Model Railway Show
Stonham Barns Park hosts third event to showcase awesome model railways
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.
Says Alex Muckle of Stonham Barns Park Events Team, ‘This is a fantastic event for railway enthusiasts and families alike. The show features a wide range of intricate model railway displays from classic steam trains to modern rail systems, all set within beautifully crafted layouts.’
‘Exhibitors from across the country come to showcase their creative designs and share their passion for the world of model trains. It’s such a popular show and we are delighted to be putting it all on again at Stonham Barns Park for a third consecutive year.’
‘It’s something for the whole family to enjoy – a day to remember!’
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 Said Jamie Vendy, ‘We are very honoured to join the event. Our presence and following will hopefully draw more footfall for the event as it grows.’
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.’
YouTuber Lawrie Rose of Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels (LMM) is bringing a layout to the show based on Scole Railway near Diss built by William Betts in the 1860s. Lawrie has a collection of around 20 vintage vehicles including trains, steam engines, tractors, fire engines and cars. Based in East Anglia, he reviews a range of rare and interesting vehicles with a team who work on restorations at their site, The Shed.
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 [email protected] or 01449 711111