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Model railway layout that inspired The Railway Series to visit the Bluebell Railway

Published Friday 23 January 2026


The Bluebell Railway will be hosting its Model Railway Weekend on 27 and 28 June.

Among the attractions will be the well‑known Ffarquhar Branch layout will be on display, courtesy of the Talyllyn Railway.

Ffarquhar Branch was originally created for The Railway Series, written by Reverend W. Awdry, and is an important piece of heritage as it captures the inspiration behind the series.

The layout is now looked after by the Talyllyn Railway. 

The Bluebell Railway will make further announcements soon; advance tickets are available on their website.

See the event listing

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