The 2024 Great Electric Train Show will take place on October 12/13 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes (MK1 1ST) following the 10th anniversary show in 2023.
The 2024 event is set to feature up to 30 layouts, more than 50 trade stands plus demonstrations and advance tickets are on sale now.
The 2024 show is sponsored by Accurascale, Heljan, TMC and West Hill Wagon Works.
Key Publishing's Publisher, Modelling Mike Wild said: "We are really looking forward to opening the doors to the 2024 Great Electric Train Show. We've got a brilliant selection of layouts lined up for the 2024 show across 'OO', 'N' and 'O' gauges including our own layouts from the Key Model World/Hornby Magazine collection."
The Key Model World and Hornby Magazine team are working on plans to display a brand-new layout at the 2024 Great Electric Train Show alongside other popular layouts from our collection.
Please note that 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 shortly, alternatively you can source local parking through websites highlighted in the Visitor Information section. Parking for Sunday October 13 will be available at the venue - Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST - where the standard parking fees apply.
The latest show information will be published here on the dedicated Great Electric Train Show pages below and we look forward to welcome visitors to the show on October 12/13 2024 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
Mike Wild
Publisher, Modelling
The 2024 Great Electric Train Show is sponsored by:
Latest News
Sponsors line up for the 2024 Great Electric Train Show
Sponsors for the 2024 Great Electric Train Show have been revealed with Accurascale, Heljan, TMC and West Hill Wagon Works supporting the Milton Keynes event in October.
New layouts join the Great Electric Train Show
The next five layouts have been revealed for the 2024 Great Electric Train Show encompassing ‘N’, ‘OO9’ and ‘OO’ gauge modelling. Check out the latest additions here and book your discount advance tickets.
See Fairwood Junction at the 2024 Great Electric Train Show
The latest addition to the 2024 Great Electric Train Show line up is Steve Jones’ superb new ‘OO’ gauge layout modelling Fairwood Junction in Wiltshire.
Great Electric Train Show layouts 2024
Cromwell Road Bridge
The Marlow and Maidenhead Model Railway Club's latest 7mm finescale layout is heading for the 2024 Great Electric Train Show - a 40ft long layout named Cromwell Road Bridge.
Wandleford Junction
The 1980s in the suburbs of London is the setting for Andrew Knights fascinating BR Southern Region layout. See it at the 2024 Great Electric Train Show on October 12/13 2024 in Milton Keynes.
St Pankraz in Steirmark
St Pankraz in Steiermark is the terminus of a branch line in the Steiermark region of Austria. Trains on the line are operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (OBB) or the private Steiermarkische Landesbahnen (StLB) and the layout is set in the colourful autumn period.
Visitor Information
Venue
Marshall Arena, Stadium MK, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST
When
October 12/13 2024, Doors open at 10am (9.30am for advance ticket holders) until 5pm on Saturday and until 4pm on Sunday.
Tickets
Advance ticket holders receive entry 30 minutes earlier than the normal opening times.
On-the-door tickets will be available on each day the show is open from the Ticket Desk at the Main Entrance. Please note at busy tickets on the day ticket customer may have to wait for entry to the show.
A child ticket is valid for children between 5-16 years of age.
Persons over 16 years of age will be charged an Adult ticket price and there are no concession tickets for persons over 60 years of age.
| TICKET TYPE | ADVANCE PRICE | ON THE DOOR PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Adult VIP (advance only) | £50 | - |
| Adult | £16 | £20 |
| Adult Subscriber | £14 | - |
| Child (Saturday) | £9 | £10 |
| Child (Sunday) | FREE* | FREE* |
* 2 children max per paying adult
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Great Electric Train Show – Disabled Visitor Policy
The Great Electric Train Show does not offer a special rate to disabled visitors, but does offer free admission for carers who are accompanying disabled visitors.
A maximum of one carer for each disabled visitor is permitted access to the Show free of charge to accompany and enable the disabled person to visit the exhibition.
Carer admission tickets are not available online and can only be collected from the Great Electric Train Show Ticket Desk situated inside the Main Entrance.
Visitors who have the following documentation are entitled to one free carer ticket, however, the visitor with the disability and any further members of their party will pay full price.
Visitors can use the following documentation as proof of disability:
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Attendance Allowance (AA)
Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Blind Persons Registration
Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
Visitors must show the relevant paperwork at the Ticket Desk when they buy or collect their ticket.
Getting to the Event
Please note that 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 shortly, alternatively you can source local parking through websites including:
Parking will be available on Sunday October 13 at the venue - Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST - where the standard parking fees apply. The car park is ANPR monitored for payment, and all vehicles parked at the Marshall Arena will be subject to standard car parking charges on the Great Electric Train Show weekend.
Venue Directions and Parking Map
A FREE shuttle bus service will be running throughout both show days from Milton Keynes Central railway station to the Marshall Arena operated by Stagecoach.
Marshall Arena Catering Outlets.
Marshall Arena Indoor Bar Catering – 9.30am until 4pm
Outside Catering Van – 8.30am until 2pm
These outlets will be operating a contactless payment system only.
Exhibitor Information
Risk Assessment Form for Exhibitors and Traders
Covid Regulations
The Great Electric Train Show will adhere to Government regulations that may be in place in respect of COVID-19 at the time of the show. For updates on this please refer to www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Event Contact Details
General Enquiries
Julie Hawes
Email: julie.hawes@keypublishing.com
Layout Enquiries
Mike Wild
Email: mike.wild@keypublishing.com
Trader Bookings
Matt Sinclair
Tel: 01780 755131