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09 June 2018
Event Name: Midland Small Layout Showcase
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Armitage with Handsacre Village HallShropshire Brook RdArmitageStaffsWS15 4UZ
Day 1: Saturday 9th June 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10 am - 4pm
Prices: £6 AdultUnder 16 free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Organising body: Nick Palette
Organiser: Nick Palette07850 017222n.palette@ntlworld.com
A new venture to showcase the best in compact layouts.
A variety of layouts covering UK, American and European prototypes in all the popular scales.
An opportunity to get inspiration to help you build a realisitc compact working layout.
There will be several traders in attendance.
Light refreshments will be available. Car parking and disabled access on site.
Public transport: London Midland West Coast mainline services from London and the South and Crewe and the North to both Lichfield TV and Rugeley TV stations; London Midland Cross City line from Birmingham New St to Lichfield City and Lichfield TV; Arriva bus 825 from both Lichfield and Rugeley to Armitage village.
Please come along for what is planned to be a worthwehile day out.
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09 June 2018
Event Name: Trains at Trinity 2018
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Trinity Methodist ChurchShortmead StreeatBIGGLESWADESG18 8PA
Day 1: 09/06/2018
Opening times Day 1: 10:30 am4:30 pm
Prices: Adult £4Concession £3Accompanied u16 FREE
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: No
Website: http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/events/17106-TrinityMethodistChurchBiggleswadeExhibition
Organising body: Trains at Trinity
Organiser: Andy Buckleyandy.buckley@ntlworld.com
Our tenth bi-annual Model Train and Vintage Toy event - model railway layouts and displays from small 'T' scale to large 'G' (Garden) scale, trade stands, refreshments. In aid of church funds.
*Note* - limited parking for blue badge holders only in church car park, some free parking available behind Motley & Hope, 9-11, Shortmead Street (75yds from church - look for signs) or town car parks (Long term at Rose Lane or Dan Albone Car Parks - charge may apply).
Accompanied children u16 FREE
Traders include: >Elaine's Trains; >Model Roads and Tramways; >Roger Mott books; >BazzasTracks; Marston Vale CRP; >John's Model Railways (3d printing demo)
Layouts Include: >‘Midsummer End’ - N gauge DCC (Featured in Railway Modeller recently); >‘New Warmington Pier’ - 009 narrow gauge ; ‘>Stratfield’ - T Gauge in a guitar case!;
>‘Whitehall’ - Dublo 3 rail; >‘The Brick (73b)’ - 00 modern image; >‘Barental’ - H0m (metre gauge); >‘Mittlere Schwabische Alb Bahn’ - Ho 3 Marklin rail digital;
>‘Sandmarch’ - N gauge - Stevenage Model Railway club's layout; >‘Warmington’ - N gauge; >Looton’ - layout on a toilet seat(!); >‘Rue Sidi Brahim’ - Ho urban shunting layout;
>‘War and Peace - Rolvenden’ - 00 - military themed layout on the K&ESR; >‘The Route of the Flying Scotsman’ - David Ramsay's collection of vintage classic trains, this time inspired by a famous (the most famous?) classic train;
>‘Steadman Sidings’ - 0 gauge - Leeds Model Railway Company and other vintage items; >'Okaminosu’ - N gauge Japanese suburban tram layout using the Kato Unitram track system
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09 June 2018 10 June 2018
Event Name: Peak Model Railway Exhibition 2018
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Agricultural Business CentreAgricultural WayBakewellDerbyshireDE45 1AH
Day 1: 9 June 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Day 2: 10 June 2018
Opening times Day 2: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Prices: Adult £5.00Concession £4.00Child £4.00Family £12.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.chesterfieldrailwaymodellers.co.uk
Organising body: Chesterfield Railway Modellers
Organiser: bakewellexhibition@chesterfieldrailwaymodellers.co.uk
The 2018 Peak Model Railway Exhibition will take place at its established venue on 9th and 10th June. Surrounded by a large pay and display car park the venue has level access and is all on one floor with plenty of space for visitors to view the layouts (up to 15 are expected to be on display) and to spend their money at the selection of traders who support us each year. There is a cafe attached to the venue and the town centre is only a short (level) walk where there is a choice of many more cafes, pubs and shops. Good frequent public transport links Bakewell to the surrounding towns and villages and to Sheffield, Manchester, Derby and Nottingham. The nearest railway station is Matlock with trains to Derby and Nottingham where conncetions are available to other parts of the country.
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09 June 2018 10 June 2018
Event Name: GlasGOw 2018
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, 2025 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1NE
Day 1: Saturday 9 June 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10am to 4pm
Day 2: Sunday 10 June 2018
Opening times Day 2: 11am to 4pm
Prices: Adult £6.00 - Accompanied children free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Organising body: Strathclyde O Gauge Group
Organiser: Bob McLay - 0141 637 4189 or wcampbell23@yahoo.co.uk
GlasGOw 2018 is the 18th year of Scotland's major gauge O only event. The halls are opposite Pollokshaws West station on the East Kilbride/Barrhead lines or 5-10 minutes walk from Shawlands station on the Cathcart Circle. Bus services 3/57A (First) and 3 (McGills) pass the door. by car follow the signs for the Pollok Country Park & Burrell Collection from M77 Junction 2 or M8 Junction 22 - the halls are on the opposite side of the road.
Layouts booked are: Burdale Quarry, Carr Street, Derby Road, St George’s Dock and the Ayr MRG test track.
Traders expected to attend are: Douglas Blades, Helmsman Model Rail, Ian Kirk Models, Invertrain Model Railways, JPL Models, Scenic Solutions, Squires Model and Craft Tools and the Tower Collection Blackpool.
There will also be demonstrations of loco and rolling stock construction, information stands for the Gauge O Guild and ALSRM, a Bring and Buy stand and a cafe.
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09 June 2018 10 June 2018
Event Name: Mendip 2018
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Doulting village hallChelynch ParkDoultingNr. Shepton MalletSomersetBA4 4PL
Day 1: 9th June 2018
Opening times Day 1: 1030 am - 1630 pm
Day 2: 10th June 2018
Opening times Day 2: 1000 am - 1600 pm
Prices: Adult £4.ooChild (12-16) £2-ooChild (under 12, with adult) Free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: Shepton & District MRS at Wordpress
Organising body: Shepton & District MRS
Organiser: John Perrett 01761 232950jp.perrett@btinternet.com
The annual exhibition hosted by the Shepton & District MRS. at Doulting Village hall, Nr Shepton Mallet, Soms. BA4 4PL
on the 9th & 10th June 2018.
Twelve layouts; Tormouth Quay (00), Enigma Quay (ON30), Amiens 1918 (009), Shunting Puzzle (00), Barrkirk (00), Lulworth Castle (00),
Godshill (O), Feltham Road (00), Yeobridge (N), Tipham (00), Abbot's Morton (EM), Scratchy Bottom (Gn15).
Three trade stands,Joe Lock, Tony Wilcock, Railway Scenics.
Two preservation societies. Ffestiniog Railway and The Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust
Wheelchair Access - Parking - Light refreshments
Free entry to our clubroom at the East Somerset Railway (BA4 4QP) during the show. Operating on Midford (N gauge)
and various static displays/demonstrations .
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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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