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Welcome to Gainsborough Model Railway, we have hand built one of the largest model railways in 'O' g come along and see this fantastic model railway

Welcome to Gainsborough Model Railway, we have hand built one of the largest model railways in 'O' gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central. This is no ordinary model railway, but a truly remarkable product of the model makers art. The building of the present railway commenced in 1953, and has now become one of the largest 'O' gauge model railways of its kind in

the country. Based on the East Coast Main Line from London Kings Cross to Leeds Central, the railway covers 2500 square feet, has over 1200 feet of main line track and needs ten operators. Come and see authentic replicas of famous locomotives such as Flying Scotsman, Papyrus and Mallard, just three of the numerous locomotives used on this model to haul crack expresses. The West Riding Ltd and The Yorkshire Pullman are two of the many express trains depicted on the railway, along with many more mundane services, express freights, local freights, as well as local passenger services. The period modelled is from the late 1940's to the end of the British rail steam, with acknowledgement of the diesel era. It is in the operation of the railway that we have concentrated our efforts. Operating our railway is more complex than many a real preserved line, and conceivably requires equal operating skills to any real railway, in that the operator not only controls the pointwork and signals, but also is the driver of numerous trains. The jewel in the crown is our model of Kings Cross a magnificent achievement in view of the fine detail incorporated into the model. The passenger station can accommodate ten trains, the track work closely resembles the original , and incorporates some very complicated pointwork.

04/04/2026

Track cleaning taking place during the first day of the Easter exhibition, taken from the track inspection aircraft.. we’re open from 1:30pm till 5:30pm

27/03/2026

OPEN DAYS 2026!

Below are a list if our open days for 2026. Its not too long till our first open days over the easter Bank Holiday!

The railway is open to the public on the following dates between 1.30pm and 5.30pm (last entry is at 4.30pm)

Saturday 4th April 2026

Sunday 5th April 2026

Saturday 20th June 2026

Sunday 19th July 2026

Saturday 29th August 2026

Sunday 30th August 2026

Sunday 4th October 2026

Sunday 6th December 2026

Sunday 27th December 2026

Monday 28th December 2026

Admission prices (cash only)
Adults £5.00
Children £4.00
Family (2 + 2) £15.00

Unfortunately, we are unable to take card payments.

24/12/2025

A merry Christmas to all of our fans, followers and visitors. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

We have one more open day in 2025 , this Saturday and Sunday, so we hope to see you then.

25/11/2025

Last night’s services terminating at Doncaster. Engineering work was taking place south of Leeds Central..

29/07/2025

Open days this August: Saturday August 23rd and Sunday August 24th

Unfortunately we do not have the facility's for card payments.
Admission:
Adults £ 5.00
Children £ 4.00
Family (2 + 2) £ 15.00

25/07/2025

There's still plenty of opportunity to come and visit the Gainsborough model railway in 2025,

Come and see this mainline in miniature modelling Leeds central to London kings cross.
With 10 operators , 3 goods yards 6 stations and authentic bell code communication and featuring our jewel in the crown, the model of Kings Cross, a magnificent achievement in view of the fine detail incorporated into the model.

Our Future 2025 open days:

SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd

SUNDAY AUGUST 24th

SUNDAY OCTOBER 5th

SUNDAY DECEMBER 7th

SATURDAY DECEMBER 27th

SUNDAY DECEMBER 28th

20/07/2025

WE ARE OPEN THIS AFTERNOON !!!🚂🚃🚃🚃 🚋
Today, July 20th 2025 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Unfortunately we do not have the facility's for card payments.
Admission:
Adults £ 5.00
Children £ 4.00
Family (2 + 2) £ 15.00

18/07/2025

Open this Sunday July 20th 2025 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Unfortunately we do not have the facility's for card payments.

Admission:
Adults £ 5.00
Children £ 4.00
Family (2 + 2) £ 15.00

Address

Florence Terrace
Gainsborough
DN211BE

Website

http://www.gainsboroughmodelrailway.co.uk/

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