Model Railway Club Hosts Mini Exhibition, Six Layouts At Keen House

The Model Railway Club will hold a compact but busy show at Keen House on Sunday 28 December 2025. Doors open at 11 00, last entry is 15 30 and the event concludes at 16 00. The programme brings together six working layouts that span multiple scales and themes, demonstrations on site, a loco repair clinic and a club shop offering pre owned models and bargains. Refreshments will be available for visitors.

The layouts on display are Ingatestone OO, Orchard Wharf EM, Lacey Dale N, Rye Sands OO, Lea Valley Railway Centre O and Golden Mile 2mmFS. That line up gives visitors a chance to compare different scales side by side, study varying approaches to scenery and signalling, and enjoy operational running across a broad spectrum of model railway practice.

A practical highlight is the loco clinic where club experts will diagnose and potentially fix rolling stock for a small charge. Bring the models you want assessed and arrive with realistic expectations about what can be completed on site. The club shop will carry pre owned items that may suit shoppers hunting for bargains or spare parts, and demonstrations will show techniques that visitors can apply to their own layouts.

Keen House is close to Kings Cross and St Pancras, making the exhibition straightforward to reach by public transport. Note that the venue has steps, so allow for limited accessibility in your plans. Plan to arrive well before the 15 30 cutoff for last entry to ensure time to see all layouts and use the loco clinic.

This mini exhibition offers focused value for people seeking repair help, a place to buy second hand models, and a chance to see a wide range of modelling approaches in a single visit. The compact format makes it a good option for a December day trip, whether you want practical tips, parts and bargains, or simply an afternoon of model running and community exchange.