On the weekend of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May, the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) will host a model railway exhibition with at least 27 confirmed layouts on show.

The event takes place at The Engine House, the visitor and education centre at SVR’s Highley station, and entry is included in the price of travel on SVR.

Model of reopened Eardington station

Layouts on display will be of varying sizes, including 009, O Gauge, Welsh narrow gauge and American.

A highlight will be a model of the Railway’s own Eardington station, which reopened to passenger services in late 2023 after four decades out of action, beginning with a starring role in SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala in September.

Severn Valley Railway, which has a sixteen-mile line running between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire, previously hosted O Gauge model railway exhibitions in September 2023 and in September 2022.

“We’ve got everything from 009 to O Gauge, including Welsh narrow gauge, American, and even a miniature version of the SVR’s hidden gem Eardington Station, which reopened late last year to passenger services for the first time in 40 years.

“A particular highlight is set to be the Bond Lane layout, which features plenty of unusual innovations, such as LCD screens, sound, and dynamic lighting. It even has working streets lights to complement its night-time scene, as well as lightning flash effects for the thunderstorm scenario. It’s definitely one to watch again, and again!”

Lewis Maddox, Visitor Engagement Manager, Severn Valley Railway