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18 November 2017 19 November 2017
Event Name: Brighton MRC 39th annual Model Railway exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8TA
Day 1: Sat 18th November 2017
Opening times Day 1: 1000 to 1700
Day 2: Sun 19th November 2017
Opening times Day 2: 1000 to 1600
Prices: Adult £3.50Senior £3.00Child £2.50Family £10.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.brightonmrc.com/exhibition.htm
Organising body: Brighton MRC
Organiser: Club secretary Dave Clements 01273 771929 Brightonmrc@gmail.com
Eight layouts already booked in a variety of scales and gauges. The most well known being Thunders Hill and Ariana Town. Full details on the clubs website.
Trade and society support from Morris Models, Brian trains, Tram 53 the RCTS and many more.
Our world famous catering will be supplying homemade cakes and refreshments.
Free car parking on site and surrounding streets.
Bus routes 5, 5A, 5B and 56 stop close to the community centre.
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18 November 2017 19 November 2017
Event Name: Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Energus BuildingBlackwood RoadLillyhallWorkingtonCA14 4JW
Day 1: Saturday
Opening times Day 1: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Day 2: Sunday
Opening times Day 2: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Prices: Adult £5Accompanied children Free otherwise £1.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: solrail.co.uk
Organising body: Solrail Ltd
Organiser: P T Tuer01228-522118enquiries@solrail.co.uk
The biggest event of its type in Cumbria. Loads of free parking. Bus service stops outside venue on Saturday. Excellent modern light and airy venue. All on one level with easy disabled access. Full refreshment facilities available all day. Children encouraged to operate several layouts (adults as well).
LAYOUTS
N gauge – NEW – Llwyn Grug – 15’ x 4’ –Les Nehrlich – based in mid North Wales somewhere along the line between Raubon and Dolgellau.
N gauge – NEW - – 8’ x 4’ –Steve Viney – One built specially for the children
6mm/foot scale. 9mm gauge – NEW –Canalside Iron Works – 11’ x 1’6” – David Atkinson – based in Derbyshire in the 1920/30’s a fascinating insight in narrow gauge.
OO9 gauge – NEW –Bachdale & Dibley Level – 10’ x 3’ –David Johnston – Freelance layout depicting a narrow gauge tourist line.
OO gauge – NEW – Curwen Bank – 12’ x 6’ – Ray Cottier, Solrail – Remember Workington’s railways? This layout is based on one small part of them as the Curwens may have built.
OO gauge – NEW – Loch Syd– 8’ x 8’ –Dalegarth Modellers –
OO gauge – NEW – Coffee Pot – 5’6” x 5’6” - Brian Irwin -
OO gauge – NEW - Desire - Maryport Modellers – Bachmann Tram layout
EM gauge – NEW – Middle Peak – 6’ x 2’ – Graham Hudson, EM Gauge North East Group – based on the real Middle Peak quarry near Wirksworth in Derbyshire.
EM gauge – NEW – Wittington Junction – 5’ x 2’ - a new cameo layout still under construction to show how it is done!
O gauge – NEW – East Dock – 8’ x 1’6” – Peter Shields – Diesel shed based on Sunderland in 1977.
O gauge – NEW - Derwent Sidings – 26’ x 2’ – Derwent Railway Society – a new club layout that is normally housed in Cleator Moor
G scale – NEW - - Chris Wright - 25' x 6' ish.
OO gauge - Thomas the Tank – 8’ x 4’ - WTHT - back in all his glory for the younger visitor to operate
OO gauge –Tri-ang Minic Motorway – 13’6” x 6’6” – Rod Moore – vintage models which members of the public are invited to operate
Saturday only. Live Steam - 7 1/4” gauge - for visitors to ride on provided by Lancaster and Morecambe Model Engineers.
Supported by: -
Trade stands selling everything you need for your modelling including: -
C&M Models – Carlisle - New RTR British and Continental
Crafty Hobbies - Barrow-in Furness - New RTR and second-hand
D&E Kits & Videos - Leeds - Digital supplier, DVD's, books and lots more
L&S Models – Lancaster - large range of second-hand models
MTFG - Reeth, North Yorks – new and reconditioned, hard to find spares and plastic kits etc.
Solrail – Wokington – second-hand models
Squires Tools - Bognor Regis - any tool you need you'll find here
Stevenson's Carriages & Millhome Models - Chesterfield - Brass Kits and bits to help you build what you want, especially Cumbrian ones!
Demonstrations
Trainsimulator 2017 - Computer simulation for you to try
HO – John H Wright – Modelling American prototypes using DCC
EM/General – Jean King – building model trees
EM - Chris King - track building
EM - Andrew Wright – working on his new layout
P4 – Bob Hetherington – Modelling the Stockton & Darlington locomotives
O – Marc Dobson – Owd Ratty
O – Carlisle and District O Gauge Group, various construction methods
Societies and Groups
Cumbrian Railways Association
Derby Lightweight Preservation Group
Derwent Railway Society
Eden Valley Railway Trust
Northern Rail
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Sian Project Group
West Cumbria Guild of Model Engineers
Workington Transport Heritage Trust
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18 November 2017 19 November 2017
Event Name: Pendle Forest Model Railway Society
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Park High School, Venables Avenue, Colne. BB8 7DP
Day 1: 18/11/2017
Opening times Day 1: 10:00 - 17:00
Day 2: 19/11/2017
Opening times Day 2: 10:00 - 16:00
Prices: Adults : £5.00Concessions : £4.00Children : £3.00Family (2+2) : £14.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website:
Organising body: Pendle Forest Model railway Society
Organiser: David Carter.email : cartersdad4jc@gmail.com
updated info 22/10/2017
Pendle Forest Model Railway Society - Annual Exhibition 2017
East Lancashire model railway enthusiasts are in for a real treat when the Pendle Forest Model Railway Society holds it’s annual model railway exhibition on Saturday & Sunday November 18th – 19th. The exhibition will be at Park High School, Venables Av, Colne and the Society reckons they will have something there for everyone.
Top of the bill is the Society’s layout ‘Earby’ which recaptures the look of the station and the surrounding area as it was in the 1960’s. Never slow to latch on to modern technology, Society members have created most of the buildings using 3D printing and the result is very impressive.
An unusual item of possible historical significance is ‘Rock n Rail’ a model of an early rail way based on artifacts discovered in a dig on a local allotment. Whilst the dating of the items found has yet to be determined it would seems possible that rail ways might well have been around a few millennia before the currently accepted historical dates of the early 1800’s!
At the exhibition will be many other layouts in a range of different scales and gauges, modellers from Creil, France will be there with a modeling workshop, there will be a demonstration of weathering techniques and children will have the chance to drive a train themselves.
Alongside the models there will be a range of traders selling everything from train sets to kits and detailing parts plus there will be full catering available throughout the event.
The exhibition is open from 10am to 5pm Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday and there is full disabled access to the show.
Admission is £5.00 adults, £3.00 children, £4.00 concessions and £14.00 families (2+2)
Further details from David Carter on 07770 331348
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Some of the models on show this year will be :
Earby – showing Earby station as it was in the 1096s
Oldswick TMD OO – a modern locomotive maintenance depot.
Burnaby – a North American layout.
Whittham Grove – a London based scene.
Penna Lane - servicing centre for locomotives and diesel multiple units.
Cleggworth - is set in the Pennines in ‘Last of the summer wine’ country.
Oldham King Street – a small fictional station and parcels depot in North West England.
Leighmoor Bois – Hornby Dublo 3rail trains
Lego – trains from the well known toy manufacturer
Boats – a display of boats in various scales
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19 November 2017
Event Name: Ivanhoe MRS - Diecast Toy & Train Fair
Classification: Train / Toy Fair
Address: The Rothley Centre12 Mountsorrel LaneRothleyLoughboroughLeicestershireLE7 7PR
Day 1: 19/11/2017
Opening times Day 1: 10:00 till 15:00
Day 2: n/a
Opening times Day 2: n/a
Prices: £1
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.ivanhoe-mrs.co.uk
Organising body: Ivanhoe Model Railway Society
Organiser: Andy Porterivanhoe-mrs@hotmail.com
At our event, you will find approximately 20 traders spread across The Templar Hall, the Lecture Room and the Lounge of the Rothley Centre, displaying for sale a wide range of diecast vehicles, toys and model railway items to suit most tastes.
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The traders are supported by a display of vintage model trains for entertainment and a good selection of refreshments are available ranging from tea, coffee and cans, to bacon butties, filled cobs and home made cake (although be warned as the members usually eat all of the cake!).
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We look forward to making you very welcome.
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Please see www.ivanhoe-mrs.co.uk or contact myself at ivanhoe-mrs@hotmail.com for more details on this event and the IMRS in general.
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Kindest regards, Andy Porter.
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19 November 2017
Event Name: Rothley Die-cast Toy and Train fair
Classification: Train / Toy Fair
Address: The Rothley Centre12 Mountsorrel LaneRothleyLeicestershireLE7 7PR
Day 1: 19/11/2017
Opening times Day 1: 10.00 - 15.00
Day 2: 19/11/2017
Opening times Day 2: 10.00 - 15.00
Prices: Entry £1.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.ivanhoe-mrs.co.uk
Organising body: Ivanhoe Model Railway Society
Organiser: Paul Warden07855 353644
Sunday 19th November
Rothley Die-cast Toy and Train Fair
10.00 - 15.00
The Rothley Centre
12 Mountsorrel Lane
Rothley
Leicestershire
LE7 7PR
Admission £1.00
Hot and cold drinks and light refreshments / food
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Upcoming Events
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27 April 2024 08:30 Until 16:00
0Don't miss the 2024 National Garden Railway Show at Stoneleigh, probably the largest event of its kind where 16mm,
G-Scale and G1 traders and exhibits are all under one roof. This is the show where manufacturers launch new products and where you will find garden railway traders that dont attend other shows, and in some cases, don't trade online!
At least 16 layouts are expected, most with live steam, in various garden gauges and scales, and over 60 exhibitors.
FREE onsite parking. FREE ENTRY for accompanied Under 18's - it's a great family day out!
Full steam ahead to Stoneleigh! - the National Garden Railway Show returns to this venue in Warwickshire.
If you've not been here before then it may be signposted as the National Agricultural Centre as well as Stoneleigh Park.
Book Online NOW and bring the family - Theres something for everyone to enjoy!
16 layouts have accepted an invitation to the show - Most with live steam garden scale locos running all day!
Over 60 exhibitors are currently expected, new faces and old favourites, selling everything from nuts and bolts to fuel, locos, rolling stock, line side features and garden railway equipment
Free parking for over 2000 vehicles.
Shuttle mini bus from Coventry BR Station (Pre-Booked bus tickets required)
Massive prize draw, model of the year competition, Member to member sales, cafe / food and drink outlets
NB : There is no cash machine - Make sure you bring plenty with you, as not all traders will accept cards / contactless payment!
Don't miss out on a grand day out at the biggest show of its kind in Europe.
Tickets bought in advance £15.00 (Longer opening hours - All day, 9.30 - 5.00)
Important : Online advance ticket sales stop at 09:00 am on 25th April 2024
Please make sure you print your tickets and bring them with you! Visitors without a printed ticket or with fraudulent tickets will be refused entry.
www.nationalgardenrailwayshow.org.uk
Tickets also available on the gate for entry from 9.30 am. Card payment subject to availability of wifi connection.
Please note : Due to significant fraudulent activity at the 2023 show including ticket duplication, additional security measures will be in place for 2024 which may slow entry. So please make sure you have printed your Online ticket and brought it with you, and dont be tempted to purchase tickets from any source other than the official association ticket shop. The association will be taking action against anyone seeking to defraud or gain unauthorised entry to the event, and venue provided security personnel will be present to assist with this.
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28 April 2024
0The SWAG Members day for 2024 is scheduled for Sunday 28th April 2024.
A show provided by modellers for modellers.
Hours
10AM- 4PM
Where
Staplegrove Village Hall,
214 Staplegrove Road,
Taunton.
TA2 6AL
☆☆☆Please note- There is limited parking at the venue. If parking in the residential areas, please do so with consideration for local residents☆☆☆
Entry
Entry is FREE but donations are gratefully received to go towards ensuring we can do this again in 2025.
Layouts
Ten layouts in 2mm F/S, 00, EM, P4, 0-16.5NG and 7mm.
Demos,
Bring and buy.
Cake, cups of tea accompanied by a large dollop of gentle banter, good humour.
Please refer to main thread in area group section of the forum for more details but we hope to see you there.
Rob.
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02 May 2024 23:00 Until 04 May 2024 23:00
0https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/information/the-bristol-model-railway-exhibition
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11 May 2024 09:00 Until 15:00
0Annual Immingham Model Rail Show.
We invite you to another of our highly commended model railway shows.
2024 Saturday May 11th 10am to 5pm and Sunday May 12th 10am to 4pm. Entry price Adults £5, accompanied Children FREE, Refreshments available, Disabled access to main exhibition area
Layouts
Invermire – Scottish terminus in 1970’s – 0
Copper Wort – Burton brewery railway - 00
North Colton – ECML modern image - N
Cockshute – mid 1970’s depot near Stoke - 00
Splott – South Wales steel terminal in the late 1980’s – P4
Chatsworth Road – Peak District in the 1970’s – P4
Bytoft Creyk – East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in the 1960’s - N
Back ut Shed – Modern image shed scene - 00
Manygates – East London line scene - 00
Renewable Railways - Drax – 00
Wits End - box file layout - N
Kyle of MacAllan – Scottish shed layout based on Kyle of Lochalsh - EM
Moorton Bottom Yard – Moorton canal basin goods yard - 009
Horncastle – What might have been in Horncastle in 1970’s – 00
Access to Immingham Museum with its two large permanent layouts and docks and Great Central history;
Immingham Shed - Scale 1950's Shed Scene in 00
Barnetby to Wrawby - Modern Image in N
Support
There will also be trade stands and society stands including Caistor Loco, CM3 Models, Elaine’s Trains, Peak Rail, Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, O Gauge Guild, Great Central Society, Paul King books
Address: Civic Centre, Pelham Road, Immingham. DN40 1QF
Ample Parking satnav DN40 1QF
No5 bus from Grimsby Town station every 20 mins on Saturday and hourly on Sunday
Disabled access to main exhibition area
www.imminghammuseum.org
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