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31 March 2012 01 April 2012
For all Model Railway fans
South West Model & Hobbies Show 2012
Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April 2012
at The Bath & West Showground Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN
INVITATION
See the website for more information:- www.swmee.co.uk
For the 2012 two day exhibition we are offering very completive fixed price trading space rates to selected companies and experienced traders, whilst recognizing the current market position affecting trade in the UK, a number of positive changes are planned for 2012, include designated areas for the various hobbies.
The large Showering Pavilion ground floor & balcony will be exclusively for 40+ model railway layouts, trade & all 40,000 plus square feet. Please see www.ukmodelshops.co.uk for a list of exhibitors & traders
The East Somerset Society of Model & Experimental Engineers ‘LIVE STEAM’ Ride on railway will operate in the grounds with over one mile of track. See website; www.essmee.org.uk
Other halls will contain model aircraft, model boats, model tanks, war-games
The Sedgmore hall will be dedicated to indoor flying,
The Edmund Rack Hall will be exclusively for R/C cars & tanks,
The Mendip Hall will be for boats, linking areas will be for specialist traders of tools & engineering.
Plus large outdoor displays of R/C flying, boats, hovercraft and much, much more…
An organized full facility caravan site is available, with mains power & water outlets
For exhibitors on-site basic bedrooms/showers/toilets are available
A large on-site restaurant provides quality meals for breakfasts & lunches, a number of fast food stalls.
Parking on site for 5,000 plus cars and all ‘CHILDREN FREE ENTRY’ to the exhibition.
In 2010 we had 8,351 public visitors attending, 2011 was an attendance 10,800 so for 2012 we will provide a wider range and greater selection for the public, come and join us.
If you the new Model Railway enthusiast or a well experienced modeler by visiting the SHOWERING PAVILION at the Bath & West Showground in the Spring of 2012, you will have the opportunity of viewing some of the very best Model Railway Layouts from all over UK.
The Model Railway layouts in more than 40,000 sq. feet and range from the small Z gauge to G scale will include:-
1. WESTFORD a very large 59 foot long 00 GWR classic layout see: www.westfordmodellers.co.uk
2. OVERLORD a 00 layout see: www.lwmrs.co.uk/CMS/index.php/members-layouts/94-overlord
3. FROGPOOL a 0 gauge GWR West Country see: <a href="http://www.amrc.hampshire.org.uk/page6">www.amrc.hampshire.org.uk/page6
4. Tri-ang TT Display Layout showing 40+ years old models from Kevin West of Oxfordshire
5. Tri-ang Mimic Motorways a display ofroad & rail from David Lyon of Berkshire
6. ZUMMITULSE a quality Z gauge German outline from a lady in Devon
7. NEUNBRUCKENBAHN a N gauge German mountain layout with spirals from Hampshire
8. TARENT VALLEY a very large 009 classic layout
9. MUSEUM of TRANSPORT a very entertaining action 00 layout from Lancashire
10. WEST SUSSEX N group a large modular layout
11. ENGAINE-######-HARDY a beautiful N gauge British outline from Essex
12. BRAMBLE BOTTOM 10mm 16.5 gauge the home to all moles, ladybirds and mice
13. HEMLOCK 00 GWR model of the Clum Valley by the Shepton & District MRS
14. CHILCOMPTON from the Reditch MRC
15. KINGSFIELD 00 from the Barnhill MRC
The Model Railway section will be supported by a good selection of the best 50 +model railway traders from all over UK, a number offering ‘SPECIAL SHOW BARGAINS’, and advice to obtain
the ultimate in modeling.
In addition there will be demonstration workshops and experts on hand to give advice, ideas and inspirations.
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31 March 2012
Berkshire Area Gruop of the N Gauge Society Exhibition & Open Day to be held at Sindlesham Baptist Church, Wokingham, Reading RG41 5BB. Features the Groups large four track modular mainline layout plus up to nine others and a small trade support. Open 10am to 4pm. Light refreshments & free parking available. Web www.bagladdies.weebly.com
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Upcoming Events
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22 November 2025 Until 23 November 2025
0Get ready for the UK’s premier railway modelling exhibition! The National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 returns to the NEC, Birmingham this November.
For more information click here!
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22 November 2025 10:00 Until 23 November 2025 16:30
0Our 57th Exhibition will once again be held at Turnberries Community Centre, Bath Road, Thornbury BS35 2BB over the week-end of 22nd & 23rd November 2025.
Opening times: Sat 10am – 5pm Sun 10am – 4pm
Admission: Adult - £8 Child (5 – 16) - £3 Family (2 + 2) - £18
Refreshments will be available.
These are the layouts we have invited:
City Basin Goods N Gauge Bishops Castle Station 00 Gauge Iron Mould Lane 00 Gauge
Devils Bridge 009 Gauge Memory Lane 00 Gauge Lintor Town 00 Gauge
Puffin Colliery 00 Gauge Calderbridge N Gauge Wantage Town P4 Gauge
Binegar N Gauge Great Swilling 4mm EM Gauge Tyn-y-Coedcae 7mm Scale
Blagdon 00 Gauge Haybridge Wharf 3mm gauge Burnham-on-Sea N Gauge
Nottingham Victoria 00 Gauge Thursley O Gauge Hagbourne Road 00 Gauge
A Journey Through Time 3mm gauge Trains in a Car N Gauge
Traders: Societies: Demonstrators:
Tony Wilcox Dean Forest Railway John Beals
Lord & Butler Class 60 Preservation Group Neil Walker
Trainsporter WC&P Railway Society
ABM Designs
Moor View Models Paul Baulsch (Avon Valley Railway)
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22 November 2025 10:00 Until 17:00
0WINTER MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION
Surrey's fun model railway exhibition.
Presented by the North Downs Model Railway Circle
Saturday 22nd November 2025
3rd Banstead Scout Group, Scout Ridge, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1RB.
Open 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Adults £6 Under 16s £3, Senior/Disabled £5, Families £12 [2+2]
All profits to 3rd Banstead Scout Group.
18 invited layouts in all major scales, Traders, Refreshments, Free Parking and close to Banstead station.
For details see http://www.ndmrc.info/Home/Winter/Winter.htm
Contact Stuart Robinson 077-5845-8827 and [email protected]
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29 November 2025 10:00 Until 17:00
0This is a family themed show utilising club and club member's layouts and guest layouts in various scales plus 009 gauge layouts courtesy of Merseyside & SW Lancashire 009 Gauge Society.
There will be trade support , club shop and a refreshment service.
Admission price includes entry to the 009 Gauge Society Merseyside & SW Lancashire show - layouts, trade, demonstrations, society stand.
Adults £5.00 Children £6.00 (All children wll have the opportunity to visit Santa and receivw a small gift).
Admission and Club Shop purchases can be made in cash or by credit/debit card.
Layouts and Traders details to be confirmed nearer the time of the event.
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29 November 2025 10:00 Until 16:00
0Nailsea and District Model Railway Club are Pleased to announce we are having an open day again this year.
Layouts Attending
Len Martin Diorama OO Gauge
Norton Vale – OO Gauge DCC SOUND
Great Swilling – EM Gauge
New Mexico – HO & H0e Gauge DCC SOUND
Portishead TMD – OO Gauge DCC SOUND
Rye (Rother Road) – OO Gauge
G Scale Layout By Member
Virginstow – N Gauge
OO9 Layout By Paul Levy (TBC)
Modelling Demo By Members
Test Track – 3 x N Gauge 4 x OO Gauge DC/DCC
Clubs new N Gauge layout (Work in Progress)
Trader
Moor Lane Models Pre Owned Models – Moor Lane Models
Club Trade Stand
RESTROOMS AVAILABLE
LIMITED FREE PARKING ON SITE
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Recent Event Reviews
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WMRA Annual Exhibition
By Robin Brasher,
Excellent show. plenty of free parking, over 30 layouts, lots of traders and full catering. I liked the scenery on the illustrated 009 gauge Feorag layout set in an imaginary island west of Cornwall. TT:120 seems to be well received with two small oval layouts on display.
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Macclesfield Model Railway Group's Annual Exhibition ( PLEASE NOTE: NEW VENUE!!!! )
By Merfyn Jones,
I was there for a MBF meeting/exhibition last Saturday. Excelent hall with all the facilities you need.
The bus from the station was a very good help for those that want to come by train rather than drive.
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Swansea Model Railway Exhibition
By Cymru Rails,
The Swansea Railway Modellers Group does an excellent job every year with this one, and it is well worth attending. It always features a fabulous set of layouts, traders, and societies on display. If you weren’t able to attend this year, check out my video to give you an idea of what to expect at the show and make sure to attend in 2026: Swansea Model Railway Exhibition 2025
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Leamington & Warwick Model Railway Society - Open Weekend
By Phil Parker,
Excellent day. With delicious cake!
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Robertsbridge Model Railway Show 24-25 May 2025
By clogger,
Good little show. Bit biased though as I’m exhibiting at the show and have done so for a couple of years now.
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