Kevin S.
1/30/2023
Attended this show for the first time in Springfield, MA at the Eastern States Expo site. I was surprised to see such a low rating/review. The show is a train show hobbyist's dream with many...
Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show
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1305 Memorial Ave
West Springfield, MA 01089
The Amherst Railway Society is the proud sponsor of the Railroad Hobby Show, the largest railroad-themed trade show in America. With 350,000 square feet of exhibition space, the event showcases a wide range of railroad hobbies, including model railroads, railroad art and photography, preservation efforts, tourist railroads, artifacts, and literature.
Since its inception as a small swap meet on the University of Massachusetts campus in the 1960s, the Railroad Hobby Show has grown into a highly anticipated annual event held at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The Amherst Railway Society's dedication to promoting interest in railroads and model railroading has earned them recognition, including the prestigious Walther's Showmanship Award. Through the proceeds from the show, the society has contributed over $814,000 to railroad restoration and preservation projects across the country.
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3.53 reviewsSteve E.
1/3/2025
I have been going to this show for decades, first as a casual attendee, lately as part of a crew that runs a model railroad at the show. I have watched it expand from one building to four. If you...
Bob T.
1/26/2020
Simply AWFUL. 99% vendors selling stuff, 1% model train layouts! And the handful of layouts that were there were shabby, shopworn, and boring. Used to be a WONDERFUL place to take the family, with...
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