A2B Model Railways

11/10/2026

After a busy day in the shop, time for some modelling to work to get our latest customer commission completed.

10/10/2026

Another weekend of Matlock Bath Illuminations and tonight is fireworks night. If you are visiting Matlock Bath, don't forget it is not just about boats and fireworks, the village has a lot of shops to browse too. Come and visit us and shop our toys, gifts and model railways.

THE MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS ARE HERE!!!
The Matlock Bath Illuminations are now in full swing and the illuminated boats look amazing. Don't forget to arrive early and browse all of the shops in the village where you will find lots of high quality goods at reasonable prices. A2B Model Railways will be open beyond 5pm tonight so please do pay us a visit.

A reminder that there's no park and ride service on non fireworks nights.
If you're planning to arrive nearer 5.30pm when gates open , you will definitely find spaces on the A6 (Derby side) at Masson Mills (DE4 3PY) and possibly also at the Gulliver's attraction on Temple Road (DE4 3PG).
There is also a car park on the A6 between Matlock Bath and Matlock at Artists' Corner (DE4 3PS).
There's an hourly train service operating direct between Matlock Bath and Derby/Nottingham and Matlock along the Derwent Valley Line.

04/10/2026

Back open for day 2 of the Mickleover Model Railway exhibition. Open until 4pm today. Great crowd yesterday so let’s hope for more of the same .

03/10/2026

All set up at the Mickleover Model Railway exhibition. Open 10am - 5pm today at Mickleover community centre, Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby. Come along and say hi.

02/10/2026

UPCOMING EXHIBITION THIS WEEKEND!
We are busy getting prepared for the Mickleover Model Railway Group - MMRG's annual exhibition which takes place this weekend. It is always a friendly event with lots of excellent layouts on display. Come along and visit and remember to come and say hello to us.

30/09/2026

A reminder that we are out at the Mickleover Model Railway Group - MMRG annual show this weekend at the Mickleover Community Centre. This is always a great event, run by a friendly club with lots of fantastic layouts on show. Make sure you take time to come along and visit and don't forget to come and say hello to us.

27/09/2026

Another weekend of Matlock Bath Illuminations. We are open late tonight so don't forget to visit ourselves and all other local shops.

THE MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS ARE HERE!!!
The Matlock Bath Illuminations are now in full swing and the illuminated boats look amazing. Don't forget to arrive early and browse all of the shops in the village where you will find lots of high quality goods at reasonable prices. A2B Model Railways will be open beyond 5pm tonight so please do pay us a visit.

A reminder that there's no park and ride service on non fireworks nights.
If you're planning to arrive nearer 5.30pm when gates open , you will definitely find spaces on the A6 (Derby side) at Masson Mills (DE4 3PY) and possibly also at the Gulliver's attraction on Temple Road (DE4 3PG).
There is also a car park on the A6 between Matlock Bath and Matlock at Artists' Corner (DE4 3PS).
There's an hourly train service operating direct between Matlock Bath and Derby/Nottingham and Matlock along the Derwent Valley Line.

19/09/2026

THE MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS ARE HERE!!!
The Matlock Bath Illuminations are now in full swing and the illuminated boats look amazing. Don't forget to arrive early and browse all of the shops in the village where you will find lots of high quality goods at reasonable prices. A2B Model Railways will be open beyond 5pm tonight so please do pay us a visit.

A reminder that there's no park and ride service on non fireworks nights.
If you're planning to arrive nearer 5.30pm when gates open , you will definitely find spaces on the A6 (Derby side) at Masson Mills (DE4 3PY) and possibly also at the Gulliver's attraction on Temple Road (DE4 3PG).
There is also a car park on the A6 between Matlock Bath and Matlock at Artists' Corner (DE4 3PS).
There's an hourly train service operating direct between Matlock Bath and Derby/Nottingham and Matlock along the Derwent Valley Line.

13/09/2026

NEWLY ARRIVED IN STORE
The first of the Bachmann Patriots have landed. Depicting 45524 "Blackpool" in BR green with early crest. The loco is available DCC Ready or SOUND FITTED. They are very smart looking models. Purchase in store or from our website - www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk

13/09/2026

The illuminations have begun and another impressive line up of boats in the parade. Tickets are sold out on several nights already. Do not miss the boat!