ukmodelshops Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) Hi everyone, As Editor of The UK Model Shops Directory I know the Exhibition program for 2018 has well and truly started so I thought it's about time I added my own Club's event to the pot. Sutton Coldfield Railway SocietyModel Railway ExhibitionSat/Sun 28th-29th April 2018Bishop Walsh School, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 1QT This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Club and to celebrate such an auspicious occasion we have 16 layouts on show including 6 from the Club itself. Highlights are Oakley from Roger Strike which exemplifies the steam era branch line, and Bear Creek Junction from Adrian Hall, a Warley National award winning American multi-gauge layout with stunning Colorado scenery. Hope some of you get chance to drop in as we would welcome meeting up with friends old and new on this special occasion. OPENING TIMES: SAT 10am - 5pm, SUN 10am - 4pmADMISSION: Adults £5.00 Concessions £4.00 DESCRIPTION: Accompanied children under 16 admitted free. Layouts, trade stands, preservation societies and audio visual presentations. Sandwiches, excellent cakes and light refreshments available. Ample free parking. And apologies for the incorrect bus details last year. Since then I have been provided with this link - http://bus.traveluk.info/location/B761QT And the following info was provide by Dave47549 last year so I hope they are still current (many thanks Dave). Two options, both roughly 15 mins walk from the school: either WYLDE GREEN: 110 Birmingham - Tamworth via Sutton Coldfield X3 Birmingham - Hill Hook via Sutton Coldfield (Saturday Only) X4 Birmingham - Minworth via Sutton Coldfield X5 Birmingham - Roughley via Sutton Coldfield or WALMLEY: 15A/C Erdington - Sutton Coldfield (Saturday Only) 71 Solihull - Sutton Coldfield via Marston Green station 75 Birmingham International station - Sutton Coldfield via Coleshill Parkway & Water Orton stations (Saturday Only) 168 Erdington - Sutton Coldfield (Saturday Only) X4 Birmingham - Minworth via Sutton Coldfield X14 Birmingham - Sutton Coldfield Timetables / further details etc at: https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ --Best Regards,Adrian Hall----------------------------------Sutton Coldfield Railway Society----------------------------------http://www.scrs.club Edited January 29, 2018 by ukmodelshops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I’lm looking forward to being there with my little layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2018 I’ll be there with Chebstone my small layout which is set in the South West in the 60s The layout runs to a sequence (one being BR Western Region steam and the early Green Diesels) All stock is DCC with sound and at long last most of the stock is now weathered. Come and say hello Eltel (Terry) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted April 29, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 29, 2018 A most enjoyable weekend operating Chebstone at the 50th Anniversary Sutton Coldfield Exhibition. Well done to all the Sutton Coldfield members. Look forward to the 60th Anniversary Eltel (Terry) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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