The society was founded in 1956. Seventy years on, we still meet every week and still put on Poole's model railway exhibition every autumn.
- 1956
The society is formed
The Poole & District Model Railway Society is founded. Seventy years on, we still meet every week.
- 2019
22 layouts in four halls
Visitors vote Brixham Bay, by Judith and Kevin Cartwright, Best in Show.
- 2020
The show is cancelled
The October exhibition is called off because of the pandemic.
- 2022
Back after two years away
The exhibition returns on 16 October at Poole Grammar School.
- 2024
An open day and the October show
An open day in March at our then clubroom in Bournemouth, and the exhibition at Poole Grammar School on 20 October.
- 2025
The show moves to Corfe Hills School
A bigger hall in Broadstone, all on the ground floor, with a large car park.
- 2026
Hawthorn Dene comes to Poole
In June the society buys Hawthorn Dene, an N gauge layout of the Durham coast built by Les Richardson.
- 2026
The 70th anniversary show
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Corfe Hills School.
A few photographs from each year's exhibition. Tap any picture to see it larger.
2019
Brixham Bay, voted Best in Show
2018
Bournemouth West signal box
Shillingsford, stand 12
The tea bar team
2017
Lulworth Castle
Itchen End Goods Depot
2016
Scratchy Bottom
2015
Hinkle Mill
2014
Altenholz
Visitors have filmed our shows over the years. These play from YouTube when you press play.