For more years than anyone can recall, but certainly since the Mike Cook era, the York Model Railway Show has welcomed the City’s Lord Mayor. In 2025 Councillor Margaret Wells was our guest, pictured here with the Sheriff’s Consort (left), the Lord Mayor’s consort (right) and Show Manager John Shaw. Image courtesy Steve Flint.
As part of Bachmann Europe’s support for the 2025 York Model Railway Show some lucky visitors were presented with model railway prizes by Gary Doig on the Bachmann Stand. First prize went to the 50th family group on the Saturday. The Papp family from Otley, near Leeds were winners and were presented with a Graham… Read More »
A very successful show now held. A big thank you to everyone who attended whether as visitor, trader or one of the YMRS crew. 2026 dates are in the website header.
Today (Good Friday) is the last day for discounted e-tickets. E-tickets remain available over the weekend at door prices.
We are in the last week of build up to the show weekend. You still have time to book pre-paid tickets with a discount as the cut off is not until Friday. Pre-booked tickets can still be bought over the Show weekend but at on the door prices.
As we move towards the Easter weekend a reminder that discounted advance tickets remain available. E-tickets, for convenience on the door, will also remain available on-line throughout the Show weekend. The most recent updates to the website are on the Arriving by Rail or Bus page and the Societies page. The general review of the… Read More »
Steve Flint has again done us proud with his Show Preview video for 2025 including a look back at 2024.
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Ashford Festival of Railway Modelling 12-13 April.
Gresley Beat to go on public display in 2025 in new building for AIMREC The Trustees of Ashford Model Railway Museum, the Charity behind Ashford International Model Railway Centre (AIMREC) are pleased to announce that they have secured the lease on a building adjacent to the existing location in Bethersden near Ashford in Kent, adding… Read More »