We’re excited to confirm that Trainsporters will be attending the 13th Swansea Model Railway Exhibition, hosted by Swansea Railway Modellers Group, on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September 2025 at Swansea Leisure Centre.
This popular South Wales show brings together over 20 layouts from around the UK and beyond, alongside more than a dozen specialist traders, societies, and demonstrators. Whether you're a local enthusiast or visiting for the weekend, it's a great chance to enjoy high-quality modelling and connect with others in the hobby.
Visit Our Stand
We’ll be exhibiting our full range of stackable storage boxes with custom-cut foam inserts, ideal for protecting your O and OO gauge stock during transport or at home. Come and see the range in person and chat with us about your needs — we’ll be happy to help you find the right fit for your collection.
Layout Highlights
The exhibition features a diverse selection of layouts in a variety of gauges, themes, and eras, including:
- Hope under Dinmore – EM, LNWR
- Brief Encounter – OO, LMS
- Llawryglyn – EM, Cambrian
- Heybridge Wharf – TT3
- St Bryan’s – O, GWR
- Hells Glen, Ashfield, and Moors View – N
- Penllynbach – OO9
- Beijiao – HO, China
- Norge – HO, Norway
- Mettoy Trains – Vintage O, made in Swansea
- SRMG Juniors, Upper Bank, and Dilwyn – OO
Traders You’ll See
- Oxford Diecast
- Ray Heard
- Hereford Model Centre
- Squires
- ModelTech
- Merlins Models 3D Printing
- Russell Trains
- Trainsporters
- SRMG Second Hand Models
- Jill’s Trains
- Tony Pantlyn
- GLR Works
- David Gwynne
Societies & Demonstrations
- Swansea Railway Modellers Group
- MERG
- South and West Wales 009 Society
- West Wales Railway Modellers
- Friends of the Young Disabled
- The EM Gauge Society
Event Details
- Dates: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2025
- Opening Times: Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
- Venue: Swansea Leisure Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3ST
- Admission: Adults £10.00, Children £1.00, Under 3s go free
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly venue
- Dogs: Not permitted, except guide and assistance dogs
Getting There
- By train: Swansea station is just over half a mile away
- By coach/bus: Stations nearby, local bus info available online
- By car: Parking options nearby; see organiser site for details
This is a fantastic chance to enjoy high-quality layouts, pick up supplies, and meet fellow modellers. We look forward to seeing you at the Trainsporters stand!