11th Faszination Modellbahn | March 06 to 08, 2026 | Maimarkthalle Mannheim
The FASZINATION MODELLBAHN IN MANNHEIM offers ardent model railroad fans 100% model railroading and is an international meeting place for the community. In addition to many extravagant model railroad layouts in all gauges, the passionate model railroad fan can, as always, especially look forward to the specialized small-series manufacturers and well-known exhibitors with their brand-new products and cutting-edge industry innovations.
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12. February 2026
Model Railroad Forum: News and practical information – up to date
Practical relevance is also written “big” at Faszination MODELLBAHN Mannheim. Come to the free model railroad forum and find out about…
10. February 2026
Hands-on activities for the Fascination Model Railway Mannheim
At Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim, you can not only see and buy, but also actively participate in the model railroad hobby. You can find out what is…
25. January 2026
Junior College Europe from BDEF
At the Junior College Europe of the Federal Association of German Railway Friends (BDEF), children and young people are introduced to model…
21. January 2026
Railroad treasures from nine decades with Hagen von Ortloff
Gauge 0 – or railroad treasures from nine decades At Faszination Modellbahn in Mannheim, the model railway group ‘Lokomotive…
20. January 2026
The gauge 2 model railroad plants introduce themselves
Gauge 2m (G): North German lowlands with peat extraction Three trains run on the oval in different directions, two of which automatically separate at…
20. January 2026
The track 1 model railroad plants introduce themselves
Track 1: Tinplate toys from Nuremberg 100 years ago The Friends of the Freinsheim/Pfalz Toy Museum (Bing Museum) are presenting a rare 0+1 gauge…
20. January 2026
The gauge 0 model railroad plants introduce themselves
Gauge 0n30: Stirmouth & Southern Railroad Co. The Stirmouth & Southern Railroad Company model railroad layout breathes the atmosphere of the…
20. January 2026
The H0 scale model railroad plants introduce themselves
HO scale: Ruhr area section (colliery with Polchingen depot) Automatic operation of 12 train sets in different directions and 7 shuttle trains in the…
20. January 2026
The TT scale model railroad plants introduce themselves
TT gauge: track is double-tracked and has main line character The club has chosen a spectator-friendly construction height of 1 meter for its…
20. January 2026
The N scale model railroad plants introduce themselves
N-gauge: N-gauge railroad fascination The main line of the layout impresses with 2 turning facilities, a branch to run trains up and down a small…
20. January 2026
The Z scale model railroad layouts introduce themselves
Z-gauge: Small railroad on a grand scale During Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim, Z-Freunde International will be presenting several interesting…
1. June 2025
Model railroad layouts for the MODELLBAHN Mannheim 2026 fascination wanted !
for our trade fair Faszination MODELLBAHN Mannheim from March 06 – 08, 2026 we are looking for beautifully designed, detailed model railroad…
1. June 2025
Application to the private layout competition
Are you a model railroader who has built a private model railroad layout and would like to present it at the Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim from…
Current topics on steam modelling, model railway accessories and press
11. February 2026
Digital workshops of the RailCommunity and the DiMo editorial team
The RailCommunity, together with the editorial team of the magazine Digitale Modellbahn (DiMo), is offering digital workshops for all interested…
6. February 2026
Filigree stationary steam models in action
The builders of the stationary steam models are not only excellent mechanics, they are also very inventive. There is much to discover among the fine…
5. February 2026
Press release from 05.02.2026: Private investment competition – From the hobby cellar to the limelight!
In the past years, the interest in the private plant competition for the Fascination MODELLBAHN Mannheim was always very high. Once again this year,…
26. January 2026
Press release from 26.01.2026: Introducing the model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim 2026!
Gauge 2m (G): North German lowlands with peat extraction Three trains run on the oval in different directions, two of which automatically separate at…
19. January 2026
Press release from 19.01.2026: Soon it will be that time again!
FASZINATION MODELLBAHN from 6 to 8 March 2026 at the Maimarkthalle Mannheim The wait will soon be over: from 6 to 8 March 2026, it will be time once…
10. January 2026
IG Micromodel Friends South Rhine-Main
Visitors to the stand of IG Mikromodellbaufreunde Süd Rhein-Main will be able to experience the fascination of functional model building on a small…
10. January 2026
A wide range of model railroad accessories will not be missing
Small and fine accessory products, without which a model railway layout would be unimaginable, are offered by the so-called “small series…
1. June 2025
Application with stationary steam models
Do you have stationary steam models and would like to present your models at Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim from March 6 – 8, 2026? Meet…
14. March 2025
Final report from 14.03.2025: FASZINATION MODELLBAHN 2025 – A highlight of the model railroad scene!
FASZINATION MODELLBAHN 2025 in Mannheim once again proved that it is a highlight of the model railway scene. From 7 to 9 March 2025, around 14,000…
19. February 2025
Press release from 19.02.2025: Join in. Enjoy. Shopping at Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim 2025!
FASZINATION MODELLBAHN will open its doors in the Maimarkthalle Mannheim from March 7 to 9, 2025 and promises to be a highlight for model railway…
23. January 2025
Press release from 23.01.2025: Introducing the model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim 2025!
Track II m (G): Sauerland segment layout + alternate connection point HilMa The core of the layout is a prototypical roll car layout that…
15. January 2025
Press release from 15.01.2025: The anticipation is growing!
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14. March 2024
Final report from 14.03.2024: The FASZINATION MODELLBAHN 2024 in Mannheim was a complete success!
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24. January 2024
Press release from 24.01.2024: Introducing the model railroad layouts for Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim 2024!
Gauge 2m (G): Amarillo Mountain Rail Road – USA layout The newest addition to the LGB friends from the Lower Rhine is the Amarillo Mountain…
22. January 2024
Press release from 22.01.2024: The anticipation is growing! The FASZINATION MODEL RAILWAY from March 8-10, 2024 in Mannheim
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15. March 2023
Final report from 15.03.2023: Finally, the FASZINATION MODELLBAHN 2023 in Mannheim is starting up again with 100% model railroading!
She is back! The FASZINATION MODELLBAHN experienced a brilliant re-launch in Mannheim from March 10-12, 2023. More than 15,000 enthusiastic model…
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