In August 2025, our magazine will be 20 years old. And we would like to celebrate this with you in style! We would like to take a look back with you at what has happened during this time, what has shaped us and the Z gauge, but also look forward to the future. Preparations are currently in full swing and we are in dialogue with many participants and partners.

Together with them, we are organising the Trainini Anniversary Exhibition 2025 on 4 and 5 October 2025 (set-up day: 3 October 2025). This will be a celebration of model railways, technology and the history of technology as well as everyday culture. Our visitors can look forward to exciting layouts with some premieres, special highlights of model building, historical and modern vehicles in a suitable setting, hands-on activities, technical discussions and a specialist lecture ‘Do you understand railway stations?’, which will provide some humorous insights into railway German and its technical abbreviations.

In the model railway area, we will deliberately not only present the Z gauge - so we are also explicitly inviting our non Z gauge readers. A well-known rock group from Dortmund has also announced a short visit with musical congratulations to our magazine. But these will not be the only surprises. Märklin and smaller suppliers will also be taking part with their models - but there will be no sales on site.

There will also be an evening programme with a railway theme on 3 and 4 October for exhibitors and other interested parties (the latter subject to availability of free places). All attendees will certainly take home ideas for their own projects.

The exhibition can be reached by car or via the Kamen-Methler stop on the Rhine-Ruhr Express RRX (approx. 200 metres on foot). Our central host will be the Sprachhof (Hohes Feld 6, 59174 Kamen, Wasserkurl district), and the AWO Family Centre will also be integrated within sight, where fire brigade model making will probably be on offer alongside hands-on activities for children. Our information will be updated on an ongoing basis. This includes in particular the list of exhibitors, the registration form and the exact times.