The York Model Railway Show 2026 returns for its 61st year, taking place over the Easter weekend from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th April 2026. Held at the Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse, this long-running exhibition is one of the highlights of the UK model railway calendar.
Event details
- Dates: 4–6 April 2026 (Easter weekend)
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Monday: 10:00 – 16:30
- Venue: Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse
- Postcode: YO23 1EX
Advance tickets are available online, with discounted prices offered until Good Friday (3rd April 2026). Tickets will still be available over the weekend, but at on-the-door rates.
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A long-standing favourite in the model railway calendar
Now in its 61st year, the York Model Railway Show has built a reputation for combining high-quality layouts, respected traders, and a welcoming atmosphere. Its Easter timing makes it a perfect long-weekend visit, whether you’re travelling locally or making a trip of it.
Expect a strong mix of scales, eras and locations, from detailed British steam-era scenes to continental layouts and modern modelling. It’s a show that balances inspiration with practicality, making it just as valuable for ideas as it is for picking up supplies.
Trainsporters will be attending
Trainsporters will be exhibiting at the York Model Railway Show 2026. If you’re attending, come and see us to talk about storage and transit solutions designed to keep your rolling stock safe, whether you’re heading to exhibitions or storing layouts at home.
Selected layouts attending
The 2026 exhibition features a wide variety of layouts, including:
- Bampton (4mm OO) – Exe Valley, Devon (1938–48)
- Bere Banks (4mm OO) – Devon (1960–1980s)
- Bergeller Bahn (HO m) – Swiss setting
- Bregstadt (TT:120) – Germany, 1990s
- Canute Road Quay (4mm OO) – Southampton, 1946–49
- Clyre Valley Railway (4mm 009) – Steam era
- Coniston (4mm OO) – Lake District
- Copenhagen Fields (2mm FS) – North London, between the wars
- Culthwaite (2mm N) – Settle & Carlisle, modern era
- Dunnington (4mm OO) – York area, 1970s
- Flintfield (4mm P4) – Suffolk, c1910
- Grafty Green (7mm O) – Kent light railway, 1950s
- Halifax King Cross (4mm P4) – 1950s West Riding
- Hardwick Grange (4mm OO) – Nottinghamshire, 1957–58
- Hewisbridge (4mm OO) – Scottish Borders
- Inverkeithing (2mm N) – Contemporary Scotland
- Knaresborough Station (4mm OO) – Yorkshire, 1960s
Layout lists are subject to change, so it’s worth checking the official site for the latest updates closer to the event.
Traders attending
The York show also features a strong line-up of traders, offering everything from kits and tools to books and scenic materials. Confirmed exhibitors include:
- Bachmann Europe Plc (display stand)
- Alan Gibson
- Booklaw
- Brooks Models
- C & L Finescale Track Building Systems Ltd
- Dart Castings
- Digitrains
- GLOFORCE
- J S Models
- Langley Models
- London Road Models
- MMR Models
- ModelSigns
- Monk Bar Model Shop
- North Road Trains
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway
- Resin Replicas
- Squires Model & Craft Tools
- Train Trax / Model Tree Shop
- Trainsporters
- York Modelmaking & Display Ltd