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12/09/2026

And today we feature HAMPTON LOVETT HERITAGE RAILWAY (OO) by Martyn Wyatt.
The railway was built to be initially displayed at Hampton Lovett Church Heritage open days and we are delighted to be able to show the layout at the ‘Warley at Statfold’ exhibition.
The Oxford, Worcester & Wolverhampton main line was first conceived in the 1850's as an alternative route to the North West avoiding the Lickey incline. The line runs from Droitwich to Kidderminster and is very close to the East side of Hampton Lovett church heading to Hartlebury and on to Birmingham.
The railway became a vital part of the war effort supporting the movement of Aircraft parts into and out of Unit 25 RAF Hartlebury Maintenance and Logistics. Some 1300 personnel worked at unit 25. Post war, as well as passenger movement to Birmingham Snow Hill, it was the main route north for Salt shipment from Droitwich and Stoke Works Bromsgrove. A great variety of unusual freight, commuter and passenger trains can be seen running continuously on this layout.
Our Warley at Statfold show is a great day out. You get as many free rides on the Statfold narrow gauge railways as you like, entrance to the wonderful Statfold Roundhouse which is full of narrow gauge locos and a free heritage bus shuttle between Statfold and Tamworth station as well as 30 layouts and 30 trade exhibitors plus demos plus societies. There is plenty of free parking on site and a pleasantly relaxed feel to the whole of Statfold Country Park. Get your tickets at https://statfold.com/warleymodelrailwayshow/

12/09/2026

As Statfold Country Park has such a wonderful collection of narrow gauge locos and you get unlimited free rides on the Statfold narrow gauge railways it is perhaps fitting that the Warley at Statfold show is planned to have no fewer than six 009 layouts. Today we feature "Ashover Butts".
ASHOVER BUTTS 009 by David Wright
The model was created last year to celebrate the centenary of the opening of The Ashover Light Railway. 'Ashover Butt's' was chosen for the layout, however, to create a circuit, David has imagined the railway continuing on to terminate at Kelstedge.
The model displays a hand painted backdrop along with a number of scratch built buildings which have been rendered using Das Modelling Clay before being hand scribed and painted to replicate the local stone masonry.
David will be on hand to demonstrate his modelling techniques over the weekend. Please feel free to ask him any questions.
One good reason to visit a model railway exhibition is that you can see modelling that you like and ask how it is done. I saw David's work at an exhibition some years back and he showed me how to build stone effect buildings. I have since used David's technique for building walls and am very happy with the results. So get your tickets at https://statfold.com/warleymodelrailwayshow/ you might just learn something to help your modelling. See less

12/09/2026

Finesse Design Fine Pewter Hardware, made in England, all hand finished. This is the beautiful Dalton collection.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Todays featured layout is Fitzwilliam Basin in 7mm narrow gauge.

FITZWILLIAM BASIN 0-9 by Andrew Booth
Fitzwilliam Basin is a fictional O9 layout inspired by buildings in and around Elsecar a village in South Yorkshire, this old industrial complex started out life as the Earl Fitzwilliam’s workshops for his Mines and Ironworks before becoming the workshops for the NCB and then British Coal. A number of the buildings are accurate representations of existing structures in Elsecar, such as the Newcomen Pump Engine, the old Mill and Elsecar Church but repositioned to give the feel of a small industrial complex based loosely in the 1930s to 1940s.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

The International N Gauge Show this weekend.

The International N Gauge Show is growing year on year and is regarded as THE show to attend to stock up on all the models and materials any modeller would ever need.

09/09/2026

Inspiration awaits at The Great Electric Train Show 2026! 🚂

Discover more than 30 outstanding hand-picked model railway layouts across a range of scales, from N gauge through to O gauge. Whether you’re building your next layout or simply admiring the craftsmanship, there’s something for every railway modeller including favourites from the pages of Hornby Magazine past, present and future.

📅Join us on October 10/11 at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes

Discount advance tickets are on sale now – save money and get early entry to the show from 9.30am
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09/09/2026

08/09/2026

This weekend....

The International N Gauge Show, often referred to as TINGS.

THE SHOW FOR THE RAILWAY MODELLER Join us for this premier two-day event, entirely dedicated to the world of N Gauge – a must-attend show for every railway modelling enthusiast! Explore a stunning array of layouts showcasing modern, steam, continental, and American themes, along with live demonstr...