The Stamford Model Railway Show 2026 returns on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2026, bringing together 28 varied layouts and a strong line-up of traders at its usual venue, Stamford Welland Academy.
Event details
- Dates: 9–10 May 2026
- Venue: Stamford Welland Academy
- Layouts: 28 layouts across multiple scales
- Tickets: Advance booking available online
Official event page and tickets: Stamford Model Railway Show 2026
A well-balanced exhibition with something for everyone
The Stamford Model Railway Show is known for its variety, offering a broad mix of layouts covering different regions, eras and modelling styles. From interactive displays to highly detailed finescale modelling, it’s a show that caters to both experienced hobbyists and casual visitors alike.
Trainsporters will be attending
Trainsporters will be exhibiting at the Stamford Model Railway Show 2026. If you’re visiting, come and see us to talk about storage and transport solutions designed to keep your model railway stock safe, whether at home or travelling to exhibitions.
Layouts expected in 2026
The 2026 show features 28 layouts, including:
- Museum of Transport (4mm)
- Milo Mill (OO) – Northwest England 1960–70
- Brusio Viaduct (HO) – Switzerland
- Market Obthorpe (O) – North Eastern 1930
- Nook (OO) – Interactive shunting layout
- Wipton (N) – Rural English station
- SC Long Rd TMD (OO) – Modern image
- Hebmorden (N) – BR 1968–72
- Cranwell (N) – East Anglia 1927
- Newfield (O) – Midland Railway 1920s
- Moth Eaten (O) – Light railway branch
- A March in Time (OO) – 1960 diesel era
- Much Wittering (OO) – Western Region 1950s
- Rennock (OO) – Scottish Region 70s/80s
- Branston & Heighington (OO) – LNER 1943
- Wedmore (7mm/OO) – Preserved NG and standard gauge
- Dunnerholme Sidings (OO) – Modern image
- Porthallow (N) – GWR branch terminus
- Owdladd (N) – BR ex LMS/LNER
- BlueGum Ridge (N) – NSW Australia heritage line
- Black Bridge (TT120) – North East 1950s
- Caradon Junction (OO) – Cornwall china clay
- Braughing and Standon (N) – BR Eastern Region 1963
- Innsdorf (H0m) – Switzerland
- Tytton Hall Yard (OO) – 1980s/90s sectorisation
- Lintor Town (OO) – GWR branch terminus
- Maisor Vale (N) – Rural cross-country lines
- East Sternham (OO) – Eastern Region diesel
Traders attending
A wide range of traders will be present, offering models, tools, accessories and more:
- Brushes4Models
- Trains4U
- TTC Diecast
- Thunderbolt Models
- MTFG Hobbies
- B & E Model Railways
- Maxey Models & Ballast
- Bomber County Models
- Aspire Gifts and Models
- Little Layout Company
- Online Models Ltd
- Frizinghall Models and Railways
- Affinity Models
- C & L Finescale
- Trainsporters
- Mac’s Models
- Brooks Models
- Monica’s Attic