Simply put, the World's Greatest Hobby on Tour is about promoting the hobby of model railroading.
Sponsored by the Hobby Manufacturer's Association - Model Railroad Division and by the World's Greatest Hobby Program, the show is intended to introduce the general public to model railroading in an entertaining, lively and family-friendly atmosphere. The hobby of model railroading has a unique ability to bring the family together in activities that teach many skills. Model railroad skills span from carpentry to artistry, from electrical engineering to historical research. Model railroading is truly the World's Greatest Hobby.
The shows feature:
-100,000 square foot exhibit hall
-50,000 square feet of huge operating model railroads
-Walt Disney’s Railroad Story by author Michael Broggie
-Free riding train for kids
-200+ Booths of manufacturers and retailers
-100 Trains for kids to play with
-Demonstrations, seminars and new products
