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05 November 2016
Event Name: Padiham Model Railway Event
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Unitarian Chapel Hall (next to Memorial Park) Knight Hill, Padiham, Near Burnley, Lancashire BB12 8JH
Day 1: 05/11/2016
Opening times Day 1: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Prices: Adult
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05 November 2016
Event Name: Thorncombe Modelex 2016
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Thorncombe Village Hall & SchoolChard StreetThorncombeDorsetTA20 4NE
Day 1: Saturday November 5th 2016
Opening times Day 1: 10 - 4:30
Prices: Adult/OAP - £4Child - free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website:
Organising body: TRAC - Thorncombe Rail Activities Club
Organiser: Graham [email protected]
15+ layouts across the popular scales & gauges, covering a range of prototypes and periods.
Trade support including books & railwayana.
Refreshments - tea, coffee, cakes & lunches.
Raffle, free parking, easy disabled access.
A friendly show for all the family.
Proceeds to railway-based charities.
We hope to be joined on the day by Michael Stanier, grandson of Sir William and himself a modeller & former Derby employee.
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05 November 2016
Event Name: Wycrail 16 - 5th November - High Wycombe
Classification: Exhibition
Address: The Cressex Community School, Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP12 4UD
Day 1: 5th November 2016
Opening times Day 1: 10.00to 17.00
Prices: Adult: £ 6.00Child: £ 4.00Family: £ 18.00(2x Adults + 2x Children)
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.hwdmrs.org.uk/wycrail/
Organising body: High Wycombe and District MRS
Organiser: Stan Chandler 01628 822091
his year’s WYCRAIL ’16 exhibition will once again, take place at the now established venue of The Cressex Community School, Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP12 4UD on Saturday 5th November.
WYCRAIL ‘16 will have an impressive line-up of over 30 high quality and inspirational model railway layouts, of British, North American and Continental outline and in a wide range of scales and gauges including: 2mm finescale, N, 00, 00 finescale, H0, EM, P4, 1.34 and narrow gauges.
Layouts include:
Amworth - 00
Brixcombe P4
Burnham-On-Sea - 2mm F/s
Coleford OO9
Fenchurch St Peter 00
Horseblock Lane - N
Horsley Fields - N
Llangerisech - 2mm F/s
Melinau’r Abaty - 16.5mm F/s
Midland Sidings - P4
Much Murkle - 00
Northwick - 00
Norwood Road - 00
Pixash Lane - 00
Portpyn - 1:34
Reedham End - 00
Seend - 00
Snug End - 00
Stodden Hundred Light Railway - 0
Tanners Hill - N
Titfield - 00
Vopak - 00
Weslo Steels - EM
Wood Stowe 00
Hwdmrs Junior Layout - Work in Progress 00
Hwdmrs Kids Have A Go Layout 00
Kidmore Creek - N
Loddonsee - HO
Lakeside - HO
Racoon Canyon Mining On30
New Field - HO
West Street Yard HO
Trade includes:
Anoraks Anonymous
Axminster Tools and Machinery
Brunswick Railways Ltd
Ceynix Railway Trees
Cheltenham Models
Doubleo Scenics
Masterpiece / Falcon Figures
Freestone Model Accessories
H&A Models
JB's Model World
Plus Daughters
Railway Memories
Replica Railways
Squires Tools
Wealistic Models
Severn Models
Wrenn Railways
Ks Laser Designs
Elite Baseboards
DCC Supplies
Engine Shed Toys
Rail-Books
P & G Engineering Supplies
Societies and Demonstrators includes:
Julia – 2mm Scale Modelling by Julia Adams
George Ford - American O gauge detailing and weathering
Gauge O Guild
High Wycombe Model Engineering Club
Peter & Gordon Scenic Modelling
Pendon Museum
The annual WYCRAIL model railway exhibition now in its 44th year, is firmly established as being one of the largest and best supported one day model railway exhibitions in the South East of England. And also has a reputation for great cakes, what more could you ask for?
The venue is conveniently close to the M40 Junction 4 and the free vintage bus service will once again be operated between Wycombe Railway Station (Chiltern Line) and Wycombe Town Centre to the Cressex Community School.
Further information and details can be found on the Societies website at www.hwdmrs.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you there.
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05 November 2016
Event Name: The Gravesend Model Railway Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Northfleet School for Girls,Hall Road,Northfleet,Kent. DA11 8AQ
Day 1: 5 November
Opening times Day 1: 10.00 - 17.00
Day 2: 6 November
Opening times Day 2: 10.00 - 16.00
Prices: Standard Rate - £4.00Accompanied children under 16 - FREE
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.gres.org.uk
Organising body: Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society
Organiser: George Marcar07821 [email protected]
We have a fantastic new fully accessible venue for 2016. This year's exhibition offers a greater variety of interesting layouts (fifteen at present and maybe a few more), several railway societies and a eleven quality trade stands. Close to the A2, Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater, our new venue has: Free on-site parking, a regular bus service that stops outside, wheelchair access and the usual friendly atmosphere. Our members are happy to assist those who request assistance and answer any enquiry about the Exhibition or Society.
Our new exhibition manager is so proud of this year's exhibition that he is allowing children accompanied by an adult to join us for FREE. So that means, one adult can bring several children with them and only pay £4!
Ebbsfleet railway station is only 17 minutes from Central London, 10 minutes from Stratford International and Gravesend railway station is 11 minutes from Dartford. Northfleet School for Girls is about 2-3 minutes drive from the Northfleet turn-off from the A2.
Bus route 481 serves Gravesend town centre, Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater shopping centre and stops outside the school on both days. Other regular bus services stop close by to Northfleet School for Girls. Anyone arriving by bus will be able to have one free tea or coffee on production of their bus ticket.
An extensive range of hot and cold food and refreshments will be available. Plus, we are pleased to announce local author and railway aficionado, Rob Poole, will be signing copies of his new book 'Railways of Gravesend, the Hoo Peninsular & Isle of Grain'. Be among the first to pick up a copy of Rob's new book, meet the author and have an opportunity to learn about Rob's passion for local railways.
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05 November 2016
Event Name: End of the line?
Classification: Open Day
Address: The Silk MillDerby DE1 3AF
Day 1: 5th November 2016
Opening times Day 1: 1pm to 5pm
Prices: Free entry
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: No
Organising body: Derby Silk Mill Model Railway
Organiser: Martin Redshaw07731 [email protected]
End of the line?
Derby's Silk Mill Museum will close for refurbishment next year. Due to this, the large, 0 gauge model railway exhibited in the museum will have to be removed and put into store, while the work is carried out.
So, this is a last chance for the public to see this iconic model railway running in its current form.
The Museum will be open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, with a number of activities taking place and the friendly cafe open as usual. As well as the Silk Mill's model railway, there will also be a number of small layouts exhibited by members of the Mickleover Model Railway Group.
Come along and enjoy the ride to the end of the line (for now)!
(We'll also be looking for volunteers to help in removing the model, continuing work on it in store and then reinstating it - better than ever - when the refurbishment is complete.)
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05 November 2016 06 November 2016
Event Name: The Gravesend Model Railway Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Northfleet School for Girls,Hall Road,Northfleet,Kent. DA11 8AQ
Day 1: 5 November 2016
Opening times Day 1: 10.00 - 17.00
Day 2: 6 November 2016
Opening times Day 2: 10.00 - 16.00
Prices: Standard Rate - £4.00.Accompanied children under 16 - FREE
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.gres.org.uk
Organising body: Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society
Organiser: George Marcar07821 [email protected]
We have a fantastic new fully accessible venue for 2016. This year's exhibition offers a greater variety of interesting layouts (fifteen at present and maybe a few more), several railway societies and eleven quality trade stands. Close to the A2, Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater, our new venue has: Free on-site parking, a regular bus service that stops outside, wheelchair access and the usual friendly atmosphere. Our members are happy to assist those who request assistance and answer any enquiry about the Exhibition or Society.
Our new exhibition manager is so proud of this year's exhibition that he is allowing children accompanied by an adult to join us for FREE. So that means, one adult can bring several children with them and only pay £4!
Ebbsfleet railway station is only 17 minutes from Central London, 10 minutes from Stratford International and Gravesend railway station is 11 minutes from Dartford. Northfleet School for Girls is about 2-3 minutes drive from the Northfleet turn-off from the A2.
Bus route 481 serves Gravesend town centre, Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater shopping centre and stops outside the school on both days. Other regular bus services stop close by to Northfleet School for Girls. Anyone arriving by bus will be able to have one free tea or coffee on production of their bus ticket.
An extensive range of hot and cold food and refreshments will be available. Plus, we are pleased to announce local author and railway aficionado, Rob Poole, will be signing copies of his new book 'Railways of Gravesend, the Hoo Peninsular & Isle of Grain'. Be among the first to pick up a copy of Rob's new book, meet the author and have an opportunity to learn about Rob's passion for local railways.
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05 November 2016 06 November 2016
Event Name: Wolverhampton Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Wednesfield High School, Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 3ES
Day 1: Saturday 5th November 2016
Opening times Day 1: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Day 2: Sunday 6th November 2016
Opening times Day 2: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Prices: Adults u00a35.00, Children u00a31.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.wolverhamptonmrc.org.uk/
Organising body: Wolverhampton Model Railway Club
Organiser: Wolverhampton Model Railway Club
Wolverhampton MRC
Model Railway Exhibition 2016
Confirmed Layouts
FRANKLIN – 0n2 Gauge - North American Narrow Gauge exhibited by Bob Harper
MADELEINA - 0n16.5 Gauge – Latin American Narrow Gauge exhibited by Ned Williams
BOWLEGGETT MANOR – 009 Gauge – English Narrow Gauge exhibited by Peter Cullen
HERGEST – 009 Gauge – A narrow gauge line near the England/Wales border exhibited by Peter Cullen
LOCH TAT – N Gauge – A depiction of the West Highland line in Scotland exhibited by Adrian Lambourne
LONGNOR – 0n16.5 Gauge – An extension of the Leek & Manifold Railway in North Staffordshire exhibited by Hugh Williams
STEAM ON THE CAMBRIAN – 00 Gauge – The former Cambrian Railway in BR days exhibited by Frank Collins
LOWFIELD – 00 Gauge – A small city centre terminus station exhibited by Cliff Homer
MARTINS HILL – N Gauge – American short line in Oregon exhibited by Mike Bartleet
DOLGELLY (1922) – 0 Gauge – The prototype location just after grouping exhibited by Phil Craythorn
MERTHYR RIVERSIDE – EM Gauge – Fictitious goods station in Merthyr Tydfil exhibited by Wolverhampton MRC
Confirmed Traders
Railwayania/Replica Railways
Booklaw
Topp Trains
All Components
Kevin’s Trains
Nigels Trains
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Upcoming Events
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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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16 August 2025 Until 17 August 2025
0SAT 16th AUGUST & SUN 17th of AUGUST 2025
at LOUGHBOROUGH Grammar School, Leicester Road , Loughborough , Leicestershire.
Car Sat Nav use ;- LE11 2AQ , Entrance off Leicester Road ,Loughborough.
SAT 10am-5pm, SUN 10am-4.pm.
ADMISSION: Adults £10.00 Children £5.00 Family £25.00 (2 adults and up to 3 delightful Children)
Free Exhibition Guide included with entry whilst stocks last.
30 Layouts, 26 trade plus demo's.
This venue is not far from the centre of the town, lying to the south, off the Leicester Road A6. Entrance via Burton Walks.
Regular local bus services from the Railway Station, Town Centre, Leicester and Coalville pass by the entrance.
15 min walk from GCR., 20 mins from LOUGHBORO' Mainline Rail Station.
Plenty of free car parking is available.
The venue is disabled friendly.
Hot and Cold refreshments will be available. Including Hot Savories' and Filled Cobs.
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16 August 2025 09:00 Until 16:00
0Come along and see some of he Club's layouts. If you are thinking of joining the club this is an ideal opportunity to see what we do and talk to Club members.
Adults £3, Children £1. Family ticket £6 (2 adults + up to 3 Children).
Wheelchair accessible, Light refreshments available.
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16 August 2025 09:00 Until 13:00
0Brighton MRC will be holding one of their occasional sales day on Saturday 16th August 2025. It will be from 1000 to 1400 at the Clubrooms on London Road railway station, Shaftesbury Place, Brighton BN1 4QS.
There will be a large selection of preowned Model Railway items including locomotives, rolling stock and accessories, mainly OO gauge.
No charge for admission.
There will be refreshments available
If you are thinking of joining the club this is an ideal opportunity to see the facilities and what we do.
Details are also on the club website
https://brightonmrc.wordpress.com/diary-of-events/
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23 August 2025 09:00 Until 24 August 2025 15:00
0Hosted by the Ulster Model Railway Club, the Belfast Model Railway Exhibition will take place this year at Belfast Royal Academical Institution, in the heart of the city centre, Saturday and Sunday 23-24th August. Please note the new venue for the exhibition. It will be held in the sports hall on the school campus. Access will be through the entrance gates on Fisherwick Place. The sports hall is towards the rear of the complex.
We will have around 20 layouts, eight traders and a mix of special interest groups and modelling societies in attendance.
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Recent Event Reviews
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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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The National Festival of Railway Modelling @ NEC
By 7013,
Considering this is the first show by BRM I thought they did a reall good job.
Quibbles: I know you have to rent the floorspace by the square metere, but it got a bit crowded at times between stalls/layouts.
Positives: Lots of good trade support, some superb layouts, and very helpful friendly staff.
Warley was always going to be a hard act to follow, and the organisers did well.
I can see this growing in the future
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Tyneside Model Railway Exhibition
By jacko,
Drove down from Lanark early on Saturday morning (6 hour round trip!) to arrive shortly after 10am. The first surprise was seeing my cousin showing his O gauge layout in the foyer (shown as east Glasson port authority on the programme but it wasn't that). Nice to have a chat with him as we've not met for a couple of years. Moving on to the main halls, there seemed to be plenty of space for viewing, helped no doubt by my being there so early. I'd driven down especially to see Grantham, Pelaw and Fencehouses having seen them in the mags and I wasn't disappointed so spent at least an hour swapping between the three. All three layouts exceeded expectations but it was also great to see Richmond in the flesh, it having only just appeared in print last month. I saw Alston in Glasgow in February and there's been no drop in quality. However, my favourite (and I'm probably biased as I'm modelling the s&c) was Kirtley Bridge - what a superb layout, the quality of modelling and the atmosphere was outstanding. I think I spent around 3 hours at the show and was absolutely wrecked by the time I got home but it was well worth it. I'll be watching out for next year's dates to make sure they're kept clear.
Graeme
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