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The culture center in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Bürgers, will turn into a mecca for model train enthusiasts Sunday. The Model Train Friends Westpfalz will host their 43rd Model Train Swap Meet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Exhibitors and clubs from throughout Germany and neighboring countries will present everything dealing with model trains and accessories,” said organizer Hans-Günther Wenner. “This swap meet is the biggest of its kind in Southwest Germany.”
More than 40 exhibitors and associations will display a variety of model trains, accessories and tin toys.
Organizers don’t only want the event to be a swap meet, but they also want to make sure that unique items are on display.
The model train swap meet displays a big variety of model trains and accessories from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.
“Like in recent years we had many requests for display tables, but unfortunately we were not able to give a positive answer to each requester, since there is only a limited space capacity,” said Wenner.
Besides new items, there will be used locomotives, carriages, tracks, signals, houses, lamps, bridges and spare parts.
“New and long-time model train collectors can get good advice here and find some neat bargains,” said Wenner. “Collectors who specialize in garden railroad track items, will be able to find the items they need.”
Newly bought stuff can be tested right away on special test tracks. Visitors will be able to admire dolls, tin toys and other hobby items.
A model train café can be found in the foyer of the Haus des Bürgers. Admission fee is €3 for adults and €1 for youth. Children under 7 are admitted free.
