# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Magnificent Models Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: See the wonderful world of railways in miniature at this fantastic free event, delivered in partnership with Locomotion Models.

Taking place over two days, come and see model railway layouts in a variety of gauges and browse the trade stalls for everything you need to start or finish your very own model railway, including special product discounts.

For the enthusiasts there will be the opportunity to run your OO or N Gauge locomotives at the show on the Locomotion Models public test track. Please note however we can only accommodate DC or DCC Ready locomotives.

We will also be officially launching the museum's new model railway inspired by Durham Station in the 1950's.

ACTIVITIES AND RIDES
Throughout the weekend there will also be a number of exciting rides and activities, including:

Museum passenger train service—subject to availability, charge applies, buy your ticket on the day.

South Durham Model Engineers miniature railway—free, just drop in.

Family railway modelling craft activity—free, just drop in.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tipton/magnificent-models-weekend/200029683404957
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.locomotion.org.uk/whats-on/magnificent-models-weekend?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=tipton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Tipton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Locomotion, Dale Road Industrial Estate, DL4 2RE
- **lat**: 52.53315
- **long**: -2.08329
- **full address**: Locomotion, Dale Road Industrial Estate, DL4 2RE, Tipton, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Locomotion (https://allevents.in/org/locomotion/23027715)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Locomotion, Dale Road Industrial Estate, DL4 2RE, Tipton, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Locomotion
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Magnificent Models Weekend ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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