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.
Registration for Layout Tours and Operating Sessions is now open! Click Here for more info.
Gold Coast Miniature Train Club
Railway Modeller’s Club of Queensland
Logan District Model Railroad Club
AMRA Zillmere
Action Model Railroad Club
Duck Creek
New Haven (Down Under)
4 Qantas Avenue, Archerfield Queensland 4108, Australia
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Layout Tours | Thursday AM Monday PM | 4 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions? | ||
Layout Tours? | Wednesday PM Thursday PM Monday PM Tuesday PM | 10 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions? | 3 | |
Layout Tours? | 6 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Layout Tours | Wednesday AM/PM Thursday AM/PM Monday AM/PM | 10 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Layout Tours? | Thursday PM Monday PM Tuesday PM | 6 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions | 10 | |
Layout Tours | 16 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions | ||
Layout Tours | Thursday PM Monday AM/PM | 6 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions | ||
Layout Tours | Wednesday PM Thursday PM Tuesday PM | 6 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Layout Tours | Wednesday PM Tuesday PM | 10 |
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 Monday AM/PM | 12 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions | Thursday AM | 4 |
Layout Tours | Monday AM | 6 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions? | Wednesday AM Thursday PM Monday AM | 6 |
Layout Tours? | Wednesday PM Thursday AM Monday PM | 12 |
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 - Saddlersfield
Link to Layout Page - Samford
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Layout Tours | Wednesday AM Thursday AM Monday AM Tuesday AM | 6 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions? | 12 | |
Layout Tours? | Thursday AM Tuesday AM | 20 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Layout Tours | Thursday AM/PM | 6 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Layout Tours | Tuesday PM Wednesday AM Tuesday PM Wednesday AM/PM | 6 |
Available | Maximum Capacity | |
Operating Sessions? | Thursday PM Monday PM | 6 |
Layout Tours? | Thursday AM Monday PM | 8 |
| Layout Name | Prototype | Scale | Location | Operating Sessions | Layout Tours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sinnamon Park | ||
| 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 | N | Jimboomba | ||
| Belair | South Australian Railways | N | Seven Hills | ||
| Cassino | NSWGR | HO | Parkinson | ||
| Illawest | New South Wales | HO | Sinnamon Park | ||
| Kelliher | American Prototype | HO | Karalee | ||
| Melbourne 83 | Victorian Railways | HO | Gold Coast | ||
| Missouri Pacific Lines – Sedalia Subdivision | Missouri Pacific Railroad | HO | Arana Hills | ||
| Mosquito Creek | Queensland Railways | HOn3.5 | Kuraby | ||
| Pajingo Pass |
NSW (Diesel Era) |
HO | Palm Beach | ||
| Penny Creek Railway | Australian 1990s – 2000s | N | Eatons Hill | ||
| Samford | Queensland Railways | O | Ripley | ||
| Tehachapi Pass | 1980’s Western United States | HO | Shailer Park | ||
| New Haven (Down Under) | N | Beaudesert | |||
| Duck Creek | HO/HOn3.5 | Alstonville | |||
| Action Model Railroad Club | HO & N | Woodhill | |||
| Logan District Model Railroad Club | Various | Slacks Creek | |||
| Railway Modeller’s Club of Queensland | Various | Brendale | |||
| AMRA Zillmere | Various | Zillmere | |||
| Miniature Train Club Gold Coast | Various | Pimpana | |||
| PK’s Shed | HO/N |