May 04, 2018

*** 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

Our 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.

Don'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.

The 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.