A2B Model Railways

02/09/2026

The school holidays may be coming to close, but the Matlock Bath Illuminations are rapidly approaching. The first fireworks night is already SOLD OUT.

Book your tickets now: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/illuminations

We will be opening late on selected nights throughout.

31/08/2026

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY - the sun is out and we are open today approximately 4.30pm.

26/08/2026

A quick break from the shop and a full size train fix

25/08/2026

The first of the newly tooled Farish Modified Halls are arriving in stock. Depicting preserved locomotive, 6960 “Raveningham Hall” in lined GWR livery, they are sure to be a popular model. Order now https://www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk

24/08/2026

Although we want to encourage people to visit Matlock Bath, and our shop, we have to give a shout out to this event which is taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend. Arthur's Here and There Portable Railway have built their portable railway along the Derby Market Hall balcony. The project is being supported by Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership. The railway will be operating Saturday, Sunday and Monday over the Bank Holiday weekend and rides are FREE but they do accept donations.

We built a railway at Derby Market Hall and you can ride it for FREE!!

Train Rides on 21st/22nd/23rd & 28th/29th/30th August

Trains run:

10am-12:30pm
1:00pm-4pm

Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership

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23/08/2026

Always a popular event and many nights will sell out. Make sure you get your tickets booked.

The advertising boards are up in beautiful Matlock Bath - the 2026 Illuminations open with a Preview Night on Saturday 12th September 🤩

For tickets and everything you need to know about timings, our entertainment schedule and your local parking and public transport options see our FAQs 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/illuminationsFAQs

A reminder that after Preview Night the Illuminations run every weekend from the following Saturday (19th September) plus Friday 30th October, until 1st November.

Our fireworks finale nights, all of which will s e l l - o u t in advance, are every October Saturday plus Sunday 1st November.

Don't forget that your Illuminations tickets get you a same day entry discount at the fantastic The Heights of Abraham here in brilliant Matlock Bath. Info on your e-ticket 👍

22/08/2026

Ok, ok it is not a model railway range, but we do stock other things too and the new range of Palm Pals have now arrived here A2B Model Railways

19/08/2026

Wednesday 19th August - the sun is out and we are open 10.30am - 5pm

17/08/2026

Another scene from the customer commission layout. A natural cave hidden in amongst the rocks. What will you find in there?

16/08/2026

Using Woodland Scenics Static Grasses to add texture to the hillside on our customer project layout. The full range of static grasses are available in our shop and online. Static Grass mystery boxes are available from our EBay shop.