RailEX NE is back for 2026!

Including over 30 quality model railway layouts including ‘Thomas & Friends’ and LEGO Railways, trade stands and modeling demonstrations.

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Free Shuttle Bus Service

A free shuttle bus service will operate from North Shields Town Centre to RailEx NE & onwards to the Stephenson Railway Museum departing from Railway Terrace

Bus Stop Location

The service will be wheelchair accessible using a low-floor service bus

RailEX NE is sponsored by Durham Trains of Stanley

​The Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society (BTMRS) have over 80 members ranging in ages from the youngest aged 14 and the oldest aged 85. The club caters for all model railway enthusiasts in all gauges.

We currently have layouts in 2mm, N, 3mm, HO, EM, OO, O and 7 Scale gauges and would welcome any new member especially those wishing to improve their modelling skills or have any skills they could pass on.

Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society

RailEX NE is organised by the Blyth and Tyne Model Railway Society (BTMRS).

Layouts

To be confirmed

Traders

To be confirmed

Demonstrators

To be confirmed

RailEX NE 2026 will be held at: 
Parks Sports Centre,
Howdon Rd,
North Shields
NE29 6TL
Open from:
Saturday 25th July 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 26th July 2025 10:00am – 4:00pm

By purchasing a ticket in advance, entry is granted from 09:30