Model Railway Show – Stonham Barns Park

Stonham Barns Park will be hosting its third model railway show in a few weeks’ time and – according to the organisers – The Model Railway Show on Sunday 23 March will be a huge draw for railway enthusiasts and visitors of all ages and interests.

The show will demonstrate the amazing skill of a range of model railway hobbyists who recreate the beauty and wonder of rail transport systems in perfect detail.  Visitors can expect to see around 16 of the best model railways layouts from around the UK covering all major scales/gauges and meet members of a variety of clubs and societies.  There will be a range of model railway layouts on show from manufacturers including Hornby, Bachmann and Dapol.

Visitors will be able to explore the various detailed layouts, shop for rare model railway items from a variety of vendors and even learn from expert demonstrations.

Once again, the show will be supported by Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group who will be running a free shuttle bus from Stowmarket Railway Station via Stowupland, Earl Stonham and Stonham Aspal to Stonham Barns Park for the show to provide a link for potential visitors who do not have access to a car or who just love a vintage bus ride!

There will be regular bus entry updates on their website www.easterncountiesbusgroup.co.uk

There will also be a collection/drop service from Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum at Wetheringsett and Top Flight Light Railway from Reepham will be exhibiting a Portable Railway with Miniature Engines hauling trains throughout the day.’

There will be food and drink on site as well as many traders alongside the models and layouts. Children can ride on Stonham Barns Park very own mini train round the site, and there will be other attractions around the site on the day.

Tickets are £7.50 per adult, with under 12s entering for free! Exhibitors and traders will also be offered free entry and pitches.

Visitors can also stay on Stonham Barns Park campsite by bringing their own tent, caravan, or motorhome. Weekend stays are also available in various holiday homes.

Stonham Barns Park has been serving the community of Suffolk since it first opened in 1987 and is still as much a family destination as it was when it first opened, and it is now becoming a more prominent part of Suffolk tourism which is growing exponentially year on year.  Stonham Barns Park itself welcomes many visitors from all over the UK – particularly from London, the South-East and from as far away as The North and Scotland.

For further information contact the Events Team at events@stonhambarns.co.uk or 01449 711111

Model Railway Show exhibit from past show

(Photo credit: Keith Suffling)