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16 May 2026 17 May 2026
Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Model Railway Exhibition is back for 2026 with over 40 exhibits spread over 10,000 Sq. ft of Traders, Layouts and demos.
Now booking layouts for out 2027 exhibition. If you have a good quality exhibition layout please get in touch at [email protected].
Layouts:
Barnwood (N)
Bellswood End (OO)
Black Diamonds (N)
Chalk Pit (O)
Daybrook Sidings (OO)
Denting Sidings (O)
Dreileben (HO)
Corporation Road (OO)
Corsham (N)
Empire Yard (N)
Freshwater (EM)
Kirkby-In-Ashfield (OO)
Middleton (OO)
Manthorpe Sands (009)
OO Live Steam Roadshow (OO)
Rocky Rail Road (N)
Rowan Raod (OO)
Skye Lane (O)
Southgate Park (OO)
Sowerby Station (O)
The Vale – Rolleston (OO)
Zlater Vychod (HO)
Trade Support:
Anoraks Anonymous
Bugskelly Station
Bomber County Models
Booklaw
CM3 Models
Fenland Models
LMS Patriot Company
Nottingham Model Railway Society Club Sales
Sherwood Models
Skog Carriage & Wagon Works
Three Legged Shrew
Trainsporters
TTC Diecast
Demo's
Accurascale
Colwick Park
DEMU
Tony Wright's Loco Clinic
Please note the centre will be extremely busy as we are having the Flying Scotsman visiting open for cab visits (Separate fees apply) and A1 locomotive group will be operating Tornado between Ruddington & Loughborough South Junction.
Tickets from cab visits & train rides along with advanced tickets for the model railway exhibition are available from out partners web site Fox & Edwards.
Tickets available at
https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/tornado-steam-train-travel-with-model-railway-exhibition-nottinghamshire
NSMEE will be operating their 5 1/4 & 7 Inch garden railway subject to weather conditions.
Heritage café will be open on both days.
Nottingham Area Bus Society buses will be on display.
Ruddington Model Railway Society club rooms will be open.
Adults £8 Child (Under16) £2 Parking is £3 per vehicle, overflow parking will be provided in our neighbours Vision Express & IDGEN on Mere Way.
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16 May 2026 09:00 17 May 2026 15:30
The N.M.R.S are pleased to be holding our 2026 show over the weekend of 16th and 17th May, once again at the Grenoside Community Centre (directions to find it are listed below). The usual mix of high quality layouts, demonstrators and trade support will be on offer.
Layouts currently confirmed as attending are:
Wath Road - 'N' - 1990s BR
Bratton Flemming - 'OO9' - 1930s Southern Railway L&B
Harrachov - 'HO' - 2000s Czech Republic
Forge Island - 'OO' - 1950s BR
Stoke Gabriel - 'OO' - 1960s BR(W)
Nordhafen - 'HO' - 1970s West Germany
Soo Falls - 'HO' - 1980s U.S.A
Brownstone Lane - 'OO' - 1980s BR
Kitson Castle and Peckett Pier Light Railway - 'OO9' - Freelance NG
Offerston Quay - 'O' - 1960s BR(M)
South Millfields - 'OO' - 1980s BR (NSE)
Bluish Moor - '3mm' - 1970s BR
Westwood Ho! - 'TT' - Triang Demonstration
Trade and Demo support attending is:
NMRS Club Sales
Angela Saxby Greetings Cards
Going Loco
North Western Models
Mount Tabor
Road and Rail
Walter Deakin Models
Zoe Hunter Railway Maps
Peak Rail
DEMU
3D Printing for Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance
P2 Locomotive Society
Buxton Railex
As previously, there will also be the on-site 'Messroom Cafe'.
Directions to to the venue by car:
- if travelling from the north of Sheffield or Manchester
- Follow the A61 (J36 of the M1) and follow signs for Sheffield (North)
- Take the first right turning after the speed limit drops from 50mph to 30mph (Norfolk Hill)
- Turn left at the crossroads towards the top of the hill
- The venue is approx. 250 yards on the left, by the zebra crossing
- If travelling from the south of Sheffield
- Follow the A57 (J33 of the M1) and follow signs for Sheffield (Centre) on the Sheffield Parkway
- Follow signs for A61(N) onto Derek Dooley Way (Inner Ring Road)
- Follow signs for Barnsley on A61 and continue past SWFC football ground
- Continue on the A61 to the end of the dual-carriageway
- Turn left at crossroads with traffic lights (signposted for Grenoside Crematorium)
- Turn right at crossroads onto Main Street
- The venue is approx. 500 yards on the right by the zebra crossing
Car parking is available at the venue - if the car park is full, please use on-street parking nearby.
Directions to get to the venue using Public Transport:
- Bus service 86 runs from Chapeltown to Sheffield City Centre (and Lowedges), connecting with National Rail services at Chapeltown, and runs half-hourly on Saturday (hourly on Sundays). Service 86 is operated by Stagecoach. Services stop right outside the venue on Saturday - on Sunday, services run along the A61 (see map below).
- Further information and timetables are available at www.travelsouthyorkshire.com
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16 May 2026 09:00 17 May 2026 15:00
The well established annual exhibition of the Orpington & District MRS with a wide range of attractions.
Layouts will include :
Oxley Heath - OO
Alspitzbahn - HO
Little Totston - OO
Genetmont - O
Axe Edge & Thatch Marsh Colliery- EM
Japan in Bloom - N
Museum Street Tramway - O
Somewhere in France - OO9
Elbow Lane - OO
Gwlyb a gwyntog (Cymru) neu Diwedd y depot y byd – OO
Other attractions are our OO Loco Clinic and Fun Zone, a special area for families
Invicta Rail (Sidcup) will be present with their trade stand as will our club shop with many pre-owned items
Light refreshments available.
Admission: Adults £6.00, Children £1.50 (under 3 years free), Family Group 2 adults + 2 over 3 children £13.50
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16 May 2026 09:00 17 May 2026 15:30
Roxley Models Model Railway Exhibition at Denbies Wine Estate
Celebrating 40 Years of Roxley Models
Join us for a special Model Railway Exhibition at Denbies Wine Estate, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Roxley Models, set against the stunning backdrop of the Surrey Hills. This family-friendly event is perfect for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone curious about the world of model railways.
The exhibition will feature a wide variety of model railway layouts, showcasing different scales, eras, and styles ,from beautifully detailed countryside scenes to busy mainline operations. Whether you’re an experienced modeller or just discovering the hobby, there will be plenty to enjoy as we celebrate four decades of Roxley Models.
You’ll also find a selection of trade stands offering models, accessories, tools, and scenic materials, along with friendly experts on hand to offer advice, tips, and inspiration for your own layouts.
With the added bonus of Denbies Wine Estate’s facilities, including its café, shop, and picturesque surroundings, it’s a great day out for all ages.
Layouts and Traders
Layouts
Benryn Ar y Camlas OO9 Gauge
BlackGang Gauge 3
Bradley Park HO Gauge
Cicely Bridge TMD OO Gauge
Drws Y Nant 2mm Fine scale
Haveago Sidings O Gauge
Hillside Park N Gauge
Joganji River N Gauge
Merrybrook Parkway OO Fine scale
Midsomer Halt O Gauge
Moor Boxes N Gauge
Priors field OO Gauge
Ruxley Branch OO Gauge
SmithFeild O Gauge
Stafforshire Potteries & Cynon Valley N Gauge
Tunbrick Wells West L-Gauge
Vale Quarry OO9 Gauge
Whitmoor N Gauge
Chamossaire N Gauge
Scallywag Corner 00 Gauge
Kaninchenbau HOE Gauge
Kinlochlaggen N Gauge
Birdforth TT Gauge
Trade and Demos
Addlestone Model Center
Cyril Kennett Second Hand
On the Rails
Organised Octopus
Roxley Models
Saddel Tank Books
Gauge 1 Model Railway Association - Surrey Group
Best Model Toys
Surrey Society of Model Engineers
Dates & Times
Saturday 16th May: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 17th May: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Location
Denbies Wine Estate
Bradley Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA
Parking
Parking at Denbies Wine Estate is free for visitors. There are plenty of car parking spaces available. We also have disabled spaces close to the main entrance of the building on the right as you drive in. Overflow Parking will also be available
Denbies is fully wheelchair accessable
Ticket Prices
Adults: £5
Children (ages 5 and up): £3
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £15
You can purchase the tickets on the door or pre-order ticket Here
Come along and help us celebrate 40 years of Roxley Models with a relaxed and enjoyable day dedicated to the art and enjoyment of model railways.
How to Get There:
By Car
From M25 exit at Junction 9 then follow A24 south towards Dorking. At Denbies roundabout take the third exit onto Bradley Lane and follow road up to Denbies main building. (10 minutes from J9).
From A24 north bound at Denbies roundabout take first exit onto Bradley Lane and follow road up to Denbies main building.
From London follow A3 and exit for Dorking onto A24. (45 minutes from London).
From Guildford (20 minutes).
From Horsham (20 minutes).
From Reading (60 minutes).
From Gatwick (25 minutes).
From Heathrow (40 minutes).
By Train
Train to and from London throughout the day (15 minutes’ walk from Dorking Station to Denbies).
Direct from London Waterloo (50 minutes).
Direct from London Victoria (60 minutes)
Direct from Gatwick Airport (Dorking Deepdene – 22 minutes)
By Bus
Service 465 serving Kingston – Leatherhead – Dorking, every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.
Service 21 serving Epsom – Leatherhead – Dorking – Charlwood – Crawley, every two hours, Monday to Saturday.
For timetable information or help planning a journey please visit Surrey County Council’s website .
By Bike
From London to Denbies Wine Estate (2 hours 30 minutes)
Olympic Cycle Route (250 kilometres, including nine laps of a 15.5km circuit of Box Hill).
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16 May 2026 09:00 17 May 2026 15:00
Join us for the show in the heartland of Narrow Gauge Railways - Porthmadog
20 layouts, traders and a variety of demonstrations
10.00 to 16.00 both days Admission £8
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16 May 2026 09:00 15:30
Gauge 3 Society Exhibition and AGM 2026
Combined Gauge 3 Society Annual Exhibition and Member's AGM, with several layouts and trade stands.
At the British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ
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16 May 2026 09:00 15:00
In its 70th anniversary year, LAWLOGG will be holding its next open day on Saturday 16th May 2026 from 10am-4pm. (Suggested last admission 3pm.)
Admission is free but donations would be welcomed.
Light refreshments. Free parking. Multiple public transport options.
All four of our layouts will be available and visitors are welcome to bring O-gauge stock and locomotives to run. We can accommodate 3-rail, 2-rail, DC and DCC.
Progress on our new layouts under construction (a modern image wagon works and some multi-gauge modular layouts) can be inspected too.
There will be some small demonstrations of electronic/computer applications in model railways from the Merseyside Area Group of MERG (The Model Electronic Railway Group).
Additionally, members of LAWLOGG will be on hand at various times to explain techniques such as painting & lining rolling stock and scenery construction, on demand.
You might even be able to pick up a ‘pre-loved’ bargain from our club sales stand.
(Please note that under 18s and ‘vulnerable adults’ must remain in the presence of a parent/guardian/carer to meet safeguarding requirements.)
See the 'visit' page of the LAWLOGG website for lots of information on location, travel and public transport.
It is anticipated that the next open days will take place on the third Saturdays of November 2026 and May 2027.
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Upcoming Events
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06 June 2026 Until 07 June 2026
0The Peak (Bakewell) Model Railway Exhibition is at its usual venue of the Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AH. The exhibition showcases layouts in various scales/gauges and the venue is suitable for disabled visitors with step free access and a flat floor.
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06 June 2026 09:00 Until 15:30
0The MKMRS Exhibition will take place on Saturday 6th June. It will feature a number of Network SouthEast layouts as the 40th Anniversary of the launch falls just four days after the exhibition. There will be some 25+ layouts in major scales. Please note new venue. Regular updates will appear in the Exhibition thread between now and the exhibition.
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06 June 2026 09:00 Until 15:30
0The MKMRS Exhibition will take place on Saturday 6th June. It will feature a number of Network SouthEast layouts as the 40th Anniversary of the launch falls just four days after the exhibition. There will be some 25+ layouts in major scales. Please note new venue. Regular updates will appear in the Exhibition thread between now and the exhibition.
New Venue.
Confirmed layouts:
Castleton Junction – N
Church Hill Road – OO
Daisy Lane TMD – OO
Dentdale – N
Elcot Road – P4
Furka Oberalp – HOm
Gracetown Bank – OO
Harefield West – OO
Hedges Hill Cutting – N
Hobbs Warren – O
Kliein Schmalitz – HO
Loch Syd – OO
Lydd On Sea – OO
Mynydd Y Ddraig – OO9
Parrot Hall – OO
Phoenix Road – OO
Rugby Central – N
Santa Barbara – N
Scarborough North Bay – OO9
Southgate Park – OO
St Genny’s – SM32
Stodden Hundred Light Railway – O
Tanners Hill – N
Tellindalloch – OO
Tetbury – OO
Tombridge Junction – N
Warmsley – N
Wharf End – OO
Whinnit Halt – N (Raffle Prize)
Whitehall – OO
Confirmed Traders:
AGR Model Railway Store
Buggleskelly Station
Checkrail
Cheltenham Model Centre
DCC Model Railway Signalling
Elaine’s Trains
Ian’s Trains
Keith’s Model Trains
Mawson Models
Old Time Workshop
P T Models
S-Kits
Saddletank Books
Thunderbolt Models
Trainsporters
Transport Treasury Publishing
Demonstrations/societies:
Battle Of Britain Preservation Society
Bedford and Bletchley Rail Users
Friends of Network SouthEast
Kit Building Demo – Stephen Walker
Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership
MKMRS Club Stand & Club Sales
NSE Modelling Demo – Paul Wade
RCTS
Train Driver Demo – Stephen Taylor MKMRC
Tree Making Demo – Jacqui Perrat MKMRC
Admission Prices
Adults – £8
Children (5-16) – £2
Under 5s go FREE!
40 page show guide included in price
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07 June 2026 09:00 Until 15:00
1Our third event at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, Surrey. As usual there will be French and other European layouts attending along with specialist trader Scograil and bookseller Reg Davies. O Gauge test track for you use. Italian, Swiss and Scandinavian Railway Societies. Large Bring & Buy. Refreshments. free parking.
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Immingham Model Railway Show
By SealionSteve,
A great show, as always. Some excellent layouts. Thank you to all concerned.
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Weston-Super-Mare Model Railway Show 2026
By ianmianmianm,
Great mix of layouts and trade,
....but the floorplan created real bottlenecks around the entrance which was also the route between halls (via the changing rooms!) and so was already going to be busy anyway. But there were further trade stands and coffee stand put there.... creating groups of people lingering and blocking...... why oh why!
The catering van outside - ended up giving up because as we all stood queuing to buy food, nothing happening in the van, there was a lot of playing with kids and babies but the 4 people there couldn't manage to free up one to take orders.
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By ngtrains.com,
An excellent day was had by all. Keep the 30th January 2027 free.
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SOUTHAMPTON MODEL RAILWAY SHOW -JANUARY 24TH/25TH 2026
By Robin Brasher,
Despite South West Trains' best efforts I managed to get to the exhibition on time. I had my doubts when they announced at Southampton Central Station that my train would be running non stop to Waterloo but I got on a Cross Country train that stopped at Southampton Airport. The pictures show:
1. My arrival at the exhibition on a heritage bus provided by the organisers.
2. There were a lot of people at the exhibition and a huge queue for the coffee machines. There seemed to be more people there than in previous years.
3. Essence of Ventnor in 0 gauge was one of the splendid layouts there. I saw it last year at the Brockenhurst exhibition.
4. Seaton Junction in 00 gauge was another interesting layout. There was an N gauge model of Seaton Junction at Pecorama that it donated to our model railway club so I found it interesting to see Seaton Junction in a larger scale.
I was not so lucky with my return journey as South West Trains was unable to run any trains from Southampton Central to Bournemouth and Weymouth so I ended up having to catch a taxi to Bournemouth.
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WMRA Annual Exhibition
By Robin Brasher,
Excellent show. plenty of free parking, over 30 layouts, lots of traders and full catering. I liked the scenery on the illustrated 009 gauge Feorag layout set in an imaginary island west of Cornwall. TT:120 seems to be well received with two small oval layouts on display.
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