The vendor and exhibitor rooms are one of the most popular features of the annual National Narrow Gauge Convention. Convention attendees will have the opportunity to browse to their heart’s desire and purchase items from some of the model railroad hobby’s most popular companies.
The 2026 National Narrow Gauge Convention planning committee is working to bring you over 75 vendors and exhibitors. Although primarily focused on the model railroad hobby, many of these company’s products transition to other hobbies as well. Plastic and fantasy modelers will be able to find many useful items here as well. The 46th National Narrow Gauge Convention being held in the Twin Cities promises to be one of the largest and most comprehensive gatherings of vendors and exhibitors of narrow gauge railroad products and services in years.
Vendors, do not miss this opportunity to show off your products and services in a great facility! We have space for over 250 tables in the hotel’s approximately 20,000 square foot Grand and attached Veranda Ballrooms. These spaces will be locked and secured during off hours. Based upon our previous experience at the National Narrow Gauge Convention held here in 2018, we anticipate selling out early.
Our Registered Vendors
The Vendor List displayed below is a static list of registered vendors within our convention’s WHOVA™ event management software. This list will be updated periodically here to include our registered vendors. Full access to vendor information will be available from within our WHOVA™ event after it is published on 2026-06-03.
Vendor List updated on 2025-10-29
| Vendor Name | Table Location |
| 47th National Narrow Gauge Convention – Hickory – 2027 | 105 |
| 48th National Narrow Gauge Convention – Denver – 2028 | 110 |
| 49th National Narrow Gauge Convention – Nashville – 2029 | 102 |
| 50th National Narrow Gauge Convention – Kansas City – 2030 | 101 |
| Bachmann | 56 – 60 |
| Berkshire Valley | 128 – 132 |
| Caboose Industries | 88 – 89 |
| Caboose Stop Hobbies | 80 – 87 |
| End Of The Line Trains | 156 |
| Friends Of The 169 | 136 |
| Fun & Games | 134 |
| Hamm River | 24 – 26 |
| John Coker Railroad Art | 42 – 45 |
| Johnny Graybeal | 103 – 104 |
| Micro Engineering | 46 – 50 |
| MinitrainS | 126 – 127 |
| Missouri Locomotive Co. | 135 |
| Mother Lode Model Railroading | 1 – 5 |
| Narrow Gauge Preservation Foundation | 133 |
| PBL | 9 – 10 |
| Peter Smith | 137 |
| Phantom Model Works | 253 – 264 |
| San Juan Model Company | 11 – 15 |
| Scale Brass Mechanic | 157 |
| Star Hobby | 51 – 55 |
| THINFilm Decals | 126 – 127 |
| Ultimation Modeling Tools | 38 – 40 |
| White River Productions | 106 – 109 |
| Wolf Designs | 61 – 70 |
Vendor Room Maps & Vendor Table Selection
The two Vendor Room Maps displayed below are static images of the interactive maps used within our convention’s WHOVA™ event management software. These maps will be updated periodically here to indicate specific vendor locations within the vendor rooms. Attendees will have access to interactive maps from within our WHOVA™ event after it is published on 2026-06-03.
Table Selection – The vendor room maps below show available tables in gray. From these tables, select both the number of tables you desire to reserve and their table numbers. During the vendor registration process, you will only be able to select the number of tables you wish to reserve. Once you’ve completed your registration process, you will receive a confirmation email that will contain instructions as to how to complete the selection of the actual table numbers that you desire.
Maps updated on 2025-10-29
Key to Table Colors
Gray = Table available
Red = Table reserved
Orange = Table reservation pending vendor registration
Hotel Grand Ballroom and Foyer Area
Hotel Veranda Ballroom
Vendors & Exhibitor Registration Details
As you register your company for this convention; As an exhibitor, your base registration includes two convention registrations, one 6′ table (with linen), two chairs and a wastebasket. Your spouse/partner and three family members under the age of 16 are free with your registration. Additional vendor helper registrations, tables, chairs and electrical service can be purchased separately in WHOVA™.
Electrical Service Details
Tables located along walls
Vendor tables that are located along the vendor space walls have free access to electrical service access in the form of 110v wall outlets.
Tables located in islands
Vendor tables that are located in islands in the vendor spaces do not have free access to electrical service. If you need electrical service, you will need to purchase an electrical service add-on ticket when you register in WHOVA™. Each service provides six 110v power outlets.
NOTE: Early bird electrical service add-on tickets are available until end-of-day on 2026-05-31.
NOTE: For safety reasons all electrical power cords and power strips must be safely secured to the hotel’s flooring with Gaffers Tape. ‘Gaffers Tape’ must be used to prevent damage to the hotel’s flooring, bring it and use it!!! If you have any special requirements, please contact us.
NOTE: If electrical service add-on tickets are not purchased in WHOVA™, additional electrical service related items are available to purchase from the hotel’s SNA Event Producer (at their current rate).
For questions or additional information, please contact our vendor coordinator.