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The Workington Transport Heritage Trust is organizing another fund raising Model Railway Exhibition this year and would be grateful if details could be included in your publication: -
Workington Model Railway Exhibition 2011
Moorclose Sports Centre
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 3SA
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November 2011
Sat - 10am - 5pm
Sun - 10am - 4pm
Adults - £4.00
Seniors - £3.50
Children - £1.00
Family - £8.50
Refreshments available. Free parking. Full disabled access. Regular bus service from town and railway station.
The largest Model Railway Exhibition in Cumbria with 15 layouts plus "Box File Challenge" a selection of new layouts/dioramas built within 3 A4 box files! Entries still being accepted. Full trade support, minimum of 10, and Line Societies. See web site for more details.
http://wtht.co.uk
Philip T Tuer
01228-522118
[email protected]
LIST OF LAYOUTS
BEE LANE – large modern image OO gauge - Preston MRC
HAWES – Steam in N gauge – Eric Farragher
ISLE of MAN Railway – Live steam OO gauge 5.5 mm scale – Brain Caton
WEINHAPPLE – 1980’s Austrian HO gauge – David Gray
ASPATRIA – Maryport & Carlisle 1920’s O gauge – SteamAle
SOMERSET & DORSET – Steam era DCC OO gauge – Andrew Butler
CANAL WHARF BREWERY – O narrow gauge – Maryport MRC
MANX ELECTRIC – including Laxey Wheel OO12 scale – Millom R&CM
AMERICAN – tbc HO – Philip Baggley
SON of BASS – narrow gauge OO9 – Stuart Bass
BECKSIDE TMD – Modern image diesel OO gauge – Derwent Railway Society
THOMAS the TANK – All the best for children to operate – WTHT
Hornby DOUBLO – from the past electric manufacturer – David Dickinson
Hornby DOUBLO – Tin plate clockwork special – Malcolm McGeorge
BOX FILE – several layouts for the challenge – various builders
CUMBRIA TOY MUSEUM – layout tbc – Rod Moore
SUPPORTING STANDS
RAILWORKS – computer simulation for all to try
Model Bus display
Model Engineering display with 5” gauge electric train rides
Plastic modeling display and building demonstration
Scalefour modeling demonstration
Gauge O Guild displays and modeling demonstration
Meccano model display
At least 10 trade stands
Local society stands
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19 November 2011 20 November 2011
2011 show: November 19th/20th Birmingham NEC Hall 5 (sat nav B40 1NT)
Saturday 19th November 2011 09.30 am to 6.00 pm Sunday 20th November 2011 09.30 am to 5.00 pm
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19 November 2011 20 November 2011
Hi all,
Thought I would just let you all know that the 29th Annual Festival of Model Railways & Hobbies is rapidly approaching, arranged by Shoeburyness Model Railway Club.
Venue:
Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre
Garon Park
Eastern Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 4FA
Saturday 19th November 2011 10am - 5pm
Sunday 20th November 2011 10am - 5pm
Admission:
Adults £5.00
Children £3.00 (Under 16)
OAP £4.00 (Over 60)
Family £15.00 (2+2)
Under 3yrs Free
Exhibitors - Railway
Archers Junction (N Gauge), Barlin Sands Tramway Company (OO Gauge), Basildon Municipal Recycling Centre (OO Gauge), Bewsie Light Railway (O Gauge), Boulevard Trams (3/4inch Scale), Cornard (OO Gauge), Creek Leigh Ferry (OO Gauge), Cromer 2008 (OO Gauge), Elizabeth Annex Colliery (OO Gauge), Fulton Terminal (HO Scale), Harriford Town (OO Gauge), Hayesden (O - 16.5 Scale), Lima 0 Gauge Railways (O Gauge), Mill Lane TMD (OO Gauge), Neuffen (N Gauge), Neva Finished -(N Gauge), New Walmington Peir & Rollercoaster (OO Gauge), Ott'O' sschwande und steinbruch (N Gauge), Rattle 'N' Roll Tinplate (O Gauge), Roneo Square (OO Gauge), Shaffons Crosing (HO Scale), Slate Street (OO Gauge), Small N Working (N Gauge, Spellbrook Crossing (OO Gauge), St Niklaus (N Gauge, Staggered Display (O Gauge), The Jazz (OO Gauge), The Mill (O Gauge), Three in One (OO Gauge), Tiptree (Gauge 3), Tri-ang TT Railways (TT Gauge), Tri-ang Minic Motorways (OO Scale), Turners Folly(OO Gauge), Twin Falls Logging & Mining Railroad (On30 Scale), Willowbrook Marsh (O Gauge), Wykeford Junction (OO Gauge), Zanesville (HO Scale).
Exhibitors - Non Railway
Canvey Railway and Model Engineering Club, Chelmsford Model Club, City Coach Co, International Plastic Modellers Society, Meccano Model Display, Moorhen Boat Club, South East Essex Railway Society, Southend Radio Flying Club, Southend Model Powerboat Club, West Essex Raceway.
Traders
ABC Models of Oxford, Active Scale Models, A G L Associates, Anglian Gauge One, Andy Lynch Railways, Aspire Gifts & Models, Brian Baker Collectables, Claires Sweets, Classic Baseboards, D & E Videos / D C Kits, Diecast Models, Electronix Connections, Finishing Touches, Flair Rail, Gramodels, Hackenbush Models, Hafixs, Keytes Model Railways, Mad About Trains, Model Depot, Model Railway Electronics, More Than Images, Page Components, Plus Daughters, Railway Memories, Railway Roundabout, Round in Circles, Roneo Models, Sudbury Model Railways, Totally American, Woodpecker Books.
Demonstrators
Diesel & Electric Modellers United (DEMU), EM Gauge Society Ltd (EMGS), John Wigston (Artist), Essex Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicle Association (Essex MAFVA), Model Electronic Railway Group (MERG), Southend on Sea War Games Group (SSWG)
Preservation Societies
B17 Steam Locomotive Trust, East Anglian Railway Museum, Epping and Ongar Railway Society, Holden F5 Trust, Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway.
Lots to see, variety and above all a great day out for the family, for more information then please visit our website at www.shoeburynessmrc.co.uk
Hope to see you there.
Trebor
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19 November 2011 20 November 2011
Hi all,
Thought I would just let you all know that the 29th Annual Festival of Model Railways & Hobbies is rapidly approaching, arranged by Shoeburyness Model Railway Club.
Venue:
Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre
Garon Park
Eastern Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 4FA
Saturday 19th November 2011 10am - 5pm
Sunday 20th November 2011 10am - 5pm
Admission:
Adults £5.00
Children £3.00 (Under 16)
OAP £4.00 (Over 60)
Family £15.00 (2+2)
Under 3yrs Free
Exhibitors - Railway
Archers Junction (N Gauge), Barlin Sands Tramway Company (OO Gauge), Basildon Municipal Recycling Centre (OO Gauge), Bewsie Light Railway (O Gauge), Boulevard Trams (3/4inch Scale), Cornard (OO Gauge), Creek Leigh Ferry (OO Gauge), Cromer 2008 (OO Gauge), Elizabeth Annex Colliery (OO Gauge), Fulton Terminal (HO Scale), Harriford Town (OO Gauge), Hayesden (O - 16.5 Scale), Lima 0 Gauge Railways (O Gauge), Mill Lane TMD (OO Gauge), Neuffen (N Gauge), Neva Finished -(N Gauge), New Walmington Peir & Rollercoaster (OO Gauge), Ott'O' sschwande und steinbruch (N Gauge), Rattle 'N' Roll Tinplate (O Gauge), Roneo Square (OO Gauge), Shaffons Crosing (HO Scale), Slate Street (OO Gauge), Small N Working (N Gauge, Spellbrook Crossing (OO Gauge), St Niklaus (N Gauge, Staggered Display (O Gauge), The Jazz (OO Gauge), The Mill (O Gauge), Three in One (OO Gauge), Tiptree (Gauge 3), Tri-ang TT Railways (TT Gauge), Tri-ang Minic Motorways (OO Scale), Turners Folly(OO Gauge), Twin Falls Logging & Mining Railroad (On30 Scale), Willowbrook Marsh (O Gauge), Wykeford Junction (OO Gauge), Zanesville (HO Scale).
Exhibitors - Non Railway
Canvey Railway and Model Engineering Club, Chelmsford Model Club, City Coach Co, International Plastic Modellers Society, Meccano Model Display, Moorhen Boat Club, South East Essex Railway Society, Southend Radio Flying Club, Southend Model Powerboat Club, West Essex Raceway.
Traders
ABC Models of Oxford, Active Scale Models, A G L Associates, Anglian Gauge One, Andy Lynch Railways, Aspire Gifts & Models, Brian Baker Collectables, Claires Sweets, Classic Baseboards, D & E Videos / D C Kits, Diecast Models, Electronix Connections, Finishing Touches, Flair Rail, Gramodels, Hackenbush Models, Hafixs, Keytes Model Railways, Mad About Trains, Model Depot, Model Railway Electronics, More Than Images, Page Components, Plus Daughters, Railway Memories, Railway Roundabout, Round in Circles, Roneo Models, Sudbury Model Railways, Totally American, Woodpecker Books.
Demonstrators
Diesel & Electric Modellers United (DEMU), EM Gauge Society Ltd (EMGS), John Wigston (Artist), Essex Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicle Association (Essex MAFVA), Model Electronic Railway Group (MERG), Southend on Sea War Games Group (SSWG)
Preservation Societies
B17 Steam Locomotive Trust, East Anglian Railway Museum, Epping and Ongar Railway Society, Holden F5 Trust, Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway.
Lots to see, variety and above all a great day out for the family, for more information then please visit our website at www.shoeburynessmrc.co.uk
Hope to see you there.
Trebor
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19 November 2011 10:00
The Goods Yard Ltd
Model Railway Builder and Model Railway Shop
OPEN WEEKEND
Tuxford Wagon Works was built by the Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway Company in 1897 as part of its plan to link Manchester with the East Coast at Sutton-on-Sea. Ultimately, only the section of the line, between Chesterfield and Lincoln was actually constructed and this was absorbed into the Great Central Railway in 1907. The works, which was responsible for the maintenance of the fleet of wagons and coaches, closed over 50 years ago. However, most of the workshops, including the office building, still survive as part of Lodge Lane Industrial Estate. The site office, which was built in a similar style to that of the station buildings along the route, was home to the Chief Mechanical Engineers of the line and various office staff. It is this building which has now been returned to the manufacture of railway equipment, this time though, it’s model railways that are being constructed.
Come along and see a selection of our working model railways in both OO and N gauges. Our shop has a large selection of second hand model railway equipment and we can supply the full range of PECO track and accessories. There will also be a display of archive railway photographs showing Tuxford works in previous years. Refreshments will be available throughout the event, parking and entrance are FREE.
We are open from 10am to 4pm on both days of the event.
The Goods Yard Ltd
Station Lodge
Lodge Lane Industrial Estate
Tuxford
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0NL
Please visit our website, www.thegoodsyard.co.uk for more details.
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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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