Scaleforum 2026

About this event

Scaleforum 2026 visitor guide

The Scalefour Society’s exhibition returns to Cressex Community School, High Wycombe, on 19–20 September. Fourteen listed layouts and dioramas combine with specialist suppliers and a substantial programme of practical modelling demonstrations, making this a useful visit for anyone interested in finescale railway construction.

Opening times and tickets

Public opening is Saturday 10.30am–5.30pm and Sunday 10am–4pm. Advance-ticket holders enter 15 minutes earlier. Admission covers both days: £12 for non-members or £10 for members, with accompanied children free. Print your advance ticket as requested by the organiser.

Layouts and specialist suppliers

Mostyn, Cheddar, Brettell Road and Rolvenden feature alongside smaller industrial and branch-line subjects. The programme also includes six returning 1883 Challenge layouts. The named exhibits are listed below.

Suppliers include Alan Gibson, Brassmasters, High Level Kits, Judith Edge Kits, London Road Models and Rumney Models, together with track, scenery, baseboard and book specialists. Mousa Models has withdrawn and is excluded from the trader list.

Meet the demonstrators

Paul Bambrick and Neil Podbery cover backscenes and scenery; Geoff Kent demonstrates plasticard work; James Walters covers trackwork; and Simon Bolton tackles chassis construction. Other announced contributors are Dave Hawkins on Bramsden, Andy Vincent on CAD, Karl Crowther on couplings, Ted Scannell on radio control, Timara Easter on rolling-stock conversions, David Brandreth on tools and Rob Gunstone on weathering.

Getting to the show

The address is Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4QA. The organiser recommends HP12 4UD for satnav, opposite Cressex Dental Centre. Approximately 140 parking spaces are available at the school; check restrictions before using nearby retail parking. Buses 32/32A connect the town centre with Turnpike Corner, about five minutes’ walk away. High Wycombe station is roughly two miles from the venue.

Checked 11 September 2026 using official visitor information, the layout programme, trade list and demonstrator list. Enquiries: scaleforum@scalefour.org.

Layouts and exhibits

Bramsden
Brettell Road
Cheddar
Coombe Wharf
Flintcombe
Forge Mill Sidings
Hedleyhope
Hepton Wharf
High House Colliery
Mostyn
Nottingham Goods / Canal Street
Rolvenden
Ruyton Road
Seaton

What you can expect