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The Great Electric Train Show

  • Run by Key Publishing (Key Model World)
  • Marshall Arena — Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Next: Oct 10–11, 2026

A two-day model railway show at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes each October, hosted by Key Model World, the website of Hornby Magazine publisher Key Publishing.

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Next edition

Oct 10–11, 2026

Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 10am–4pm. Advance ticket holders enter from 9:30am. Children go free on Sunday with a paying adult.

From £18 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The Great Electric Train Show is hosted by Key Model World, the model-making website of the publisher Key Publishing, and is held each October at the Marshall Arena (Arena MK) in Milton Keynes.

The organiser describes it as bringing together hand-picked, top-quality model railways from N to O gauge, trade stands including manufacturers, and expert modelling demonstrations. Layout line-ups and trade stands are announced by the organiser in the months before each show, and the show is covered in Hornby Magazine.

For the latest edition the organiser listed a free shuttle bus from Milton Keynes Central station all weekend.

What to expect

Model railways from N to O gauge, trade stands including the big model railway brands, and modelling demonstrations. Advance tickets include early entry; the organiser says it offers a discount over on-the-day prices.

Practical info

Held at the Marshall Arena (Arena MK), Stadium Way, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST. For the latest edition the organiser listed a free shuttle bus from Milton Keynes Central station all weekend and said advance ticket holders enter from 9:30am. Tickets are sold through Key Model World's shop as e-tickets or printed and posted tickets, with child tickets and weekend and VIP options listed; the organiser says children go free on the Sunday when accompanied by a paying adult.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Great Electric Train Show held?▾
At the Marshall Arena (Arena MK) in Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST, according to the organiser.
Is there a bus from the station?▾
For the latest edition the organiser listed a free shuttle bus from Milton Keynes Central station all weekend.
Do advance tickets get any advantage?▾
The organiser says advance tickets offer a discount over on-the-day prices and early entry to the show from 9:30am each day.
Do children get in free?▾
The organiser says children go free on the Sunday when accompanied by a paying adult.
What is on show?▾
Hand-picked model railways from N to O gauge, trade stands including manufacturers, and expert modelling demonstrations.
Who runs the show?▾
Key Model World, part of the publisher Key Publishing, which also publishes Hornby Magazine.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 5, 2026 from the official site: keymodelworld.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: keymodelworld.com

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