news & events

The latest news and events from the Midland Railway Society.

A view along the subway of Derby Station showing the newly installed history panels

Derby Station History Panels by the Midland Railway Society

July 29, 2025

THE GREATEST GATHERING Derby Market Hall — 1-3 August The Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership is hosting The Greatest Gathering fringe event. Taking place at Derby Guildhall Market, the event is family focused with a heritage display, model railway and train themed board games plus all the usual attractions in the market hall. The event is free and does not require a pre-booked ticket 200 to attend, just turn up and enjoy the train-related fun on offer! Friday 1 August 9am-6pm Saturday 2 August 9am-9pm Sunday 3 August 11am-3pm

The “Other” Greatest Gathering

July 18, 2025

A 'splash screen' for there Midland Railway Society Members Weekend Presentations

Presentations Delivered at the Members’ Weekend Now Publicly Available

June 19, 2025

A drone shot of a long railway viaduct curving away from the camera in a moorland setting on a sunny day

Successful Members’ Weekend on the S&C

June 17, 2025

A screen shop of an online presentation by Richard Pulleyn - the introductory slide with Richard appearing top right.

Recording of Richard Pulleyn’s Leeds Area Signalling talk now available

May 18, 2025

Upcoming Events

Oct 10 2026

Great Electric Train Show

Stadium MK

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Oct 10 2026

Warley at Statfold Model Railway Exhibition

Statfold Barn

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Nov 21 2026

National Festival of Railway Modelling

The National Exhibition Centre

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Dec 12 2026

Gauge 0 Guild Winter Show

Kempton Park Racecourse

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