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06 October 2012 07 October 2012
Hello and welcome to the first publication of details for the Manchester Model Railway Societies 2012 exhibition. This will be our 76th show and follows on from our exquisite 75th show last year. This is the first large exhibition that I have managed so I do hope I can count on your support! Although I am ‘in charge’ (& accountable!), I do have quite a large team at my disposal so firstly, I want to give my thanks to them and my predecessor, Andy Cooper who I assisted last year and who is assisting me this year.
The location will be the same as for the previous two years, The Armitage Centre, Moseley Road, Fallowfield, Manchester. M14 6ZT.
Saturday 6th October 2012 10AM to 6PM
Sunday 7th October 2012 10AM to 5PM
This year we will have new caterers so there should be a better meal service available.
Layouts:
Aberdeen Kirkhill ‘00’ -
http://www.rmweb.co....rdeen-kirkhill/
Apethorn Junction ‘0’ - NW England BR (LMR) late ‘60s - late ‘70s
Bishop’s Bridge ‘N’ - Southern Region 3rd rail, late 80s-early 90s.
Bradfield Gloucester Sq. ‘00’
http://www.rmweb.co....re-br-1962-ish/
Children’s Layout ‘00’
From our friends at the Rochdale MMRG.
Fence-houses ‘2FS’ - Phenomenal 2mm scale Eastern region 1960’s layout that is simply HUGE! http://2mmfencehouse...s.blogspot.com/
Geoff Wilson Trams ‘0’ - trams from the NE England.
Q Dump 1/35th scale narrow gauge.
Our own Nigel Tansley’s remarkable WW1 trench warfare layout.
Waterloo Street ‘P4’ - Exquisite Scottish-ness in the 70s, http://www.rmweb.co....aterloo-street/
Wheal Elizabeth ‘P4’ - Stunning WR china clay operations in the diesel era, http://www.scalefour...lelizabeth.html
Zorba’s Mine 1/48th Ng - from York, Baz Ward & friends Greek (Cretan) metre gauge adventure. http://www.narrowgau...itors&Itemid=65
Plus more layouts, later!
Traders:
I will add the traders presently.
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06 October 2012 07 October 2012
Folkestone, Hythe & District MRC 41st Model Railway Exhibition - Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DZ
Opens 10am - 5pm both days. Entry: Adults
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06 October 2012 07 October 2012
Annual exhibition of the Fareham & District MRC.
Saturday 6th October from 1000 to 1700
Sunday 7th October from 1000 to 1630
Wickham Community Centre
Mill Lane
Wickham
PO17 5AL
Adults
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06 October 2012 07 October 2012
Mickleover Model Railway Exhibition.
Mickleover Community Centre
Uttoxeter Road
Mickleover
DE3 0DA
For more information www.mmrg.org.uk
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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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