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14 May 2010 23:00 16 May 2010 22:59
Dates: 15 and 16 May 2010.
Times: 10.00 - 17.00 both days.
Location: DG One, Hoods Loaning, Dumfries. DG1 2HT. (Please note – changed venue this year)
Prices: Adult: £4.00, Child/OAP: £3.00, Family (2+2): £11.00.
Organised by: Kyle Model Railway Club.
Layouts: Approximately 15. Details on website.
Trade stands: Approximately 18. Details on website.
Contact: [email protected]
Disabled access: unrestricted.
Web site address: www.dumfriesmodelrailwayexhibition.org.uk
Modern, spacious venue, free parking on site and in surrounding area, free programme, meals and snacks available.
Travel directions on website.
An enforced change of venue due to planned works at normal venue. Unfortunately floor area available substantially smaller, hence an enforced reduction in the number of layouts and traders that can be fitted in.
Your support will be appreciated.
Hope to see some of you there.
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Organised by the MERSTHAM MODEL STEAM SOCIETY in association with the FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL (sat nav help RH1 3PU.)The Merstham Model Steam Show is usually held on the second or third weekend of May each and every year within the grounds of St Nicholas School, Taynton Drive, Merstham, Surrey. The grounds of the school serve as the ideal location as they provide ample space both indoors and out allowing visitors to move around with minimal crowding.
In addition to the many exhibitors and traders that attend the show we have the additional attraction of the Merstham Valley Railway, a 7¼" gauge passenger carrying line which is a permanent fixture at the School.
The first Merstham Model Steam Show occured in 1985 at the original site of St Nicholas School on London Road, Redhill. The show has been staged on the third weekend in May every year since 1987.
The Event began as a weekend for Garden Railway Modellers. These modellers build and operate model railways usually in their gardens to a scale of around 1:19. Most of these railways run Live Steam models although there are many modellers using battery power. Their railways often feature lineside buildings and model houses to the same scale and much use is made of small accessories to create the atmosphere of a country or industrial railway.
The range of exhibits at the Merstham Model Steam Show has broadened over the years and there are now displays of Toyshop Steam, Meccano, Model Engineering, Model Traction Engines, Model Boats, and Dollshouses.
The event is housed in the Hall and Gymnasium of St. Nicholas School, Merstham and in a number of large Marquees. The Model Boats have exclusive use of a large outdoor Swimming Pool. Model Traction Engines can be seen running on the Tarmac or Grass areas. There is also the permanent 7¼" Passenger Railway, (The Merstham Valley Railway ) some ½ mile in length and a portable 5" Passenger Railway operated by the Croydon Society of Model Engineers.
Trade support is very strong, with all the major Garden Railway Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers along with a range of suppliers for Model Engineers, Model Boat Enthusiasts, Toyshop Steam etc.
Attendances are normally in the region of 3000 per year, with many other enthusiasts involved as exhibitors or stewards etc.
Our aim is to provide a non-competitive environment in which Modellers can enjoy showing their models to a discerning public and share their experience and skills with modellers in their own and other disciplines.
St. Nicholas School is a Residential School for Boys aged 11-16 years with Learning and Behaviour difficulties. The proceeds from the Merstham Model Steam Show are used to provide recreational facilities and activities for the pupils at the school, especially the Live Steam Group which enables pupils to experience the thrill of operating small scale Live Steam Models, and in the Summer Months the 7¼" Narrow Gauge Merstham Valley Railway.
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Upcoming Events
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04 July 2026 09:00 Until 05 July 2026 15:00
0Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026
Middleton Railway, The Station, Moor Road, Hunslet, LEEDS, LS10 2JQ
Organised by, and all proceeds to, the Middleton Railway Trust
Open 10:00 to 16:00 each day (steam passenger trains operating regularly between 10:30 and 15:30 from Moor Road station), light refreshments available in the shop/café. Free parking on site or nearby streets.
Admire the models set amongst the real thing in our Engine House. You can also travel on a full-size steam train. There is also the opportunity to drive a full-size locomotive, as we will be operating a footplate experience on one of our locomotives – when did you last do that at a Model Railway Exhibition? A suggested donation of £5 and no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old and not older than 76 to take part in the footplate experience.
Except for the footplate experience all areas of the exhibition and the train ride are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
Admission – which covers Exhibition plus unlimited train rides:
Adult: £9
Child: £4
We are expecting up to 16 layouts in a variety of scales: OO, 0.165mm and 009 at least. Layouts will include: Stanley Ferry (OO), Leeds Trams (OO), Queensbury Depot (O), Bryn Oriog (009), Bishopgate (O) and Oakdale (OO), Bishopgate (O), Outwell Village (OO), Arfer Yard (0.165mm NG) and Whitborough Quayside (16.5mm)
Traders will include: Going Loco, Helm Models & Hobbies, Batterdale Scenics & Electronics and Leigh Models & Hobbies
Reminding us that model railways are fun too we also have Lego, vintage Tri-ang and Tri-ang Hornby operating.
This is an event for all the family – not just the modeller. When the non-modellers have exhausted the facilities, we offer at Moor Road we have Middleton Woods and Park at the top of the line, the Tulip Retail Park is opposite, and the White Rose Shopping Centre is just a short distance away. We pride ourselves on a welcome for all – come and experience it for yourselves.
If you need any further details see Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MiddletonRailwayOfficial/) or www.middletonrailway.org.uk
Exhibition Manager: Ian Dobson on [email protected]
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04 July 2026 09:00 Until 05 July 2026 15:00
0Beyond STEAM - The Great Western Hall
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon, SN2 2EY
Our Exhibition
Beyond Steam is a celebration of modern railway modelling - bold, contemporary and bursting with creativity. From diesel and electric traction to the cutting edge infrastructure of todays railway scenes, this exhibition showcases layouts that push the boundaries and reflect the railways we know and love from the last 60+ years.
What to Expect
Expect immersive, high-quality layouts, great modelling standards and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where inspiration is everywhere.
Whether you are a committed modern image modeller, a curious enthusiast, or simply love seeing railways brought to life in miniature, BEYOND STEAM offers something refreshingly different.
Venue & Facilities
BEYOND STEAM is held in the Great Western Hall at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Our beautiful venue has full disabled access and on site catering both in the exhibition and museum.
Discount tickets are available if your wish to visit both the exhibition and museum.
www.beyondsteam.com
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11 July 2026 09:00
0Exhibition to be held at St Marys Church Hall Rosehill street now known as Neuadd Ni see poster enclosed for more details etc
Poster exhibition Summer 26.pdf
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11 July 2026 09:00 Until 12 July 2026 15:00
0A model show with a difference.
Alongside up to 10 layouts in various gauges there will be trade support, bookstall, tombola, access to a Deltic cab, chance to photo one of the DPS Deltics, railwayana display, view the roundhouse and its displays, train ride on the Springwell branch
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11 July 2026 09:00 Until 15:30
0In support of the Risborough Festival on Saturday 11th July 2026, the Risborough & District Model Railway Club will be holding an Open Day at the Princes Risborough St. Mary's Hall (Church Street) from 10:00 to 16:30. We plan to part exhibit our new O gauge layout project, as well as our Test Track for members of the public to test their rolling stock on. There will be second hand sales, refreshments and some modelling displays. Admission is FREE.
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