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An exclusive change to get up close and personal with one of the UK’s most popular exhibition layouts – The Model Railway Club’s 2mm scale “Copenhagen Fields“. Spend around 45 minutes meeting the team who have created the layout, hear about the journey over the last 4 decades and get a chance to look at the suburb modelling close up, go behind the scenes and drive the trains.
It can be really difficult to get close enough to see the details on Copenhagen Fields at an exhibition; it’s all rather frustrating for visitors to shows. The MRC is therefore offering an opportunity for a small number of people to get a personal viewing of the layout fully up and running under exhibition conditions at Keen House. There will be no front barriers and you will be able to get behind the scenes, even under them, to find out how the layout is built and see parts if it that are never visible under normal show conditions. There could even be opportunities to drive the Flying Scotsman through Belle Isle, Copenhagen tunnel and the Holloway Bank on the journey north to Edinburgh, or carefully bring the Silver Jubilee into the Cross. The public also never see the best view from the operating panels at each end, looking along the length of the layout. Many new features have been added over the last twelve months; notably, York Road tube station and the Kings Cross goods sheds. Visitors observing the big scene will also hear about the area’s history and the tricks, tips and tales of layout construction and exhibiting will be explained – effectively 45 minute guided tours by Tim Watson and the CF team who will do their best to answer any questions arising in our small group discussions.
Book your place today.
Please note – the event is subject to Covid restrictions in place at the time. Safety of everyone attending is a priority and should restrictions remain in place we reserve the right change the date. We will offer full refunds should anyone not be able to make any change of date due to Covid.
Keen House is Covid safe, and we will ensure appropriate ventilation and cleaning takes place through each day. Attendees are required to follow any guidance that may be in place, including the wearing of face coverings to protect all of those attending including our members. If you are exempt, please let us know in advance.
The same rate applies for all attendees – however if you have children under 12 who you would like to bring, please contact us in advance through the Contact page.
If you wish to cancel for any reason, we will endeavour to resell your place in which case we will give a refund less 20% to cover processing costs. We are unable to offer refunds if we can’t resell the place.
Keen House is partially accessible – there is wheelchair access to the layout room and our reception. However there are 2 flights of stairs to the toilets, and anyone with accessibility needs should take this into consideration before booking. Please advise us in advance so we can ensure ramps are deployed.
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Upcoming Events
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15 November 2025
0Club Open Day at Willesborough Windmill Barn, Mill Lane, Ashford TN24 0QG
10.00hrs - 16.00hrs
Club layouts, chat, learn. Refreshments available.
Free Parking
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Our 45th annual exhibition
Sat 15th November 2025 Open 1000 to 1700
Sun 16th November 2025 Open 1000 to 1600
Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8TA
10 Layouts
Highcombe 4mm OO BR 1960s Brighton MRC.
Fencehouses 4mm OO BR NE & NCB 1960s Ian Forsyth.
Orestone Quay 4mm OO 1948 Graham and Andrew Barnes.
Holmill 4mm OO BR SR Langley Modellers.
Neustift 2mm N Austrian Tirol Phil Gardner.
Hillside Park 2mm N BR 1960’s Nigel Appleton.
Hursley Quay 7mm O Light Railway Andrew Knights.
Exbridge 3mm TT BR WR late 1960’s Paul Hopkins.
Sproston Green TMD 4mm OO 1970’s Tim Farmer.
Lower Budgett 4mm OO on a student budget, Chris Garland.
Traders:-
Andy Dean
P&E Fox
Julian Bowden
Brighton MRC
Societies:-
Bluebell Railway
Volks Electric Railway Association
Southern Electric Group
Double O Gauge association
Tram 53
Lavender Line
Displays
Brighton and Hove Society of Model Locomotive Engineers
Meccano
Our world famous refreshments available throughout the exhibition.
Two floors of exhibits, lift available, step free access.
Free Parking on site and in the surrounding streets.
Close to bus routes 5, 5A and 52. The 5B bus route is a slightly longer walk.
Nearest Railway station is Preston Park.
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Pendle Forest Model Railway Society is pleased to announce that its annual exhibition at Park High School, Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP, what3words/// relegate:awkward:prompt, will this year include a range of hobby interest as well as plenty of model railway action. Opening times are 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Twelve+ layouts are expected to attend as well as eight+ traders, our Society second hand stall, demonstrations including 3D printing by Three Peaks Models, children's activities, wargamers, slot cars and drift cars.
Refreshments and light meals will be available along with plenty of free car parking. A free shuttle bus will operate between the venue and Colne railway station and bus station, timed to connect with East Lancs Line trains. A free brew will be offered to anyone who has travelled by train!
Entry costs £7 for adults, £6 for concessions, £4 for children and £16 fora family of two adults and two children.
2025 exhibition bus timetable.pdf
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Reminder for our upcoming exhibition.
Details as per the poster below with further details added periodically.
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16:00
0Event: LAWLOGG Open Day
Open: Sat. 15th Nov. 2025, 10:00 – 16:00 (Recommended last admission 15:00)
Admission: Free but donations welcomed.
Features:
Four club layouts available:
Fernhill Junction (Large twin track mainline loop with branch), Dunball to St Monica’s (long branch line spiral), Ballan Road (50s-70s compact rural loop and branch), Test Track (quad loop for 3-rail, 2-rail, DC and DCC). New layouts in construction:
Aberbraan (mixed gauge) Wagon Works (standard gauge)
Also: Demonstrations from the Merseyside Area Group of MERG (Model Electronic Railway Group) and others.
Visitors are welcome to bring O-gauge locomotives & stock to run.
Amenities: Free parking on site and nearby (alongside park). Public transport nearby. (See club website, below, for details.) Light refreshments available.
Venue: 1st Floor, St. Monica’s Parish Centre, Stewart Avenue, BOOTLE, L20 9JD (Use door at far left end) [Go to website, below, for full details & location map links etc.]
Safeguarding: Under 18s should remain in the presence of a parent/guardian.
Website: https://lawlogg.uk/visit/ (Scroll down for full details & location map links etc.)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawlogg (Link should take you straight to Lawlogg page when logged into FB.)
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