National Festival of Railway Modelling 2026

About this event

The National Festival of Railway Modelling takes place on 21–22 November 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. The organiser advertises more than 65 layouts and more than 120 traders, alongside demonstrations, clubs and societies.

The layout and trader lists below are selected highlights from the developing 2026 programme. Visit the official event website for the full current lists and final stand numbers.

Public opening is Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 10am–4pm, with entry from 9.30am for advance-ticket holders. Check the organiser’s current ticket and visitor information before travelling.

Layouts and exhibits

Five Mile House — OO
Hope Under Dinmore — EM
Newvaddon Parkway — N
Offerston Quay — O
Abergavenny Blackbrook — P4
Alderford — OO
Ashwood — OO
Blackmoor — 009
Black Bridge — TT:120
Billingate — Lego
Bryford County Terminal — HO
Caledonian Goods & Coal Yard: Mrs Wilberforce’s Yard — 2FS
Campo De Leste — HO
Church Hill Station — TT:120
Clyre Valley Railway — 009
Corporation Road — OO
Corrour Moor — N
Corsham — N
Crantock Road — O
East Ansty — N
Elmore — EM
Fairwood Junction — OO
Hanton Tarrant — 3mm
Hartley Poole Too — N
Kingsbury — O
Loft City Central — G
Minffordd — OO/009
Newchapel Junction — O
The Indian Hill Railway — 16mm

What you can expect