Key Publishing's Model World LIVE returns on April 25/26 2026 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham in Hall 9 bringing together railway, scale and and radio control modellers in one outstanding event.
It features over 190 stands including:
- Top quality hand-picked working model railways
- Featured layout from the pages of Hornby Magazine
- The latest layout builds from Key Model World Airfix Model World contributors displaying their builds
- Stunning scale modelling displays
- RCDrift 2026 championship finals
- Fully working radio control vehicles
- Manufacturer stands
- Quality trade stands
- Interactive stands
Advance ticket sales for Model World LIVE 2026 are open now.
Tickets are available exclusively through Key Publishing. Visit the event website for all the latest information.
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