Model World LIVE 2024

 

April 27/28 2024

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

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NEW MODELLING SHOW FOR 2024!

Model World LIVE is a brand new modelling show taking place a the NEC in Birmingham on April 27/28 2024 and organised by Key Publishing - the creators of the Great Electric Train Show. Model World LIVE will bring together railway and scale modelling with more than 35 layouts, over 35 scale modelling displays, more than 60 traders and much more. Check out all the latest Model World LIVE news and articles here and follow the link below to the main site for this new modelling event.

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Model World LIVE 2024 floorplan Model World LIVE

Model World LIVE 2024 floorplan

The floorplan for Model World LIVE is available to view now. Start planning your visit to our first event at the NEC in Birmingham on April 27/28 2024 in Hall 12.

Class 37 37108 is coming to Model World LIVE Model World LIVE

UNVEILED: Our ultimate special guest

Teaming up with our show sponsors Accurascale and Reid Freight Services, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of a truly unique guest at Model World LIVE - full-size Class 37 37108, fully repainted by owner Rick Davenport exclusively for the show.

Making Tracks: The Final Frontier World Record Attempt at Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024. Model World LIVE

Making Tracks attempts official World Record

For the first time in UK model railways an official World Record attempt recognised by Guinness Word Records is being made by Pete Waterman and the Railnuts at Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham.

Little Ashton in N gauge by David Smith. Model World LIVE

Little Ashton

Little Ashton was based on a layout called Ashton. The original layout was 'OO' gauge, but this created the basis for an 'N' gauge modern era layout which is purely fictional and allows me to run my extensive collection of EWS and DB Schenker locomotives.

Dave Oliver Stone God diorama. Model World LIVE

Dave Oliver Model World LIVE scale display

Airfix Model World contributor Dave Oliver will be displaying his models from the magazine at Model World LIVE. See the stunning and unique diorama models created by Dave Oliver at the show on April 27/28 2024.

Chiltern Scale Model Club Model World LIVE

Chiltern Scale Model Club

The Chiltern Scale Model Club will be display a unique collection of plastic and resin scale models from a wide range of eras and subject areas.

IPMS UK Model World LIVE

IPMS UK

IPMS UK will be attending Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024. Society merchandise will be available at the show as well as the chance to meet the IPMS UK committee members.

Patrick Lane Flask Terminal in O gauge Model World LIVE

Patrick Lane Flask Terminal in 'O' gauge

Patrick lane is a 7mm 'O' gauge layout based on a small nuclear flask unloading terminal in the 1980-1990s and during the sector period. Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024 will the first exhibition appearance for this new layout.

Rumbling Bridge in OO gauge by Nick Skelton. Model World LIVE

Rumbling Bridge - a Scottish byway in 'OO'

The idea for this layout came after reading Ian Futers’ excellent book Modelling Scottish Railways and models the Scottish station of Rumbling Bridge in 'OO' gauge. See it at Model World LIVE on April 27/28 2024.

Northbridge by Warley Model Railway Club. Model World LIVE

Northbridge - railway preservation in 'OO' gauge

Northbridge is a fictitious heritage railway loosely based on the Severn Valley Railway Bridgnorth station. The layout was started in 2015 by the Warley Model Railway Club and is modelled in 'OO' gauge.