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Model Railway Open Days Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June 2026
Model Railway Open Days Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June 2026
Model Railway Weekend Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June 2026 'For 2026 we are pleased to announce that the event will be bigger, broader, and more exciting than ever before.' Hi all, my name is Stepney and this year is my 150th year! I am a small Terrier locomotive. I live and work at the Bluebell Railway. I have had all sorts of fun and adventures here at the railway and now it's my big birthday. Some of you will know when the Rev W Awdry visited the Bluebell Railway many years ago and then wrote a story about me and the preservation work of a Heritage Railway. That was very exciting! In his book he wrote about me visiting the Island of Sodor and making lots of new friends. Please come and visit me during our model railway weekend, meet some of my friends, some very old and some not so old. For more information sign up to our newsletter and social media channels - there are exciting things to tell you about later in the year! We are pleased to announce that Ffarquhar Branch will be joining us at the Bluebell Railway Model Railway Weekend this June. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most influential and historically important model railway layouts in Britain. The Ffarquhar Branch is a model railway of outstanding historical importance, created by the Rev. W. Awdry, author of The Railway Series. First built in 1955, it was designed from the outset as an exhibition layout, reflecting Awdry's lifelong passion for realistic railway operation and accurate modelling. In 1968, the layout was comprehensively rebuilt into the form we see today. This redesign allowed it to fit more easily within Awdry's new home and, famously, into the boot of his new car, ensuring it could continue travelling to exhibitions. By this point, most of The Railway Series had already been written, so the layout was not created to develop the stories themselves. However, it continued to influence Awdry's work, later inspiring characters and events that appeared in his final book, Tramway Engines. Although the layout dates from the mid-1950s, much of the rolling stock predates it. The model of Percy, for example, was built in 1948 to show the illustrator how this new character should appear during the preparation of Troublesome Engines. Similarly, the origins of Awdry's Stepney models lie in 1963, when they were constructed to demonstrate the locomotive's complex livery in three dimensions for illustration purposes. The layout represents the terminus at Ffarquhar and its surrounding branch line, capturing the character of a lightly-built rural railway. It showcases Awdry's belief that model railways should operate as real railways do, combining visual charm with credible, engaging operation. Today, the Ffarquhar Branch is carefully preserved by the Talyllyn Railway, and its appearance at the Bluebell Railway Model Railway Weekend offers a rare opportunity to see a layout with direct links to both railway and literary history. We are very grateful to everyone at the Talyllyn Railway for their support in making this special appearance possible. The Ffarquhar Branch will be on display alongside a wide range of other layouts, traders, and attractions, all set within the unique living heritage environment of the Bluebell Railway.
Model Railway Weekend Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June 2026 'For 2026 we are pleased to announce that the event will be bigger, broader, and more exciting than ever before.' Hi all, my name is Stepney and this year is my 150th year! I am a small Terrier locomotive. I live and work at the Bluebell Railway. I have had all sorts of fun and adventures here at the railway and now it's my big birthday. Some of you will know when the Rev W Awdry visited the Bluebell Railway many years ago and then wrote a story about me and the preservation work of a Heritage Railway. That was very exciting! In his book he wrote about me visiting the Island of Sodor and making lots of new friends. Please come and visit me during our model railway weekend, meet some of my friends, some very old and some not so old. For more information sign up to our newsletter and social media channels - there are exciting things to tell you about later in the year! We are pleased to announce that Ffarquhar Branch will be joining us at the Bluebell Railway Model Railway Weekend this June. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most influential and historically important model railway layouts in Britain. The Ffarquhar Branch is a model railway of outstanding historical importance, created by the Rev. W. Awdry, author of The Railway Series. First built in 1955, it was designed from the outset as an exhibition layout, reflecting Awdry's lifelong passion for realistic railway operation and accurate modelling. In 1968, the layout was comprehensively rebuilt into the form we see today. This redesign allowed it to fit more easily within Awdry's new home and, famously, into the boot of his new car, ensuring it could continue travelling to exhibitions. By this point, most of The Railway Series had already been written, so the layout was not created to develop the stories themselves. However, it continued to influence Awdry's work, later inspiring characters and events that appeared in his final book, Tramway Engines. Although the layout dates from the mid-1950s, much of the rolling stock predates it. The model of Percy, for example, was built in 1948 to show the illustrator how this new character should appear during the preparation of Troublesome Engines. Similarly, the origins of Awdry's Stepney models lie in 1963, when they were constructed to demonstrate the locomotive's complex livery in three dimensions for illustration purposes. The layout represents the terminus at Ffarquhar and its surrounding branch line, capturing the character of a lightly-built rural railway. It showcases Awdry's belief that model railways should operate as real railways do, combining visual charm with credible, engaging operation. Today, the Ffarquhar Branch is carefully preserved by the Talyllyn Railway, and its appearance at the Bluebell Railway Model Railway Weekend offers a rare opportunity to see a layout with direct links to both railway and literary history. We are very grateful to everyone at the Talyllyn Railway for their support in making this special appearance possible. The Ffarquhar Branch will be on display alongside a wide range of other layouts, traders, and attractions, all set within the unique living heritage environment of the Bluebell Railway.
DPS Model Railway Show 2026 Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July 2026 At Barrow Hill Roundhouse Museum
DPS Model Railway Show 2026 Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July 2026 At Barrow Hill Roundhouse Museum
Model Railway Weekend 25th July 2026 - 26th July 2026, 10:00-16:00 Our annual model railway weekend returns for 2026 with more layouts, traders and miniature live steam! This year's exhibition will see the museum filled with a mixture of O, OO and N gauge layouts and traders. ?? Outside the museum, there'll be miniature steam train rides on the 7 ¼' railway and plenty of action on the 'big' railway too! On Saturday, there'll be the chance to ride on a 'train set'-style consist - a train made up of a mixture of carriages and freight wagons. This year's show is being organised in partnership with the Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Club, who are holding their exhibition, 'RailEx NE', on the same weekend this year. ??? Joint ticketing options will be available to allow entry into both exhibitions and a free shuttle bus will be running between the museum and RailEx NE at The Parks Sports Centre. More information available soon!
Model Railway Show Sunday 26 July 2026
Model Railway Weekend 25th July 2026 - 26th July 2026, 10:00-16:00 Our annual model railway weekend returns for 2026 with more layouts, traders and miniature live steam! This year's exhibition will see the museum filled with a mixture of O, OO and N gauge layouts and traders. ?? Outside the museum, there'll be miniature steam train rides on the 7 ¼' railway and plenty of action on the 'big' railway too! On Saturday, there'll be the chance to ride on a 'train set'-style consist - a train made up of a mixture of carriages and freight wagons. This year's show is being organised in partnership with the Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Club, who are holding their exhibition, 'RailEx NE', on the same weekend this year. ??? Joint ticketing options will be available to allow entry into both exhibitions and a free shuttle bus will be running between the museum and RailEx NE at The Parks Sports Centre. More information available soon!
Models Weekend 2026 ?2026 marks our fourth annual Models Weekend On the 8th & 9th August, join us at Market Bosworth for an impressive display of model railways from N to 7 1/4" scale, a variety of trade stands and also the latest models on show from Bachmann Europe! ???Event highlights: 14+ Layouts of all scales and era's 14+ Traders including new, second hand, tools, kits and more... Full-size trains will be running during the weekend Hot & cold refreshments, including licensed bar serving real ale, available on-site. FREE heritage bus link both days from Nuneaton & Hinckley, direct to the show. Car parking at Market Bosworth, or why not park at one of our other stations and buy a combined ticket and arrive by train! FREE full colour showguide! ?
Models Weekend 2026 ?2026 marks our fourth annual Models Weekend On the 8th & 9th August, join us at Market Bosworth for an impressive display of model railways from N to 7 1/4" scale, a variety of trade stands and also the latest models on show from Bachmann Europe! ???Event highlights: 14+ Layouts of all scales and era's 14+ Traders including new, second hand, tools, kits and more... Full-size trains will be running during the weekend Hot & cold refreshments, including licensed bar serving real ale, available on-site. FREE heritage bus link both days from Nuneaton & Hinckley, direct to the show. Car parking at Market Bosworth, or why not park at one of our other stations and buy a combined ticket and arrive by train! FREE full colour showguide! ?
Autumn Model Railway Show! Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September 2026 Model Railways, large and small! Autumn Model Railway Show! Join us for a weekend of railways, large and small, in 2026! We're hosting our big and popular Model Railway Show in September (a smaller show is taking place in March 2026), featuring a gathering of model railways in a variety of scales, including N, OO, O, OO9, S, and other gauges. Come along to see layouts at Tunbridge Wells West, Groombridge & Eridge with trade stands, too! This event is fun for the whole family; with so much to do, it is a must-attend show in the area. Families can take part in our model railway hunt with a chance to win a prize! Our engine shed at Tunbridge Wells West will be filled with layouts, with additional selections available at Groombridge, Eridge, and, on board the trains too! The show is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturday, 19th September, and Sunday, 20th September 2026. Entry tickets can be purchased on the day of the event or online. Prices are shown below. We expect at least 30 layouts and 10 trade stands to be in attendance at the 2026 show, plus a great two-train service to match using Bulleid Pacific 34053 'Sir Keith Park' as one of the locomotives in service!
Bala Model Railway Show 19th and 20th September 2026 The 2026 Bala Model Railway Show will be held at Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn Secondary School, Ffrydan Road, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7RU. Opening times: 10.00-16.00 on both Saturday and Sunday. Refreshments and free parking will be available. Vintage bus service to and from the Bala Lake Railway to connect with our frequent trains.
Autumn Model Railway Show! Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September 2026 Model Railways, large and small! Autumn Model Railway Show! Join us for a weekend of railways, large and small, in 2026! We're hosting our big and popular Model Railway Show in September (a smaller show is taking place in March 2026), featuring a gathering of model railways in a variety of scales, including N, OO, O, OO9, S, and other gauges. Come along to see layouts at Tunbridge Wells West, Groombridge & Eridge with trade stands, too! This event is fun for the whole family; with so much to do, it is a must-attend show in the area. Families can take part in our model railway hunt with a chance to win a prize! Our engine shed at Tunbridge Wells West will be filled with layouts, with additional selections available at Groombridge, Eridge, and, on board the trains too! The show is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturday, 19th September, and Sunday, 20th September 2026. Entry tickets can be purchased on the day of the event or online. Prices are shown below. We expect at least 30 layouts and 10 trade stands to be in attendance at the 2026 show, plus a great two-train service to match using Bulleid Pacific 34053 'Sir Keith Park' as one of the locomotives in service!
Bala Model Railway Show 19th and 20th September 2026 The 2026 Bala Model Railway Show will be held at Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn Secondary School, Ffrydan Road, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7RU. Opening times: 10.00-16.00 on both Saturday and Sunday. Refreshments and free parking will be available. Vintage bus service to and from the Bala Lake Railway to connect with our frequent trains.
Warley at Statfold Model Railway Show Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October 2026
Warley at Statfold Model Railway Show Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October 2026