2025 Northeast Large Scale Train Show moves to the Better Living Center
The Amherst Railway Society presents the Northeast Large Scale Train Show. In 2025, the event will be moved to the Better Living Center with over 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. The show covers all facets of large scale railroading - model railroads, railroad art and photography, railroad history and preservation, tourist railroads, railroad artifacts, and railroad books and videos. The Amherst Railway Society defines :"Large Scale" as any of the following: S-scale, O-scale, G-scale, F-scale, 7.25 gauge, 7.5 gauge (1.5" to the foot) and larger.
About the Amherst Railway Society
The Amherst Railway Society sponsors the Northeast Large Scale Train 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.
The Large Scale Limited
What's a Train Show without a train ride? Ride the Large Scale Limited from Springfield to Hartford and back!
SUNDAY, May 4 - $5.00 - CTrail takes you to Hartford and back, on a trip that includes crossing the Connecticut River!
Purchase TicketsKids ON TRACK
at the Northeast Large Scale Train Show
Kids 15 and under can be part of two fun-shops at the Large Scale Show - Build a Flatcar Load, and Decorate a Building
moreSteam-Up at The Show
The New Hampshire Garden Railroad Society is sponsoring a live Steam-Up on both days of the show
And - if you have a Gauge 1 (45mm) steam locomotive, you are invited to bring the engine to the show, either to display or to actually run.
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we've got 'em
Stan Ames • Nancy Norris • Don Sweet - presenting a variety of large scale clinics in the Young Building Education Room
moreTHE RAFFLE!
at the Large Scale Show - May 3 & 4
Over $4000 worth of large scale gear has been donated to the raffle - everything from a locomotive, rolling stock, track, and structures to electronics.
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