The Amherst Railway Society is the proud sponsor of the Railroad Hobby Show, the largest railroad-themed trade show in America, covering 350,000 square feet in four buildings on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. With a focus on model railroads, railroad art and photography, preservation, tourist railroads, artifacts, and books and videos, the show offers a comprehensive experience for enthusiasts and visitors alike.
Since its inception as a small swap meet in the 1960s, the Railroad Hobby Show has grown into a renowned event, receiving accolades such as the Walther's Showmanship Award. The Amherst Railway Society, based in Palmer, Massachusetts, aims to provide opportunities for people to engage with and learn from the railroad and model railroad hobbies, believing in the positive impact of these interests on individuals' lives.
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