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Exeter Model Railway Society Exhibition 2026 – 11 & 12 July in Exeter
The Exe Model Railway Society Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026 at the Matford Centre, Exeter. With layouts across a wide range of gauges, plus demonstrations and a strong trader line-up, it promises to be a great weekend for railway modellers in the South West. Event details Dates: Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th July 2026 Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Venue: Matford Centre, Exeter, EX2 8F Layouts across a wide range of gauges The exhibition features a large and varied layout list, including O gauge, OO gauge, OO9, N gauge, HO,...
Beyond STEAM 2026 – 4 & 5 July at STEAM Museum, Swindon
Beyond STEAM 2026 takes place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026 at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon. Billed as a celebration of contemporary railway modelling, the show brings together modern image layouts, specialist traders and plenty of inspiration for railway modellers. Event details Dates: Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th July 2026 Saturday: 10:00am – 4:30pm Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Venue: STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EY Adults: £10.00 Escorted children under 16: Free Visitors to Beyond STEAM are also entitled to 10% off entry to...
Railex Buxton 2026 – Premier Model Railway Exhibition in the Peak District
Railex Buxton 2026 returns to the beautiful surroundings of Pavilion Gardens, Buxton on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026. Known as the “Premiere of the Peak”, this popular exhibition has grown even bigger for 2026, with organisers promising a show that is 50% larger than previous years. With more layouts, traders, demonstrations and special guests, Railex Buxton is shaping up to be one of the standout model railway events of the summer. Event details Saturday 20 June: 9:30am – 5:00pm Sunday 21 June: 9:30am – 4:30pm Venue: Pavilion Gardens, St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE Admission: Pay on...
Milton Keynes Model Railway Exhibition 2026 – 6 June 2026
The Milton Keynes Model Railway Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 6th June 2026, bringing together layouts, traders, and railway enthusiasts from across the region for a full day of model railway action. Organised by the Milton Keynes Model Railway Society, this year's exhibition also celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Network SouthEast, making it a particularly special event for fans of modern British railways. Event details Date: Saturday 6 June 2026 Opening times: 10:00am – 4:30pm Venue: Walton High Brooklands Campus, Milton Keynes, MK10 7HE Parking: Free parking available Refreshments: Available throughout the day Admission prices Adults: £8.00 Children (5–16):...
Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition 2026 at Locomotion
The Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026 at Locomotion in Shildon. Best of all, admission to the exhibition is completely free, making it one of the most accessible model railway events in the North East. Event details Dates: Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th June 2026 Opening times: 10:00am – 5:00pm Venue: Locomotion, Shildon, DL4 2RE Admission: Free Advance booking: Recommended due to expected demand A free model railway exhibition at one of Britain's great railway museums Hosted in the Main Hall at Locomotion, the Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition brings together...