41st International Model Railway Exhibition | October 30 to November 1, 2026 | Messe Friedrichshafen
Europe's largest model railroad event, the INTERNATIONAL MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION IN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, is the highlight of the industry! More than 200 exhibitors and the imaginative creators of many beautiful European model railroad layouts, which tell hundreds of entertaining everyday stories in miniature with great attention to detail, look forward to welcoming the model railroad community and all miniature fans.
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