The ongoing purpose of the Train Gamers Association (TGA) is to facilitate and promote the play of train games. We sanction and run Puffing Billy™ Tournaments at large and small conventions throughout the year.
TGA Official Update: September 2, 2021
TGA will not be at Origins or Gen Con 2021 in any way.
Railcon badges are ON SALE NOW, and the hotel room block link is available. See Store for instructions.
The hotel has agreed to work with us on a variety of contingency plans, but we won’t know until shortly before the event exactly what restrictions will be in place, or if we will be able to run the event at all. Active members will receive an email with the details, and we will keep everyone who buys a badge informed as we have any additional information.
Railcon - TGA National Championship
Railcon 2021: October 13-17
Railcon badges are on sale now.
There is a special registration process this year.
Instructions are in the Store. Click here.
Wednesday afternoon & evening: open gaming / teaching
9am Thursday through 12:45pm Sunday: Puffing Billy National Championship
~1:00 Sunday: Awards Ceremony and Prizes, followed by the TGA Annual Meeting and packing up
Sunday afternoon and evening: Open gaming, group dinner, and hanging out with good friends
Courtyard Hotel by Marriott
1311 American Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-619-8100
Railcon 2021 schedule and tournament info (in progress)
Tournament Rules (2021)
Game System Tournaments 2021
Rules Clarifications 2019 (2021 updates coming soon)
Compiled from 2003 - 2019
(an official Draft document)
updated June 8, 2019