Greater Toledo Train & Toy Show
Event Information
Description
This popular Toledo event is always held the 2nd Sunday of March. This show features a nice blend of vintage toys, tons of operating exhibits, new and old technology, a dash of the "maker movement", combined with the hobby of model railroading.
This show is sure to have something for everyone!
The Greater Toledo Train and Toy Show is the only train and toy show in the tri-state area that specifically serves the younger audience as a part of their program. Boys and girls alike find great joy in trains, toys and models, LEGOS, and building! We invite children of all ages to come and have a day filled with fun, interactive exhibits which encourge imagination and support core learning skills.
KIDS 12 and under are ALWAYS FREE!
This one-day exhibition and convention not only features model trains, such as Lionel, HO, O gauge and more, but also a wide variety of vintage toys, die cast, action figures, LEGOS and more!
Early Bird admission just $10 gets you in the door for the 9:00am preview perfect for collectors- worth it! Our show gets VERY busy at 11:00am general admission.
Buying your ticket online permits you to bypass the line and go directly to the "Will Call" desk for immediate entry!
Admission is valid for all day until 3:00pm and includes parking!
Organizer Toledo Toymasters
Organizer of Greater Toledo Train & Toy Show
Randy Ramsey (aka"Roundhouse Randy"!) has been an avid collector of postwar Lionel trains since he was a boy, and his grandfather introduced him to a passion that has continued to this day (something he tries to pass on to his own grandson, Sean, who is known to be hopping around the event as well...!). Randy is an esteemed and respected member of the train and toy community throughout the tristate area, serving for the TCA; TTOS, LCCA, AC Gilbert Heritage Society, Swanton Model Railroad Club. He is best known for his superb repair abilities, and dictionary like abilities for identifying rare and unique models of trains and collectible toys alike.
Lisa Simon-Ramsey, (aka "Randy's wife") is the pillar behind the show - if you've emailed or called us, chances are you've talked to her! Lisa takes care of all the logtistics of the show, from advertising to schematics to volunteer coordination, and is the overall manager of the event. If Randy is the "What" of the show, then Lisa is the "How"! During the year, Lisa runs the wildly popular "Moogla's Market" online Etsy store, specializing in vintage craft and doll-making supplies, toys, and collectables. Her favorite thing in the world is flea-marketing with her husband, dog, and grandson and trying to find the latest deals.
