Trainsporters will be exhibiting at the Gauge O Guild Winter Show 2025, taking place on Saturday 6th December 2025 at Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan. This is one of the Guild’s key annual events, bringing together high-quality O gauge layouts, expert demonstrators, specialist traders, and a strong community of modellers.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday 6th December 2025
- Time: 09:30 – 16:00 (all visitors)
- Venue: Robin Park Leisure Centre, Loire Drive, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0UL
- Admission: Members £12, Member partners £12, Non-members £17, Children £1
- Tickets: Advance online booking available
Layouts Confirmed So Far
- East Midlands Test Track
- Weekend Yard
- Willowbrook Marsh
- RHIW Goch
- Halesfield TMD
- Chipped Lane
- Oil Drum Lane
- Harzer (German O Gauge)
- Haymarket (Extended)
- East Road
Demonstrators
- Mike Sant – Lining
- Rob Bishop – Soldering & Technical Advice
- Tom Mallard – Scratch-built Loco Construction
- Robin Taylor – Coach Building & Technical Help
- Mark Naylor – Military Modelling & Weathering
- Chris Warner – Adapting RTR Modern Wagons
Traders Attending
A strong line-up of O gauge specialists will be trading, including:
- Ellis Clark
- Slaters Plastikard
- Tower Models
- Dapol Ltd
- Squires
- MMR Models
- Bill Hudson Transport Books
- Connoisseur Models
- Greenwood Track
- Primo Models
- AirFramed
- Brushes 4 Models
- Simon's Sort Out
- Steamline Ltd
- Trainsporters
- ...and many more
Visit the Trainsporters Stand
We’ll be exhibiting our full range of stackable storage boxes with custom-cut foam inserts for O gauge rolling stock. Whether you’re taking stock to club nights, exhibitions, or simply storing models safely at home, our range offers:
- Protection for locos and rolling stock
- Stackable, space-efficient designs
- Foam inserts tailored to different stock types
We’re always happy to help find the right storage solution for your collection.
Getting to the Show
By Car
- 10 minutes from the M6
- 15 minutes from the M61
- Several car parks nearby — note: many free car parks are limited to 2 hours with ANPR enforcement
- All-day parking (£6–£6.50) is available in designated car parks near the stadiums
By Public Transport
- 15–20 minutes’ walk from Wigan railway stations
- Frequent buses from the station, including routes 602, 603, 604 and 641
The Gauge O Guild Winter Show is always a friendly, well-supported event with excellent layouts, demonstrations and trade support. We look forward to seeing you in Wigan — come and visit the Trainsporters stand!