11th Faszination Modellbahn | March 06 to 08, 2026 | Maimarktgelände 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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