22 pictures capture wonder at Stafford model railway exhibit - including local landmarks like Crooked House

A selection of pictures taken at the 2026 Stafford Model Railway Show has captured the wonder of the hobby - with appearances of miniature versions of local landmarks and iconic characters.

The exhibition is taking place at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground, this weekend (September 26 and 27) and features more than 55 model railway layouts, along with traders, demonstrations and railway clubs and societies.

It has almost 60 years of history, is described by organisers as the UK's largest independent model railway exhibition.

Among appearances at this years show was a number of Harry Potter-themed models, including characters from the franchise such as Dobby the House-elf and the wizard himself.

However, hitting a little closer to home, was the appearance of some local landmarks including Crooked House.

The historic pub in Himley, Staffordshire, which was famous for its wonky walls caused by mining subsidence, was badly damaged by a fire in August 2023. Police treated the blaze as arson.

Two days later the pub was unlawfully demolished on the instructions of its new owner, A T E Farms Ltd, which had bought the building from pub operator Marston’s less than two weeks before.

There’s still a chance to see the miniature at the model railway show as the event is open until 5pm today (Saturday, September 26) and 10am to 4.30pm on Sunday (September 27).

Take a look at 20 pictures captured by Ian Knight (Z70 Photography) below: