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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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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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15 November 2025
0Club Open Day at Willesborough Windmill Barn, Mill Lane, Ashford TN24 0QG
10.00hrs - 16.00hrs
Club layouts, chat, learn. Refreshments available.
Free Parking
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Our 45th annual exhibition
Sat 15th November 2025 Open 1000 to 1700
Sun 16th November 2025 Open 1000 to 1600
Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8TA
10 Layouts
Highcombe 4mm OO BR 1960s Brighton MRC.
Fencehouses 4mm OO BR NE & NCB 1960s Ian Forsyth.
Orestone Quay 4mm OO 1948 Graham and Andrew Barnes.
Holmill 4mm OO BR SR Langley Modellers.
Neustift 2mm N Austrian Tirol Phil Gardner.
Hillside Park 2mm N BR 1960’s Nigel Appleton.
Hursley Quay 7mm O Light Railway Andrew Knights.
Exbridge 3mm TT BR WR late 1960’s Paul Hopkins.
Sproston Green TMD 4mm OO 1970’s Tim Farmer.
Lower Budgett 4mm OO on a student budget, Chris Garland.
Traders:-
Andy Dean
P&E Fox
Julian Bowden
Brighton MRC
Societies:-
Bluebell Railway
Volks Electric Railway Association
Southern Electric Group
Double O Gauge association
Tram 53
Lavender Line
Displays
Brighton and Hove Society of Model Locomotive Engineers
Meccano
Our world famous refreshments available throughout the exhibition.
Two floors of exhibits, lift available, step free access.
Free Parking on site and in the surrounding streets.
Close to bus routes 5, 5A and 52. The 5B bus route is a slightly longer walk.
Nearest Railway station is Preston Park.
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Pendle Forest Model Railway Society is pleased to announce that its annual exhibition at Park High School, Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP, what3words/// relegate:awkward:prompt, will this year include a range of hobby interest as well as plenty of model railway action. Opening times are 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Twelve+ layouts are expected to attend as well as eight+ traders, our Society second hand stall, demonstrations including 3D printing by Three Peaks Models, children's activities, wargamers, slot cars and drift cars.
Refreshments and light meals will be available along with plenty of free car parking. A free shuttle bus will operate between the venue and Colne railway station and bus station, timed to connect with East Lancs Line trains. A free brew will be offered to anyone who has travelled by train!
Entry costs £7 for adults, £6 for concessions, £4 for children and £16 fora family of two adults and two children.
2025 exhibition bus timetable.pdf
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Reminder for our upcoming exhibition.
Details as per the poster below with further details added periodically.
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16:00
0Event: LAWLOGG Open Day
Open: Sat. 15th Nov. 2025, 10:00 – 16:00 (Recommended last admission 15:00)
Admission: Free but donations welcomed.
Features:
Four club layouts available:
Fernhill Junction (Large twin track mainline loop with branch), Dunball to St Monica’s (long branch line spiral), Ballan Road (50s-70s compact rural loop and branch), Test Track (quad loop for 3-rail, 2-rail, DC and DCC). New layouts in construction:
Aberbraan (mixed gauge) Wagon Works (standard gauge)
Also: Demonstrations from the Merseyside Area Group of MERG (Model Electronic Railway Group) and others.
Visitors are welcome to bring O-gauge locomotives & stock to run.
Amenities: Free parking on site and nearby (alongside park). Public transport nearby. (See club website, below, for details.) Light refreshments available.
Venue: 1st Floor, St. Monica’s Parish Centre, Stewart Avenue, BOOTLE, L20 9JD (Use door at far left end) [Go to website, below, for full details & location map links etc.]
Safeguarding: Under 18s should remain in the presence of a parent/guardian.
Website: https://lawlogg.uk/visit/ (Scroll down for full details & location map links etc.)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawlogg (Link should take you straight to Lawlogg page when logged into FB.)
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