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20 October 2018 21 October 2018
Event Name: Weymouth Model Rail Exhibition 28th & 29th October
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Wey Valley School, Dorchester Rd, Weymouth DT3 5AN
Day 1: 20/10/18
Opening times Day 1: 10:30 - 16:30
Day 2: 21/10/18
Opening times Day 2: 10:00 - 15:45
Prices: Adult £6.00Family (2+2) £14.00Child (5-15) £2.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website:
Organising body: Weymouth Model Railway Association
Organiser: Dave Samuel [email protected]
Our annual Weymouth exhibition is a week earlier this year!
Confirmed so far:
N Gauge
Portatrack
Bincombe Cutting
OO Gauge
Orchard Road
Moor Lane
Shillingford
Bunbury Mills & Bunbury Quay
Westwood Yard
Holm
Thomas & Friends
Wykechester
Margate Road
Hornby Live Steam Roadshow
Axford
Kingbarrow Railway Centre
Ridgeway Vale Test Track
Bridehaven
Cheddington Yard
Lower Craggmere
I 'Ad That (3 Rail)
We're Just Visiting (3 Rail)
HO Gauge
Ferrocarril Sanmaria Gandia
OO9
Craig-Ye-Hesg Quarry
Green Pond Mine
Other
Over the Top (16.5)
Burnham-on-Sea (2mm F/S)
Suffolk Street (EM)
Weymouth Model Engineers Live Steam
Model Traction Engine Display
Traders
Ron Lines
ABC Model Railways
Aspire Gifts & Models
East Somerset Models
John Henderson
Railroom Electronics
Ray Heard Model Railways
Robrets Models
Felser Trading
Limited Edition Wagon Sales
Demonstrations:
Jack Chalkey - Painting & Weathering
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20 October 2018 21 October 2018
Event Name: 34th Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Uckfield Civic Centre,Civic Approach,Uckfield,East Sussex.TN22 1AE.
Day 1: Saturday 20th October 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10am to 5pm
Day 2: Sunday 21st October 2018
Opening times Day 2: 10am to 5pm
Prices: Adult £6Child (under 16) Free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.uckfieldmrc.co.uk
Organising body: Uckfield Model Railway Club
Organiser: Adrian Colenutt [email protected]
34th UCKFIELD MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION
Organised by the Uckfield Model Railway Club.
UCKFIELD CIVIC CENTRE
Civic Approach
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 1AE
Saturday 20th October 2018
Sunday 21st October 2018
Open 10am till 5pm both days.
The 2018 Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition will once again be featuring a selection of some of the best quality layouts around. There will be full trade support as well as Demonstration and Society stands. Licensed Restaurant within the Civic Centre will be open throughout the weekend. We hope to have bacon rolls for early arrivals to purchase.
Of the 16 layouts there will no less than 12 different scale/gauge combinations represented. Standard and narrow gauge British, Irish and Continental prototypes.
Layouts expected to attend include:
St Pierre et la rue Perrin - 1:34 scale 16.5mm gauge
Minimum gauge French urban steam tramway layout from Christopher Payne, Wiltshire - CM 1997 to 2002.
St. Martin's Wharf - 7mm/ft scale 32mm gauge (0)
Colonel Stephens might have been East Anglian light railway built by Bob Alderman and displayed by the Yeovil MRG - RM Jun. 2018.
Itchen End Goods Depot - 7mm/ft scale 32mm gauge (0)
Minimum space standard gauge industrial scene featuring DCC sound by Uckfield MRC member Brian Wilson.
The Yard - 7mm/ft scale 32mm and 16.5mm gauges (0 and 0-16.5)
New layout by Martin Coombs and friends featuring an operational gantry crane and radio controlled vehicles - second exhibition.
Fintonagh - 7mm/ft scale 21mm gauge (0-21)
New layout by Dave Holman, builder of Arigna Town in 7mm/ft scale, portraying the Irish 3ft gauge Clogher Valley Railway - debut exhibition.
Hobbiton End - 5.5mm/ft scale 9mm gauge
Simon Addelsee's layout portrays a terminus in the Shire, home of the Hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings - RM Sep. 2018.
Leysdown - 4mm/ft scale 18.83mm gauge (P4)
1930s model of the Sheppey Light Railway terminus in North Kent by Uckfield MRC member Adrian Colenutt - MRJ 160.
Brighton East - 4mm/ft scale 18.2mm gauge (EM)
Southern Region rail terminus where third rail EMUs prevail on passenger services by Dave and Matt Smith, Hampshire.
Clevedon (WC&PR) - 4mm/ft scale 18.2mm gauge (EM)
The Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Railway's main station and headquarters by Andrew Ullyott, Somerset - MRJ 229 & RM May 2017.
Much Murkle - 4mm/ft scale 16.5mm gauge (00)
Fictitious GWR Hertfordshire branch terminus by Nick Wood, Berkshire - HM Jul. 2012 and BRM Feb. 2015.
College Halt - 4mm/ft scale 16.5mm gauge (00)
Based on Whitehall Halt, the tiny Culm Valley Light Railway station in Devon, built by students from the Uckfield College MRC - debut exhibition
Llanfair Caereinion - 4mm/ft scale 9mm gauge (00-9)
Scale model of the GWR Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway terminus c1935 from Andy Cundick, Wiltshire.
Lakebank - 3mm/ft scale 14.2mm gauge (3mm finescale)
Furness Railway branch line set in the early LMS period 1923-1930 by the Launceston and District MRC - MRJ 250.
Hinksey Yard - 1:148 scale 9mm gauge (British N)
Portrayal of the Oxfordshire DB Schenker (EWS) local distribution centre and mainline by the Epsom and Ewell MRC.
St Blazey - 2mm/ft scale 9.42mm gauge (2mm finescale)
Part of John Greenwood 's North Cornwall Line "Grand Plan", the layout portrays the GWR semi-roundhouse and works at St Blazey.
Foxcote New Pit - 2mm/ft scale 9.42mm gauge (2mm finescale)
Fictitious North Somerset industrial scene set in the period following the 1st World War by Jerry Clifford, Wiltshire.
Trade expected at the present time:
C&L Finescale Track Building Systems - suppliers of finescale trackwork and components
Coastal DCC - suppliers of DCC equipment from a very wide range of manufacturers
Dart Castings - white metal lineside accessories - includes MJT and Monty's Model Railway figures
DOW Scenics - specialist scenic modelling materials, handmade trees
Matthew Cousins GRA - railway artist, known for his views of the Bluebell Railway
Morris Models - local model shop with very extensive range of accessories and ready to run rolling stock
Narrow Planet - range of etched products including nameplates for railway modellers
Plus Daughters - N gauge specialist stocking British, Continental and American ready to run
Rail-Books - all the latest books and publications
Roger Jones - second hand ready to run
Roxey Mouldings - finescale locomotive, carriage and wagon kits in 4mm and 7mm scales
Simply Southern - southern outline wagons
Squires Model & Craft Tools - wide range of tools, glues and raw materials for the modeller
South Eastern Finecast - 4mm scale locomotive kit manufacturer now including the Nu-cast range
W.M. Collectables - extensive range of second hand ready to run
Public access to the Civic Centre is via either the free High Street car park (Civic Approach), or the Tesco Superstore. The venue is also only three minutes walk away from both the railway and bus stations.
Additional car parking at the station car park - £2 per day at weekend.
More information and layout pictures at http://www.uckfieldmrc.co.uk/exhib18nf.html
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20 October 2018 21 October 2018
Event Name: Cardiff Model Railway Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf
Bridge Road, Llandaf North. CF14 2JL
Day 1: 20 October 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10am to 5pm
Day 2: 21 October 2018
Opening times Day 2: 10am to 4pm
Prices: u00a35 (under 12s free)
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.cardiffmodelrail.org
Organising body: Cardiff Model Railway Show
Organiser: Mike Denman
01633897897
[email protected]
This is the 32nd year of the show. Traders, demonstrations and societies. Catering. Shuttle bus on Saturday from Cardiff Central station.
Layouts -
Washery Halt
Castell Coch
Barnard Inlet
Brimscombe
Ynysafan
Ynysybwl
St Kenvince
Forest Gate Parkway
Port Skerra
Diano Marina
TGB Metals Recyclers
Mutton
Details on website
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21 October 2018
Event Name: Liphook & District MRC Open Day
Classification: Open Day
Address: Milland Valley Memorial HallIping RoadMillandGU30 7NA
Day 1: 21/10/2018
Opening times Day 1: 10:00- 16:00
Prices: Adults: £2.50Accompanied Children: Free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: https://www.liphookmrc.com/
Organising body: Liphook & District MRC
Organiser: [email protected]
5 layouts, including visitors
Demonstrations and displays
Refreshments and second-hand stall
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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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