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28 April 2017 30 April 2017
Event Name: 49 Bristol Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, Bristol, Bristol, BS35 3JB
Day 1: 28th April 2017
Opening times Day 1: 1pm to 7pm
Day 2: 29th April 2017
Opening times Day 2: 10am to 6.30pm
Prices: Adult-7.50Child-6.00,
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.bristolmodrailex.co.uk
Organising body: Association of Model Railway Clubs Wales & West of England
Organiser: D BaverstockTel; 01179763329
The 2017 Exhibition will again have 3 halls making it the largest model railway show in the South West of England & Wales. Currently there are 36 invited layouts and 47 traders along with demonstrators, Societies and Displays. Don't forget you can follow us on twitter at MREx2017.
Accompanied children under 12 can enter the show free, there is also free entry for registered carers. Advanced tickets are still available up until the day before the show at certain outlets and by post until Friday 21st April, Adults £6.50, Young adult (12 to 16) £5.00. For full details visit our web site or see the adverts in your current Model Magazine.
Contact E-mail address: [email protected]
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30 April 2017
Event Name: SWAG Members Day 2017
Classification: Other event
Address: Staplegrove Hall, Taunton
Day 1: 30th April 2017
Opening times Day 1: 10:00 - 16:00
Prices: Free to Members & their guests
Disability access: Unknown
Car parking: No
Website: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/120694-swag-2017-lineup-details-catering-all-you-need-to-know/
Organising body: SWAG Committee
Organiser: Stubby47
On behalf of the organising committee, I am pleased to announce the line-up for the 2017 RMWeb Members Day at Taunton on Sunday 30th April 2017.
As ever, the venue will be Staplegrove Village Hall, 214, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AL. The event will be open for RMWeb members and their guests only from 10:00 hrs and will close at 16:00 hrs.
List of Layouts
7mm
Palins Yard - http://www.rmweb.co....e-out-of-doors/
Sherton Abbas - http://www.rmweb.co....-wenlocks-blog/
4mm
A Cartoon of Helstonish - http://www.rmweb.co....-of-helstonish/
Canute Road Quay - http://www.rmweb.co....nute-road-quay/
Sheep Lane - http://www.rmweb.co....orman-lockhart/
Tinner's Forge - http://www.rmweb.co....-tinkers-forge/
The SWAG Module Project
2mm
Sykes Yard
Demonstrators
Jerry Clifford will be bringing "a little 2FS demo/display plank plus a selection of part built, finished and converted RTR to give an idea of what can be done in 2mm".
Phil Parker will be bringing "a load of past Hornby and BRM magazine projects".
John Farmer will be bringing 'Netherhope'.
Retail therapy
Chris Trerise of KMRC will again be attending with a display of current and future special/limited edition models - http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/
Dave Harding of The Model Shop, Exeter, will be back with us again this year, with his usual range of R-T-R items and other bits and pieces. Why not try giving him a call in advance of the event, he’s happy to bring items up for ‘special orders’ –check out his website here - http://www.trainsandtrack.co.uk/
** New this year - Bring & Buy stall ** - Phil Copleston wil be proving details soon
Catering - details to be confirmed
Saturday 29th April
This year the majority of the Saturday is free for those who wish to come down to Somerset early, to spend time as they wish. Heritage railways such as the West Somerset Railway and the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway are close by, for example.
I can also confirm that Taunton MRG have once again agreed to open their clubroom at Bishops Lydeard station specially for us from 1700 to 1900 hrs on the Saturday, with the usual warm and friendly welcome.
** Please Note **
The SWAG weekend this year synchronises (clashes??) with the WSR Steam Gala weekend, For those who happen to be interested you will find some details here -
http://www.west-some...ing-steam-gala
But the really IMPORTANT NOTICE is in respect of our Saturday visit to the Taunton MRG's layouts Tamerig and Bath Green Park. Because of the gala these layouts will be open to public visitors over the Gala weekend therefore if you are visiting on Saturday late afternoon/evening as an RMweb member please do not present yourself at 'the hut' before 17.00 (unless you want to be part of the ordinary public access). It has been arranged with Taunton MRG that they will close to the 'ordinary public' just before 17.00 on the Saturday and re-open immediately after 17.00 for us lot.
No doubt the gala weekend might have some impact on car parking as well
After visiting Taunton MRG we will continue to The Lethbridge Arms, Bishops Lydeard. More information on the pub can be found here http://www.thelethbr...pub.co.uk/index
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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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