Model Rail Scotland

That’s a wrap on Model Rail Scotland 2026 Thanks for everyone who came along to visit the show. We will see you all next year. Friday 26th, 27th & 28th February 2027.

Busy day today.

60th Anniversary cake presented to Model Rail Scotland from the SEC.

Some of the layouts at this weekends show.

Some photos from set up yesterday. Doors open on Model Rail Scotland 2026 in just a a few hours. See you soon.

🚍 Model Rail Scotland – Shuttle Bus Update Due to restrictions at Queen St & Union St, this year’s shuttle will run a revised route. Buses now operate direct between Oswald Street (opp. Motel One) and the SEC, with a more frequent, reliable service throughout the show.

Some more of the layouts attending Model Rail Scotland 2026. See you there, Fri 27th, Sat 28th & Sun 29th March 2026 - The SEC, Glasgow.

Newton Ferrier from Perth MRG drops you into wide northern countryside, complete with refuge loops, a trailing crossover and a signalman calling the shots. Stock ranges from pre‑grouping to BR blue‑grey. See this and more at Model Rail Scotland 2026, SEC Glasgow.

Advance tickets are still available from our website. modelrail-scotland.co.uk/get-tickets/ Advance E-Tickets remain available for purchase up to and including show weekend. You can also buy tickets on show days at the kiosk by the entry door.

Details on the heritage bus services between Glasgo City Centre and The SEC will be available on Monday 23rd March. Recent events around Central Station have delayed this being made available.

Ashton Steel (OO) from Bonnybridge MRC — a compact Northern England steel terminal with trip workings, a works shunter and off‑scene sector plate. Expect EWS, Colas, GBRf & Freightliner on DCC sound. See it at Model Rail Scotland 2026, 27–29 March, SEC Glasgow.

🚞 “Handegg” by Graham Arnold captures a high‑Alpine passing station on the metre‑gauge Grimselbahn, linking the ZB and MGB networks. Expect locals, inter‑regionals, freight over the Alps and even the Alpine Express. See it at Model Rail Scotland 2026 — 27–29 March, SEC Glasgow.

Making Tracks 3 in OO — created by Pete Waterman & the Railnuts team — brings modern-day Milton Keynes Central to life in a huge 64ft layout with 7 platforms, full catenary, 250+ cars & working signals. See it at Model Rail Scotland 2026 📍 SEC Glasgow 📅 27–29 March

“Smallburn” (OO) by Bob & Logan Bruce of Cupar & District MRC. A 1950s–60s East Ayrshire village where the railway once shaped daily life. See it at Model Rail Scotland 2026 — 27–29 March, SEC Glasgow.

West Highland line vibes from Rannoch to Corrour in winter sepia: Class 37s, 66s, 156s, railtours, steam and even the Hogwarts Express. A compact, atmospheric look at trains crossing the remote moor. Moor of Rannoch (OO) by Alan Mitchell at Model Rail Scotland 2026, 27–29 March.

Our limited edition Cavalex Models Colas Rail Freight Class 56 - 56302 'PECO 70 Years’ are now in stock and available to order from Rainbow Railways Get yours now modelrail-scotland.co.uk/peco-colas/

Model Rail Scotland 2026 countdown rolls on! Now we’re off to North Wales with “Minffordd” in OO & OO9 from Greenock & Dist MRC capturing the mid‑’60s crossroads of Cambrian decline and a thriving Ffestiniog revival. See it at the SEC Glasgow, 27–29 March. modelrail-scotland.co.uk

The hall plan and stand listings are now on our website. modelrail-scotland.co.uk/show-guide/