Models Weekend 2025
2025 marks our third annual Models Weekend
On the 9th & 10th August, join us at Market Bosworth for an impressive display of model railways from N to 7 1/4" scale, a variety of trade stands and also the latest models on show from Bachmann Europe!
We will also have a new showcase theme this year where we have multiple layouts depicting a similar prototype, TBC nearer the time.
Event highlights:
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14+ Layouts of all scales and era's
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12+ Traders including new, second hand, tools, kits and more...
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Full-size trains will be running during the weekend
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Hot & cold refreshment's, including licensed bar serving real ale, available on-site.
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FREE heritage bus link both days from Nuneaton & Hinckley, direct to the show.
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Car parking at Market Bosworth, or why not park at one of our other stations and buy a combined ticket and arrive by train!
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FREE full colour showguide!
Event Supporters
Show opening times:
Saturday 9th; 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday 10th; 10:00 - 16:00
Event Only Admission Prices:
Adult :- £8
Concession :- £4
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £20
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Event Admission & All-Day Train Travel Combined Prices:
Adult :- £20
Concession :- £13
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £50
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Concession price is valid for children (age 3-15), seniors (65+) and registered carers (evidence required).
No other discounts are valid on this special event (SRS members, railriders, HRA passes etc...), and standard rate tickets are not available, only the tickets as shown above.
Train Timetable for 9th & 10th August 2025
Book Tickets
Bournemouth West
2025 Layouts
(Further layouts still TBC)
- Bournemouth West - courtesy of Kevin Babey and the Salisbury & South Wilts Railway Society
An exhibition favorite, this huge layout is an accurate portrayal of Bournemouth West in the period 1959- 1963
- Southgate Park - courtesy of Shane Wilton & Mark Miller
Large OO gauge layout set in 1986-1991, Network South East sector of British Rail
- Penhelig - courtesy of William Plant
Will returns to our event with his latest layout, Penhelig, a recreation in OO gauge of the Cambrian Coast station and surrounding area
- Fareford East- courtesy of Fareham Model Railway Club
1980's southern region with an abundance of EMU's and more
- Three Spires TMD - courtesy of Alex Rushton
A OO gauge modern image depot scene with the latest liveries on display
- Tan-y-Bwlch- courtesy of Nigel & William Smith
009 representation of the famous Ffestiniog railway, set in the preservation era
- Morton Yard & Hill Farm- courtesy of Pete Blay & Heart of England Narrow Gauge Modellers
SM-32 layout with radio controlled locomotives
- Two Locks- courtesy of Nigel Harrold
N Gauge DCC layout depicting a canal at the forefront alongside a railway station
- Llantaliog Valley Railway- courtesy of Mike Riley
32mm Live Steam layout
- Magna Park- courtesy of Lutterworth Railway Society
Further details TBC
- Behind the Lines- courtesy of Darren Carter
A returning show favorite, Darren's OO-9 layout is set in France during WW1
- Triang Railways & Minic Motorways- courtesy of Dave White
Feel the nostalgia of the 1960's with both road and rail running together on this exciting layout... will the car get across the level crossing in time???
- Thomas & Friends Garden Railway - courtesy of Matthew Lock from the Market Bosworth Model Railway Society (MBMRS)
A large G scale layout with your favorite Thomas characters and more on show
- 5" and 7 1/4" Miniature Railway (MBMRS)
The newly extended miniature railway will be in operation over the weekend with steam and electric locomotives in action - small additional charge payable for train rides
Traders
- Bachmann Europe PLC & Bachmann Collectors Club
See the latest models on display from the new Autumn 2025 announcements
Official stockist of the latest model railway items in OO and O gauge from Bachmann, Hornby, Accurascale & Dapol
Large stocks of new and used 00 & N gauge model railway items. Steam and Diesel Locos, Coaches and Wagons, Track & Accessories
- Bomber County Models
A huge selection of models in all scales, with plenty of bargains to be found
- Keith's Model Railways
Keith returns this year with yet more model railway delights
- Rob's Trains
Vast selection of second hand model railways
- Historical Railway Maps
A fascinating collection of historical railway maps to purchase in A3 format created by Zoe Hunter
Wide range of models, tools, kits and more
Precision 3D Printed Model Railway Products at an Affordable Price
Models trains, vehicles & books, specialising in large scale garden railways
Societies & Other Displays
- Shackerstone Railway Society
See what the volunteers of the Shackerstone Railway Society have been up to recently. Or better still, why not join the society that owns and operates The Battlefield Line Railway and get stuck in?