Phil Parker Editor and Features Writer for Rail Magazines looking at a Quarry Hunslet Steam Train on an unnamed layout which he built after find a map showing rail-lines in Roundhay Park, Leeds. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 8th February 2025.placeholder image
Phil Parker Editor and Features Writer for Rail Magazines looking at a Quarry Hunslet Steam Train on an unnamed layout which he built after find a map showing rail-lines in Roundhay Park, Leeds. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 8th February 2025.

Festival of British Railway Modelling Show: Best pictures as incredible displays on show in Yorkshire

Fans of model railways were in for a treat this weekend in Yorkshire.

The Festival of British Railway Modelling Show took place at Doncaster Racecourse, with more than two dozen different layouts on show, including a replica of Richmond railway station.

Exhibitors from across the country brought their impressively details layouts to the show, while hundreds of people made their way to the racecourse to see them up close.

The show was also supported by local clubs, incuding the Doncaster District Model Railway Club.

Visitor were able to view more than 30 of the UK's best layouts in varying scales and gauges along with over 60 leading retailers and specialist manufacturers exhibiting at this years' show.

We sent photographer James Hardisty along to catch the action. See his photos below.

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