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08 November 2025 10:00 09 November 2025 16:30
www.tolworthshowtrain.co.uk
8-9 November 2025
For any enquiries regarding the 2025 show, please contact [email protected]
Tolworth Showtrain is our Society’s annual model railway show. It is one of the largest shows held in the South East.
It takes place over two days at;
Tolworth Recreation Centre
Fullers Way North, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7LQ.
Saturday 8 Nov 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 9 Nov 10.00am - 4.00pm
PRICES
Adult £10
Child £3
Family 2+2 £21
Sunday Special
One child free with every paying adult
Cash and card payments will be accepted on the door
Returning for 2025 - live steam rides are in operation.
Take a ride behind a real minature steam engine (an additional charge will apply). With the kind support of the Malden District Society of Model Engineers.
These are the layouts already confirmed attending in 2025.
Layouts
The Bergeller BahnHOSwiss
Copper Wort16.5Midlands 1902
Denton SidingsLNER/LMS 1960
Edward's Junction and Thomas EndOOThomas and Friends
Essex BrickOOFreelance 1950s
Express Daisy SidingsEMIndustrial GWR 1960s
Fairwood JunctionOOWiltshire, present day
Fawcett StreetOOBritish Rail Steam/diesel
Garreg WenOO9Snowdonia C19th
Gordons LaneModern Wessex mainline
Hatch EndNBR 1980s
Hope under DinmoreEMLNWR/GWR 1910s
Inspired by FriedrichstrasseHOEast Germany 1960s
Kensington Addison RoadWest London C1925
Launceston Steam RailwayOO9Cornwall historic
Rossiter RiseOONorthwest London
The Royal Albert BridgeNBrunel tribute 1960s
Staffordshire PotteriesNStoke-on-Trent
Swillibegs
Tony's Forest
Yard No 2P4LNWR 1925
Demonstration Stands
EMU BuildingKit Building/Modelling
Scenery ModellingSoldering
Weathering
Society Stands
4SUB AssociationHampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway
Long Ditton Light RailwayMalden District Society of Model Engineers
Railway Correspondence and Travel SocietySouthern Electric Group
Trade Stands
Addlestone Model CentreAspire Gifts and Models
Best Model ToysFenland Model Railways
Golden Arrow ProductionsHeritage in Motion
JB's Model WorldKernow Model Rail Centre
Models U DriveMSC Models
Rail – BooksRichard Pane's Model Spares
Roxley ModelsSunningwell Command & Control
The Totem ManThe Wagon Yard
Wheels of SouthseaW M Collectables
Where we are
Travelling by public transport
The venue is a 1.6 mile walk from Surbiton Railway station or a 1.3 mile walk from Tolworth Railway Station.
As well as the free shuttle bus from Surbiton Railway Station (see below) there are also many TFL busses that travel near to the venue;
From Kingston: 71 / 281 / 406 / 418 / 465 / K1 / K4
From Dorking: 265
From New Malden: 265 / K1
From Chesington: 71
From Epsom: 406 / 418 / 467 (Sat)
From Putney: 265
Free Shuttle Bus from Surbiton Station
We are operating a free bus link between Surbiton Station and the show.
Saturday 8thSurbiton Stop NN
to TRC09:45 10:10 10:40 11:10 11:40 12:10 12:40 13:55 14:25 14:55 15:25 15:55 16:25
TRC to
Surbiton Stop NN10:25 10:55 11:25 11:55 12:25 12:55 14:10 14:40 15:10 15:40 16:10 16:40 17:20
Sunday 9thSurbiton Stop NN/NP
to TRC09:55 10:25 10:55 11:25 11:55 12:25 13:40 14:10 14:40 15:10
TRC to
Surbiton Stop NN11:10 11:40 12:10 12:40 13:55 14:25 15:25 16:00
Note:- Whilst every effort will be made to maintain this timetable, delays may be incurred due to traffic conditions. In the case of extreme late running a service may be cancelled to restore the timetable.
Travelling by car
Tolworth Recreation Centre is within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), people travelling to the venue by private transport will have to have a compliant vehicle or pay a charge to drive for that day. The vast majority of vehicles are compliant with the emissions standards. Check your vehicle here.
There is free parking on site at Tolworth Recreation Centre.
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08 November 2025 10:00 09 November 2025 16:00
2025 Tyneside Model Railway Exhibition
Saturday 8th November 10:00 to 17:00 - Sunday 9th November 10:00 to 16:00
Jesmond Park Academy, Newton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DP
Adults £10.00 Accompanied Children Free
20 working layouts, trade support, demonstrators - Canteen open all day
Asenby St Peter – 0 Gauge / Benhopedale – N Gauge / A.Bodge (Engineers) Ltd - 0 Gauge / Coopers Quay – 0 Gauge / East Glasson Port Authority – 00 Gauge / Falstone – 0 Gauge / Gants Hill – 1/35 16.5mm Gauge / Greenbooth – 00 Gauge / Hills of the North (The Spirit of Shap) – 00 Gauge / High House Colliery – P4 / Inverkeithing – N Gauge / Kaninchenbau – H0e / Londonderry Sidings – 0 Gauge / Nazareth Portland Cement – N Gauge / Neuburg 1913 + Neuburg 2013 – H0m / Northallerton – N Gauge / Oxforth East – 00 + 009 Gauge / Trerice – P4 / Weaver Hill – 00 Gauge
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13 June 2026
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Join us for a fantastic day celebrating the fascinating world of model railways at the Shrewsbury Festival of Model Railways!
Saturday 13th June
10:00am – 4:00pm
St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury
Explore an impressive collection of beautifully detailed railway layouts, meet passionate exhibitors, browse a wide range of specialist traders, and discover inspiration for enthusiasts of all ages.
Whether you’re a dedicated railway modeller, a lifelong train enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique family day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Admission: £10
Under 16s go FREE when accompanied by an adult
Don’t miss one of the region’s most enjoyable model railway events – come and experience the sights, sounds and craftsmanship of this wonderful hobby.
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Light refreshments, step-free access throughout.
Limited free car parking, on hourly Carousel bus route 127 between Maidenhead, Twyford and Reading.
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