Trainfest (Milwaukee)
trainfest model railroad show take place annually milwaukee suburb west allis wisconsin according show’s organizer “america’s largest operating model railroad show” market hobbyist young family trainfest started oneday show milwaukee veteran foreign war hall today trainfest twoday event sponsored wisconsin southeastern wise division national model railroad association nmra take square foot wisconsin exposition center second weekend november despite faltering economy total attendance rose trainfest serf showcase trend model railroading place model railroader connect share idea hobby trainfest feature least operating layout z g scale constructed hobbyist constructed commercially manufacturer including industry giant walthers athearn bachmann industry lionel atlas kalmbach medium märklin mth electric train hobby dealer across country showcase newest product sample layout since therell event planned th deferred historical group also exhibited trainfest exhibitor featured layout depicting scene historical wisconsin including mining logging farm river lake scene west allis feature story executive director john tews quoted saying “some people think trainfest collector’s event it’s event everyone” one trainfest’ stated goal “passing along traditional hobby model railroading new generation” festival offer free admission youngster coupon available web site exhibit aimed toward child layout built lego block kidsized circus train replica interactive racing feature trainfest also partnered radio disney offer live show craft booth child attendance rail transport modelling milwaukee city festival trainfest tracking america episode trainfest national model railroad association early history model railroading trainfest official promotion video