Churchill Modelworks

We were so proud and pleased to win the People’s Choice Award for the second time in a row! Thank you to everyone who attended and voted for us.

Just like at our show in Barrie two months ago, I also designed and wrote the copy for the informational signs we put around the layout. I love writing the descriptions for all of the characters! Here’s a sample of some of my favourites.

Here’s a thread compiling some of my favourite shots and moments from Great British Train Show 2026! Many of these photos were taken on my beloved Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS from 2009. Putting my replica carousel next to the original prop was a really proud moment.

GBTS 2026 video out now! youtube.com/watch?v=Od9eC3…

No, you’re not seeing double! I’m proud to reveal my replica of the carousel for Great British Train Show 2026! While restoring the original owned by Rob @/wrreviews, I couldn’t miss out on building my own. I’ll make a proper post for it soon, but for now on with the show!

Please excuse the drastic change in weather between these photos — I built these across a few months. I’ve actually been in Ontario for the last couple days working on the layout for Great British Train Show 2026 with Rob and Parker. I can’t wait to display this weekend!

“You’ve brought me to the fairground, how lovely!” A set of three fairground booths, based on the ones seen in “Make Someone Happy”. I built these very simply from balsa wood, and decorated them with little details and signs. Masking the stripes was a lot of work!

This model was, of course, made using the invaluable technical drawings of the original prop created by @/ThomasTankMerch and @/TDoc_41. I can’t wait for Bertram to make his debut at Great British Train Show 2026! …can you guess what we’re up to yet?

I then mixed a custom brown colour and brush painted it on, as per the original model. Using latex paint as a base made the finish nice and smooth, while still showing some light brush strokes which I thought was a good compromise. A matte coat brought it all together.

“The Old Warrior wants to meet you!” Bertram, my first narrow gauge engine replica! Check the thread below for a unique take on a very unique character…

For those attending the Great British Train Show on April 25th and 26th in Brampton to see our Gauge 1 Thomas display, please take a moment to read this little notice we prepared. Thank you and see you soon!

@GeoffreyS94 The lights work, the motor has been a bit troublesome but someday we might try and get it working better.

@ChurchillModels So COOL, does it still work by any chance

What an absolute joy, honour, and privilege it was to work on this beautiful and delicate model. The carousel is among my favourite pieces ever made for Thomas, and I was elated to not only see it, but to also restore it to its original magnificence. Thanks Rob!

I am so thrilled to finally reveal I purchased the carousel in Propstore's Thomas auction last May! Thank you to Luke (@LeadPaintCrisis) who handled the carousel's delivery and to @ChurchillModels who restored the carousel which will be on display at GBTS this April 25th & 26th!

With thanks to our team members, pictures from the unofficial 'Thomas' layout at the 2026 Barrie-Allandale Model Train Show! Several iconic winter moments from the original LAMA series can be seen faithfully recreated in this operational gauge 1 layout. 🧵(1/5)

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