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05 November 2016 06 November 2016
Event Name: The Gravesend Model Railway Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Northfleet School for Girls,Hall Road,Northfleet,Kent. DA11 8AQ
Day 1: 5 November 2016
Opening times Day 1: 10.00 - 17.00
Day 2: 6 November 2016
Opening times Day 2: 10.00 - 16.00
Prices: Standard Rate - £4.00.Accompanied children under 16 - FREE
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.gres.org.uk
Organising body: Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society
Organiser: George Marcar07821 [email protected]
We have a fantastic new fully accessible venue for 2016. This year's exhibition offers a greater variety of interesting layouts (fifteen at present and maybe a few more), several railway societies and eleven quality trade stands. Close to the A2, Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater, our new venue has: Free on-site parking, a regular bus service that stops outside, wheelchair access and the usual friendly atmosphere. Our members are happy to assist those who request assistance and answer any enquiry about the Exhibition or Society.
Our new exhibition manager is so proud of this year's exhibition that he is allowing children accompanied by an adult to join us for FREE. So that means, one adult can bring several children with them and only pay £4!
Ebbsfleet railway station is only 17 minutes from Central London, 10 minutes from Stratford International and Gravesend railway station is 11 minutes from Dartford. Northfleet School for Girls is about 2-3 minutes drive from the Northfleet turn-off from the A2.
Bus route 481 serves Gravesend town centre, Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater shopping centre and stops outside the school on both days. Other regular bus services stop close by to Northfleet School for Girls. Anyone arriving by bus will be able to have one free tea or coffee on production of their bus ticket.
An extensive range of hot and cold food and refreshments will be available. Plus, we are pleased to announce local author and railway aficionado, Rob Poole, will be signing copies of his new book 'Railways of Gravesend, the Hoo Peninsular & Isle of Grain'. Be among the first to pick up a copy of Rob's new book, meet the author and have an opportunity to learn about Rob's passion for local railways.
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05 November 2016 06 November 2016
Event Name: Wolverhampton Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Wednesfield High School, Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 3ES
Day 1: Saturday 5th November 2016
Opening times Day 1: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Day 2: Sunday 6th November 2016
Opening times Day 2: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Prices: Adults u00a35.00, Children u00a31.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.wolverhamptonmrc.org.uk/
Organising body: Wolverhampton Model Railway Club
Organiser: Wolverhampton Model Railway Club
Wolverhampton MRC
Model Railway Exhibition 2016
Confirmed Layouts
FRANKLIN – 0n2 Gauge - North American Narrow Gauge exhibited by Bob Harper
MADELEINA - 0n16.5 Gauge – Latin American Narrow Gauge exhibited by Ned Williams
BOWLEGGETT MANOR – 009 Gauge – English Narrow Gauge exhibited by Peter Cullen
HERGEST – 009 Gauge – A narrow gauge line near the England/Wales border exhibited by Peter Cullen
LOCH TAT – N Gauge – A depiction of the West Highland line in Scotland exhibited by Adrian Lambourne
LONGNOR – 0n16.5 Gauge – An extension of the Leek & Manifold Railway in North Staffordshire exhibited by Hugh Williams
STEAM ON THE CAMBRIAN – 00 Gauge – The former Cambrian Railway in BR days exhibited by Frank Collins
LOWFIELD – 00 Gauge – A small city centre terminus station exhibited by Cliff Homer
MARTINS HILL – N Gauge – American short line in Oregon exhibited by Mike Bartleet
DOLGELLY (1922) – 0 Gauge – The prototype location just after grouping exhibited by Phil Craythorn
MERTHYR RIVERSIDE – EM Gauge – Fictitious goods station in Merthyr Tydfil exhibited by Wolverhampton MRC
Confirmed Traders
Railwayania/Replica Railways
Booklaw
Topp Trains
All Components
Kevin’s Trains
Nigels Trains
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06 November 2016
Event Name: Cornwall Model Railway Exhibition 2016
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Carn Brea Leisure CentreCarn Brea AvenueRedruth, CORNWALLLTR15 3QS
Day 1: Sunday 6th November 2016
Opening times Day 1: 10 am until 4 pm
Prices: Adults £3Children £1Family £6 (2 + 4)
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.cornwallogauge.org.uk/exhibition
Organising body: Cornwall O Gauge Group
Organiser: Ian WhiteSecretary Cornwall O Gauge GroupEmail: [email protected]
Our annual Cornwall Model Railway Exhibition is again at the Carn Brea Leisure Centre, only this year it is much larger. We will have over 20 layouts across a range of gauges, era’s and locations, stands for local clubs and societies and trader support. Refreshments are available all day within the exhibition hall.
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06 November 2016
Event Name: Burton Model RailEx
Classification: Exhibition
Address: National Brewery Centre, Horninglow street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG
Day 1: Sunday 6th November
Opening times Day 1: 1000-1600
Day 2: Sunday 6th November
Opening times Day 2: 1000-1600
Prices: Adult £4Children £1Family £9
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.burtonrailwaysociety.co.uk
Organising body: Burton Railway Society
Organiser: Jeff Howard, 07425140292, [email protected]
14 layouts plus traders and demonstrators at a brewery museum. Free parking, disabled access, refreshments and lots of quality cask ales. Static road and rail exhibits plus shire horses and the Robey steam engine. National Brewery Centre, Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG
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06 November 2016
Event Name: Poole & District Model Railway Society Model Railway Exhibition 2016
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Poole Grammar SchoolGravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU
Day 1: 6th November 2016
Opening times Day 1: 10:30 to 16:30
Prices: £5 Adult£3 Child£10 Family
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: https://pdmrs.wordpress.com/exhibitions/
Organising body: Poole & District Model Railway Society
Organiser: James [email protected]
New, enlarged exhibition, also a new date being first Sunday in November (previous exhibitions have been on Remembrance Sunday)
Layouts
New Kensel Green 00 GWR/BR late 50s to 60s
Solent Summit N US outline with long trains and big scenes
Kings End 00 BR (NSE)
Gilkicker Junction N BR (Southern)
Chalworth 0 BR (Southern)
Pine Road 00 Southern 1930
Scratchy Bottom Halt and Cloud Cuckoo Creek Gn-15 base on the works of Rowland Emett
Broadford Em Australian Outline
Croydon North Street 00 BR 1980-1990
Courthare Junction 00 GWR & Southern Areas
Tilley Yard South HO US Santa Fe 1956
Cottonwood H0n3 US Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Shunterton 00 BR
St Levan TT GWR 1936
Lego World Lego
Kids layout 00
PDMRS new 00/DCC layout under construction on display
Demos
DCC Demonstrations & Clinic with working computer controlled layout and DCC displays
Slim Gauge Society US narrow gauge stock and buildings
Swanage Railway Display Stand
Traders
RailRoom Electronics
Ray Heard
Ian Shave
Aspire
Platform Models
BH Enterprises
Light Refreshments
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Upcoming Events
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09 August 2025 09:00 Until 10 August 2025 15:00
02025 marks our third annual Models Weekend
On the 9th & 10th August, join us at Market Bosworth Railway Station on The Battlefield Line Railway for an impressive display of model railways from N to 7 1/4" scale, a variety of trade stands and also the latest models on show from Bachmann Europe!
We will also have a new showcase theme this year where we have multiple layouts depicting a similar prototype, TBC nearer the time.
Event highlights:
*15+ Layouts of all scales and era's
--Bournemouth West--
--Southgate Park--
--Penhelig--
--Fareford East--
--Three Spires TMD--
--Tan-y-Bwlch--
--Morton Yard & Hill Farm--
--Rush Green & Phoenix Road--
--Two Locks--
--Llantaliog Valley Railway--
--Magna Park--
--Justin's Yard--
--Behind the Lines--
--Tri-ang Railways & Minic Motorways--
--Thomas & Friends Garden Railway--
*12+ Traders including new, second hand, tools, kits and more...
--Bachmann Europe--
--N-Gauge Society--
--Battlefield Line Models--
--Ravenstone model Railways--
--Bomber County Models--
--Keiths Model Railways--
--Rob's Trains--
--Historical Railway Maps--
--Thunderbolt models--
--Mac's Models--
--John Sutton Models & Books--
--Jill's Trains--
*Full-size trains will be running during the weekend
* 5" and 7 1/4" miniature railway
*Hot & cold refreshment's, including licensed bar serving real ale, available on-site.
*FREE heritage bus link both days from Nuneaton & Hinckley, direct to the show.
*Car parking at Market Bosworth, or why not park at one of our other stations and buy a combined ticket and arrive by train!
*FREE full colour showguide!
Show opening times:
Saturday 9th; 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday 10th; 10:00 - 16:00
Event Only Admission Prices:
Adult :- £8
Concession :- £4
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £20
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Event Admission & All-Day Train Travel Combined Prices:
Adult :- £20
Concession :- £13
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £50
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Concession price is valid for children (age 3-15), seniors (65+) and registered carers (evidence required).
www.battlefieldline.co.uk/models
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16 August 2025 Until 17 August 2025
0SAT 16th AUGUST & SUN 17th of AUGUST 2025
at LOUGHBOROUGH Grammar School, Leicester Road , Loughborough , Leicestershire.
Car Sat Nav use ;- LE11 2AQ , Entrance off Leicester Road ,Loughborough.
SAT 10am-5pm, SUN 10am-4.pm.
ADMISSION: Adults £10.00 Children £5.00 Family £25.00 (2 adults and up to 3 delightful Children)
Free Exhibition Guide included with entry whilst stocks last.
30 Layouts, 26 trade plus demo's.
This venue is not far from the centre of the town, lying to the south, off the Leicester Road A6. Entrance via Burton Walks.
Regular local bus services from the Railway Station, Town Centre, Leicester and Coalville pass by the entrance.
15 min walk from GCR., 20 mins from LOUGHBORO' Mainline Rail Station.
Plenty of free car parking is available.
The venue is disabled friendly.
Hot and Cold refreshments will be available. Including Hot Savories' and Filled Cobs.
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16 August 2025 09:00 Until 16:00
0Come along and see some of he Club's layouts. If you are thinking of joining the club this is an ideal opportunity to see what we do and talk to Club members.
Adults £3, Children £1. Family ticket £6 (2 adults + up to 3 Children).
Wheelchair accessible, Light refreshments available.
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16 August 2025 09:00 Until 13:00
0Brighton MRC will be holding one of their occasional sales day on Saturday 16th August 2025. It will be from 1000 to 1400 at the Clubrooms on London Road railway station, Shaftesbury Place, Brighton BN1 4QS.
There will be a large selection of preowned Model Railway items including locomotives, rolling stock and accessories, mainly OO gauge.
No charge for admission.
There will be refreshments available
If you are thinking of joining the club this is an ideal opportunity to see the facilities and what we do.
Details are also on the club website
https://brightonmrc.wordpress.com/diary-of-events/
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23 August 2025 09:00 Until 24 August 2025 15:00
0Hosted by the Ulster Model Railway Club, the Belfast Model Railway Exhibition will take place this year at Belfast Royal Academical Institution, in the heart of the city centre, Saturday and Sunday 23-24th August. Please note the new venue for the exhibition. It will be held in the sports hall on the school campus. Access will be through the entrance gates on Fisherwick Place. The sports hall is towards the rear of the complex.
We will have around 20 layouts, eight traders and a mix of special interest groups and modelling societies in attendance.
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Recent Event Reviews
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Leamington & Warwick Model Railway Society - Open Weekend
By Phil Parker,
Excellent day. With delicious cake!
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Robertsbridge Model Railway Show 24-25 May 2025
By clogger,
Good little show. Bit biased though as I’m exhibiting at the show and have done so for a couple of years now.
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Gauge O Guild Winter Show
By LAWLOGG Editor,
A few words about the show, some pictures of us setting up our stands (and, more significantly, a comprehensive video of the attendees) are available at this link.
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The National Festival of Railway Modelling @ NEC
By 7013,
Considering this is the first show by BRM I thought they did a reall good job.
Quibbles: I know you have to rent the floorspace by the square metere, but it got a bit crowded at times between stalls/layouts.
Positives: Lots of good trade support, some superb layouts, and very helpful friendly staff.
Warley was always going to be a hard act to follow, and the organisers did well.
I can see this growing in the future
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Tyneside Model Railway Exhibition
By jacko,
Drove down from Lanark early on Saturday morning (6 hour round trip!) to arrive shortly after 10am. The first surprise was seeing my cousin showing his O gauge layout in the foyer (shown as east Glasson port authority on the programme but it wasn't that). Nice to have a chat with him as we've not met for a couple of years. Moving on to the main halls, there seemed to be plenty of space for viewing, helped no doubt by my being there so early. I'd driven down especially to see Grantham, Pelaw and Fencehouses having seen them in the mags and I wasn't disappointed so spent at least an hour swapping between the three. All three layouts exceeded expectations but it was also great to see Richmond in the flesh, it having only just appeared in print last month. I saw Alston in Glasgow in February and there's been no drop in quality. However, my favourite (and I'm probably biased as I'm modelling the s&c) was Kirtley Bridge - what a superb layout, the quality of modelling and the atmosphere was outstanding. I think I spent around 3 hours at the show and was absolutely wrecked by the time I got home but it was well worth it. I'll be watching out for next year's dates to make sure they're kept clear.
Graeme
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