Warrington Model Railway Exhibition

About this event

Warrington Model Railway Exhibition celebrates its 60th anniversary on 31 October–1 November 2026 at a new venue: Padgate Academy, Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0LN.

The programme fills two halls with layouts, traders, displays, demonstrations and railway preservation stands. Announced layouts include Newfield in O, BR blue Scottish layout Crawton in OO, Smalldale Quarry in N and narrow-gauge Dienw in 009.

The trader list includes Sawyer Models, North Western Models, MMR Model Kits, Enwins 3D and GM Transport Books, among others. This offers a mix of ready-made models, kits, scenic products and reading material.

Children enter free with an adult. Follow the club’s 2026 exhibition page for the current programme and visitor arrangements, and make sure you head to the new Padgate venue.

Event information: Warrington Model Railway Club; Sawyer Models diary.

Layouts and exhibits

Announced for 2026: Newfield (O); Caerliwelydd (OO); Middleton Road (OO); Tiptree Light Railway (OO); Crawton (OO); Bridge Street Goods (OO); South Millfields (OO); Smalldale Quarry (N); Macclesfield Hibel Road (N); Lesscambe (N); Dienw (009); Bangor (Penryn) (009); Moormead Sidings (G); Higginson and Burrell (G); Through the Pages (009); Fantasy Land (OO). Subject to change.

What you can expect