Model railway show returns to Westbury for 25th year

The Westbury Model Railway Show will mark its 25th anniversary and return to the town following last year’s steaming success.

The show, organised by the West Wiltshire Gauge 0 Group, will take place on Saturday 1st November from 10am to 4pm at The Paragon Hall in Westbury. Families and railway enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of layouts on display.

As always, the centrepiece will be Keith Wareham’s 0 Gauge Test Track, where members and visitors will be encouraged to showcase a variety of their models. This year, a portable tabletop layout railway has been specially designed so that visitors can control the trains under instruction from members of the West Wiltshire Gauge 0 Group.

The Clevedon and Portishead Modellers will return, demonstrating their high standard of modelling and layout design with Ellison Yard, a layout of American railways.

Ashley Jones will bring his extensive Scalextric layout to the stage, based on a well-known motor racing circuit, and visitors may be invited to drive the cars.

The show will also feature vintage model railways, small-scale layouts, multiple traders, and a bring-and-buy stall. Refreshments will also be available.

Tickets are £6 for adults, £5 for concessions, £2 for children, and £12 for families. For more information, please contact the show organiser, Barrie Chappell, on 07870 515 807.

“Please note there is a 50mm step up into the hall,” advised Rod Towler, West Wiltshire Gauge 0 Group organiser. One hour of free parking is available in the adjacent car park, but a ticket must be displayed.

Pictured: Last year’s model railway show