46th National Narrow Gauge Convention

01/09/2026

Our last featured clinician before the convention starts! 🚂

Meet Bill Obenauf, presenting “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Water.” 🌊

If you’ve struggled to create lakes, streams, rivers, or waterfalls that look realistic, this clinic is for you. Bill will share the materials, methods, and step-by-step process he uses to create believable water features for model railroad scenery.

You’ll learn:
• The “three C’s” necessary for believable water features
• The ONE mistake most modelers make
• A step-by-step process for creating realistic results

Bill’s work and methods have been featured in hobby publications, on social media, and at past model railroad conventions. You’ll also have the opportunity to see his O scale sawmill at this year’s convention.

One Day Away! Don’t miss your chance to join us!

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🎟️ Full convention, single-day, and two-day options are available at 2026NNGC.com

31/08/2026

Looking for something unique to do this week? 🚂

Come shop the Vendor Room at the 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention in Bloomington!

Come shop the Vendor Room and support the vendors who serve the model railroad community. The Vendor Room Only pass is valid for one person on any one day, Wednesday through Saturday.

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota
🎟️ Vendor Room Only Admission: $25

Make a day of it and come see what you can find!

Get your pass at 2026NNGC.com

Vendor Room Only admission does not include clinics, layout tours, or other convention activities.

27/08/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🚂

The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention is almost here!

In just one week, model railroad enthusiasts will come together in Bloomington for incredible layouts, expert-led clinics, the Model & Photography Contest, shopping in the vendor room, and so much more.

Can’t make all four days? You can still join us! Single-day and two-day passes are now available.

Will we see you there?

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🎟️ Get your pass today: 2026NNGC.com

24/08/2026

🚂 Take a look at the Overlook Northern Railway!

This G scale outdoor railway brings the St. Croix River Valley to life, traveling across bridges and through tunnels surrounded by gardens and water features.

Along the way, you’ll find everything from a river and lake to farmland, a rock quarry, forest, neighborhood, and plenty of details waiting to be discovered.

Hear directly from the owner and get a sneak peek before experiencing the Overlook Northern Railway in person during this year’s convention.

Can’t make the full convention? Single-day and two-day passes are now available!

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🎟️ View ticket options and register: 2026NNGC.com

21/08/2026

Can’t make the full convention? You can still be part of it! 🚂

Single-day and two-day passes are now available for the 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention, giving you more ways to experience the convention on the day or days that work best for you.

Come experience incredible layouts, expert-led clinics, vendors, and more this September in Bloomington, Minnesota.

The convention is almost here. Don’t wait to make your plans!

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🎟️ Visit 2026NNGC.com to view day-pass options, pricing, and registration details.

19/08/2026

We’re officially two weeks away! 🚂

The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention is almost here. Four days of incredible layouts, expert-led clinics, operating sessions, vendors, and time with fellow narrow gauge enthusiasts are just around the corner.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to register.

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

2026nngc.com/register-payment/

12/08/2026

21 days to go! 🚂

In just three weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to experience remarkable layouts, learn from expert clinicians, connect with fellow narrow gauge enthusiasts, and see some of the finest narrow gauge modeling in the hobby.

Will we see you there? 👀

12/08/2026

ReSourced Rails is getting ready for the National Narrow Gauge Convention! Make sure you stop by their booth 😄🚂

Haven’t registered yet? Now’s the time.

2026nngc.com/register-payment/

🚂 Next Stop: The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention!

Our next stop on the 2026 show calendar takes us to Bloomington, Minnesota for the 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention, taking place September 2–5, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington. The convention features over 80,000 square feet of vendors and exhibitors, inspiring clinics, layout tours, contests, and some of the finest narrow gauge modeling in the hobby.

If you're planning to attend, be sure to stop by the ReSourced Rails booth!

We'll be bringing an outstanding selection of:

🚂 Brass narrow gauge models
🚂 Plastic and wood rolling stock & locomotives
🏔️ Structure kits from many of the biggest names in the hobby
📚 A large selection of narrow gauge books at exceptional prices

Whether your railroad is HO, HOn3, On3, On30, Sn3, or another favorite scale, we'll have something worth exploring. From rare brass imports and craftsman kits to hard-to-find reference books, our goal is simple: bring the kind of inventory that narrow gauge modelers love to discover.

If you're making the trip to Minnesota, we hope you'll stop by, say hello, and spend some time browsing the tables. We look forward to another great convention with one of the most passionate communities in model railroading!

09/08/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON 🚂

If you've been thinking about attending the 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention, now's the time to make it happen.

Experience remarkable layouts, learn from nationally recognized model builders, and connect with fellow narrow gauge enthusiasts from across the country—all in one unforgettable week.

Don't wait until the last minute. Register now!

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

🔗2026nngc.com/register-payment/

07/08/2026

Take a look at another layout you won’t want to miss!

Meet the HO scale Splitrock Mining Company, a dedicated iron ore railroad set among the forests north of Lake Superior. Watch as Alco diesels haul ore from underground mines to the ore dock, complete with realistic sound, lighting, and countless details waiting to be discovered—including an abandoned narrow gauge logging railroad hidden along the route.

Experience it in person at the 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention.

Time is running out!
Register Today

📅 September 2–5, 2026
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota

2026nngc.com/register-payment/