Model Railways and Model Construction

Model railways and model building have captivated generations, young and old alike. Manufacturers showcase a wide range of products, from highly detailed model trains to beginner-friendly starter kits and simple model sets. The Toy Fair is the perfect place to discover and present new products for beginners, professionals, and collectors.

The product group at a glance

• 82 exhibitors from 16 countries on an exhibition area of 8,900 m²
• Classic model railways meet innovations
• Ever-popular products such as diecast models and plastic model kits
• Latest trends and innovations in RC construction and other model building areas

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Products

In this product group you will find amongst other things

• Model railways
  Model railways (H0 gauge, N gauge, Z gauge, 1 gauge, II gauge, TT gauge, 0 gauge); Trams and accessories; Railway vehicles narrow gauge; Cable and suspension railways; Rock railways; Other model railways
• Accessories
  Lamps and lighting equipment; Engines; Steam systems; Noise systems; Couplings; Freight goods; Signals; Rails, track materials; Technical model railway accessories; Electrical materials; Transformers; Electronic control units; Switchgear and point systems; Digital model railway controls; Computer control systems; Model railway construction kits; Children´s railways; Buildings and architecture; Dioramas, scenery accessories; Figures for model railway sets; Vehicles for model railway sets; Literature on railways, film material; Tools for model railway construction; Other model railways accessories
• Model construction
  Model kits; Model construction materials; Model paints and varnishes; Adhesives, industrial adhesives; Airbrush materials and accessories; Fretwork and woodcarving; Model construction tools; Literature on model construction; Model construction software & videos; Flight simulation; Power sources (batteries); RTR model construction; Electric motors; Combustion engines; Steam engines; Solar power systems; Cardboard cut-outs; Model aircraft; Model ships; H0 models; TT models; Models 1:160 (N); Die-cast models (1:43); Large scale models (1:18 and 1:24); Other scale models; Historic models; Plastic models; Metal models; Figures of all kinds; Model buildings; Showcases; RC model construction
• Hobbies
  Do-it-yourself supplies; Slot car racing tracks
• Licensed articles, sustainable products and products for people with special needs complete the product portfolio.

Visitor groups

• Toy shops, craft stores
• Model railway shops and model construction shops
• Drugstores, supermarkets, department stores
• Mail order business, online shops
• DIY  stores

Target group – How is the market?

Consumers aged 50 and older account for the largest share of sales for manufacturers of model kits. They have been practising their hobby for decades and invest in it to the tune of many hundreds or tens of hundreds on average. In addition to the main target group, children are also increasingly the focus for stable to growing sales. Many manufacturers have therefore introduced inexpensive entry-level models in order to get children and young people interested in model construction and train sets.