Model Railway Exhibitions & Train Shows – Online Ticket Booking with BookitZone
Looking for an easy way to sell tickets for your model railway exhibition, train show, or railway modelling event? BookitZone is a 100% free online ticket booking and registration service for organisers across the UK.
We’ve supported running and community events for over a decade — and we’re now expanding our platform to serve the model railway and railway modelling community too.
Why organisers choose BookitZone
- 100% free for organisers — we charge a small booking fee to attendees.
- Online entry & payments — take bookings and card payments securely in one place.
- Custom event pages — branding, images, schedules, rules and FAQs.
- Smart entry limits — cap capacity, create ticket types or sessions, set close dates automatically.
- Attendee management — live booking lists, easy CSV exports, organiser email tools.
- Sell merchandise — offer T-shirts, mugs, programmes, or railway modelling accessories alongside tickets.
- UK-based support — experienced help when you need it.
Built for events big and small
- Large model railway exhibitions and train shows
- Railway modelling conventions with traders, layouts and talks
- Club open days, special interest meets, themed operation days (e.g. steam era, BR Blue diesels, US railroads, Christmas specials), and hands-on workshop sessions
- Swap meets / buy & sell events for rolling stock, track and accessories
How it works
- Create your event on BookitZone — quick and free.
- Share your booking link on your website, social media, and flyers.
- Collect bookings & payments securely online.
- Export your attendee list anytime for smooth check-in.
What attendees experience
Visitors can book their tickets online in minutes, pay securely, and receive instant confirmation by email. No more faffing around on Facebook, privately messaging PayPal details, or chasing payments.
FAQs
Do you print or post tickets?
We don’t print tickets. BookitZone is an online entry and registration system. Attendees use their confirmation for check-in.
Can I add custom questions during booking?
Yes — collect things like membership numbers, layout display requirements, or accessibility needs, then export to CSV.
Can I limit capacity or close bookings on a date?
Yes — set overall caps, ticket type caps, and automatic close dates/times.
Is there a fee to set up?
It’s 100% free for organisers — we charge a small booking fee to attendees. We can even set up your event page for you at no cost.
Call us on 01204 216548 or use one of the options below
About BookitZone — We’ve supported organisers of running and community events across the UK for over a decade and are expanding our platform to serve the model railway community. If you’re currently tracking bookings in Excel or Google Sheets and taking payments via PayPal, communicating on Facebook Messenger or messing around with bank transfers, BookitZone replaces all that with one simple, automated system — saving you hours of admin and reducing mistakes.
