Example exhibition

Bournemouth Model Railway Exhibition 2026

A friendly one-day model railway exhibition featuring layouts, traders, club stands, demonstrations, refreshments and free parking.

Saturday 14 March 2026 10:00am - 4:30pm Bournemouth School Hall, East Way, Bournemouth
Visitors at a model railway exhibition with detailed layouts and a check-in desk
22 layouts18 traders4 demonstrations3 club standsAdvance tickets available

About the show

A friendly one-day exhibition for model railway visitors.

This sample page shows how an exhibition can publish its key information in one place: ticket prices, layouts, traders, demonstrations, hall plan, parking, accessibility and organiser details.

Best in Show

Vote for your favourite layout

Visitors can vote for their favourite layout right on the show page. Votes are counted live, so your Best in Show award is ready before the doors close. Try it below - tap Vote on the layout you like best.

Oakbridge Junction model railway layout L1
OO Steam/diesel transition

Oakbridge Junction

A busy junction layout with branch line operations, goods traffic and detailed scenic work.

38 votes
Dorset Quay model railway layout L2
N Modern image

Dorset Quay

A compact harbour branch line with container traffic, small depots and coastal scenery.

27 votes
Westford Yard model railway layout L3
O BR blue

Westford Yard

A shunting-focused goods yard with hands-on operating interest.

19 votes
Little Brampton model railway layout L4
009 Narrow gauge

Little Brampton

A charming rural narrow gauge layout with slate traffic and countryside scenes.

31 votes
Kingsmere Central model railway layout L5
OO Modern image

Kingsmere Central

A busy mainline station with commuter services, freight movements and detailed urban scenery.

24 votes
Ashdown Colliery model railway layout L6
N BR steam

Ashdown Colliery

A compact coal branch layout showing mineral workings, sidings and industrial scenery.

15 votes

Traders

Trader directory

T1 Pre-owned models

Trackside Models

Pre-owned locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.

T2 Scenic materials

South Coast Scenics

Trees, static grass, ballast, paints and scenic materials.

T3 Books and magazines

The Railway Bookstall

New and second-hand railway books, magazines and DVDs.

T4 Electronics

Miniature Signals Co.

Signals, lighting kits and layout electronics.

T5 OO and N gauge

Heritage Rolling Stock

Pre-owned OO and N gauge locomotives, rolling stock and spare parts.

T6 Signs and backscenes

Platform Prints

Printed backscenes, station signs, posters and custom layout graphics.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations and club stands

Weathering techniques

Learn simple ways to weather locomotives, wagons and buildings.

DCC decoder fitting

A practical demonstration covering decoder choice, fitting and testing.

Static grass scenery

See how to create realistic grass, embankments and countryside scenery.

Kit building basics

Tips for starting with plastic and card kits for your layout.

Example hall plan

A simple plan visitors can understand.

This static sample shows the kind of public hall plan that can sit on a show page.

Bournemouth School Hall, East Way, Bournemouth Example layout · not to scale
Entrance / QR check-in
Layouts L1-L6
Layouts L7-L12
Traders T1-T6
Traders T7-T10
Demonstration zone
Club stands
Refreshments
Toilets
Exit
  • Layouts
  • Traders
  • Demos & club stands
  • Refreshments & toilets
  • Entrance & exit

Visitor information

Parking, access and facilities

Parking

Free parking is available on site, with overflow parking signposted on arrival.

Public transport

Local bus routes stop nearby. The nearest railway station is a short taxi ride away.

Accessibility

The venue has step-free access, accessible toilets and room for wheelchairs around the main aisles.

Refreshments

Tea, coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes are available throughout the day.

Cash and card

Some traders may accept cash only, so visitors may want to bring both cash and card.

For organisers

Running a model railway exhibition?

We can set up a page like this for your show using your existing layout list, trader list, ticket prices and hall information.

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