Now in its fourth year, this event was the brainchild of the late Paul Towers. Previously held at Minffordd station on the Ffestiniog, this year we relocate to Y Ganolfan Community Centre by the harbour in Porthmadog. We are continuing the show in the manner he envisaged - as a venue where people can come and chat to real modellers who want to share their skills and experiences and show that anyone can build a model railway if they so desire. There will be Memorial Service for Paul at St Cyngar's Church in Borth-y-Gest, just outside  Porthmadog on Friday 16th at 2pm with refreshments afterwards. 
 
With the increased space available, this year we have fifteen layouts in scales ranging from 2mm up to 16mm.  Although predominately narrow gauge (well we are hosting the show in the epicentre of narrow gauge railways...) there are standard gauge layouts in 2mm and 4mm scale too. We have invited seven modellers to share their skills in most fields of modelling. The new venue is situated right by the harbour in Porthmadog, just the other side of Britannia Bridge from the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Harbour Station.  There will be Garratts passing the front door during the show and it is only a hundred yard walk to be on the platform of the FfWHR.  Refreshments will be available at the show, or for a full bar and restaurant, Spooners on the station platform will be open as usual.  Car parking is free in the railway's Llyn Bach car park, a pleasant five minute walk from the venue. Blue Badge Holder parking on site and also (free)at the Harbour Station.

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****Please note, persons buying over 65 discount tickets may need to prove their age on the door. The standard acceptable form of ID we will accept  is having a packet  of Werther's Originals about their person or at least a used boiled sweet wrapper they can show****. lol
 
Dawn Quest and MODEL RAILWAY QUEST proudly present:
THE HASTINGS MODEL RAILWAY SHOW
Sun 18th May 2025
 
If you have been to our Sevenoaks show or Woolwich show you will know of the high standard and varied layouts we always have on display and excellent trade support at all our shows.
 
I will add all the layouts and traders in next few weeks but so far we have 20 fully scenic model railway layouts and 13 trade stands, Free on site parking and full wheelchair access. On site café. Ticket prices listed below include discounted entry prices for pre booking. Entry price for ticket sales on the door on the day will be slightly higher and tickets on the day are available from 10am on the Sunday. All those with pre booked tickets also get early entry from 9:45am on the day. Discounted pre booked tickets will be taken off sale at 8am on the day of the show.  Sorry only guide dogs and assistant dogs permitted with their owners.  The on site car park although large may fill early and is not marshalled and those using it park at their own risk.
 
Buses from Hastings Railway Station  Bus 322c to Ivy Gardens then 2 min walk
 
PRE BOOKED DISCOUNTED TICKETS inc early bird 9:45am entry
 
Adults £5.95
Over 65 £4.95
Child (3 to 16) £4.95
Family £12.95
National Rail Staff / TFL workers £4.00
Questie Members £3.50
 
Pre booked tickets https://wegottickets.com/event/647667

Normal prices for buying tickets on the day on the door are
Adults £7
Over 65's £5
Child (3 to 16) £5
Family £15 ( 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)
Rail Staff /TFL workers £5
Questie Members £4

Unfortunately dogs apart from guide and assistance dogs are not permitted

Show runs from 10am to 4pm with early entry at 9:45am for pre booked discounted ticket holders

Under 16's must be accompanied by a adult

Please note although the ample onsite car park is free, it might fill quickly and the car park will not be marshalled on the day and parking on site is at your own risk
 
Hastings Academy
Rye Road
Hastings
TN35 5DN
 
10am - 4pm
 

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