Vancouver Train Expo

The Vancouver Train Expo features model trains and railway exhibits at the PNE Forum on the weekend either just before or after Remembrance Day in November.

2022 EVENT CANCELLED

The 2022 Vancouver Train Expo was scheduled to take place on November 5th and 6th. Unfortunately, due to the impact of COVID-19, the event has been postponed to next year.

The Vancouver Train Expo is scheduled to return on November 4th and 5th in 2023.

Vancouver Train Expo at the PNE Forum

The Vancouver Train Expo is put on by volunteers from the Lower Mainland Train Expo Society. The event showcases model trains, miniature railway displays, product vendors, kids’ activities and more. Until it got cancelled due to COVID-19, it was going to celebrate its 38th year in 2020. Sadly, the event was cancelled again in 2021 and 2022.

Hours and Admission

The last time the event took place (in 2019) it was on the Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and on the Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. 2023 hours of operation will likely be similar.

The event is held at the PNE Forum at 2901 East Hastings Street in Vancouver.

Admission prices to this event in 2019 were as follows (and 2023 prices will likely be similar):

Adult – $12.00
Youth (ages 6 to 15) – $6.00
Seniors (ages 60+) – $10.00
Children (ages 5 and under) – Free
Families (maximum 2 adults) – $30.00

(Note: The event only accepts cash or tap credit/debit cards. There is an ATM available on-site.)

Parking is also an additional charge. It costs $13 to park in the PNE parking lot for this event.

TIP: Parking is usually free for shoppers on the Sunday between 10 am and 2 pm at the Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market (which is also at the PNE). So before heading to the Vancouver Train Expo, be a shopper at the market!

Activities

As the name might suggest, the Expo is all about model trains and miniature railways. There are booths set up with a variety of model trains, educational displays and sometimes even close-to-life-size model train cars.

Also within the event is a marketplace where folk can purchase model railway products, toy trains and accessories.

There are even some family-friendly activities available. Kids – or folk of any ages – can enjoy the Lego displays, mini train rides and a play area with model trains.

Model Railway at Vancouver Train Expo