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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