About The Show
The Train and Hobby Show’s humble beginnings in 2007 are from a group of enthusiastic railway modellers that wanted to have a small model train show, to fill in a gap that was left by a cancelled major show. The first show had just over 40 exhibits in one room at Sandown. The show has now grown to over 80 exhibits with more than 600 exhibitors, spread over 2 indoor levels and 3 outdoor spaces and expanded out to additional hobbies
In 2016 we introduced radio controlled models with RC Trucks and RC Tanks on display and then in 2019 even more radio controlled models were added to the lineup including RC boats & RC drones setup in an exciting racing display. That year also saw the addition of other hobby activities such as art & craft and Ham Radio.
There is plenty to do and see including train rides, LEGO, radio controlled vehicles of sorts, interactive displays, club information stands just to name a few.
With so much to see and do, there is a whole day of family fun at a price that even the most budget conscious families can afford.
Venue
Sandown Racecourse and Entertainment Centre
591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale, VIC, 3171
Melways: Map 80 C10
- Air conditioned and carpeted
- Free onsite car parking
- Elevator and Escalators available
- Sandown Racecourse is fully accessible venue. Dedicated parking spaces are available at Gate 2.
2025 Date & Time
- Saturday 15th March 10am – 5pm
- Sunday 16th March 10am – 4pm
Prices
Tickets will be available at the gate during the show.
Adult: $20 per adult per day
Kids: $5 per child per day (4 – 15 years old)
Kids under 3 FREE
Save time, purchase tickets online.
Adult: $20 per adult per day (+ booking fees)
Kids: $5 per child per day (+ booking fees)
Getting to the show
- Bus No 800 (Chadstone to Dandenong) stops along Princes Highway.
- Sandown has its own train station on the Cranbourne/Pakenham line. Just a 6 minute walk to Gate 2
- Drive down and leverage our free onsite parking
Visit ptv.vic.gov.au for assistance in planning public transport to get to the venue
Conditions of Entry & FAQ
- No Smoking.
- No pets allowed except guide dogs.
- Alcohol must not be brought into the venue.
- No bare feet.
Any person deemed to behaving in a manner that is unacceptable to Management may be refused admission or removed from the event without a refund. Such behaviour includes, but is not limited to, being adversely affected by the consumption of alcohol or drugs or participating in offensive or dangerous activities including aggressive behaviour. While attending the event as a member of the audience or exhibitor your image or voice may be recorded (by any form of audio or visual recordings) and that any photography, audio file or images of you may be published or broadcasted in any medium.
FAQs
- Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
- There is no minimum or maximam age. Photo ID may be requested.
- What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
- See above details under Venue and Getting to the show
- How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
- Contact details are on our web site https://www.trainandhobbyshow.com.au/main/contact-me/
- What’s the refund policy?
- We do not offer a refund on tickets purchased
- Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
- Yes, make sure you have your tickets
- Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
- No.
- Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?
- No.
Exhibits
Model Railways exhibits are primarily in the main ground floor multipurpose room. This is a large 1980sqm carpeted space.
Upstairs additional exhibits and traders can be found across both the combined Committee Room & Let’s Elope Room as well as the Samson Room, reachable via both stairwells & escalators from the ground the floor as well as an elevator.
The Team
RICHARD SEARLES
EXHIBITION manager
IAN COMPORT
OPERATIONS MANAGER
BRIAN COMPORT
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
CATHY WORSNOP
OFFICE MANAGER
DAVID ROITMAN
WEBSITE manager
Michelle brown
Makers, arts & Crafts Manager
stuart lamont
home automation manager
ROBERT BAIRD
LARGE SCALE RACING TRUCKS & BUGGIES
WAYNE COOKE
HAM RADIO & ELECTRONICS CO-ORDINATOR