The Calne Model Railway Show 2026 returns on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of this well-established Wiltshire exhibition. Hosted by the Bentley Model Railway Group, the show takes place at the Calne Community Campus and offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with a strong mix of layouts and traders.
Event details
- Dates: 11–12 April 2026
- Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
- Venue: Calne Community Campus, White Horse Way, Calne, SN11 0SP
- Parking: Free on-site parking (spaces can be limited)
Admission prices:
- Adult: £8.00
- Child (5–17): £3.00
- Group (2 adults + 3 children): £20.00
- Under 5s: Free
- Accompanying carer: Free
A relaxed and welcoming exhibition in Wiltshire
The Calne Model Railway Show is known for its approachable, community feel while still delivering a strong line-up of layouts and traders. Exhibits will be spread across both the Main Sports Hall and the Activity Studio, giving visitors plenty to explore throughout the day.
For refreshments, The Italian Job Coffee will be on site serving hot and cold food and drinks in the upstairs lounge overlooking the exhibition. (Please note that food and drink are not permitted in the exhibition areas.)
Trainsporters will be attending
Trainsporters will be exhibiting at the Calne Model Railway Show 2026. If you’re visiting, come and see us to chat about practical storage and transport solutions designed to keep your model railway stock safe and organised.
Layouts attending
The 2026 show features a varied selection of layouts, including:
- Bad Horn (TT) – East Germany, 1970s–80s
- Bristol Road (N) – Western Region, 2000s
- Buckleigh (OO) – GWR Exe Valley
- Friday Bridge (EM) – Wisbech & Upwell Tramway, 1963
- Gileston Light Railway (7mm/O-16.5)
- Hedges Hill Cutting (N) – South London NSE, late 80s/early 90s
- Highbridge Road (OO) – Western Region steam
- Hillport Goods (O) – Midlands, 1970s
- Les’ Yard (OO9) – Freelance
- Brink Valley Tramway (O9) – 1920s England
- Morella Light Railway Mk1 & Mk2 (OO9)
- Poison Street (HO) – BR Midland Region, 1968–72
- Polpendra (N) – Western Region, 1958–72
- Ruyton Road (P4) – 1920s Shropshire
- St. Michaels Street (OO)
- The Hardest Day (OO) – GWR 1940s
- Tidworth (OO) – NSE 1990s
- Worthless Farm Festival (OO9) – Contemporary scene
Traders attending
A strong mix of traders will be present, offering everything from models and tools to scenic materials and accessories:
- Frome Model Centre
- GLR Bespoke Services
- Jills Trains
- Just in Case
- K & M Trees
- Merlins Models
- Model Railway Bits
- Models U Drive
- Neil Cresswell Model Rails & Toys
- Organised Octopus
- Ray Heard Model Railways
- Squires Model & Craft Tools
- Steve Currinn Books
- Trainsporters
- YouChoos
Other attractions
- Calne Wargaming Club
- IPMS Calne Modellers