The Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026 at Locomotion in Shildon. Best of all, admission to the exhibition is completely free, making it one of the most accessible model railway events in the North East.
Event details
- Dates: Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th June 2026
- Opening times: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Venue: Locomotion, Shildon, DL4 2RE
- Admission: Free
- Advance booking: Recommended due to expected demand
A free model railway exhibition at one of Britain's great railway museums
Hosted in the Main Hall at Locomotion, the Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition brings together more than 20 model railway layouts presented by club members and invited guests. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of gauges and modelling styles while exploring one of the UK's most important railway heritage sites.
Whether you're a seasoned modeller or simply enjoy trains, the exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to see detailed layouts in action, meet fellow enthusiasts, and pick up ideas for your own projects.
What to expect
Visitors can look forward to:
- More than 20 model railway layouts
- A variety of scales and gauges
- Beautifully detailed scenery and rolling stock
- Expert advice from experienced modellers
- Trade stands selling modelling supplies and accessories
- A family-friendly day out in a railway museum setting
The exhibition is a great chance to see locomotives and trains running through carefully crafted miniature worlds, from busy stations and industrial scenes to rolling countryside and branch lines.
Trainsporters will be attending
Trainsporters will be exhibiting at the Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition 2026. If you're visiting Locomotion for the weekend, come and say hello and take a look at our range of storage and transport solutions designed to keep model railway stock safe and organised.
Make a day of it at Locomotion
One of the advantages of attending this exhibition is that it's hosted within Locomotion, home to an impressive collection of historic railway vehicles and locomotives. Visitors can combine the model railway exhibition with the museum's permanent displays, outdoor play area, and railway heritage trails around Shildon.
It's an ideal day out for railway enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in Britain's railway history.