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27 October 2018 28 October 2018
Event Name: Huddersfield Railway Modellers Annual Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: All Saints High School, Bradley Road, Huddersfield HD2 2JT
Day 1: 27/10/2018
Opening times Day 1: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Day 2: 28/10/2018
Opening times Day 2: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Prices: Adults £5 accompanied children free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
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Organising body: Huddersfield Railway Modellers
Organiser: James Porter 07516456312 robert.porter22@talktalk.net
Huddersfield Railway Modellers are proud to present their Annual Exhibition. Among the layouts attending so far are Clayton West, 4mm fine scale 1950/1960 BR,
Kirkby Stephen West 4mm Settle and Carlisle BR Stacton Tressle 4mm Current rail scene, Klinkerhofen 7mm German 1960's DCC sound, Museum of Transport 4mm - various. DCC sound
Fairground, brass bands, excellent street scenery, Ingendwohn Strassenbahn 4mm German/ Swiss, through Station and goods yard. Current.
Photographs of Kirkby Stephen and Clayton West can be seen below.
After many years at Holmfirth we are changing the venue this year. The new site provides ample free parking, all the exhibits on one level with full wheel chair access and improved catering facilities.
The New venue is All Saints High School, Bradley Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2JT, a map giving main routs and direction is included below or visit our web site https://huddersfieldrailwaymodellers.weebly.com/
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27 October 2018 28 October 2018
Event Name: Caistorail Model Railway Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Caistor Town Hall,High Street < Caistor , Linolnshire LN7 6TX
Day 1: 27th October 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10.00am -5.00pm
Day 2: 28th Ocyober 2018
Opening times Day 2: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Prices: Adult £3.00pSeniors & children upto 15 £2.50Family £7.50
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: mikephill362@gmail.com
Organising body: Caistorail Model Railway club
Organiser: Mike Hill , phone 07503321510, Email : mikephill362@gmail.com
The Annual model Railway show hosted by Caistor Model Railway Club in the Caistor Town Hall.
There will be over 10 layouts and 5 traders booked to attend
Layouts already booked are :- What If ?, Mohawk Loops, Wardwood , Coal Hill West, Mill Lane, Whetton Dries ,B.A. Cookes Engineering , Tytton Hall Yard ,
Lane End, West Ferry.
Traders booked include :- Caistor Loco, Booklaw, Peak Rail, Vics Second Hand ,Pettite Models
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27 October 2018 28 October 2018
Event Name: HGDMRS 2018 Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Hazel Grove High School, Jackson’s Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5JX
Day 1: 10/27/2018
Opening times Day 1: 1000-1700
Day 2: 10/28/2018
Opening times Day 2: 1000-1600
Prices: Adults: £7 (accompanied children go free) Child £3
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.hgdmrs.org.uk
Organising body: Hazel Grove and District Model Railway Society
Organiser: Toni Zientek01625 877098azientek@talktalk.net
Hazel Grove and District Model Railway Society are pleased to announce that their 2018 Model Railway Exhibition will be held at Hazel Grove High School on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October 2018. This year the exhibition is to be held in two halls as we present some large layouts, including the debut of Corwen from Liverpool MRS.
There will be 22 model railway layouts in all the popular scales and gauges plus full trade support, including the local model shop SMTF located at Brookside Garden Centre, Booklaw, Squires Tools and the club sales stand.
Call by the club information stand for a free chance to win a train set kindly donated by Hornby Hobbies.
Hazeltown returns as usual for the amusement of visitors of all ages.
There will also be several modelling demonstrations from expert modellers who are always willing to pass on skills and techniques.
The special private owner open wagon in 00 gauge commissioned to commemorate the societies 50th anniversary in the fictitious livery of Moseley and Neve, will be available for purchase during the exhibition at the price of £12.
The venue is wheelchair friendly and there is easy access for the disabled.
Refreshments will be available on both days.
A free vintage bus will connect Hazel Grove Station with the exhibition venue on both days.
Full Details:
Hazel Grove High School, Jackson’s Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5JX
Saturday 27th October 2018 Opening times: 10am to 5pm
Sunday 28th October 2018 Opening times: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Adults: £7 accompanied children go free
Child: £3
Ample free parking on site or park at Hazel Grove Station courtesy of Northern Rail and use the vintage bus to get to the show.
Club website www.hgdmrs.org.uk
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27 October 2018 29 October 2018
Event Name: The Model Railway Society of Ireland Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Saint Paul's College,Sybil Hill,Raheny,Dublin 5.
Day 1: 27th October 2018
Opening times Day 1: 11.00-17.00
Day 2: 28th October 2018
Opening times Day 2: 11.00-17.00
Prices: Adult - €8Children - €4Family - €16 (2 adults & 2 children)
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.modelrailways.ie
Organising body: The Model Railway Socirty of Ireland
The Model Railway Society of Ireland is proud to be hosting its bi-annual exhibition this year over the October Bank Holiday weekend.
Location:
Saint Paul's College,
Sybil Hill,
Raheny,
Dublin 5.
Date:
October 27th, 28th and 29th. (Sat. Sun. Mon)
Times:
11:00 to 17:00 each day
Admission price:
Adult - €8
Children - €4
Family - €16 (2 adults & 2 children)
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27 October 2018
Event Name: Newbury Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: St Bartholomew's School,Andover Road,Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP
Day 1: 27th October
Opening times Day 1: 10am -4.30pm
Prices: Adults £5Children £2.50Seniors 34.50Family £10
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.newburymrc.co.uk
Organising body: Newbury MRC
Organiser: Paul Leonard07590 429643
This is the second year since we have moved our exhibition from the Spring to the Autumn. This year we have a variety of layouts in different scales representing all aspects of the hobby. We will have our children's layout, demonstrators, and trade support. The venue is wheelchair friendly and has free parking on site. Refreshments will be available on the day.
A good show for both enthusiasts and families. We look forward to meeting you at the exhibition.
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27 October 2018
Event Name: Rail Ex TAUNTON
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Taunton SchoolStaplegrove RoadTauntonTA2 6AD
Day 1: 27/10/18
Opening times Day 1: 10.00 to 17.00
Prices: Adult £7.00Senior £6.00Child (5-16) £3.00Child (Under 5) FreeFamily (2 Adult + Children) £15.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index
Organising body: Somerset Railway Modellers Club
Organiser: Peter Westpeterw274@outlook.com
Very friendly model railway show with approximately 25-30 high quality model railways in a range of scales across three exhibition halls. Layouts range in size from the compact 6ft to the highly impressive 50ft long. The impressive range of layouts is supported by trade stands and railway associations/societies.
Free parking (blue badge spaces).
Fully accessible level venue.
Fantastic catering in the historic main school restaurant, including Sunday roast.
Rail Ex Taunton has something for the whole family. Brio hands on layout for children and age related trails/quizzes to help keep all the family occupied.
Get updates and developments through,
Website: www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index
Twitter: @RailEx25
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RAILEXTAUNTON
2018 Layouts
Amiens 1918 - Tracks and Trenches (OO9)
Ashdan Junction (OO)
Avyn-a-Llyin (OO9)
Banbury (N)
Bridport Town (O16.5)
Dorehill St Stevens (OO)
Dubmill Sidings (O)
Filisur Station (HOm)
Gold Corner (O)
Knuddelstein (N)
Little Aller Junction (N)
Marsh Chipping (N)
Midford (N)
Norwich Central (O)
Oak Road (OO)
Pottendorf (HO)
Sidmouth (P4)
Stapleforth St. Stephens (N)
Tidworth (OO)
Tiverton (EM)
Villefranche Le Chapelle (HO)
2018 Trade Stands
ABC Model Railways
Attwood Aggregates
Burnham & District Model Club Limited Edition Wagons
Book Law Publications
Alan Ward Collection
Cheltenham Model Centre
Dirty Boy Weathering by Lord and Butler
Don Bishop Photography
Green Scene
H & A Models
Keith’s Bits and Pieces LARGER STAND IN 2018
Kytes Lights
Megapoints Controllers
Modelu NEW FOR 2018
Platform 3 Models
Railroom Electronics
Somerset Railway Modellers Sales
Ray Heard Model Railways
Severn Models
Tools 2000
Wessex Wagons
Weston Models
247 Developments 2016 NEW FOR 2018
2018 Societies/Associations
OO9 Society
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27 October 2018 10:00 28 October 2018 16:30
Event Name: Leeds MRS Exhibition 2018
Classification: Exhibition
Address: GSAL< Alwoodley Gates, Leeds, LS17 8GS (Sat Nav: LS17 9NA)
Day 1: 27 October
Opening times Day 1: 10am to 5:30pm
Day 2: 28th October
Opening times Day 2: 10am to 4:30pm
Prices: Adults £73 Children per adult free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: leedsmrs.org
Organising body: Leeds Model Railway Society
Organiser: Barry Oliver07771691820barryoliver@btinternet.com
Excellent catering, fee car parking on site.
Proposed Layouts ( subject to change)
Larger than O gauge
Lego Layout Craig Durham
O Gauge
Tilsdown depot Nick Easton Leeds MRS
Ridsdale Town Steve Robinson Normanton and Pontefract MRS
S7
Back End Simon Thompson
4mm S4
New Town Lower J Leadbetter
OO
Colas depot R Timms Leeds MRS NEW LAYOUT
Cliffe Common K Nelson Leeds MRS NEW LAYOUT
Hills of the North - The Spirit of Shap G Nicholas as seen in RM May 2018 and on RMWeb
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/128568-hills-of-the-north-the-spirit-of-shap/page-1
Westerham A Jones
West St Station S Taylor
HO
German Layout R Nichols
Dettingen R Epps Shipley MRS
TT
To be confirmed
N Gauge
Headingley I Morris
Melton Mowbray North J Spence, S Weston
Ripponden D Ramsden
Heworth Sidings M Hancock Yorskhire N Gauge Society
Gardiner Junction I Wheelock, H Crossley
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Trudoxhill Tramway D Foxwell
Traders list soon!
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Upcoming Events
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30 March 2024 10:00 Until 16:00
0Buckfastleigh & Staverton - Our Clubs 00 Gauge Layout, measuring 17 feet by 10 feet and having a station on either side and some freelance scenery on the ends this layout is being upgraded with some new scenery a replacement control panel for Buckfastleigh as well as new point motors fitted we're planing to run this as a preservation era layout with club members stock.
Ashmoor Vale - This is the O Gauge layout from the club - measuring a might 48 feet long and two feet wide, this layout is somewhere on the Devon/Somerset border and features a through station with a wharf scene and plenty of scratchbuilt buildings this can operate using DC or DCC at the same time! Thanks to some ingenious wiring under the boards.
Pointless 2 - This is from out N Gauge section and is a continious run consisting of double track folded in on itself in a double figure of eight with multiple levels so you're not quite sure where your train will emerge from next!
Ilfracombe - This under construction N Gauge Layout is approximately 16 feet long and is a true to prototype model. This has been shown before in an incomplete state but lots of work has been undertaken on the wiring of the layout so this year we hope to be able to run the first train into Ilfracombe for a long time!
Blaendare Road - A 00 Gauge layout from Barnhill MRC; A small terminus set high above Pontypool in the late 1950's through to the 1960's. With plenty of Goods traffic and passenger workings a very atmospheric BR(W) layout.
Nicton Borrud - A 00 Finescale layout from Barnstaple MRC, set somewhere in the hills of Hampshire this terminus is set in the late steam and early diesel period and features lots of area specific detail including some Southern Electric 3rd Rail EMU's.
Hornby 3-Rail - From Len Watson a selection of Hornby Dublo 3-Rail showing how the hobby has changed over time and introducing some nostalgia.
Shunting Puzzle - a G Scale layout where the viewer is encouraged to 'have a go' and solve the puzzle in as few moves as possible. There are no right or wrong ways to do it; just so long s you have fun with the large scale models.
Hounslow Sidings - A 00 Finescale layout by Raymond Norwood. Set in the South-London Suburbs this layout is a winter scene of the station yard with plenty of shunting to be had! DCC controlled and plenty of sounds from the locomotives to make an authentic scene.
Dads Army - An N Gauge layout set to the theme of the famous TV show in Walmington-on-Sea.
Building in O Gauge & Display - by Eddie Michel
Eddie, an IMRS member will have a table set up and be demonstrating the techniques of building brass kits in O Gauge as well as a display of some of the previous locomotive and rolling stock kits he has built.
We will also have a stand from the Ilfracombe Museum as well as two traders: Marks Models of Ilfracombe and Smallworld from Barnstaple. As a Model society we will also have a small stand of second hand items which will be available to purchase; all proceds from the Ilfracombe MRS Stand will be re-used by the club for more model making activities.
Out show this year is going to be held at The Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe, post code for Satnav is EX34 9BZ or alternatively for those who use what3words to help them navigate you'll find the combination of: bulletins.postings.slowness to be of some assistance in finding the show. It is going to be held on Saturday 30th March 2024 (Easter Saturday) and run from 10am to 4pm.
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06 April 2024 Until 07 April 2024
06&7 April 2024
Sat 10am - 4.30PM
Sun 11.30 am - 4.00PM
St Mary's Church Hall
Dalmahoy Edinburgh
EH27 8EB
Adults £4.00
Children (5-15) £1.00
8 layouts and 4 trade stands, refreshments full accessible venue, onsite parking, frequent bus service to Edinburgh and Livingston
We are also opening 30 mins prior to the published times for wheel chair users and people with sensory conditions to allow them to enjoy the show in a calmer and quieter environment
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06 April 2024 09:00 Until 15:00
0Horsham Model Railway Club has an open day on Saturday 6th April. There are many layouts including our own clubs: Chesworth OO finescale, Twofills OO, Dollins Lane N gauge, West Hill OO and Aynsbridge a junior have-a-go layout.
Members layouts include 3mm an HO / OO, an O gauge diorama and working N gauge in a lunch box.
Also planned, Crawley Model Engineers are bringing either a 3 1/2 or a 5 inch locomotive from Goffs Park. Dorking MRC club will also have a layout.
Light refreshments and level access.
If you are interested in Model Railways, pop along on the 6th April look at the trains running on the displays and have a chat with us. We have a friendly membership of all abilities and would welcome new members.
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06 April 2024 09:00 Until 14:00
0Hillingdon Railway Modellers - Test Track Open Day – Saturday 6th April 2024
Yiewsley Baptist Church Hall (side entrance), 74 Colham Avenue, Yiewsley, Hillingdon, London UB7 8HF.
Entrance £6.
Open 10.00 – 15.00hrs.
Bring your O, OO, or N gauge locos and trains to run on our club’s three test tracks.
DC and DCC is available, but sorry no “live steam”.
Our Test Track Open Day is not an exhibition, but a chance to meet fellow modellers and try out your models.
Expert help is on hand from knowledgeable club members if you have any problems with your models, and we very much welcome new members should you wish to join the club.
Refreshments will be available all day.
Nearest station: West Drayton (12 minutes’ walk). Local bus services 222, 350, U1, U3 & U5. Website http://www.hillingdonrailwaymodellers.co.uk or phone Peter on 020 8368 4090.
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07 April 2024
0HRCA to celebrate 55th anniversary by opening its doors to non-members in Newark
The Hornby Railway Collectors' Association (HRCA) was formed in 1969 and in 2024, celebrates its 55th Anniversary. It will be hosting a special exhibition which will be open to non-members on Sunday 7th April 2024. HRCA events are normally members only but an exception has been made for this event, which brings together the products from the former Meccano factory in Binns Road, Liverpool which produced Hornby O Gauge, Hornby Dublo, Dinky Toys and associated ranges including Meccano itself. Whilst the name Hornby is still very much part of the current model railway scene, today’s models are far removed from those that were built in the Liverpool factory up until 1964 when production ceased.
The 55th anniversary exhibition is being held at the Lady Eastwood Hall at Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY and will include some 22 operating layouts plus 12 displays and extensive trade support for those who wish to expand their own collections or start their own model railway journey.
The HRCA has around 2,400 members who receive ten copies of the HRCA Journal each year and have access to a wide range of supporting services. For operators of this much-loved range, the HRCA which was formed in 1969 has ensured that the trains have kept running and have been gaining in popularity with regular appearances at model railway club exhibitions throughout the world. HRCA members can join local groups which meet in halls to provide running facilities for members to operate their trains at regular intervals.
HRCA Chairman Don Gatiss said “ it will have been five years since we have assembled such a large display of Hornby O gauge, Hornby Dublo OO trains, other Meccano brands including Dinky Toys, Meccano and the Bayko building system. Members are attending from across the world and we are delighted to be able to provide non-members with the chance to come along and meet us, hopefully encouraging them to keep these trains operating for many years to come. It is over 100 years since Frank Hornby launched his first clockwork train set and we have come a long way since then. Such was the engineering prowess of the Meccano factory, that keeping these old models operating is not as difficult as people imagine, thanks to a comprehensive supply chain producing spare and replacement parts”.
Sunday admission charges will be £5 (accompanied children free) with opening times being from 1000 until 1600.
Further information about the HRCA can be found on their website www.hrca.net
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Recent Event Reviews
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Hillingdon Railway Modellers - Test Track Open Day
By Solderpete,
The refreshments are pretty good too.
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Lincoln district model railway exhibition
By Dagworth,
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,
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Lincoln district model railway exhibition
By Grampus,
All the best,
Paul
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