Presented by Kilmarnock and District Model Railway Club and takes place annually the Linthouse Building at the Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine. The 2026 exhibition will be taking place on Saturday January 24th and Sunday 25th and will bring together some new amazing layouts representing a wide range of scales and eras.
Come along and see some of the finest model rail displays in the South West of Scotland
Tickets on sale at the door
Adults £7 | Concessions £5 | Kids under 16 Go FREE!
In addition to the marvelous exhibits by Kilmarnock & District Model Railway Club, also on show will be layouts from other clubs, including ones from Ayr Model Railway Club and Renfrewshire Model Railway Club.
The exhibition includes an excellent selection of trade stands and exhibits for both the experienced enthusiast and those inexperienced in the hobby, as well as families.
Traders with a wide range of rolling stock, track and scenic materials invited include:
Durham Trains of Stanley
Lathalmond Models
KMS Railtech
Shedring Hobbies
Local specialist transport bookseller, Douglas Blades from Ardrossan will have on sale a wide range of new and second hand books and videos. You will also have the oppportunity of supporting some local makers at the craft market, so there is somthing for everyone.
After you have had a great time wondering around the facinating layouts and the trade stalls, maybe making a a few purchases, in addition to the ‘Linthouse Coffee Bar’, the Harbourside is full of fabulous eateries including ‘Puffers Cafe & Bisto’.