*IMPORTANT* - Please check with any organisers website to see if an event is still proceeding before making a journey.
Hillingdon Railway Modellers - Test Track Open Day
Yiewsley Baptist Church Hall (side entrance), 74 Colham Avenue, Yiewsley, Hillingdon, London UB7 8HF.
Entrance £5. Open 10.00 – 15.00hrs.
Bring your O, OO or N gauge locos and trains to run on our clubs’ three separate test tracks.
DC and DCC available, but sorry no “live steam”.
Please note that this is NOT an exhibition, but a good opportunity to meet fellow friendly modellers, chat, and test out your models.
Expert help is on hand from knowledgeable club members if you have any problems with your models. Refreshments will be available all day.
This event will be subject to any further government Covid restrictions which may, or may not, be imposed.
Nearest railway 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.
Yiewsley Baptist Church Hall (side entrance), 74 Colham Avenue, Yiewsley, Hillingdon, London UB7 8HF.
Entrance £5. Open 10.00 – 15.00hrs.
Bring your O, OO or N gauge locos and trains to run on our clubs’ three separate test tracks.
DC and DCC available, but sorry no “live steam”.
Please note that this is NOT an exhibition, but a good opportunity to meet fellow friendly modellers, chat, and test out your models.
Expert help is on hand from knowledgeable club members if you have any problems with your models. Refreshments will be available all day.
This event will be subject to any further government Covid restrictions which may, or may not, be imposed.
Nearest railway 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.
After a two-year break, also because of restrictions of COVID-19. Milton Keynes Model Railway Society Open Day on Saturday 9 April 2022, 10:00 – 15:00. It’s at our regular meeting place, on Bond Estate. The room is on Bond Estate close to mount farm park, on the second floor of North House, with plenty of parking. It should be a friendly and fun day playing trains, all are welcome.
There will be Barton Cross which is a large 00-gauge layout. On the upper level is DCC control and lower-level DC control. Which is being updated. N-gauge which is a complete layout that is taken to exhibitions. O-gauge which is being modified and will be going to exhibitions.
Also, a test track, for running and testing locos.
Refreshments (including the famous cakes and real coffee) will be available.
Club website: https://mkmrs.org.uk
Details of the show are:
· Milton Keynes Model Railway Open Day
· Saturday 9 April 2022, 10:00-15:00
· North House 1 Bond Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1SW
· Entry: Is Free to all.
There will be Barton Cross which is a large 00-gauge layout. On the upper level is DCC control and lower-level DC control. Which is being updated. N-gauge which is a complete layout that is taken to exhibitions. O-gauge which is being modified and will be going to exhibitions.
Also, a test track, for running and testing locos.
Refreshments (including the famous cakes and real coffee) will be available.
Club website: https://mkmrs.org.uk
Details of the show are:
· Milton Keynes Model Railway Open Day
· Saturday 9 April 2022, 10:00-15:00
· North House 1 Bond Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1SW
· Entry: Is Free to all.
After a two-year break, East Surrey N Gauge will hold their annual exhibition and Open Day on Saturday 9 April 2022, 1000-1600. It’s at our regular meeting place, in Redhill. The hall is close to Earlswood station and bus routes, and an easy walk from Redhill station. It has level access and plenty of local on-street parking. We're easing ourselves back into the exhibition world with a small show, but it should be a friendly and fun day playing trains, and all NGF denizens will be especially welcome.
There will be 8 ‘N’ gauge layouts on display, including Alpenbahn, Bahnbetriebswerk Königshafen and a modular layout from East Surrey N Gauge. These will be supported by 2 specialist traders, secondhand sales and the N Gauge Forum stand.
Refreshments (including the famous cakes and real coffee) will be available.
Club website: www.esngclub.com
Details of the show are:
• East Surrey N Gauge Open Day
• Saturday 9 April 2022, 1000-1600
• Earlswood Baptist Church, St Johns Road, Redhill, RH1 6DZ
• Entry: Adults £3.00 Children £2.00 Family £8.00.
There will be 8 ‘N’ gauge layouts on display, including Alpenbahn, Bahnbetriebswerk Königshafen and a modular layout from East Surrey N Gauge. These will be supported by 2 specialist traders, secondhand sales and the N Gauge Forum stand.
Refreshments (including the famous cakes and real coffee) will be available.
Club website: www.esngclub.com
Details of the show are:
• East Surrey N Gauge Open Day
• Saturday 9 April 2022, 1000-1600
• Earlswood Baptist Church, St Johns Road, Redhill, RH1 6DZ
• Entry: Adults £3.00 Children £2.00 Family £8.00.
Aire Valley Railway Modellers Club would like to announce our 2022 Spring Open Day - to be held on Sunday, 10th April 2022.
We will be open from 10am to 4pm, showcasing 15+ layouts* in scales from N through to O gauge in our 4,000sq.ft. clubroom, along with trade stands* and refreshments. Entry to this popular event remains free of charge (although donations to club funds are encouraged & gratefully received!)
*Further details on number of layouts, and traders attending, will be confirmed nearer the time.
Payment by card is also now available for membership fees, and also for any donations.
Location - AVRMC Clubroom: Top Floor, Melbourne House (opposite Dalton Mills), Dalton Lane, Keighley, BD21 4JH
Google Maps Location - https://goo.gl/maps/SfiPkGVvYU7Go85w7
What Three Words - https://w3w.co/lock.elbow.putty
Follow the Maroon & White signs from major roads.
Note: Our clubroom is on the 3rd floor, and the only access is via steps; unfortunately there is no lift or disabled access.
For any further information please feel free to contact me via PM, or at jsavrmc@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can contact our Club Secretary (Peter Sayers) at avrmclub@gmail.com.
Regards,
Jonathan Scott
Treasurer, AVRMC
We will be open from 10am to 4pm, showcasing 15+ layouts* in scales from N through to O gauge in our 4,000sq.ft. clubroom, along with trade stands* and refreshments. Entry to this popular event remains free of charge (although donations to club funds are encouraged & gratefully received!)
*Further details on number of layouts, and traders attending, will be confirmed nearer the time.
Payment by card is also now available for membership fees, and also for any donations.
Location - AVRMC Clubroom: Top Floor, Melbourne House (opposite Dalton Mills), Dalton Lane, Keighley, BD21 4JH
Google Maps Location - https://goo.gl/maps/SfiPkGVvYU7Go85w7
What Three Words - https://w3w.co/lock.elbow.putty
Follow the Maroon & White signs from major roads.
Note: Our clubroom is on the 3rd floor, and the only access is via steps; unfortunately there is no lift or disabled access.
For any further information please feel free to contact me via PM, or at jsavrmc@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can contact our Club Secretary (Peter Sayers) at avrmclub@gmail.com.
Regards,
Jonathan Scott
Treasurer, AVRMC
A Spring Model Railway Show in Cornwall 2022
Helston & Falmouth Model Railway Club
April 23rd & 24th
Sat. 10.00 – 5.00 Sun. 10.00 – 4.00
NOTE NEW VENUE!
Pool Academy
Church Road
Pool
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 3PZ
Around 14 working layouts including 'The Helford Valley Railway - Gweek North Quay'. Full Trade support including Kernow Model Rail Centre, Squires Tools, & MERG. Hot food and refreshments all day.
http://www.hfmrc.com
Helston & Falmouth Model Railway Club
April 23rd & 24th
Sat. 10.00 – 5.00 Sun. 10.00 – 4.00
NOTE NEW VENUE!
Pool Academy
Church Road
Pool
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 3PZ
Around 14 working layouts including 'The Helford Valley Railway - Gweek North Quay'. Full Trade support including Kernow Model Rail Centre, Squires Tools, & MERG. Hot food and refreshments all day.
http://www.hfmrc.com
Wessex Narrow Gauge Modellers present Narrow Gauge South 2022
Saturday 23rd April 2022
Barton Peveril College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA.
10am – 5pm
Layouts
The following layouts are confirmed as attending Narrow Gauge South 2022:
3.5mm NG (HOe):
Kaninchenbau
Ulvaryd
4mm NG (009):
Awngate
Clyre Valley
East Quay
Garreg Wen
Hazelcombe
Llandecwyn
Loctern Quay
River Crane Mill
Sandy Shores
Severalls Road
Slugworth & Co
Tan-y-Llyn
Tansey Bank & Hobbs Row Halt
Turtle Bay
Woody Green Basin
4mm Scale (Standard Gauge: EM)
Hembourne
5.5mm NG:
5.5mm Modular Group
7mm NG:
Bridport (O16.5)
Gideon Postlethwaite & Sons (O9)
Pyn Valley Railway (O9)
Slindon Vale Railway – Norewood for Slindon (O16.5)
Surrey & Sussex “Black Sheep” On30 modular Group (On30)
Tony’s Forest (O14)
Twa Dale Estates (O14)
Worton Court (O16.5)
8mm NG:
Dinas NWNG
Gn15 (1:24 scale on 16.5mm track):
Berger Hall 2022
For the latest information please check our website at:
http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/?page_id=629
Saturday 23rd April 2022
Barton Peveril College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA.
10am – 5pm
Layouts
The following layouts are confirmed as attending Narrow Gauge South 2022:
3.5mm NG (HOe):
Kaninchenbau
Ulvaryd
4mm NG (009):
Awngate
Clyre Valley
East Quay
Garreg Wen
Hazelcombe
Llandecwyn
Loctern Quay
River Crane Mill
Sandy Shores
Severalls Road
Slugworth & Co
Tan-y-Llyn
Tansey Bank & Hobbs Row Halt
Turtle Bay
Woody Green Basin
4mm Scale (Standard Gauge: EM)
Hembourne
5.5mm NG:
5.5mm Modular Group
7mm NG:
Bridport (O16.5)
Gideon Postlethwaite & Sons (O9)
Pyn Valley Railway (O9)
Slindon Vale Railway – Norewood for Slindon (O16.5)
Surrey & Sussex “Black Sheep” On30 modular Group (On30)
Tony’s Forest (O14)
Twa Dale Estates (O14)
Worton Court (O16.5)
8mm NG:
Dinas NWNG
Gn15 (1:24 scale on 16.5mm track):
Berger Hall 2022
For the latest information please check our website at:
http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/?page_id=629
Kids go free - When accompanied by an adult. We've been celebrating model railways for over 40 years, serving the local community since 1978. Come along and see what has been happening during lockdown.
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Upcoming Events
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20 August 2022 Until 21 August 2022
0The flagship event of the EM Gauge Society in the north of England is back for 2022 and will take place over the weekend of August 20th/21st at Kettlethorpe High School, the venue we first used in 2019. On display will be at least ten finescale layouts representing the best in 4mm scale modelling.
As usual there will be plenty of opportunity to stock up on modelling supplies with a good range of specialist traders in attendance. In addition, there will be a variety of ‘Show you how’ demonstrations and other special interest society stands. There will also be the EM and P4 test track and the EMGS Trade Officer will be in attendance selling amongst other things, the Society’s range of EM track and points. In addition, the ever popular members’ sales stand will be selling second hand models, kits and bits.
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20 August 2022 09:00 Until 21 August 2022 15:00
020th & 21st August 2022 at the Ice Arena Wales, Olympian Drive, Cardiff Bay, CF11 0JS.
The relaunched Cardiff Model Railway Exhibition is back after a two year break.
This year we have moved to a new prestige venue in Cardiff Bay.
10am-5pm Saturday & 10am-4pm Sunday
Admission £8.00 Under 12's free but have to be accompanied by an adult
Advance discounted tickets available via the website.
Free entry to prize draw with every advance ticket purchased through the website.
Website: https://www.cardiffmodelrailwayshow.co.uk/
Layouts in all major scales
Special guest layout is the popular P4 exhibition layout Mostyn, making its return to the exhibition circuit.
Demonstrators
Traders
Preservation Societies
Hot and cold refreshments
Free Parking behind arena and also in nearby Swimming Pool Car Park.
Low price parking available directly across the road from the arena in former Toys-R-Us car park
Layouts:
Bath Green Park Loco Shed - 2mm Finescale
Bicsdale - OO Gauge
Broadwell - OO Gauge (first exhibition for this new 21' x 10' layout)
"Canadian Layout" - HO Gauge
Cwm Castell - OO Gauge
Ffordd-y-Deryn - 16mm Scale
Kleine Albula - HOm Gauge
Llandarfal - OO Gauge
Llawryglyn - EM Gauge
Margam Moor - OO Gauge
Midsomer Mardy - Z Gauge
Mostyn - P4 Finescale (Special Guest Layout)
Pencader - EM Gauge
Plaxtol Road - O Gauge
Ryders Green Wharf - OO9 Gauge
Sheep Dip - OO Gauge
Trevanna Dries - EM Gauge
Washery Halt - O Gauge
Traders:
Squires Tools
War World Scenics - One of the show's sponsors
Lendons Model Shop - One of the show's sponsors
Martyn Parry - One of the show's sponsors
813 Preservation Fund
Alastair Warrington Railway Photo's
Bespoke GLR Services
Country Park Models
Craftfairs
Henry Thomas Diecast
Lightmoor Press
Taff Vale Models (Dragon Models)
Trade Stand Enquiry Email: tradestands@cardiffmodelrail.org.uk
General Email: enquiries@cardiffmodelrailwayshow.co.uk
Telephone: 029 2025 5000 (10am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
There are regular bus services from central Cardiff.
Nearest railway station is Cogan. Walk across the Pont-yr-Werin footbridge to get to the Arena...
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20 August 2022 09:00 Until 21 August 2022 15:00
0The exhibition is put on by the Soar valley model railway club, it is held at the Loughborough Grammar school on the Leicester road LE11 2DU, there is full trade support as well as 32 layouts and demonstrators it is one of the biggest exhibitions in the east midlands, see the SVMRC web site for more details and a full list of layouts and traders that are attending.
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20 August 2022 09:00 Until 15:00
0Its our 10th annual Exhibition
20th August
10am - 4pm
In Milton Keynes
At Oakgrove School
Mk10 9JQ
24 layouts and 14 trade stands.
Adult (16+): £6.00
Child (5-15) : £3.00
Under 5's : Free
List of layouts and traders below
Theres also the opportunity for children to take control of Thomas and his Friends around our layout.
Layouts
A Remote Depot – OO
Astonbury Junction – OO
Barry Inspired Scrapyard – N
Eastbridge – O
Fenny Stratford – OO FS
Frampton-On-Severn – OO
Hayling Island – N
Kinross – OO
Kirkbridge - OO
Micro Layouts
New Walmington Pier – 009
Oakston - OO
Rosneath – N
Thomas – OO
Torrecastle Viaduct – 2mm
90p Layout – N
Bear Creek – N
Bedstead Flyer – N
Billton Goods – 3mm
Burton Bradstock - EM
Canute Road Quay – OO
Naples Street – TT
Penpoll – O
Reunited Biscuits – OO
Squaw Falls – N
Traders
ADM Turntables
AGR Models
Connosur Wrenn
Elaines Trains
JB’s Models
Keiths Models
Mawsons Models
Mick French Books
P&D Marsh
Squires Tools
Sunningwell
Tony Trains
Checkrail
Isinglass Models
See less
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20 August 2022 09:00 Until 21 August 2022 14:30
0Why not make a day of it? Come and see our show (kids go free when accompanied with an adult) and have a trip on North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Their Pickering station is just around the corner from our venue.
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Recent Event Reviews
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DEMU Showcase 2022 - New Date, New Venue!
By Kelly,
It was good to see DEMU's Showcase return once again after a 2 year hiatus.
A new date and a new venue were needed due to a combination of costs and availability (made harder by the Jubilee celebrations). The new venue was great and personally as someone in a wheelchair I found it pretty good with only the stage inaccessible unless I went up with crutches (which I did once, but I elected not to try another time!). The cable covers were a problem, but the organising team noted this and will make changes for next years show.
I felt the quality of the layouts was fantastic and it was good to see so many familiar faces after what felt like ages. Well worth the trip across to Sutton Coldfield.
The show will return next year to the same location, in June. Keep an eye out for more details on the DEMU website.
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South Tyneside O Gauge Group (STOGG) - Open Day - 28/11/21
By GeoffW,
A great bunch of friendly guys, operating in a luxurious club room with some great layouts.
Well worth a visit1
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Guildford O Gauge Group Open Day 17th October, Normandy Village Hall near Guildford, Surrey.
By O-Gauge-Phil,
Excellent. Everyone very helpful, had some very thought provoking discussions on signal operating mechanisms etc. Nice to see things opening up again and Traders!.
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Model Rail Scotland 2020 - Glasgow SEC
By ERIC ALLTORQUE,
Great show to visit,lots going on and plenty too see
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