Sign in

The Model Railway Club

@modelrailwayclub.bsky.social
612 followers 96 following 198 posts

The original model railway club - Established 1910. Based at King’s Cross, London, we welcome new members. TheModelRailwayClub.org

PostsRepliesMedia
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This Thursday, an update on our club’s Modular layout project. Full details in the link - 7.30pm. In person at Keen House or down the fibre on Zoom. But you will see it better in person. And could have a beer as you do. See you then? themodelrailwayclub.org/events/modul...
themodelrailwayclub.org
Modular Layouts and the MRC
000
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Calling any freshly arrived students in London with an interest in railways and / or modelling. We’ve got a special ‘freshers’ social evening on Thursday 15th Oct from 7pm at Keen House where you can find out more about us, see some of our layouts in build and if you like it join us.
010
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Our N gauge layout Lacey Dale is just about set up and ready for the Fareham MRC annual exhibition this weekend at Fareham Leisure Centre. Always a cracking show, plenty of layouts to enjoy and things to buy. Come and say hi to our team if you can. #modelrailways #fareham
071
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Delighted to have been voted ‘Best In Show’ by the visitors at this weekend’s @srmgtrains exhibition in Swansea - thanks to everyone who has come to the show this weekend, & for the usual range of interest and questions. Now, to pack up and find our way round Reading- as someone has closed the M4 🤦‍♂️
0110
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Copenhagen Fields has arrived in #swansea and just about set up for what looks like a great exhibition this weekend at the LC. Open both days, do say hello if you are visiting. #modelrailways.
080
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Copenhagen Fields is heading to the #Swansea model railway exhibition on 19/20 Sept at the @LC Swansea so we’ve packed it up in its travelling crates after our own event last Sunday - and looking forward to the drive down the M4. Do come and say hi if you are visiting - it looks like a good show.
0101
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
One of the groups who regularly meet at Keen House are the GB Ticket Collectors. Find out more about them ahead of their next meeting on Saturday 19th Sept www.gbticket.co.uk
gbticket.co.uk
GBTicket - Administrative Area
010
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Autumn is here, which means a new lecture season kicks off this week, with a fascinating insight to Flying Scotsman’s adventures in the USA. In person at Keen House, and also live via Zoom - full details on our website themodelrailwayclub.org/events/flyin... #flyingscotsman #lecture #steamengines
themodelrailwayclub.org
Flying Scotsman in America
022
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Final setting up for our London’s Transport in Miniature event today at Keen House. Open until 4, tickets available on the door for £12 for a feast of London Underground modelling. ℹ️https://themodelrailwayclub.org/events/londons-transport-in-miniature/ 📍N1 9DA
030
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Model railways, a refreshingly cold pint and air conditioning - what more could you want? We’re open for our usual club night from 7 at Keen House.
180
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Our Junior members were showing a range of skills today - working together to get a module ballasted; creating a small embankment with plaster cloth; and running some home designed freelance 3D printed coaches. #railwaymodelling #modelrailwayclub
030
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Whilst our online shop has a wide variety of models to post out, we’ve got a selection of new arrivals available only at Keen House - a collection of N gauge, some of which needs a bit of restoration and priced accordingly - and some early BR OO gauge. Visitors welcome Thursdays from 7pm 🔗 in bio
040
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
London’s Transport in Miniature - come and enjoy a celebration of modelling at Keen House on 6th Sept - buy tickets now themodelrailwayclub.org/events/londo...
themodelrailwayclub.org
London’s Transport in Miniature
010
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Minories at Buxton - find out more about the latest exhibition outing on our Blog themodelrailwayclub.org/minories-at-...
themodelrailwayclub.org
Minories at Buxton
040
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
A group of our members have ventured north to Buxton for Railex this weekend with Minories - a BR blue era layout in EM gauge. Day 2 opens 9.30 - 4.30 at the Pavilion Gardens - pop along and enjoy some great model railways in a charming setting. #buxton
050
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
We’re up and running in Watford today with our preowned stall - Christ Church itself on St Albans Road. Come along and say hi - and it’s nice and cool in here!
031
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
We’re almost set up and ready for our spring open day - tomorrow from 11-4 at our dedicated club rooms near King’s Cross N1 9DA. Full details themodelrailwayclub.org/events/sprin... #Islington #modelrailways
070
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Our spring Open Day is on Sunday 19th April at our Keen House club rooms near King’s Cross. A great chance for new and prospective members to come and see us ‘at home’ following the London Festival of Railway Modelling last month ℹ️ themodelrailwayclub.org/events/sprin...
themodelrailwayclub.org
Spring Open Day
020
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Spot the difference - Copenhagen Fields at York Model Railway Show in 2012 and this weekend. Come and see the layout this weekend at York Racecourse - open from 10am Sat Sun Mon
1252
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
We’ve just about recovered from a very successful London Festival of Railway Modelling, but we’re already gearing up to take Copenhagen Fields to the #York exhibition over Easter weekend - as usual a few bits to fettle before we pack it all up #modelrailways
0110
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Horsethief Bridge wraps up our layout preview for the 2026 London Festival of Railway Modelling, capturing 21st century Washington State in N gauge. Look back though our timeline for the 40+ layouts we've invited - and come and see us this weekend @yourallypally #LFORM26
091
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Newchapel Junction never fails to impress - a large O gauge layout with a slick operating team - and you can see it this weekend at the London Festival of Railway Modelling. Tickets online in advance, or on the door ℹ️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW #LFORM26 #ModelRailways @yourallypally
081
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
24 hours until we open the doors to the 2026 London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace - 40 superb layouts including a slice of France in 2018 with Up The Line. Come and see it with a superb selection of 40+ working layouts 📍 N22 7AY 🕤 10-5 Sat, 10-4.30 Sun (9.30 for advance tickets)
1173
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Ambleton Vale shows some great modelling in one of the smaller scales - and the benefits of the landscape it creates. It's at Alexandra Palace this weekend with 40 other working layouts, 90 traders and a host of demonstrations. Sunday is calmer - save and book now buff.ly/Sxb74uW #LFORM26
051
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Clarendon was developed as a feasible branch off the West London line to a small but busy terminus not far from Wormwood Scrubs - and it's beautifully modelled in P4 and on it's way to the London Festival of Railway Modelling this weekend. Come and admire it, and 40 others ℹ️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW
272
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Provence is popular with the residents of Muswell Hill and Crouch End, so this weekend we're bringing a bit of Provence to Alexandra Palace - Venterol-Rousset is one of 40 superb layouts at the London Festival of Railway Modelling. Find out more, and book buff.ly/Sxb74uW #LFORM26
1102
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We're at the 2026 London Festival of Railway Modelling - it's a great chance to find out more about us and the benefits of joining a vibrant and inclusive club. With a special offer for new members, and the launch of our latest project, make sure you stop by Stand 44 by the main entrance. #LFORM26
000
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Allerby is impressive in its scale and the modelling - a bit of 80's Cumbria in O gauge. Come and see it at Alexandra Palace this weekend. Plenty of parking, and easy by public transport too 📍 N22 7AY ///solid.petty.slang ℹ️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW #LFORM26
020
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Splott brings a bit of South Wales to north London, modelled in fine detail in P4. Come and see it with 40 other working layouts we've invited from around the UK at our 25th anniversary at @yourallypally this weekend ℹ️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW 🕤 10-5 Sat, 10-4.30 Sun 📍 N22 7AY 🎟️ £18 Adults, £8 for 5-16yo
071
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Lego railways bring together two great hobbies - model railways and AFOL - and The Brick Coast will certainly be a popular layout this weekend at Alexandra Palace with this stunning model of the Forth bridge - built brick by brick. ℹ️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW 📆 21st 10-5 22nd 10-4.30 📍 N22 7AY
060
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Mrs Wilberforce's Yard combines superb 2mm scale modelling with the movies - it's a section of our much larger Copenhagen Fields layout, including the house from The Ladykillers. It's at The London Festival of Railway Modelling this weekend on our stand as you go in. #LFORM26 @yourallypally
070
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Devonmoor brings together a group of individual layouts to form one much bigger display - showing the power of community in the hobby. Modelled in OO9 narrow gauge it captures the era wonderfully. It's at Alexandra Palace this week - we hope to see you there. #LFORM26 #OO9 #narrowgauge #railways
091
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Vintage O gauge - we've got some of that....in fact quite a bit of that, as we welcome Binns Road back to the 2026 London Festival of Railway Modelling. Whether evoking memories, or reflecting on how far the hobby has changed, it's well worth watching the trains run by. ℹ️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW #LFORM26
090
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Tewskbury in the 1960s is the setting of 'Shwt', captured in EM gauge and heading to Alexandra Palace this weekend amongst 40+ layouts, 90+ trade stands and demonstrations, with something for everyone from the expert modeller to the curious. ℹ️ 🎟️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW @emgaugesociety.bsky.social
1151
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Our layout preview continues as we countdown to one of the 'must go' model railway exhibitions of the year - the London Festival of Railway Modelling. Southgate Park brings 3rd rail NSE to life after a major rebuild - make a date to 👀 it 21/2 March ℹ️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW 📍 N22 7AY #LFORM26
061
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Tytton Hall Yard evokes memories to a whole generation - capturing the 80s/90s period in OO gauge very well. We're delighted it is joining us at the 2026 London Festival of Railway Modelling 📆 21/22 march 📍 Ally Pally N22 7AY 🎟️ £18 (£17 in advance), £8 child 5-16, U5 free Full Info buff.ly/Sxb74uW
041
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Narrow gauge modelling always gets a lot of interest, and we welcome a superb selection at #LFoRM26 this weekend - including Castlefinn capturing County Donegal in OOn3. Full details buff.ly/Sxb74uW and follow us for more previews
0141
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Ingatestone is one of our layouts at the 2026 London Festival of Railway Modelling next weekend at Alexandra Palace, featuring Class 90 expresses, 321 EMUs and freight 'under the wires' Come along and enjoy the layouts, and why not join us as a member with our show offer #LFORM26
0100
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
As we celebrate our 25th year at Alexandra Palace for the London Festival of Railway Modelling, the S Scale society is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026, and Trowland is a great example of modelling in 1:64th scale. Come and see it 📆 21/2 March 📷 Jamie Warne BRM #LFORM26
080
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
The countdown is on, to one of the UK's largest model railway exhibitions - LFoRM 2026 is at Alexandra Palace next weekend with over 40 great layouts to entertain serious modellers, families and those with a casual interest alike- including Hanton Tarrant in 3mm TT scale. ℹ️ buff.ly/Sxb74uW #LFORM26
061
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Nicola Landing is a dual narrow gauge layout set British Columbia - in 7mm scale with 2' and 3' gauge tracks. It's on its way to the London festival of Railway Modelling next weekend - for full details buff.ly/qatp7pl #LFORM26 #NMRA
030
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
We're bringing a flavour of Scotland to London next weekend - as Auchinraith in EM gauge joins us at the London festival of Railway Modelling. Check our timeline for some of the other 40 working layouts we've invited, and follow us for more #LFORM26 #modelrailways @emgaugesociety.bsky.social
062
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
🚨 The countdown is on - just a week until the doors are open at the London Festival of Railway Modelling. You can book in advance to save, or pay on the door. #LFORM26
040
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Not long to go until the 2026 London Festival of Railway Modelling - which includes Weltham Mitey in O gauge as one of 40 superb layouts we've invited. ℹ️ buff.ly/qatp7pl 📍 N22 7AY - Alexandra Palace 📆 21-22 March #LFORM26
030
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Our layout preview continues - N gauge this time with Millsbridge capturing a slice of West Yorkshire - just one of the 40+ layouts we've invited to the 2026 London Festival of Railway Modelling. Follow us for more previews, and book your tickets online today to save buff.ly/qatp7pl #LFORM26
071
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
A genuine festival of railway modelling - with 40+ working model railways, demonstrators providing advice for beginners and experts, and a huge range of models, components , tools and books to buy. Folly Lane captures the 90s Southern area - for full details buff.ly/qatp7pl #LFORM26
061
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Our 2026 layout preview continues - with Tetbury in OO gauge as the branch line enters its last few years. Come and see a fabulous range of railway modelling large and small at the London Festival of Railway Modelling. Follow us for more previews, and buff.ly/qatp7pl for full details #LFoRM26
0141
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Mainline steam this century - it's the reality of industrial China beautifully captured on Beijiao in HO scale as it makes a welcome return to the London Festival of Railway Modelling 📆 21-22 March 🕤 10-5 (4.30 Sun) 📍 Alexandra Palace 🎟️ buff.ly/qatp7pl 📷 Hornby Magazine
082
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Pavilion End is set in an industrial area, probably South Wales with a regular passenger service whilst freight serves the colliery and also the metal works. It's one of 40 fabulous model railways heading to Alexandra Palace on 21/2 March - buff.ly/qatp7pl for more details #LFORM26 #ModelRailways
071
The Model Railway Club @modelrailwayclub.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Bargains are always popular at model railway exhibitions, and the MRC pre-owned model & book stores have plenty of them at the London Festival of Railway Modelling. From nearly new to esoteric, the range is enormous. We're in the West Hall 📍 N22 7AY 📆 21-22 March 🕤 10-5 Sat, 10-4.30 Sun #LFORM26
020