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22 February 2019 24 February 2019
Event Name: Model Rail Scotland 2019
Classification: Exhibition
Address: SEC Glasgow
Day 1: 22/2/19
Opening times Day 1: 10:30 - 18:00
Day 2: 24/2/19
Opening times Day 2: 10:30 - 17:00
Prices: At the doorAdult £13Child £6Family £29Advance pricesAdult £12Child £5Family £28
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.modelrail-scotland.co.uk
Organising body: AMRSS
Scotland’s biggest Model Railway exhibition returns for its 53rd year.
The event returns to the SEC venue in Glasgow, Grant Thomson from Clyde 1 will open the show at 10am on Friday 22nd Feb
Model Rail Scotland – 2019 will take place on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th February at Hall 3 of the Scottish Event Campus Glasgow and bring together over 50 model railway layouts representing a wide range scales and eras. The event is expected to attract 15,000 visitors over the 3 days.
The exhibition is ‘supported’ by Hornby Hobbies, Bachmann Europe, Peco and Squires Tools who will be present to show their latest range of products in addition a diverse range of trade exhibitors are participating accompanied by society and railway interest groups which will provide an excellent selection of exhibits for both the experienced and inexperienced in the hobby.
A large number of layouts will be making either their first ever appearance at Model Rail Scotland or visiting a Scottish exhibition for their first time.
Happisburgh Goods by the Model Railway Club is returning to the SEC it was last exhibited in Scotland in 2006 when it made it first trip to Glasgow.
Model Rail Scotland – 2019 will be your last opportunity to see New Bryford by Mick Bryan and Wansbeck Road by Mick Simpson as both layouts are will be making their last ever appearance at a UK model railway show .
The following table outlines the full list of the layouts participating in Model Rail Scotland 2019:
*Layout never been exhibited in Scotland
**Layouts first appearance at Model Rail Scotland
A German Miscellany G Germany
Angst-Lesspork* OO9 Fantasy
Ardmore* O Irish Railways
Bradford City Road* OO BR 70/80
Bridgwater (S&DJR)* O S&D
Broughton Sidings* EM BR various
Calcutta Sidings P4 BR Sectorisation
Cardwell OO Scottish
Codgers Pass HO American
Coldham Lane OO East England
Crundells Estate** Gn15 UK
Dubmill Sidings* O BR Blue
Eglington Junction** N UK
Farbine Road WRD* OO BR Blue
Formakin HO British
Framplington* OO BR (E)
Fularton Junction N UK
Ghylldale* OO9 UK
Glebe Street** O Scottish
Glenmore N Scottish
Great Endon* OO NW England
Happisburgh Goods O BR
Hawkins Halt OO/N Fantasy
Humber Yard HO Canadian
Kylemore Road** O Scottish
Los Mochos On30 USA
Lymebrook Yard* N BR Blue
Mauch Chunk PA* HO USA
Millig Yard OO Scottish
Montague Field OO BR (NE)
Morven Terminal N USA
Muirhead OO Scottish
New Bryford OO NW England
Newcastleton OO Scottish
Peacock Cross OO Glasgow
Rockfield Road N Scottish
Ronshafen** N Germany
Steindorff* HOe Austria
The Lochty Branch* O BR (Sc)
Todmorden Midland* N BR (M)
Troutons* OO West Yorkshire
United Mills P4 Scottish
Wansbeck Road 2mmFS BR (NE)
Waterhulme* OO9 Derbyshire
Wellpark OO Scottish
West Pickering HO Canadian
Woodside Central** OO UK
In late 2018 the first ever model railway ‘reality’ TV show The Great Model Railway Challenge was broadcast by Channel 5 and the winners of the first series Aberdeen Model Rail Club will be exhibiting their winning layout City of Tiers along with Clucas Bay with which they won their heat to participate in the final.
The club members who were involved in the programme will be available to answer questions from visitors about the layouts and their experience of being involved in the show.
The layouts will be situated adjacent to the Peco stand which will also give visitors a chance to catch up with Steve Flint who along with Kathy Millatt was the ‘other’ judge on the show.
To assists visitors a vintage Glasgow Corporation bus will operate a shuttle service between the Scottish Event Campus and the city centre collecting passengers at George Sq and Central Station.
Detailed information on the daily timetable for this service will be published on the Model Rail Scotland website.
Come along and enjoy one of the finest events in Model Railway exhibitions in the UK. The event Opening times are Friday 10:30am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 10:30am – 5pm. Advance ticket holders can enter 30 minutes prior to the official opening times.
Ticket prices at the Door – Adults - £13, Child - £6 Family - £29 (2+2)
Full information is available on our website www.modelrail-scotland.co.uk
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Upcoming Events
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04 July 2026 09:00 Until 05 July 2026 15:00
0Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026
Middleton Railway, The Station, Moor Road, Hunslet, LEEDS, LS10 2JQ
Organised by, and all proceeds to, the Middleton Railway Trust
Open 10:00 to 16:00 each day (steam passenger trains operating regularly between 10:30 and 15:30 from Moor Road station), light refreshments available in the shop/café. Free parking on site or nearby streets.
Admire the models set amongst the real thing in our Engine House. You can also travel on a full-size steam train. There is also the opportunity to drive a full-size locomotive, as we will be operating a footplate experience on one of our locomotives – when did you last do that at a Model Railway Exhibition? A suggested donation of £5 and no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old and not older than 76 to take part in the footplate experience.
Except for the footplate experience all areas of the exhibition and the train ride are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
Admission – which covers Exhibition plus unlimited train rides:
Adult: £9
Child: £4
We are expecting up to 16 layouts in a variety of scales: OO, 0.165mm and 009 at least. Layouts will include: Stanley Ferry (OO), Leeds Trams (OO), Queensbury Depot (O), Bryn Oriog (009), Bishopgate (O) and Oakdale (OO), Bishopgate (O), Outwell Village (OO), Arfer Yard (0.165mm NG) and Whitborough Quayside (16.5mm)
Traders will include: Going Loco, Helm Models & Hobbies, Batterdale Scenics & Electronics and Leigh Models & Hobbies
Reminding us that model railways are fun too we also have Lego, vintage Tri-ang and Tri-ang Hornby operating.
This is an event for all the family – not just the modeller. When the non-modellers have exhausted the facilities, we offer at Moor Road we have Middleton Woods and Park at the top of the line, the Tulip Retail Park is opposite, and the White Rose Shopping Centre is just a short distance away. We pride ourselves on a welcome for all – come and experience it for yourselves.
If you need any further details see Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MiddletonRailwayOfficial/) or www.middletonrailway.org.uk
Exhibition Manager: Ian Dobson on [email protected]
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04 July 2026 09:00 Until 05 July 2026 15:00
0Beyond STEAM - The Great Western Hall
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon, SN2 2EY
Our Exhibition
Beyond Steam is a celebration of modern railway modelling - bold, contemporary and bursting with creativity. From diesel and electric traction to the cutting edge infrastructure of todays railway scenes, this exhibition showcases layouts that push the boundaries and reflect the railways we know and love from the last 60+ years.
What to Expect
Expect immersive, high-quality layouts, great modelling standards and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where inspiration is everywhere.
Whether you are a committed modern image modeller, a curious enthusiast, or simply love seeing railways brought to life in miniature, BEYOND STEAM offers something refreshingly different.
Venue & Facilities
BEYOND STEAM is held in the Great Western Hall at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Our beautiful venue has full disabled access and on site catering both in the exhibition and museum.
Discount tickets are available if your wish to visit both the exhibition and museum.
www.beyondsteam.com
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11 July 2026 09:00
0Exhibition to be held at St Marys Church Hall Rosehill street now known as Neuadd Ni see poster enclosed for more details etc
Poster exhibition Summer 26.pdf
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11 July 2026 09:00 Until 12 July 2026 15:00
0A model show with a difference.
Alongside up to 10 layouts in various gauges there will be trade support, bookstall, tombola, access to a Deltic cab, chance to photo one of the DPS Deltics, railwayana display, view the roundhouse and its displays, train ride on the Springwell branch
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11 July 2026 09:00 Until 15:30
0In support of the Risborough Festival on Saturday 11th July 2026, the Risborough & District Model Railway Club will be holding an Open Day at the Princes Risborough St. Mary's Hall (Church Street) from 10:00 to 16:30. We plan to part exhibit our new O gauge layout project, as well as our Test Track for members of the public to test their rolling stock on. There will be second hand sales, refreshments and some modelling displays. Admission is FREE.
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