Tiger Tracks Train Show | Kids Out and About Albany

Tiger Tracks Train Show

Tiger Tracks, presented by the RIT Model Railroad Club, is fun for the whole family. We have two days full of vendors, museum displays, operating model railroads, exciting seminars and more. Make sure to check out the progress made on our second HO scale Rochester & Irondequoit Terminal layout. RIT is located close to many hotels and shopping centers, and is only 20 minutes south of downtown Rochester. All aboard!

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Tiger Tracks 2024

Tiger Tracks is back for its EIGHTEENTH year and is bigger than ever this time!  Tiger Tracks, presented by the RIT Model Railroad Club, is fun for the whole family.  We have two days full of vendors, museum displays, operating model railroads, exciting seminars and more.  Make sure to check out the progress made on our second HO scale Rochester & Irondequoit Terminal layout.  RIT is located close to many hotels and shopping centers, and is only 20 minutes south of downtown Rochester.  ALL ABOARD!
 

Our annual Tiger Tracks train show & Sale is a two-day event that you don’t want to miss!  Hosted in the wonderful Gordon Field House at Rochester Institute of Technology, our train show has more vendors, more layouts, and more fun!!

Vendors

Our vendors offer everything railroad related, including model trains in all scales, tracks, accessories, parts, control systems, scenery items, Thomas the Tank Engine, tools, and more.  Many of the vendors specialize in books, videos, railroad memorabilia, and antiques.  You’ll find thousands of new and used trains, collectibles, and more all under one roof.

Layouts

Enjoy the many operating layouts in various scales modeling different parts of the world.  Connect with local model railroad clubs and learn from other hobbyists.  Find inspiration in the detailed, interactive model railroad displays.  Ask how you can get started in this exciting hobby.

Prizes

Door Prizes and raffles are back for 2024! Enter to win prizes just by showing up, or buy tickets for chances to win additioonal prizes and support our club. A huge thank you to all of the businesses that have donated items for our door prizes and raffles.

Seminars

Attend seminars aboout trains and model railroading presented by members of our community. Thank you to all of our presenters that are donating their time and expertise to give seminars.

Parking

Parking is permitted in lots D, G, H. Signs will be on campus to direct you to the nearest parking lot.

Food and Shopping

RIT Concessions will be selling refreshments during the show, and many dining options are nearby.  Located just off I-90 and I-390, we’re close to many malls, restaurants, hotels, Rochester airport, and the Rochester Amtrak station.

Safety and Security

To help ensure the highest level of safety and security, all arena guests, employees, and vendors are subject to security searches and a courtesy screening, which may include metal detection devices.

Items that jeopardize the safety, viewing, listening pleasure, or enjoyment of other guests are prohibited. In accordance with building policy and security guidelines, items not allowed inside the venues include but are not limited to:  weapons or firearms, fireworks, illegal substances, bullhorns, noisemakers, confetti, beach balls or other inflatable items, Frisbees, laser pointers, skateboards, and roller blades, etc. RIT Public Safety and venue management reserve the right to remove any items it deems a violation of its building policy and security guidelines. No check-in services are available for prohibited items.

Your Support

The RIT Model Railroad Club is a student organization sponsored by RIT Student Government responsible for raising our own funds.  Your continued patronage supports our many club activities, from model railroading to preservation and community outreach.  Through your support we are able to continue building the Rochester & Irondequoit Terminal.



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Location:

Rochester Institute of Technology - Gordon Field House
One Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester , NY, 14623
United States

Phone:

585-475-2227
Contact name: 
RIT Model Railroad Club
Email address: 
Dates: 
12/14/2024
12/15/2024
Time: 
10:00AM, 4:00PM
Price: 
Free for Kids Under 12, General Admission $10, Seniors $8

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids