The Model Tree Shop

04/05/2026

Trees too!

30/04/2026

The bank holiday weekend is almost here and, if you haven't seen it yet, we've got something a little different happening on Monday.

We're opening up the HQ.

If you've ever wanted to see the full Model Tree Shop range in person before buying, Monday 4th May is your chance. We'll have far more trees on display than we could ever take to a show - every type, every size, right there to handle and compare. And many items in stock will be 10% off for the whole day.

It's not just us either. Train Trax will be running their test track and office layout throughout the day, with KATO N gauge and HO gauge on display, plus Hex-TRAX and T-TRAK modules built by the team.

Two doors down, York Modelmaking will be opening their doors at the same time, so there's plenty to keep you busy. The Yorkshire Area Group of the N Gauge Society will also have a T-TRAK module display with us, and there will be tea, coffee, and - we make no apology for mentioning this again - cake.

📅 Monday 4th May · 11am to 5pm
📍 Unit 15, The Bull Centre, Stockton Lane, York, YO32 9LE
🎟️ Free entry - ticket booking appreciated though so we know how much cake to order

Grab your ticket and full details here: traintrax.co.uk/train-trax-and-the-model-tree-shop-hq-open-day

Hope to see you Monday. 🌲

29/04/2026

We've prepared a representative display of all our stock trees - Twisted Wire/Palm, Etched Brass/String and Wire, and the Plastic tree range. We wish we'd done this ages ago as we think they look great and it helps to understand how they can be used!

Come take a look at our Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/train-trax-and-the-model-tree-shop-hq-open-day-tickets-1987326277393

23/04/2026

Just over one week to go until we open the doors!

We get asked the same questions at every show: "Can I see the full range?" "Is Ian actually there?" "Do you have X in stock?" The honest answer at a show is always "we've brought what we could fit in the van."

Not on 4th May. On 4th May, the answer is yes.

The full The Model Tree Shop range - trees, ground cover, static grass, landscape materials - plus everything Train Trax does with KATO, all under one roof at our York HQ. No stand, no tent, no car-boot unpack. Just the whole operation, properly laid out, with time to actually talk.

If you've been waiting for a chance to come and see us properly, this is it. Link in comments for everything you need to know.

🗓️ Monday 4th May · Unit 15, The Bull Centre, Stockton Lane, York, YO32 9LE
🔗 traintrax.co.uk/train-trax-and-the-model-tree-shop-hq-open-day

16/04/2026

We've spent the spring at other people's shows, with York Racecourse at Easter being the most recent. GREAT events, and we genuinely love being there. But...we've been thinking: what if we opened our doors and invited people to come and see what we are all about?

So that's exactly what we're doing.

On Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May, we're opening up the HQ - Train Trax and The Model Tree Shop, together, at The Bull Centre in York - from 11am to 5pm. Come and see where it all actually happens. Meet Ian and the team properly. See far more of the Model Tree Shop range than we could ever squeeze onto a show stand. Watch the test track running.

And yes...there will be cake.

And we won't be the only ones. York Modelmaking are two doors down and opening their doors at the same time, and the Yorkshire Area Group of the N Gauge Society will have a T-TRAK module display with us. There's a lot to see.

Attendance is free, but we'd love you to grab a ticket in advance so we can make sure there's enough of everything to go round (cake included).

Full details at the link below and in the comments 🌲

traintrax.co.uk/train-trax-and-the-model-tree-shop-hq-open-day

06/04/2026

We've got some show special offers on Trees too!

Last day of the York Model Railway Show for this year. We're here until 4.30pm with our track, trains, trams, trees and more things that don't begin with T.

04/04/2026

All setup for the York Model Railway show over this weekend at York Racecourse. We've got a sample of our trees on show and happy to talk through the range at stand 74 with Train Trax too!

01/04/2026

Next event? This weekend - and right here in our home town of York.

We'll be at the York Model Railway Show this Easter weekend, Saturday 4th to Monday 6th April at York Racecourse. As a York-based business, this show is always a highlight for us: a brilliant selection of layouts, a strong trader floor, and a venue in a city we're just a little bit fond of.

Ian and the team will be there all three days on Stand 106, with stock across our full tree and scenery range - twisted wire, plastic, etched brass, static grass, ground cover, and more. Whether you're building a railway layout, wargaming terrain, or a diorama, come and find us for a chat.

If there's something specific you'd like us to bring along, now's the time to say. Drop us a message, comment below, or get in touch through the site and we'll do our best to have it with us on the day.

Our sister business Train Trax UK will be right alongside us too, so if you're after KATO locomotives or Unitrack, you'll find both of us in one place on Stand 106.

🗓 4th-6th April 2026
📍 York Racecourse, Knavesmire Stand
⏰ 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday · 10am-4:30pm Monday
🎟 Adult £15 · Child £2 · Family (2A+3C) £32

Full details at www.yorkshow.org.uk - we'd love to see you there.

29/03/2026

The NMRA British Region is excited to announce the addition of The Model Tree Shop to our Partnership Program. NMRA members are now able to get a generous discount when purchasing items from the The Model Tree Shop website or in person at their stand at train shows.

The Model Tree Shop sells high quality scale model trees and landscaping materials for discerning modellers. Suitable for architectural models, model railways, slot car racing layouts, wargaming, dolls house collectors, gifts and more. They have a huge variety of trees in different types, sizes and colours, along with other materials like static grass, plants, and flowers.

Welcome to the NMRA BR Partnership Program, The Model Tree Shop and thank you for supporting the NMRA!

Yet another benefit of being an NMRA British Region member - why wait, join now and take advantage of the many discounts offered by the Partnership Program Partners!

26/03/2026

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