Models Weekend 2026
2026 marks our fourth annual Models Weekend
On the 8th & 9th August, join us at Market Bosworth for an impressive display of model railways from N to 7 1/4" scale, a variety of trade stands and also the latest models on show from Bachmann Europe!
Event highlights:
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14+ Traders including new, second hand, tools, kits and more...
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Full-size trains will be running during the weekend
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Hot & cold refreshment's, including licensed bar serving real ale, available on-site.
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FREE heritage bus link both days from Nuneaton & Hinckley, direct to the show.
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Car parking at Market Bosworth, or why not park at one of our other stations and buy a combined ticket and arrive by train!
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FREE full colour showguide!
Event Supporters
FREE!
Show opening times:
Saturday 8th; 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday 9th; 10:00 - 16:00
Event Only Admission Prices:
Adult :- £8
Concession :- £4
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £20
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Event Admission & All-Day Train Travel Combined Prices:
Adult :- £20
Concession :- £13
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £50
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Concession price is valid for children (age 3-15), seniors (65+) and registered carers (evidence required).
No other discounts are valid on this special event (SRS members, railriders, HRA passes etc...), and standard rate tickets are not available, only the tickets as shown above.
Train & Bus Combined Timetable for 8th & 9th August 2026
Book Tickets
Daisy Lane TMD
2026 Layouts
(More still TBC...)
- Daisy Lane TMD - courtesy of Simon Lemmon
A busy traction maintenance depot set in the late 1980's when BR Blue was being replaced by sectorisation
- Bellswood End - courtesy of Robert Hambridge
Set in the heart of Birmingham just outside New Street, Bellswood End aims to show the slightly darker side of model railways with run down buildings, graffiti and people upto no good. You can expect to see many of the favourite second generation DMU's and EMU's and the odd unusual guest stored ready for its turn out of Brum
- Bluish Moor - courtesy of the Macclesfield Model Railway Group
A unique portrayal of part of the Woodhead railway in 3mm scale, based on Reddish depot.
- Avyn-A-Llyin - courtesy of the Andrew Bailey
Multi-award winning 1930's - 1950's narrow gauge (OO-9) coastal layout
- Illie Town - courtesy of Keith & Aaron Smith
Modern day scene, set in Cheshire. Heavy freight and multiple units in the latest liveries.
- Two Locks - courtesy of Nigel Harrold
Large N scale layout which can be operated to showcase various era's from the 1960's through to the present day
- Carding Road - courtesy of G1MRA Midland Group
A huge 40ft x 23ft Gauge One layout with real live steam locomotives!
- Rawdon - courtesy of Andy Stant & COVGOG
O gauge. Fictitious Midlands location with a single track station & loco depot set in the 2010's running kit built and scratch built stock.
- Kelvin Grove - Thompson Street - courtesy of Corby Model Railway Society
Following it's debut with us in 2024, this very popular layout has been to many of the larger shows such as the NEC, but returns to us following many more refinements and full DCC conversion.
- Underground Ernie - courtesy of Corby Model Railway Society
Fun packed layout with characters from various books and TV shows, with trains being controlled by those watching it. A firm favourite with our younger guests
- World Of Sodor - courtesy of Matthew Lock from the Market Bosworth Model Railway Society (MBMRS)
A large G scale layout with your favourite Thomas characters and more on show
- 5" and 7 1/4" Miniature Railway (MBMRS)
The newly extended miniature railway will be in operation over the weekend with steam and electric locomotives in action - small additional charge payable for train rides
2026 Traders
- Bachmann Europe PLC & Bachmann Collectors Club
See the latest models on display from the new Autumn 2025 announcements
Official stockist of the latest model railway items in OO and O gauge from Bachmann, Hornby, Accurascale & Dapol
New, pre-owned, kits, repairs, DCC fitting, weathering, customisation and more...
Large stocks of new and used 00 & N gauge model railway items. Steam and Diesel Locos, Coaches and Wagons, Track & Accessories
- Bomber County Models
A huge selection of models in all scales, with plenty of bargains to be found
- Historical Railway Maps
A fascinating collection of historical railway maps to purchase in A3 format created by Zoe Hunter
Wide range of models, tools, kits and more
Kits for the garden railway modeller
- Baz's Model Rail
Tools, electronics, parts, lighting effects and more
Societies & Other Displays
- N Gauge Society
The N Gauge Society was formed in 1967 with the aim of promoting and encouraging N Gauge Railway Modelling, and support for N Gauge Modellers. They will be present with their members shop, selling exclusive kits and parts.
- Shackerstone Railway Society
See what the volunteers of the Shackerstone Railway Society have been up to recently. Or better still, why not join the society that owns and operates The Battlefield Line Railway and get stuck in?