Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks 4 featuring Watford Junction is heading to the Great Electric Train Show for its only appearance in the South of England in 2024.
The 64ft layout which models Bushey Viaduct, Watford Junction, Watford Tunnel and Roade Cutting is being developed by the Railnuts through the summer to feature the flats which stand to the east of the station ahead of the Great Electric Train Show, where the layout will take centre stage alongside a stellar line-up of stunning models.
Pete Waterman said: “We are continuing to build Making Tracks 4 all summer as we want to model beyond the railway including the 20-storey flats which are currently going in behind Watford Junction station. We will always have something new on the layout each time it is seen.”
In total, up to 30 layouts will be taking part in the event – which is sponsored by Accurascale, Heljan, TMC and West Hill Wagon Works. More than 50 traders will take part, while demonstrators will be on hand throughout the weekend showcasing modelling techniques.
Highlights include Redbridge Wharf by Winchester Railway Modellers (HM201), Charwelton into the ‘80s by the CBM Diesel Group, Fairwood Junction by Steve Jones (HM204), Millsbridge by Huddersfield Railway Modellers (HM206), Dalziel North by Roddy Newbigging (HM201) and modular ‘OO9’ layout Devonmoor by the Dartmoor Model Railway Group. The full list announced so far is available on the Great Electric Train Show website.
Due to a football match taking place at the MK Dons Stadium, there will be no parking available for the Great Electric Train Show in the venue car park on Saturday October 12. Alternative parking details will be announced in August: alternatively, you can source local parking through parking sites including those listed on the Great Electric Train Show Visitor Information section online. Parking for Sunday October 13 will be available at the venue - Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST - where the standard parking fees apply.
Advance tickets are now available offering a discount over on-the-day prices – as well as early entry to the show from 9.30am each day. Advance ticket prices are £16 for adults (£14 for subscribers), £9 for children (Saturday only) and £50 for the popular VIP ticket which includes two-day entry to the show, £25 of Key Publishing magazines, access to the VIP lounge and more.
On-the-day ticket prices will be £20 for adults and £10 for children. On Sunday up to two children will be admitted free with each paying adult at the show.
Visit the Great Electric Train Show pages for all the latest show information.
The 2024 Great Electric Train Show is sponsored by
THE DETAILS
When: October 12/13 2024
Where: Marshall Arena, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST
Times: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm (advance ticket holders enter from 9.30am)
Website: www.keymodelworld.com/greatelectrictrainshow
Contact: 01780 480404
Tickets: Adult advance £16, child advance £9 (Saturday only), adult subscriber £14, VIP £50. Adult on the day £20, child on the day £10 (Saturday only). Up to two children admitted free with each paying adult on Sunday only.
