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04 November 2017 05 November 2017
Event Name: Alsager Railway Model Rail Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Legends Conference Centre Sunnybank Rd Crewe CW2 8WD
Day 1: 04/11/17
Opening times Day 1: 10.00
Day 2: 05/11/17
Opening times Day 2: 10.00
Prices: £6 Adult £2 Child £14 Family
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.alsagerrailwayassociation.co.uk
Organising body: Alsager Railway Assn
Organiser: John Cox 0774 708 7050jrfcox@hotmail.com
Layouts:
Hassle Harbour Bridge
O
Ashbourne
16.5mm
Untermutten
HOm
Oil Drum Lane
EM
Koln West
N
Bridgebury Gate
N
Brixham Bay
N
Glenellen Castle
N
Ludlow
N
Burnham On Sea
N
Ahrtalzweibrück
O
Aberdeen Kirkhill 2
OO
Caradon Jctn
OO
Ellesmere
OO
Harbourne
OO
Towcester
OO
Moorcroft
OO
Pen - Coed
OO
Hergest
OO+OO9
Anzdorf
Z
Cuyahoga
Z
Mayfield
N
Traders:
Dapol
Booklaw
Hobby Goblin
Eileens Emporium
Topp Trains
Modelex
GreenScene
Hobby Holidays
Ten Commandments
Digitrains
ADM Turntables
Footplate
ARA Club Stand
Megapoint Controllers
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04 November 2017 05 November 2017
Event Name: The Gravesend Model Railway Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent.DA11 8AQ
Day 1: Saturday 4 November
Opening times Day 1: 10.00 - 17.00
Day 2: Sunday 5 November
Opening times Day 2: 10.00 - 16.00
Prices: Standard Rate - £4; Accompanied children under 16 - free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.gres.org.uk
Organising body: Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society
Organiser: George Marcar 07821 254232
After the success of using our fantastic fully accessible venue in 2016, this year's exhibition will again offer a great variety of interesting layouts, railway societies and a selection of quality trade support. We have 14 different railway layouts from Z gauge to O gauge, including two making their exhibition debut - BelmontBahn (HO) and Jongreg (OO-9) plus a slighter longer model of the Volks Electric Railway (OO-9), operated by Noel and Derek on Sunday only, that now includes Black Rock Halt, Halfway and the Aquarium stop. There will also be a number of local traders joining us plus societies are to be represented as well - such as the Southern Electric Group, the Network South-East society and the 4DD Double deck group. Don't know what a 4DD is/was? There's only one way to find out...!
Close to the A2, Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater, Northfleet School for Girls (DA11 8AQ) has: Free on-site parking, wheelchair access, the usual friendly atmosphere and a regular bus service that stops outside. Our members are happy to assist those who need assistance and answer enquiries about the Show or Society.
Once again, we are so proud of our exhibition that children accompanied by an adult are able to join us for FREE. So that means, one adult can bring several children with them and only pay £4!
An extensive range of hot and cold food and refreshments will be available. Plus on Sunday we will again be serving roast dinners with all the trimmings between 12-2pm; Beef, Turkey and a vegetarian option.
Ebbsfleet railway station is only 17 minutes from Central London, 10 minutes from Stratford International and Gravesend railway station is 11 minutes from Dartford. Northfleet School for Girls is about 2-3 minutes drive from the Northfleet turn-off from the A2.
Bus route 481 serves Gravesend town centre, Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater shopping centre and stops outside the school on both days. Other regular bus services stop close by to Northfleet School for Girls. Anyone arriving by bus will be able to have one free tea or coffee on production of their bus ticket.
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04 November 2017
Event Name: Padiham Model Railway Event 2017
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Unitarian Chapel Hall (next to Memorial Park), Padiham, Lancashire BB12 8JH
Day 1: 4th November 2017
Opening times Day 1: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Prices: Adult £3.50Child £1.50
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Organising body: Padiham Unitarian Church
Organiser: Paul Backhouse01282 776115paul@wcr.co.uk
Padiham's 17th Annual Model Railway Event presents an enjoyable eclectic mix of Gauge 1 live steam running, 16mm scale narrow gauge, “O” gauge, "OO/HO" and "N" gauge layouts, trade stand(s), children's Playmobil area and loads more for both families & model enthusiasts.
Tasty homemade refreshments are available throughout the day in seated area in the main hall. 3 accessible exhibition rooms & toilets on one level. Disabled visitors may need assistance with the car park access slope if disabled parking space is full. The chapel car park tends to fill quickly, in which case there's more free parking at Clitheroe Street and Ightenhill Street car parks nearby.
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04 November 2017
Event Name: EM Gauge Society 4mm Modellers Workshop
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Wells Town Hall<br />Market Square<br />Wells<br />Somerset<br />BA5 2RB
Day 1: 4th November 2017
Opening times Day 1: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Prices: u00a35<br />EMGS Members Free
Disability access: Unknown
Car parking: No
Website: http://www.emgs.org/4mm-modellers-event/
Organising body: The EM Gauge Society
Organiser: Roger Sawyer Secretary EMGS<br />info@emgs.org
This event is organised by the North West Somerset Group of the EM Gauge Society, for modellers of all abilities, as part of the EM Gauge Society Members Day and AGM.
The Workshop will be held in the upstairs Main Hall of the building. The normal Wells Saturday Market will be outside in the Market Place; with an antiques and collectables fair in the Foyer and Old Court Room. The EMGS AGM will be held in a separate room, so will not impinge on the workshop.
The aim of this 4mm Modeller’s Day is to encourage all modellers (be they 4mm of any gauge or other scales) to come and spent a pleasant day watching, talking and doing the things that make model railways such a wonderful hobby. The demonstrators will be very happy to discuss any problems you may have and, depending on the problem, give you hands on experience in sorting the problem out. Alternatively you may wish to discuss the pro’s and con’s of various gauges and if you have any rolling stock give them a run on the test track.
At no time will there be anyone telling you that you are in the wrong scale or gauge.
With the trade attendance, albeit limited, you should be able to stock up on essentials before the next exhibition.Come and learn, chat and socialize with fellow modellers.
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04 November 2017
Event Name: Wycrail 17
Classification: Exhibition
Address: The Cressex Community School, Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP12 4UD
Day 1: 04/11/2017
Opening times Day 1: 10am and 5pm
Prices: Adult: £ 6.00Child: £ 4.00Family: £ 18.00(2x Adults + 2x Children) :
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website:
Organising body: High Wycombe and District MRS
Organiser: Graham Muz
This year’s WYCRAIL ’17 exhibition, now in its 45th year and firmly established as being one of the largest and best supported one day model railway exhibitions in the South East of England, will once again take place at The Cressex Community School, Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP12 4UD on Saturday 4th November. Opening times are between 10am and 5pm.
WYCRAIL ‘17 will have an impressive line-up of 26 high quality and inspirational model railway layouts, of British, North American and Continental outline and in a wide range of scales and gauges including Z, N, 3mm, 00, H0, EM, 0 and narrow gauges.
Layouts:
Anderby Creek OO
Ballashimmin (formerly Ballysylly) Ng
Byway OO
Cheffley OO
Croydon North Street OO
Dufftown & Craighellachie Ng
Edge Hill EM
Fountain Colliery & Brew St OO
Kidmore Coalhouse OO
Littleworth Sidings OO
Loddon Road OO
Maxwell N
Mofa Mawr Ng
Polcombe Depot O
Rowington for Shrewley OO
Seagone O
Southwick OO
Trewithick EM
Webber Heights N
Westbrook N
Wickwar N
Yard Shunter OO
29th Street Wharf HO
Sankei Kansen Z
Lemmington Park HO
Schwungisherplatz Bahn N
Full trade support will be present ranging from tools, kits, electronic components to R-T-R models and books. And for those that way inclined plenty of cake!
Also available for sale at the show will be the Society’s latest limited edition 00 gauge Dapol 7 plank Private Owner wagon representing local High Wycombe coal distributor S.H. Evans of Terriers.
The venue is conveniently close to the M40 Junction 4 and the free vintage bus service will once again be operated between Wycombe Railway Station (Chiltern Line) and Wycombe Town Centre to the Cressex Community School and also this year via new Park and Ride large free car park at the Handy Cross Hub.
Further information and details can be found on the Societies website at www.hwdmrs.org.uk
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Upcoming Events
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20 April 2024 09:00 Until 21 April 2024 16:00
0*** PLEASE NOTE*** - WE ARE MOVING ONE MONTH INTO APRIL!!!!!!
Macclesfield Model Railway Group's 2024 Exhibition will be held over the weekend of:
Saturday 20th APRIL and Sunday 21st APRIL 2024
Further details of Exhibitors and Traders will appear here in due course, but for now, please make a note that we are moving the Exhibition one month to 20th and 21st APRIL 2024
This is primarily down to Easter being early in 2024, but also to continue the long tradition of etiquette amongst Exhibition Managers and therefore trying not to hold our show on the same weekend as anyone else, we're moving from our usual end of March date, one calendar month to April.
Cheers for now
Andy
Exhibition Manager
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21 April 2024 10:00 Until 15:00
0Our annual Spring open day is back for 2024. A chance to come and visit us at our home – Keen House – and see some of our layouts in operation and what we have to offer prospective members – and if you like you can join us on the day at a special rate.
Full details and any updates at : https://www.themodelrailwayclub.org/?p=27815
In operation will be our N gauge layout “Lacey Dale“, alongside our OO gauge layout “Ingatestone” that is under construction – but nearing completion.
There’s a chance to visit our newly refurbished library, and we’ll have some of our other layout groups represented with demos and a chance to meet them and see if you’d like to get involved.
Our pre-owned shop will be open, with a range of bargains, and we expect to have a number of prototype models from manufactures to look at on our test tracks.
Plus our bar will be open with a variety of drinks, snacks and sandwiches
Entry is free, although children under 18 should be accompanied by an adult, and donations are welcomed.
We are just a few minutes walk from King’s Cross / St Pancras rail and tube stations, and not far from Caledonian Road and Barnsbury on the Overground (Mildmay) line. Plus a variety of buses stop closer by, including 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 274 and 476. Use your preferred app or visit Plan a journey – Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk)
And if you do want to drive, parking is free in the local side streets on Sundays and we’re outside the Congestion Charge.
Please note there are stairs to all rooms. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance so we can advice and support your visit.
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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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Recent Event Reviews
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Hillingdon Railway Modellers - Test Track Open Day
By Solderpete,
A friendly get-together and good chance to run your models.
The refreshments are pretty good too.
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Lincoln district model railway exhibition
By Dagworth,
A well presented local club show with around a dozen layouts in 2, 4 and 7mm scales. The O gauge layout was actually one of the smallest layouts present.
Layouts were a mix of entertaining fiction through to well researched models of real places and places that had previously had railways but modelled as though those lines had survived the Beeching cull. A good mix of steam era and more modern diesel content too. One exhibit showed the true definition of a tail chaser, the train missing it's own tail by about 2 millimetres.
I was there helping with a layout presented as a work in progress that got quite a lot on interest showing how a layout was built.
A good social and meal on the Saturday evening in a local pub added to a great all-round weekend.
The show was VERY busy both days!
My thanks to the organising club and to @Clive Mortimore for letting me be his wingman for the weekend
Andi
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Lincoln district model railway exhibition
By Clive Mortimore,
Well done to Sean who organised the show.
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Lincoln district model railway exhibition
By Grampus,
A really enjoyable local show. I've just come back from spending a couple of hours there this afternoon. Friendly people and some great modelling. My personal favourite layout was 'Horncastle', which ticked a lot of (mostly blue and yellow with Railfreight grey and red) boxes for me. Well worth popping along tomorrow if you have a few minutes to spare. Thanks to all concerned for a nice afternoon out.
All the best,
Paul
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