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Shoeburyness Model Railway Exhibition 2026 – 1 & 2 August
The Shoeburyness Model Railway Exhibition 2026 takes place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026 at The Seaglass Centre, Thorpe Hall School in Southend-on-Sea. Event details Dates: 1st & 2nd August 2026 Venue: The Seaglass Centre, Thorpe Hall School, Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3RD Organiser: Shoeburyness Model Railway Club Full event details can be found on the Shoeburyness Model Railway Club website: www.shoeburynessmrc.org A summer model railway exhibition in Essex The Shoeburyness Model Railway Exhibition offers a varied selection of layouts across different scales, with club layouts, guest exhibitors, traders and societies all coming together for a friendly...
RailEX NE 2026 – 25 & 26 July in North Shields
RailEX NE 2026 returns on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2026 at Parks Sports Centre, North Shields. Organised by the Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society, the show features over 30 quality model railway layouts, trade stands and modelling demonstrations. Event details Dates: Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th July 2026 Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Advance ticket entry: From 9:30am Venue: Parks Sports Centre, Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6TL A major North East model railway exhibition RailEX NE brings together a wide variety of layouts across different scales and eras, including British, international, narrow gauge,...
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...