, however the Westin Hotel will still accept reservations until March 1. That will be the final cutoff date with no further extensions this year. Please register online through the link on our website: https://marchmeet.net/WP/index.php/hotel-registrations/ or the special phone number on the flyer. As always, if there are any issues regarding room reservations (up until March 1) please contact us and we will assist.

So far the attendance numbers look good. If you don't yet have plans to attend this year, give it some serious consideration. This is a big Meet which takes a lot of space which creates issues not present with smaller venues. We're locked in for another Meet in 2027, but looking to 2028 and 2029 we really need maximum attendance this year. Even if it's a last minute decision, the normal Westin Room rate is reasonable being a 4 star hotel. There are also other hotels in the area as well should the Westin become fully booked. Take a look at the schedules on the MarchMeet.net website. We have a lot of new interesting clinics as well as really neat layouts to tour.

See everyone in 3 Weeks.

2026 March “O” Scale Meet Hotel Registration Click here to book your room for the 2026 Show You may also make reservations by phone, Marriott Reservations (888-627-9031) can assist. Event Summary: March O Scale Meet March 2026 Start Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 End Date: Monday, March 23, 2026...