About the Railroad Hobby Show
The Railroad Hobby Show is the largest railroad-themed trade show in America. The event occupies 350,000 square feet in four buildings on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. The show covers all facets of the railroad hobbies - model railroads, railroad art and photography, railroad history and preservation, tourist railroads, railroad artifacts, and railroad books and videos.
About the Amherst Railway Society
The Amherst Railway Society sponsors the Railroad Hobby Show. The society exists to give as many people as possible the opportunity to experience and learn from the railroad and model railroad hobbies. We believe that enthusiasm for railroads and model railroads makes a positive difference in people’s lives. This fundamental belief motivates us, guides us.
The Brunch Express
So, what's a train show without a train ride?
On Sunday morning, January 25, an Amherst chartered CTrail train will run from Springfield to Hartford, Connecticut. In Hartford, passengers will enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Great Hall of Hartford Union Station.
Details2026 30-second ad
The 2026 Railroad Hobby Show 30-second video ad is being shown on television and Internet media outlets
Video linkRaffle Winners
Check out the Winners of the 2026 Railroad Hobby Show Raffle
Dozens of Great prizes from our incredible Exhibitors! Please claim your prize by the end of February. Prizes not claimed go back into our pool of great items for a future raffle.
List of WinnersWomen in Model Railroading
Women in Model Railroading at the 2026 Railroad Hobby Show
Women in Model Railroading will play a significant role at the 2026 Railroad Hobby Show.
Details2026 Show Flyer
Download the colorful 2026 show flyer
The 2026 Railroad Hobby Show flyer is an 8 ½ x 11 poster in PDF format that you can download and distribute
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