Amherst Railway 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.

January 24 and 25, 2026

Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds - Home of the Big E

1305 Memorial Avenue

West Springfield, MA. 01089

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.

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