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The Sodbury Vale MRC 50th Anniversary Exhibition is set to be a standout event in the 2026 model railway calendar. Taking place on Saturday 14 March 2026 at Aerospace Bristol’s Concorde Hangar, this special anniversary show promises a full day of layouts, traders, societies and demonstrations – all beneath the wings of the iconic Concorde. Event details Date: Saturday 14 March 2026 Venue: Aerospace Bristol, Concorde Hangar Occasion: 50th Anniversary of Sodbury Vale MRC Parking: Free parking on site Access: Easy access for all visitors Bonus: Your ticket is valid for a full year for return entry to other Aerospace Bristol...

If you’ve got even a passing interest in model railways, ABRAIL 2026 is one to put in the diary. Held across two full days at Abingdon & Witney College, this is a big, busy show with 45 quality layouts, plenty of traders and society stands, and a proper exhibition atmosphere. Quick details Event: ABRAIL 2026 (The Abingdon Model Railway Show) Dates: Saturday 7 March 2026 and Sunday 8 March 2026 Times: Saturday 10:30–17:00, Sunday 10:30–16:30 Venue: Abingdon & Witney College, Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1GG What’s on: 45 quality layouts, traders, societies, and demonstrations Attendance: More than 4,000 visitors across the...

Swindon Model Railway Club is hosting its 65th MODRAIL show at the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway on Saturday 7 March 2026. Expect a packed day of layouts across multiple scales, trader stands, and demonstrations, all in a brilliant venue next to the Swindon Designer Outlet. Quick details Event: MODRAIL 2026 (Swindon Model Railway Club’s 65th show) Date: Saturday 7 March 2026 Venue: STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon Tickets: £8.00 per person, Under 16s free Extra: A joint ticket will be available for the museum and the show For the latest updates and official info, visit...

The Midlands Garden Rail Show returns to the Warwickshire Event Centre on Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March 2026. This is one of the UK’s best-known exhibitions focused on larger-scale railway modelling, with plenty to enjoy whether you build garden railways or simply appreciate the bigger gauges in action. Event Details Dates: Saturday 28th February – Sunday 1st March 2026 Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm (both days) Venue: Warwickshire Event Centre, Leamington Spa What to Expect Across the weekend you’ll find a strong selection of layouts and displays across the larger scales, with over 15 layouts plus clubs and societies in...

Trainsporters will be attending The Festival of British Railway Modelling on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026 at Doncaster Racecourse. This annual show is one of the major dates in the modelling calendar, bringing together a large selection of layouts alongside a busy trade hall of manufacturers, retailers, clubs, and societies. If you enjoy seeing high-quality modelling up close, browsing specialist suppliers, and picking up advice for your own projects, it’s a great weekend to attend. Event Details Dates: Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th February 2026 Venue: Doncaster Racecourse Early entry: 9:30am for pre-booked ticket holders What to Expect...