Free Holiday Model Train Show Comes to Kannapolis This Weekend

The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers will bring a one weekend only holiday model train display to the Swanee Theatre at 200 West Avenue in Kannapolis, with operating hours Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon. The show will be free to the public, no tickets required, and will feature the club members personal S gauge layouts and holiday themed scenery.

The schedule runs Friday December 12 from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday December 13 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday December 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those times give families flexibility for evening and weekend visits, and the Saturday extended hours provide the best opportunity for multiple viewings or a relaxed visit with young children.

This event matters because it is a low barrier way to experience quality model train work, meet local builders, and find inspiration for personal layouts or gift ideas. The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers are a regional group that showcases the S gauge format, which is less common at large public shows. For collectors and newcomers the display is a practical way to see operating examples and to ask questions in person.

Plan to arrive during posted hours and allow time to move through the theatre at a comfortable pace. Bring a camera for detail shots, and note that the display runs only this weekend so this is a limited opportunity to see these layouts in holiday presentation. Double check event listings with the venue before visiting to confirm hours and any last minute changes.