Darlington Model Railway Club

05/10/2026

Not long left until you can join us again.
Tickets are on sale for our October Half Term opening at Pecorama!
https://pecorama.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

We're opening throughout the last two weeks of October on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, giving you even more opportunities to enjoy scenic train rides, beautiful gardens, and a fantastic family day out.

30/09/2026

Coming up this weekend!

🚂✨ ALL ABOARD FOR A FANTASTIC MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND! ✨🚂

We're CLOSED this Saturday.

Get ready for one of the BIGGEST and BEST events of the year! The Shildon Model Railway Club Shildon MRC proudly presents their Autumn Model Railway Exhibition at the brilliant Locomotion Museum, Shildon! 🛤️🎉

📍 WHERE? Locomotion Museum, Shildon
📅 WHEN? Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026
🕥 TIME? 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Museum hours)
🔗 Full event details here:
https://www.shildonmodelrailwayclub.co.uk/autumn-exhibition-locomotion-shildon/

🚆 Expect stunning layouts, expert modelling displays, family fun, and a wide range of quality traders - including Sunderland Models!

🛍️ YES! Sunderland Models will be trading at the exhibition, bringing along a brilliant range of new and second hand model railway goodies and accessories to help take your layout to the next level!

📢 Please note: Our Grangetown shop will be closed on October 3rd as we’ll be full steam ahead at Locomotion for this exciting weekend! 🚂

Don’t miss this amazing celebration of model railways in a truly iconic railway setting. Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your passion for all things rail!

👇 Tag your railway-mad mates & let us know if you're coming!

29/09/2026

Always believed you had no room for a model railway layout? Think again!!!

There are 30 micro layouts heading to Hopetown on Saturday, November 7, 10am to 4.30pm - you'll get a great idea of how much of a layout can be fitted into a small space.

Get your tickets here:

https://tickets.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/ |121375

🚂Steam ride season may be over... but model railway season is full steam ahead!

The Micro North Model Railway Exhibition heads to Hopetown in November. Pop along to discover incredible layouts, fascinating displays, friendly enthusiasts and specialist traders all under one roof.

🎟 We recommend booking in advance but tickets will also be available on the door. Head to the What's On page website for more details.

29/09/2026

🚂Steam ride season may be over... but model railway season is full steam ahead!

The Micro North Model Railway Exhibition heads to Hopetown in November. Pop along to discover incredible layouts, fascinating displays, friendly enthusiasts and specialist traders all under one roof.

🎟 We recommend booking in advance but tickets will also be available on the door. Head to the What's On page website for more details.

27/09/2026

25/09/2026

Club Open weekend is coming up.