The Great Electric Train Show
VERIFIED EVENT LISTING
More than 30 layouts, 50 trade stands and expert demonstrations at Marshall Arena, with free parking and a station shuttle.
About this event
The Great Electric Train Show 2026 takes place at Marshall Arena, Stadium MK, on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October. Organised by Key Model World, the national exhibition is expected to bring together more than 30 hand-picked layouts associated with Hornby Magazine, alongside more than 50 trade stands, expert modelling demonstrations and society displays.
Doors open at 10:00 on both days. The show closes at 17:00 on Saturday and 16:00 on Sunday. Published on-the-door admission is £23 for adults. Children are £11.50 on Saturday, while children accompanied by an adult are admitted free on Sunday. Visitors should consult the official event page for advance, weekend and VIP ticket options.
Free parking is advertised at Marshall Arena. The venue provides refreshments and disabled access to all show areas, and is easily reached from the M1 and surrounding trunk roads. A free shuttle bus is scheduled to run regularly between Milton Keynes Central railway station and the show on both days.
The event information currently available describes a broad mix of quality model railways, trade support, demonstrations and societies. Check the official page before travelling in case the final line-up or visitor arrangements change.
Layouts and exhibits
More than 30 hand-picked layouts from Hornby Magazine past, present and future are advertised for the 2026 show.
What you can expect
AT THE SHOW
Traders appearing
More than 50 trade stands, expert modelling demonstrations and society displays are advertised for the 2026 event.
The organiser has not published the individual trader line-up yet. Check back for updates before the event.