Model Rail Scotland 2026 Celebrates 60th Anniversary with 50-plus Layouts, 130 Exhibitors

Model Rail Scotland 2026 will mark its 60th anniversary with a three-day exhibition in Hall 3 of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, from Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March 2026, and organisers advertise over 50 layouts alongside roughly 130 exhibitor stands. Trainsporters describes the event as returning “for a very special 60th Anniversary Show” and calls it “one of the largest and most important model railway exhibitions in the UK calendar.”

The show opens at 10:30am on Friday 27 March and Saturday 28 March, closing each day at 6:00pm, while Sunday 29 March runs 10:30am to 5:00pm; the official site cautions that “Event timings issued are a guideline only and may be earlier or later than originally published.” Organiser AMRSS Ltd lists practical visitor information on the Model Rail Scotland 2026 site, including FAQ and Accessibility pages for planning visits.

Venue details place the exhibition in Hall 3 of the SEC Centre, postcode G3 8YW. The SEC campus offers five interconnected exhibition and meeting spaces with a combined area of over 22,000 sqm, and on-site facilities that include the 3,000-seat SEC Armadillo and the 13,000-capacity OVO Hydro, underscoring the scale of the Glasgow campus hosting the show.

Exhibitor and layout counts are presented slightly differently across sources: the Model Rail Scotland headline proclaims “130 EXHIBITOR STANDS” while Trainsporters refers to “more than 130 exhibitor stands,” and both sources use “over 50 layouts.” The event page also links to a “Model Rail Scotland Exhibitors” section for stand information and encourages visitors to “check out how to get to us” for travel options.

Ticketing and payment logistics reflect the SEC’s venue policy and the show’s on-site arrangements. The Model Rail Scotland site states: “The Scottish Event Campus is a cash free venue although the Model Rail Scotland ticket desk will accept cash as well as credit /debit card and applepay/androidpay cashless payments.” Visitors should note the ticket desk’s cash acceptance despite the campus-wide cash-free policy and consult the event pages for further accessibility and entry guidance.

A limited-edition Cavlex model will be launched at the show: organisers are offering a Cavlex Colas class 56 ‘Peco 70 Years’ release that, organisers say, “incorporates a wealth of separately fitted parts and photo realistic grilles throughout the model.” The release will be available in DCC Ready format or with DCC sound, and an order requires a £90 deposit; the event site provides ordering information and exhibitor links for buyers.

Suppliers and supporters are also marking the anniversary: an Instagram post associated with the show reads in part, “We have provided the trophies and awards for Model Rail Scotland's 60th anniversary showcase! ... 01324 873804,” reflecting third-party involvement in the show’s awards. Model Rail Scotland 2026 is presented on the official site with social links, exhibitor pages, and logistics designed to help visitors navigate Hall 3 at the SEC across the three-day anniversary weekend.