Rocky Mountain Train Show Returns to Loveland, A Holiday Hit
The Rocky Mountain Train Show steamed into Loveland on November 29 and 30, 2025, filling The Ranch Events Complex with operating layouts, vendor tables, and family friendly activities. The event delivered hands on learning opportunities for children, a chance for Boy Scouts to work toward merit requirements, and a busy marketplace for more than 60 vendors, making it a strong community gathering for model train fans and families.
The Rocky Mountain Train Show took place November 29 and 30, 2025 at The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado. The two day holiday edition presented a family oriented program with more than 12 operating layouts, interactive train displays that children could run, story time for young visitors, and a Santa photo opportunity. Admission ranged from free to twelve dollars depending on ticket type.
Organizers filled the exhibit halls with more than 60 vendor tables offering models, parts and rail related merchandise, creating a busy marketplace for collectors and casual shoppers. The layout roster included a variety of scales and operating styles, which kept the show floor lively and provided multiple entry points for newcomers and experienced modelers alike. The hands on activities and accessible layouts made the show particularly welcoming for families with children.
The event also had a clear educational bent. Boy Scouts could earn the Railroad Merit Badge, and children five and older could earn a Junior Engineering Certificate through supervised activities at the show. Those offerings connected the hobby to STEM learning and civic opportunities, and helped local youth see model railroading as both a creative pastime and a practical learning environment.
Local vendors and clubs reported steady traffic through the weekend, and the show’s mix of commercial tables and club layouts supported community networking and skills exchange. Story time sessions and children run tracks gave younger attendees meaningful engagement while parents and collectors browsed vendor rows. The Santa photo opportunity added a seasonal touch that appealed to families attending the holiday edition.
Organizers provided contact information and the official Rocky Mountain Train Show website for full schedule and ticketing details. For those who missed this edition, checking the show website is the best way to track announcements and future dates, reconnect with vendor contacts, and follow up on merit badge and Junior Engineering Certificate opportunities introduced at this year’s event.
