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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...

Trainsporters will be attending the Erith Model Railway Society January Show 2026 at Harris Garrard Academy in Thamesmead. This is one of the bigger winter events in the area, with plenty to see across a wide range of scales and eras, plus a strong mix of trade and society stands. Event details Saturday 24th January 2026 – 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 25th January 2026 – 10:00am to 4:00pm Venue: Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead (near Erith), Kent, DA18 4DW Tickets Adults: £10.00 (Advance Tickets £9.00) Juniors (12–17): £5.00 (Advance Tickets £4.50) Accompanied children under 12: Free Entry includes a...

Trainsporters will be attending the Canterbury Model Railway Exhibition 2026, taking place over the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January 2026 at St Anselm’s School in Canterbury. This well-established January exhibition is a firm favourite in the South East calendar, offering visitors a strong mix of high-quality layouts, specialist trade stands, and society displays across a wide range of scales and prototypes. Event Overview Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2026 Venue: St Anselm’s School, Old Dover Road, Canterbury Format: Two-day model railway exhibition Layouts Attending A varied selection of layouts has been booked to attend, covering...