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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Full-size trains will be running during the weekend
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Modelling demonstration's and advice from 'Lakeside Parkway'
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Hot & cold refreshment's, including licensed bar serving real ale, available on-site.
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FREE 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 Timetables
Book Tickets
Layouts
Daisy Lane TMD
Simon Lemmon
OO Gauge
Bellswood End
Robert Hambridge
OO Gauge
Bluish Moor
Macclesfield MRG
3mm 1:100 Scale
Photo Courtesy Model Rail Magazine
Avyn-A-Llyin
Andrew Bailey
OO-9 Gauge
Byway MPD
John Gay
OO Gauge
Photo Courtesy Hornby Magazine
Sharnbrook Summit
Kettering & District MRS
OO Gauge
Photo Courtesy BRM Magazine
Fareford North
Fareham MRC
OO Gauge
Penlee Harbour
Alex Rushton
OO Gauge
Two Locks
Nigel Harrold
N Gauge
Rawdon
Andy Stant
O Gauge
Coby
Daniel Brandon
OO-9 Gauge
Kelvin Grove
Corby MRS
OO Gauge
Photo Courtesy BRM Magazine
Midsomer Meadow
Daventry MRC
N Gauge
World of Sodor
Matthew Lock
G Gauge
Carding Road
G1MRA Midland Group
Gauge 1 Live Steam
Underground Ernie
Corby MRS
OO Gauge
Miniature Railway
Market Bosworth MRS
5" and 7 1/4" Gauge
2026 Traders
- Bachmann Europe PLC & Bachmann Collectors Club
See the latest models on display from the new Autumn 2026 announcements
- Battlefield Line Models (Located in their shop ON SITE)
Official stockist of the latest model railway items in OO, OO-9, NG7, TT-120 and O gauge from Bachmann, Hornby, Peco, Rapido & 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
We've got trains of all brands, gauges and accessories.
Kits for the garden railway modeller
- Robs Trains
Second hand model railway items
- Baz's Model Rail
Tools, electronics, parts, lighting effects and more
- Mac's Models
-3D printed parts and detailing bits in N, TT, OO and O gauge.
- Keiths Trains
Second hand model railway items
Societies & Other Displays
- Modelling Demonstrations and Advice by 'Lakeside Parkway'
Popular facebook & youtube modeller Neale (aka Lakeside Parkway) will be on hand to talk about various subjects, such as detailing, renumbering, DCC and even 3D printing!
- 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?
Bus Timetable for SATURDAY 8th August 2026
Take a look at our 2025 event...