Open House on June 12 and 13: MEC Bregenz’s Arlberg Model Railroad Layout

Dear model-making enthusiasts,

Our double anniversary in 2026 is fast approaching: We’re celebrating 115 years of NOCH and 65 years at our Wangen im Allgäu location. 🎉
Join us in looking forward to two special days full of inspiration, personal encounters, and a genuine passion for model building.

Today, we’d like to introduce you to an impressive highlight of our open house on June 12 and 13, 2026: ✨🚆

🚆The MEC Bregenz H0 Arlberg Model Railway🚆

With great passion, technical sophistication, and impressive attention to detail, this special layout is dedicated to the legendary West Ramp of the Arlberg Railway. Designed in the style of the 1950s, it combines characteristic stations, striking structures, and an atmospheric mountain landscape into an impressive model-building experience. ✨🏔️

You can look forward to, among other things:

• Detailed scenes along a track layout approximately 20 meters long
• Iconic landmarks such as the Röckentunnel, the Gipsbruchtobel, and the Mühletobel avalanche protection roof
• Lovingly designed landscapes and impressive track layouts
• A varied schedule full of alpine railway charm 🚂

🎥 A unique experience:

A Class 1180 locomotive equipped with a mini camera offers fascinating rides from the driver's cab and provides exciting views from a very special perspective. This allows visitors to experience the layout in a whole new and impressive way. ✨🚂

The MEC Bregenz Arlberg exhibit is much more than just a display: it combines craftsmanship, technical precision, and thoughtful design into an immersive experience for anyone who appreciates the art of high-quality model making. 🏔️ 

Discover more exciting details and background information about the facility on the MEC Bregenz website: www.mecbregenz.at 

You can also look forward to a varied program as part of our double anniversary celebration. 🎉

Together with you, we are celebrating 115 years of NOCH and 65 years of our Wangen im Allgäu location - and we cordially invite you to spend an anniversary weekend full of special moments and wonderful experiences with us.

In addition to the impressive Arlberg ski resort, many other highlights await you: exciting facility tours, fascinating miniature worlds, a special sale, our flea market tent, a variety of hands-on activities, and, of course, our popular ride-on train.🚆

📍 June 12 & 13, 2026
📍 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
📍 NOCH in Wangen im Allgäu

Join us in celebrating two special days filled with excitement, conversation, and unforgettable memories - we look forward to welcoming you to Wangen.

You can find more information and the latest updates on our landingpage at any time.

Best regards, 
The NOCH Team