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Welcome to advance notice of Leigh, Lancashire model railway society's annual exhibition.
Location: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire. WN7 5NL.
Date: 25th and 26th September 2010.
Time: 10.00 - 17.00 (10am - 5pm) both days.
Website: http://www.leighmrs.co.uk/
Layouts confirmed for 2010:
7mm/0 gauge/0 scale;
"Gillan & Brown", "Oxenhope".
0n30;
New continuous run US DCC layout from S. Mazumda.
4mm/00;
"Rowlands Castle" by Peter Goss, "West London Parcels" by John Baggaley, "Rederring" DCC by Peter Crichton(http://www.rmweb.co....ring-goes-live/), "Wick End" DCC by David Warner, New up-to-date 00 "Burtonvale", "Grove St. Yard" by Jenny Emily (http://www.rmweb.co....ve-street-yard/ ), Leigh MRS Club Layout, New Leigh MRS Junior layout.
4mm/12mm gauge
"Dingle" by Simon Starr - Irish 3' gauge.
2mm/N gauge;
"Bodmin", "Daleside Parkway" by Brain Chawner & Fred Holt.
Other exhibits:
Display of modelling by the IPMS group.
Computer games inc. railway simulators.
Modelling demonstrations.
Traders:
Booklaw Publications,
Modelfair,
Penketh Model Rail Centre,
Toybox,
N Collectibles,
Piermodels.com,
Todmorden Model Supplies,
JPL Models,
Astley Green Mining Museum,
Club secondhand stand,
J&J Fudge.
Plenty of FREE car parking!
More to be added later.
John Edge,
Chairman, Leigh model railway society
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Soar Valley Model Railway Club - 26th Annual Exhibtiion Garendon High School, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 4SQ
OPENING TIMES: SAT 10.30am-5.00pm, SUN 10.30am- 4.30pm
ADMISSION: Adults £4.00 Concessions £3.00 Children £1.00 Family £9.00
Parking , Refreshments and Disabled access.
26 Layouts and 15 Traders
Aylett End OO
Ringburn Yard OO
Dalby Wood OO
Brenton Midland OO
Thomas OO
Museum of Transport OO
Ilkeston Town OO
Hall Lane to Winter OO
Trevanna Dries EM
Gamle Carlsberg Oe
Buxworth O
Mulldale O
Chillingworth O
Lionel O American Trains O
Bedford Road TMD O
Lewiston G
Rugworth Junc For Lutterby Town N
Wulstanton Road N
Rosneath N
Willerby & Kirkella N
Caverswall Junction N
Niederfell N
ST Etienne En Caux OO9
Chevineaux Saut De Mouton HO
Sparkel HO
Bash Street Netther Thorpe OO
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Information from the Scalefour Society webpages
Scaleforum 2010
The Leisure Centre, Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BL
Location map
25th & 26th September 2010
Saturday 10.30hrs - 18.00hrs
Sunday 10.00hrs - 16.30hrs
Admission for both days: Scalefour Society Members:£4.50
Others: £7.50
Partners & accompanied children free.
Organisation for Scaleforum 2010 is already well underway, and this year we are bringing a number of new features and old favourites to the show.
Our aim, as always, is to provide an event with an atmosphere of enjoyment, education and inspiration, and we invite you to attend both days if you possibly can.
Scaleforum is much more than a typical model railway exhibition. There are:
Workshops covering topics as diverse as soldering to suspension Inspirational layouts of all types and sizes A "Society Area" to chat about finescale modelling The renowned "Bring and Buy" stand An unsurpassed collection of finescale manufacturers and traders
Layouts
Horsley Bank
An industrial shunting layout by Stephen Howe, showing what can be achieved in a small space
Moor Street
A BR transition-era model of the second Western Region station in Birmingham, still showing much of the character of its GWR Edwardian origins. This layout was Highly Commended in the Scalefour Society's Diesel & Electric Challenge
St. Merryn
Built by the South London Area Group of the Scalefour Society, this is a depiction of British Railways in the 1950s in a fictitious Cornish location
Rolvenden
Based on the station of that name on the Kent & East Sussex Railway, this layout by Robin Gay depicts the line as it was in the 1920s. This is another layout having its first showing at Scaleforum
Wheal Elizabeth
The runner-up in the Scalefour Society's Diesel & Electric Challenge, Andrew Ullyott's layout showing the British Railways activity at a Cornish china clay works between 1958 and 1980 makes a very welcome return to Scaleforum
Brighton Road
A new layout from the Mid-Sussex area group - of Pulborough fame. Set somewhere in South London the layout features a high level four track main line along the back which splits into two towards one end. On the lower level a large freight marshalling yard where trains from various pre-grouping companies are re-formed for onward travel, a local goods yard, brewery and saw mill
Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge is a pre-grouping period piece of the little modeled LCDR set around 1873 and features the first LCDR station in London. A work in progress by P4 modellers from the Beckenham and West Wickham MRC
Portchullin
Portchullin, by Mark Tatlow, was the overall winner of the Scalefour Society's D&E Challenge and shows a superb depiction of a station in the Scottish Highlands in the "blue" period of British Rail
Matford
Another layout making its first visit to Scaleforum, Peter Archard and John Farmer bring a contemporary feel to the show with their fictitious location in the Exeter area in the post-privatisation period of 2005/6
Visiting Society
We are very pleased to welcome the S Scale Society as a finescale visitor to Scaleforum. Supporting the stand of the S Scale Society and showing what can be achieved through scratch building, we have Bank Hall Sidings, a minimum space layout of a small good yard.
Traders
Scaleforum probably has the best trade section for the fine scale and scratch builder of any exhibition in the South East covering everything from baseboards to the finest scenic details and everything in between. Some traders will be found in the Mole Barn and the remainder on the first floor.
ABS Models
Alan Gibson (Workshop)
Blacksmith Models
Branchlines
Brassmasters Scale Models
Brilliant Baseboards
C&L Finescale
Cambrian Models
Comet Models
Dart Castings
Dave Bradwell
DC Kits
David Geen Model Railway Kits
Eileen's Emporium
Exactoscale
Extreme Etchings/Shawplan
Finney and Smith
Freestone Model Accessories
GraModels
Golden Age Models
Green Scene
G W Models
High Level Kits
Hobby Holidays
Inter-City Models
Judith Edge Kits
Kevin Robertson Books
London Road Models
Martin Finney Locomotive Kits
Masokits Masterbits
Mike Thorp (Photographs)
Model Railway Developments
Mousa Models (Bill Bedford)
Parkside Dundas
Phoenix Precision Paints
Road Transport Images
Roger Carpenter
Roxey Mouldings
South Eastern Finecast
Southwark Bridge Models
Ten Commandments
The Engine Shed
247 Developments
Wild Swan Publications
Wizard Models
York Model Making & Display Ltd
Demonstrations
An exciting new concept will shape the demonstrations during Scaleforum 2010. Moving away from the idea of demonstrating individual specialisms, this year the Scalefour Society acknowledges that modellers follow specific periods, and to match this our skilled demonstrators will be showing all aspects of modelling in specific periods.
Modelling the pre-grouping railway - Martin Nield supported by the L&Y Society stand
Modelling the early BR period - Robin Whittle and the Glevum group
Modelling the D&E period - Mike Anson
Also, of particular interest to those wondering what P4 is all about, two valuable demonstrations will take place.
"Getting started in P4" - Gordon Ashton
"Saving techniques for modellers". Saving weight, time and money. Easy ways to build lightweight structures, time saving jigs, using sub assemblies for easy maintenance. A range of cheap and effective solutions from a lifetime of finescale modelling. - Allan Goodwillie
Travel
Getting to Leatherhead is very easy - good access from the motorway network and efficient train services direct to Leatherhead make it simple to get there. If travelling by road, free parking is available on-site.
For further travel details, please e-mail [email protected]
Access for Disabled Visitors
Wheelchair users are very welcome at Scaleforum. The halls are laid out with wide aisles between exhibits and no barriers to layouts.
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Upcoming Events
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27 July 2025 09:00 Until 15:00
0Please note the entrance ticket included access to all of the Steam Railways attractions. Please ask for exhibition only option. Featuring at least 18 layouts, displays plus trade support. Standard gauge steam, narrow gauge tram and miniature train rides. Cafe, souvenir and second hand book stall. Event Sponsor - Dave Angell Trains
Working scale model railways and collectable displays.
Featuring layouts in gauges from TT to O including modern and vintage manufacturers.
Collectables including model buses, lego, Meccano and vintage toys
Model engineering display and ride on trains*
Narrow Gauge Steam Tram
Our resident model railway display.
Standard gauge trains in operation all day.
Tea rooms, shop, trade support, second hand book sales, museum and free parking.
*The event is taking place at Horsehay Village Hall and Telford Steam Railway, one ticket covers entry to all but the miniature railway. The two sites are a few hundred metres walk apart.
Season tickets and discount passes are not accepted at this event.
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27 July 2025 09:00 Until 15:00
010am - 4pm (Early bird entry at 09:45 for pre booked discounted ticket holders)
Sevenoaks Primary School, Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LB
Free parking on site and surrounding area, wheelchair access, cafe, 800 yards from Sevenoaks BR
Discounted pre booked tickets https://www.modelrailwayquest.com/copy-of-sevenoaks-2024
Discounts also for TFL/National Rail staff with staff pass
Layouts
Ashenden Junction (N)
Barry Inspired Scrapyard/Ribblehead Inspired loop/Cricket Fiddle Yard loop (N)
D’IkeaKato Dioramas (N)
Dinsdale 1830 (OO)
Essex Brick (OO)
Gamma Silo Rotatory (On30)
Have 'O' Go (O)
The Ladykillers (OO)
Little Totston (OO)
Rockridge (O)
Rocky Mountain Rails (N)
Rowan Road (OO)
Small N Working (N)
St Mawes Jetty (N)
The Royal Albert Bridge (N)
The Blitz (OO)
Tsuriito (HO)
Trade Stands
Andy Lynch Railways
Dream Steam
Euroscale Models
Fenland Model Railways
Harrison Brown
Invicta Model Rail
Model Raiway Signs
Models U Drive
Plus Daughters
Rainers Trains
Southern Scale Models
The Wagon Yard
Trainsporters
Societies
DOGA
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02 August 2025 Until 03 August 2025
0Shoeburyness Model Railway Club are proud to present their 41st Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Being held again at The Seaglass Centre, Thorpe Hall School, Wakering Road, Southend on Sea, Essex SS3 9SF.
on 2nd & 3rd August 2025 open from 10am both days, closes 5pm Saturday and 4pm on the Sunday
We will be listing the booked exhibits for the show in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime information can be found on our website at https://www.shoeburynessmrc.org or on our facebook page www.facebook.com/shoeburynessmrc
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02 August 2025 12:00 Until 16:00
0Twickenham & District MRC are re-launching their annual G Gauge Event on August 2nd. The club has always had a strong G gauge following and at the moment we have seven dedicated G gaugers and we're looking to attract a few more.
The Event will run in our clubrooms from 1pm to 5pm and will feature our G gauge layout RIVER STREET GAS WORKS, plus our G gauge circular test tracks PLUS we will be setting up three G gauge tracks in the field alongside our clubrooms for LIVE STEAM RUNNING!!!
Anyone reading this is welcome to come along and bring stock to run. There is no charge for the G gauge event, but there will be a BBQ available on the day which we will need to charge for if you want to partake.
PLEASE send me a PM if you wish to take advantage of the BBQ as we want to make sure that we have enough food on site to cope with demand.
The address is KERSWELL HALL, 125 WILLS CRES, TW3 2JF
Please send me a PM if you fancy coming along and being a part of this event - it's family friendly and so, partners and children are very welcome.
Our Website has details of our club : www.tdmrc.icu
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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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