diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/editor_actions.cc b/gtk2_ardour/editor_actions.cc
index c8cde42754..11f56c4e94 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/editor_actions.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/editor_actions.cc
@@ -1381,6 +1381,7 @@ Editor::parameter_changed (const char* parameter_name)
 		update_just_smpte ();
 	} else if (PARAM_IS ("show-track-meters")) {
 		toggle_meter_updating();
+		track_canvas_allocate(track_canvas.get_allocation());
 	} else if (PARAM_IS ("link-region-and-track-selection")) {
 		ActionManager::map_some_state ("Editor", "link-region-and-track-selection", &Configuration::get_link_region_and_track_selection);
 	}