Convention 2025 | Layout Tours

One of the highlights of our convention is the chance to explore an incredible variety of model railroad layouts, both local and regional. From intricate switching layouts to sweeping mainline operations, our self-guided layout tours let you see the craftsmanship and creativity of fellow modelers up close.

Looking for a hands-on experience? Join one of our scheduled operating sessions and become part of the action! Whether you’re a seasoned dispatcher or trying operations for the first time, there’s something for everyone. Meet new people, run some trains, and enjoy the camaraderie of model railroading in action.

The map below details all layouts, their open times and their approximate locations, to help you plan your days before and after the convention.

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Layout Tours
Thursday AM
Monday PM
4

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions?
 
 
Layout Tours?
Wednesday PM
Thursday PM
Monday PM
Tuesday PM
10

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions?
 
3
Layout Tours?
 
6

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Layout Tours
Wednesday AM/PM
Thursday AM/PM
Monday AM/PM
10

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Layout Tours?
Thursday PM
Monday PM
Tuesday PM
6

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions
 
10
Layout Tours
 
16

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions
 
 
Layout Tours
Thursday PM
Monday AM/PM
6

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions
 
 
Layout Tours
Wednesday PM
Thursday PM
Tuesday PM
6

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Layout Tours
Wednesday PM
Tuesday PM
10

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions?
Wednesday PM
8
Layout Tours?
Thursday AM/PM

12

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions
Thursday AM
4
Layout Tours
Monday AM
6

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions?
Wednesday AM
Thursday PM
Monday AM
6
Layout Tours?
Wednesday PM
Thursday AM
Monday PM
12

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions?
 
 
Layout Tours?
Wednesday PM
Thursday PM
Monday PM
Tuesday PM
10

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Layout Tours
Wednesday AM
Thursday AM
Monday AM
Tuesday AM
6

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions?
 
12
Layout Tours?
Thursday AM
Tuesday AM
20

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Layout Tours
Thursday AM/PM
6

Link to Layout Page

Link to Layout Page - Amby West

Link to Layout Page - Westgate

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

 
Available
Maximum Capacity
Layout Tours
Tuesday PM
Wednesday AM
Tuesday PM
Wednesday AM/PM
6

Link to Layout Page

Note: Location is a guide - exact addresses will be provided to convention attendees closer to the date.

Available
Maximum Capacity
Operating Sessions?
Thursday PM
Monday PM
6
Layout Tours?
Thursday AM
Monday PM
8

Link to Layout Page
Layout Name Prototype Scale Location
The Border District SAR & VR (freelanced) HO Wakerley
The Braidwood Division NSWGR (1973 era) HO Hervey Bay
The Lowey Division Pennsylvania Railroad HO Camp Hill
UP/BNSF Joint Division Union Pacific & BNSF N Upper Kedron
Westgate QR & NSWGR Interchange HO Sunnybank Hills
Westridge Railroad American Eastern Trunk Line (1960–70s) HO Springwood
Saddlersfield NSW & QLD (Tenterfield to Wallangarra inspired) O (7mm:1ft) Ripley
Amby West Queensland Railways (freelanced) HOn3½ Sunnybank Hills
AusUSA Australian & American Freelanced HO Mount Gravatt
Belair South Australian Railways HO Belair
Cassino NSWGR HO Brisbane
Illawest New South Wales HO Ipswich
Kelliher American Prototype HO Wavell Heights
Melbourne 83 Victorian Railways HO Ashgrove
Missouri Pacific Lines – Sedalia Subdivision Missouri Pacific Railroad HO Brisbane
Mosquito Creek American Freelanced HO Helensvale
Pajingo Pass Australian Narrow Gauge HO North Lakes
Penny Creek Railway Australian Freelanced HO Redland Bay
Samford Queensland Railways HO Samford
Tehachapi Pass American (freelanced) HO Golden Grove