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31 March 2012 01 April 2012
For all Model Railway fans
South West Model & Hobbies Show 2012
Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April 2012
at The Bath & West Showground Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN
INVITATION
See the website for more information:- www.swmee.co.uk
For the 2012 two day exhibition we are offering very completive fixed price trading space rates to selected companies and experienced traders, whilst recognizing the current market position affecting trade in the UK, a number of positive changes are planned for 2012, include designated areas for the various hobbies.
The large Showering Pavilion ground floor & balcony will be exclusively for 40+ model railway layouts, trade & all 40,000 plus square feet. Please see www.ukmodelshops.co.uk for a list of exhibitors & traders
The East Somerset Society of Model & Experimental Engineers ‘LIVE STEAM’ Ride on railway will operate in the grounds with over one mile of track. See website; www.essmee.org.uk
Other halls will contain model aircraft, model boats, model tanks, war-games
The Sedgmore hall will be dedicated to indoor flying,
The Edmund Rack Hall will be exclusively for R/C cars & tanks,
The Mendip Hall will be for boats, linking areas will be for specialist traders of tools & engineering.
Plus large outdoor displays of R/C flying, boats, hovercraft and much, much more…
An organized full facility caravan site is available, with mains power & water outlets
For exhibitors on-site basic bedrooms/showers/toilets are available
A large on-site restaurant provides quality meals for breakfasts & lunches, a number of fast food stalls.
Parking on site for 5,000 plus cars and all ‘CHILDREN FREE ENTRY’ to the exhibition.
In 2010 we had 8,351 public visitors attending, 2011 was an attendance 10,800 so for 2012 we will provide a wider range and greater selection for the public, come and join us.
If you the new Model Railway enthusiast or a well experienced modeler by visiting the SHOWERING PAVILION at the Bath & West Showground in the Spring of 2012, you will have the opportunity of viewing some of the very best Model Railway Layouts from all over UK.
The Model Railway layouts in more than 40,000 sq. feet and range from the small Z gauge to G scale will include:-
1. WESTFORD a very large 59 foot long 00 GWR classic layout see: www.westfordmodellers.co.uk
2. OVERLORD a 00 layout see: www.lwmrs.co.uk/CMS/index.php/members-layouts/94-overlord
3. FROGPOOL a 0 gauge GWR West Country see: <a href="http://www.amrc.hampshire.org.uk/page6">www.amrc.hampshire.org.uk/page6
4. Tri-ang TT Display Layout showing 40+ years old models from Kevin West of Oxfordshire
5. Tri-ang Mimic Motorways a display ofroad & rail from David Lyon of Berkshire
6. ZUMMITULSE a quality Z gauge German outline from a lady in Devon
7. NEUNBRUCKENBAHN a N gauge German mountain layout with spirals from Hampshire
8. TARENT VALLEY a very large 009 classic layout
9. MUSEUM of TRANSPORT a very entertaining action 00 layout from Lancashire
10. WEST SUSSEX N group a large modular layout
11. ENGAINE-######-HARDY a beautiful N gauge British outline from Essex
12. BRAMBLE BOTTOM 10mm 16.5 gauge the home to all moles, ladybirds and mice
13. HEMLOCK 00 GWR model of the Clum Valley by the Shepton & District MRS
14. CHILCOMPTON from the Reditch MRC
15. KINGSFIELD 00 from the Barnhill MRC
The Model Railway section will be supported by a good selection of the best 50 +model railway traders from all over UK, a number offering ‘SPECIAL SHOW BARGAINS’, and advice to obtain
the ultimate in modeling.
In addition there will be demonstration workshops and experts on hand to give advice, ideas and inspirations.
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0Cupar Model Rail 2025 is scheduled for the 19th and 20th of July at The Corn Exchange in Cupar, Fife.
This annual exhibition, organised by the Cupar & District Model Railway Club, has become a must-visit event in East Scotland for railway enthusiasts. The show will feature over 15 model railway layouts across various scales, quality trade stands, modelling demonstrations, and a cafe.
Each adult admission includes a free colour show guide (while stocks last), and accompanied children (ages 0-15) can attend for free, making it an ideal family outing.
The exhibition runs from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on both days.
The venue is fully accessible, with both free and paid parking options available nearby, and is within comfortable walking distance from the Cupar railway station and the town has excellent bus connections.
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20 July 2025 09:00 Until 21 July 2025 15:00
1The Chatham & District Model Railway club are excited and proud to announce the return of The Chatham Show and its coming back home to the Chatham Historic dockyard and slip 5 on the 20/21st of july
The show is coming back even bigger now.
It will have 100+ exhibitors
50 layouts booked in
Half price entry to Chatham dockyard with show tickets.
Adults £10 (£9 in advance)
Under 16s free
Advanced tickets are available on our website www.chatham.show
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26 July 2025
0Model Railway Exhibition
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Open at 10am and close at 4pm
Admission prices: Adults (over 16 years) £8 , Child (under 16 years) Free, Card payment accepted
Amenities: Full disabled access, free parking and light refreshments all day
Features: 40 layouts, demonstrations and trade stands
Contact: Ken Banks 07484-213267 [email protected]
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0Date: JULY 26th
Times : 10am to 4pm
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125, WILLS CRES, HOUNSLOW, TW3 2JF
There is FREE entry, but donations welcome.
FREE parking on site
There will be at least SEVEN working layouts in TT120, OO, O and G plus two S/H stalls and one demo stand
This is our club's only fund-raising event in 2025 and so, please come down and support us.
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26 July 2025 09:00
0Annual club Exhibition Christ Church Bear St , EX32 &BU
Barnstaple Model railway club welcomes you to our friendly 2025 Annual Exhibition We present many quality layouts, a great selection of trade, specialist societies, vote for best layout, Shunting Puzzle, railway book stall etc offering a great day out for modellers. Covering 3 rooms on a single floor with full disabled access. Barnstaple also offers wonderful shopping including the Green Lanes shopping centre for a full day out Full details see Ukmodelshops
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