Autumn 2026 Out & About
Our quarterly diary of events that the Bachmann Collectors Club will be attending, showcasing the latest announcements and taking along limited-edition Club models available to purchase.
Loughborough Model Railway Show
Loughborough Grammar School, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2AQ.
Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd August 2026. Saturday 10:00 – 17:00 Sunday 10:00 – 16:00.
The premier model railway exhibition in the East Midlands returns to Loughborough Grammar School, hosted by the Soar Valley Model Railway Club. Visitors can enjoy 32 layouts, the ever-popular ‘Drive Thomas’ attraction, traders, demonstrations and societies, all spread across four exhibition halls. Catering and refreshments are available on site (refer to the Summer 2026 Bachmann Times magazine for further details).
The International N Gauge Show
Warwickshire Event Centre, A425, Southampton Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1FE.
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th September 2026. Saturday 10:00 – 17:00. Sunday 10:00 – 16:00.
The International N Gauge Show returns for another year to showcase the best N scale layouts from across the UK, alongside specialist suppliers, societies and demonstrators. A wide range of modern image, steam, continental and American layouts will be exhibited, making this show the perfect opportunity to discover the latest models, products and inspiration in 2mm scale.
https://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/events/the-international-n-gauge-show
Statbus 2026
Statfold Country Park, Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU.
Sunday 20th September 2026. Opening Times TBC.
This collaborative event between Statfold Country Park and Transport Museum Wythall is now in its fourth year, and brings together a large number of visiting and resident vintage/classic buses and Statfold’s impressive narrow gauge collection. Bus rides will be available around Tamworth and the surrounding area, and the EFE Road team will be present to display the latest additions to its die cast model bus range.
Warley at Statfold
Statfold Barn Railway, Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU.
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th October 2026. Saturday 10:00 – 17:00. Sunday 10:00 – 17:00.
We return to Statfold again for this year’s Warley at Statfold event, which will feature more than 30 layouts covering a wide range of scales and eras, alongside an excellent selection of quality retailers and manufacturers. Admission includes unlimited rides on the narrow gauge railway, access to the renowned Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum and the National Fairground Museum, plus plenty of family attractions including the beautiful vintage carousel, outdoor play park and soft play area.
https://statfold.com/warleymodelrailwayshow/
Great British Model Railway Show
British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Lighthorne Heath, Warwick, CV35 0BJ.
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th October 2026. Saturday 09:30 – 17:00. Sunday 09:30 – 16:00.
With more than 40 layouts and over 30 specialist traders, the Great British Model Railway Show promises to be a fantastic event. A free vintage bus service will operate between Leamington Spa railway station and the venue on the Saturday. Plus, the local Leamington & Warwick Model Railway Society will be staging its own mini-exhibition in one of the halls that will include layouts from the club as well as modelling demonstrations.
