The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2026 returns to the iconic Alexandra Palace on 21st–22nd March 2026 for what promises to be the biggest and best edition yet. Celebrating over 25 years of the show, this two-day exhibition is widely regarded as one of the UK’s flagship model railway events.
Event details
- Dates: Saturday 21 March – Sunday 22 March 2026
- Venue: Alexandra Palace, London
- Layouts: 40+ hand-picked layouts
- Trade stands: 90+ leading retailers and specialist manufacturers
- Organised with: The Model Railway Club & World of Railways
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Why this is one of the UK’s premier model railway exhibitions
Held in the impressive surroundings of Alexandra Palace, The London Festival of Railway Modelling combines high-quality layouts, major manufacturers, specialist traders and enthusiastic clubs into one packed weekend. Whether you’re into fine-scale modelling, ready-to-run, digital control, scenic artistry or railway history, there’s something here for every corner of the hobby.
With more than 90 trade stands and over 40 expertly selected layouts, the 2026 show continues its reputation as a must-attend event for enthusiasts, collectors and families alike.
Trainsporters will be exhibiting
Trainsporters will be attending The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2026. If you’re visiting Alexandra Palace, come and see us to chat about storage and transit solutions designed to protect model railway stock across all gauges.
40+ featured layouts
Hand-picked by The Model Railway Club, the layout selection covers a wide range of scales and gauges from the UK, Europe and beyond. Expect exhibition favourites, brand-new displays, and layouts previously featured in BRM magazine.
- Addison Road – 7mm
- Allerby – 7mm
- Ambleton Vale – N
- Auchinraith – EM
- Batty Moss – TT 1:20
- Beijiao – HO
- Binns Road (HRCA) – O
- Carlton Vale – OO
- Castlefinn
- Clarendon & Scrubbs Lane – P4
- Devonmoor (Dartmoor OO9 Group)
- Eyemouth – N
- Folly Lane – OO
- Garreg Wen
- Hanton Tarrant – 3mm
- Horncastle – OO
- Horsethief Bridge – N
- Ingatestone – OO
- Inychra Paper Mill – OO
- Janes Creek – EM
- McKinley Railway
- Millsbridge – N
- Mrs Willberforces Yard – 2mm Finescale
- Newchapel Junction – 7mm
- Newvadden Parkway – N
- Nicola Landing
- Oakworth – OO
- Orchard Wharf – EM
- Pavillion End – 7mm
- Queen Charlotte Dock – 7mm
- Shwt – EM
- Southgate Park – OO
- Tetbury – OO
- The Brick Coast Mainline (LEGO)
- Trowland – S Scale
- Tytton Hall Yard – OO
- U2CAN
- Up the Line
- Venterol-Rousset – HO
- Weltham Mitey – 7mm
- Whiteleaf Railway – G Scale
- Junior MRC Modular Layout – OO
- Splott – P4
Leading trade stands (90+ exhibitors)
Visitors can expect major manufacturers, specialist suppliers, quality second-hand retailers and niche producers. Confirmed exhibitors include:
- Bachmann Branchline
- Hornby Hobbies
- Gaugemaster
- Graham Farish
- Kernow Model Rail Centre
- PECO
- Rapido Trains UK
- Revolution Trains
- Woodland Scenics
- WWScenics
- Oxford Diecast
- Squires Models & Craft Tools
- Modelu
- Ellis Clark Trains
- The Model Centre (TMC)
- Saddletank Books
- Transport Treasury Publishing
- Trainsporters
- World of Railways / BRM Magazine
- And many more (90+ in total)
Clubs & societies
The London Festival of Railway Modelling is also a great opportunity to meet clubs and societies, learn new skills, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Confirmed groups include:
- 73082 Camelot Locomotive Society
- B17 Steam Locomotive Trust
- Battle of Britain Locomotive Society
- Double O Gauge Association
- Gauge O Guild
- Gauge One Model Railway Association
- Historical Model Railway Society
- MERG
- NMRA
- Scale Four Society
- The 2mm Scale Association
- The EM Gauge Society
- The Midland Railway Society
- The Swiss Railways Society
- And many more specialist societies