Bala Model Railway Show
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Bala's model railway weekend combines varied layouts, specialist traders and a vintage bus link to Bala Lake Railway.
About this event
Bala Model Railway Show takes place on 19–20 September 2026 at Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn, Ffrydan Road, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7RU, from 10am to 4pm on both days.
The programme spans standard and narrow gauges. Highlights include Glanrafon in modern-image OO, Kilimanjaro Summit in 009, Mary Jane’s Mushroom Farm in Gn15, Pentrefelin in TT3, Upton in N and Woodstreet in O. Welsh narrow-gauge interests are also represented by Rhiw Goch and Ynys Atgofion in O16.5.
Trade and society stands include Boot Lane Works, GLR Bespoke, North Western Models, Sawyer Models, the Bala Lake Railway Society and the Maid Marian Fund, alongside other exhibitors.
Free parking and refreshments are available. A vintage bus connection links the show with the railway, offering an opportunity to combine the exhibition with a Bala Lake Railway visit. Check the railway’s official event page for bus arrangements, train times and ticket information.
Event information: Bala Lake Railway show information.
Society and fundraising stands listed by the organiser include the Bala Lake Railway Society and the Maid Marian Locomotive Fund.
Layouts and exhibits
Challoner Ville — OO
Glanrafon — modern OO
Gileston Light Railway — 7mm narrow gauge
Kilimanjaro Summit Railway — 009
Narrow End Junction — OO
Japanese Garden — OO
Llangower and an unnamed layout — 009
Mary Janes Mushroom Farm — Gn15
Pentrefelin — TT3
Portishead TMD — OO
Rhiw Goch — O-16.5
St Michaels Town — 009
The Morellas — 009
Upton — N
Woodstreet — O
Ynys Atgofion — O-16.5
What you can expect
AT THE SHOW
Traders appearing
Alan James Second Hand
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Andrew McDougal 0-16.5 models
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Boot Lane Works
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GLR Bespoke Services
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North Western Models
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Raven Eve Designs
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Sawyer Models
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Endon Valley Decals
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