The Bristol Model Railway Exhibition is the largest model railway show in South West England, held annually over the early May Bank Holiday weekend. The 2026 exhibition (May 1–3) will feature 30+ high-quality layouts and over 40 trade stands, club displays and societies, making it one of the West’s leading model railway shows. It is jointly presented by the Wales & West Model Railway Clubs Association and British Railway Modelling magazine, ensuring a professional and wide-ranging display. The show offers everything from impressive model layouts in scales N to O, to specialist retailers and hands-on demonstrations. With three days of action at the spacious Thornbury Leisure Centre venue, this exhibition is a must-see for modellers across the region!
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