This page is for our upcoming show. To see details of our previous events click here

Tolworth Showtrain
7-8 November 2026

For any enquiries regarding the 2026 show, please contact tolworthshowtrain@gmail.com

Tolworth Showtrain is our Society’s annual model railway show. It is one of the largest shows held in the South East.

It takes place over two days at;

 Tolworth Recreation Centre
Fullers Way North, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7LQ.

Saturday 7 Nov 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 8 Nov 10.00am - 4.00pm

PRICES
   
Adult   £10
   
Child   £3
   
Family 2+2   £21
   
Sunday Special
   
One child free with every paying adult
   
Cash and card payments will be accepted on the door

Returning for 2026 - live steam rides are in operation.

Take a ride behind a real minature steam engine (an additional charge will apply). With the kind support of the Malden District Society of Model Engineers.

These are the layouts already confirmed attending in 2026. More to come!

Layouts
 
Bournemouth WestOOSouthern 1960s
Broken CreekOOIowa, Us C20th
Brighton EastEMSouthern Terminus C2000
Carlton ValeOOLondon Underground Late C20th
Cherry Orchard16.5/32Eastern Region 1960s
Deadmans LaneOOEast Midlands Present Day
Edward's Junction & Thomas EndOOSodor (Thomas and Friends)
Hills of the NorthOOShap Summit 1950s
Tarrant ValleyOO9Independent
TellindallochOOBritish Rail Scotland
Todmorden MidlandNBritish Rail 1950s
Upbech St MaryEMCambs. Suffolk 1930s
WantageP4Oxfordshire 1923
Wolfstatt ObbHOAustria Present Day
Wood StreetOOSwindon 1970s
Worton CourtOEstate Railway
 
Trade Stands
 
Best Model Toys Golden Arrow Productions
Models U Drive Rail – Books
Tellindalloch Scenics Wheels of Southsea
W M Collectables More to come!
 


Where we are



Travelling by public transport

The venue is a 1.6 mile walk from Surbiton Railway station or a 1.3 mile walk from Tolworth Railway Station.

As well as the free shuttle bus from Surbiton Railway Station (see below) there are also many TFL busses that travel near to the venue;

From Kingston: 71 / 281 / 406 / 418 / 465 / K1 / K4

From Dorking: 265

From New Malden: 265 / K1

From Chesington: 71

From Epsom: 406 / 418 / 467 (Sat)

From Putney: 265



Free Shuttle Bus from Surbiton Station

We are operating a free bus link between Surbiton Station and the show. Details to follow.

Travelling by car

Tolworth Recreation Centre is within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), people travelling to the venue by private transport will have to have a compliant vehicle or pay a charge to drive for that day. The vast majority of vehicles are compliant with the emissions standards. Check your vehicle here.

There is limited free parking on site at Tolworth Recreation Centre.