RailEx Fareham 2026 – Model Railway Exhibition

About this event

RailEx Fareham 2026 visitor guide

Fareham & District Model Railway Club celebrates its 60th anniversary with an expanded RailEx exhibition on 3–4 October 2026. An extra exhibition room at Fareham Leisure Centre accommodates a programme of 31 named layouts, 19 specialist traders and activities for families.

Opening times and admission

Visit Saturday 3 October from 10am–5pm or Sunday 4 October from 10am–4pm. Adult tickets cost £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Under-16s enter free with a paying adult. Advance booking provides a QR code for the organiser’s FastTrack entry.

Layouts worth exploring

Batty Moss recreates the scale of Ribblehead Viaduct, while BEIJIAO presents industrial steam in north-east China. Local and regional subjects include Collingwood, Portsea, Ropley Station and Wimborne Station. Narrow-gauge modelling includes Nant Gwernol, Garreg Wen and Wickhambreux Road. The full roster below covers modern traction, steam-era scenes, overseas railways and compact shunting layouts.

Trade stands and practical advice

TMC, Lord & Butler, Squires Model & Craft Tools and Booklaw are among the retailers. Dingo Servo Mounts and Model Railway Solutions offer components, while Kelly’s Weathering Studio and Dio Dome by Freja Clarke add finishing and scenic interest. Demonstrations and specialist societies are advertised, although individual demonstrators, society rosters and timed sessions are not named on the pages checked.

Families, parking and access

The Children’s Corner lets younger visitors operate trains. A colouring competition and QR-code treasure hunt provide additional activities. The organiser describes the whole venue as wheelchair friendly, with refreshments available.

Fareham Leisure Centre is on Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7JU. Venue parking is free throughout the exhibition weekend, and a free heritage bus connects Fareham railway station with the show. Check the club’s latest notices for the bus timetable before travelling.

Checked 11 September 2026 against the official visitor guide, layout list and trader list. Use the club’s contact form and select Fareham RailEx Enquiry for questions. Appearances remain subject to change.

Layouts and exhibits

A Voyager out of Time
Bastwick Wood Sidings
Batty Moss
BEIJIAO
Buckleigh
Carlyon Dock
Children’s Corner
Collingwood
Devonport Road
Garreg Wen
Halden Lane
Halesfield TMD
Kirkby in Ashfield MPD – 38F
Lacey Dale
Llanwyddyn
Millburn
Milverton
Nant Gwernol
New Mexico Railroad Museum
Penworth
Portsea
Red Card Yard
Ropley Station
Roshven
Sundown Lane
Triang TT
Watt Estate
Wickhambreux Road
Wimborne Station
Wood Street
Wykeham Junction

What you can expect