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29 July 2017 30 July 2017
Event Name: GCRN Ruddington Model Rail Show 2017
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham. NG11 6NX
Day 1: 29/07/17
Opening times Day 1: 10:00 - 16:30
Day 2: 30/07/17
Opening times Day 2: 10:00 - 16:30
Prices: Show only:Adult u00a36Child u00a33Extra fares avail, eg ride the train inclusive ticket etc. Please see website for details.
Disability access: Unknown
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.gcrn.co.uk
Organising body: GCRN
Organiser: [email protected]
GCRN Model Rail Show.
Please see our thread in the exhibitions page here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/122712-ruddington-model-rail-show-29th-30th-july-2017/
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29 July 2017 30 July 2017
Event Name: SCMRC Exhibtion 2017
Classification: Exhibition
Address: The Arnewood SchoolGore RoadNew MiltonHantsBH25 6RS
Day 1: Saturday 29th July 2017
Opening times Day 1: 1030 - 1700
Day 2: Sunday 30th July 2017
Opening times Day 2: 1000 - 1600
Prices: Adults £5Concessions £5Chidren £3.50Family (2+2) £15
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.southcoastmodelrailwayclub.co.uk/
Organising body: South Coast Model Railway Club
Organiser: Steve Mosedale07984 [email protected]
The last weekend in July sees the South Coast Model Railway Club put on its annual exhibtion in the Arnewood School. Highlights this year are a no less than 5 layouts representing 7mm Scale modelling. In all there will be 13 layouts of varying scales and locations modelled on display, along with 10 traders for all your purchasing needs.
O gauge:
Littlebridge GWR/SR West Country By Norman Cronin Southampton MRC Member
Horton Road SR in Hampshire By Wimborne Railway Society
Wyeverne Wharf GWR West Country By Andy Jones and pals Somerset
Winterley Wharf GWR West Country By John Shaw Southampton
Cathcart Yard Caledonian Railway By John Purdie Southampton MRC Member
Stephens Lane TMD BR Modern Image Our own club stabling point layout
OO Gauge:
Horfield Western region in the 50/60s By The Horfield Group Bournemouth
Hinkle Mill US outline By Neil Lancaster Wimborne
Santa Agueda Portuguese outline By Martin and Tom Petch Southampton
Shad Dock Southern Region Modern Image By Ken Dunton Winchester
Childrens interactive layout Our own club layout
EM Gauge:
Navigation Road 1968 - 71 North East London By Sarum Finescale Group
N gauge:
Claybridge Network South East By Ron Boreham of Ron Lines Southampton
Trade support:
M and M models. Manufacturer and supplier of high quality O gauge kits and items.
Railroom Electronics Everything the modeller needs for electrical and detailing parts amongst other items
Ray Heard Model Railways Large selection of second hand railway products
Ron Lines A good selection of second hand model railway products both UK and Continental
Kernow Model Railway Centre A large selection of new model railway products
Andy Lamb An excellent selection of model road vehicles
Weston models A superb selection of custom built railway buildings and architecture
Kytes lights For all your model railway lighting needs
John Henderson A good selection of secondhand model railway products
Radley Models Various products for modellers.
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29 July 2017 30 July 2017
Event Name: Railex NE 2017
Classification: Exhibition
Address: John Spence Community High School Preston Road, North Shields NE29 9PU
Day 1: 29/7/17
Opening times Day 1: 10am to 5pm
Day 2: 30/7/17
Opening times Day 2: 10am to 4pm
Prices: Adults - £7Child - £3Family - £16
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.railexne.com
Organising body: Blyth & Tyne MRS
Organiser: Chris [email protected]
Welcome to Railex North East 2017 organised by the Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society.
This is our 49th show we have organised and the 1st at the John Spence Community High School. The Exhibition will be held on the 29th & 30th July 2017, between the following times -
10am to 5pm Saturday & 10am to 4pm Sunday (9.30am entry on both days for Advanced Ticket Holders, see 'Buy Tickets').
Exhibition Manager Lee Davies is assembling a superb collection of Layouts, Demonstrations & Trade Support, and as regular visitors to the exhibition will be aware, we have continuously been trying to improve the quality of the layouts which are on display each year. It is therefore pleasing to hear the comments from visitors’ that it is something we have been accomplishing. Hopefully we have achieved the same standard or improved again this year.
This year the Exhibition will be officially opened by David Bavaird, Chairman of North Shields Chamber of Trade. We will have up to 40 layouts, representing layouts with a British theme and layouts from around the world ranging from N to O Gauge. We hope they will cover an area that is of particular interest to you or show you something out of the ordinary that will inspire you in your latest modelling project.
We also have 14 Demonstrations, covering most aspects of modelling and displays in Meccano. Also this year we have numerous layouts and demonstrations showing the latest technology in Model Railways – Digital Command Control (DCC). Please take your time to visit all parts of the Exhibition, and ask the exhibitors as many questions as you like. We also have a fine array of Local and National Trade support this year, supplying the railway modeller with just about everything they need, so please give them your support.
We will also have a modelling area for all children sponsored by Smart Models. All children will be able to construct a free card building and be able to take it home with them. We respectfully ask all parents to assist in the supervision of their children during this task.
This year we have our usual Tombola. This way you get your prizes straight away. There are many fine prizes this year including Loco’s donated by Hornby and Dapol. So please stop by admire the prizes and buy a ticket or two. There is also our usual stand of used magazines available for a donation.
Our chosen charity this year is - NHS Bowel Screening Service.
Special thanks must go to the John Spence Team for their invaluable support in helping us arrange this exhibition at the School and to Booklaw Publications for their continued support.
Also thanks must go to all the Exhibitors for supporting the show and the Traders for their continued support in the programme and the show.
Please take the time to fill in the Questionnaire your comments are important to us. This will enable us to continue to improve the exhibition for your continued enjoyment for years to come. Also don’t forget to vote for your favourite layout on the questionnaire. This form can be left at the entrance desk.
Buying Tickets - Advance tickets are also available for sale from this site via Smart Models.
Regular updates will also appear on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/RailexNE/ Please feel free to visit this page and share with your friends & other Facebook Groups.
Also keep up todate via our website - http://www.railexne.com/
Once again we hope you have an enjoyable time at the exhibition and we look forward to welcoming you to our new venue -
John Spence Community High School
Preston Road
North Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE29 9PU
29th & 30th July 2017
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29 July 2017 30 July 2017
Event Name: St Johns Charity Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: St John’s Primary School, Wheatley Avenue, Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent ST4 6SB. 3 miles from M6 Jcn 15.
Day 1: 29/07/17
Opening times Day 1: 10.30-17.00
Day 2: 30/07/17
Opening times Day 2: 10.30-16.30
Prices: Adults £4.00, Children £2.00, Family (2+2) £10.00.
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: N/A
Organising body: John Cox
Organiser: Contact: [email protected] 07747 087050. ST4 5LR
Following the success of the last seven years we have planned a further event with the proceeds being donated between Douglas McMillan Hospice and Midlands Air Ambulance.
Layouts attending:
O Gauge: Tamaro
16.5: Franwood TMD.
OO Gauge: Harbourne, Own/Hayward, Leighbridge, Ringburn Yard.
OOn3: Mannin Middle
N Gauge: Denley Moor, Drayton Market, Gardiner Jct, Koln West, Hardwick Road.
Traders:
Modelex, Hobby Goblin, Booklaw, Derby Trees & Scenics, S. Currainn, Kevins Trains, R D Whyborn, Topp Trains, Rail Image Collections, Staffordshire Ginny.
Demonstrations: EM Gauge Society.
Ample free parking. Light refreshments. Disabled access.
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30 July 2017
Event Name: RMWEB Members Tour of Didcot Railway Centre
Classification: Other event
Address: Didcot Railway Centre
Station Road
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7NJ
Day 1: 30/07/17
Opening times Day 1: 10:30 - 16:00
Prices: Adult: £10
Child: £8
Over 60: £9
Family (2 Adults and up to 2 children): £18
Disability access: No
Car parking: No
Website: <a data-ipb=
Organising body: Great Western Society / Didcot Railway Centre
Organiser: Castle, RMWEB
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/user/14393-castle/'>http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/user/14393-castle/</a>
Hi All,
http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/index.html
Well, it's that time of year where Castle offers you a look round the great GWR toy box that is Didcot Railway Centre on Sunday 30th July 2017! All the usual treats are on offer including in an in depth tour through all our exhibits and workshops, the unrestored wagon and coach collection, the annual special guest appearance by Stationmaster Mike in one of 'his' signal boxes and a chance to look at anything you want that isn't moving or on a running line. I don't currently know what the rostered motive power will be but I will let you know when I know! Anything that is moving or on a running line can be viewed after the toys have been put away at the end of the day by just asking and being prepared to hang around a bit afterwards! If there is something special you would like to see, measure or photograph for current or future projects then please let me know and I will see what we can do. The answer is nearly always yes, no problem!
We are also entering into intercontinental visitor territory as we will be welcoming Mr On The Branch Line and his good lady to that little corner of an Oxfordshire town that is forever GWR. So, if you want to come and have a first look round, meet up with fellow RMWEB members, see how we have progressed on some of our restoration work up close and / or just come a long to have a good look at the premier collection of GWR rolling stock with knowledgeable guides (and me!) then book a spot by either posting a reply on the tour thread (link above) or sending me a PM.
We usually start up by meeting at the main gate at 12:00hrs so everyone can have a ride on the trains before hand and then go all afternoon until about 16:30 - 17:00hrs. Children are welcome and in fact are encouraged as long as the supervising adult looks after them as we will take you behind the scenes.
I look forward to see you there for some 12":1' scale fun!
All the best,
Castle
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Upcoming Events
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08 November 2025 10:00 Until 09 November 2025 16:00
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08 November 2025 10:00 Until 09 November 2025 16:30
0www.tolworthshowtrain.co.uk
8-9 November 2025
For any enquiries regarding the 2025 show, please contact [email protected]
Tolworth Showtrain is our Society’s annual model railway show. It is one of the largest shows held in the South East.
It takes place over two days at;
Tolworth Recreation Centre
Fullers Way North, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7LQ.
Saturday 8 Nov 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 9 Nov 10.00am - 4.00pm
PRICES
Adult £10
Child £3
Family 2+2 £21
Sunday Special
One child free with every paying adult
Cash and card payments will be accepted on the door
Returning for 2025 - live steam rides are in operation.
Take a ride behind a real minature steam engine (an additional charge will apply). With the kind support of the Malden District Society of Model Engineers.
These are the layouts already confirmed attending in 2025.
Layouts
The Bergeller BahnHOSwiss
Copper Wort16.5Midlands 1902
Denton SidingsLNER/LMS 1960
Edward's Junction and Thomas EndOOThomas and Friends
Essex BrickOOFreelance 1950s
Express Daisy SidingsEMIndustrial GWR 1960s
Fairwood JunctionOOWiltshire, present day
Fawcett StreetOOBritish Rail Steam/diesel
Garreg WenOO9Snowdonia C19th
Gordons LaneModern Wessex mainline
Hatch EndNBR 1980s
Hope under DinmoreEMLNWR/GWR 1910s
Inspired by FriedrichstrasseHOEast Germany 1960s
Kensington Addison RoadWest London C1925
Launceston Steam RailwayOO9Cornwall historic
Rossiter RiseOONorthwest London
The Royal Albert BridgeNBrunel tribute 1960s
Staffordshire PotteriesNStoke-on-Trent
Swillibegs
Tony's Forest
Yard No 2P4LNWR 1925
Demonstration Stands
EMU BuildingKit Building/Modelling
Scenery ModellingSoldering
Weathering
Society Stands
4SUB AssociationHampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway
Long Ditton Light RailwayMalden District Society of Model Engineers
Railway Correspondence and Travel SocietySouthern Electric Group
Trade Stands
Addlestone Model CentreAspire Gifts and Models
Best Model ToysFenland Model Railways
Golden Arrow ProductionsHeritage in Motion
JB's Model WorldKernow Model Rail Centre
Models U DriveMSC Models
Rail – BooksRichard Pane's Model Spares
Roxley ModelsSunningwell Command & Control
The Totem ManThe Wagon Yard
Wheels of SouthseaW M Collectables
Where we are
Travelling by public transport
The venue is a 1.6 mile walk from Surbiton Railway station or a 1.3 mile walk from Tolworth Railway Station.
As well as the free shuttle bus from Surbiton Railway Station (see below) there are also many TFL busses that travel near to the venue;
From Kingston: 71 / 281 / 406 / 418 / 465 / K1 / K4
From Dorking: 265
From New Malden: 265 / K1
From Chesington: 71
From Epsom: 406 / 418 / 467 (Sat)
From Putney: 265
Free Shuttle Bus from Surbiton Station
We are operating a free bus link between Surbiton Station and the show.
Saturday 8thSurbiton Stop NN
to TRC09:45 10:10 10:40 11:10 11:40 12:10 12:40 13:55 14:25 14:55 15:25 15:55 16:25
TRC to
Surbiton Stop NN10:25 10:55 11:25 11:55 12:25 12:55 14:10 14:40 15:10 15:40 16:10 16:40 17:20
Sunday 9thSurbiton Stop NN/NP
to TRC09:55 10:25 10:55 11:25 11:55 12:25 13:40 14:10 14:40 15:10
TRC to
Surbiton Stop NN11:10 11:40 12:10 12:40 13:55 14:25 15:25 16:00
Note:- Whilst every effort will be made to maintain this timetable, delays may be incurred due to traffic conditions. In the case of extreme late running a service may be cancelled to restore the timetable.
Travelling by car
Tolworth Recreation Centre is within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), people travelling to the venue by private transport will have to have a compliant vehicle or pay a charge to drive for that day. The vast majority of vehicles are compliant with the emissions standards. Check your vehicle here.
There is free parking on site at Tolworth Recreation Centre.
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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
9 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.
Traders TBC
Societies TBC
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
0We bring the Society’s Wycrail exhibition experience, with a high standard of quality and inspirational layouts, once again to a “small and friendly” venue, with the second show in 2025 as ‘MRX25 – Autumn‘, building on the success of the Society’s Clubroom Open Days – popular with locals and experienced modellers alike.
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail. We at the High Wycombe & District Model Railway Society are pleased to be supporting Railway 200 with our two exhibitions during 2025 and other activities.
We’re delighted to be working once again with our sponsors, AGR Model Railway Store and The Transport Treasury.
Venue
CRESSEX COMMUNITY CENTRE
203 Cressex Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP12 4PZ
Note: SatNav user may find HP12 4QE a closer Postcode to use. What3Words///lakes.behave.cars
Opening Hours
10am to 4.30pm
Layouts confirmed as attending are as follows:
Shadwell East 00S team 60s to modern day – HWDMRS ‘Junior modellers’ layout
East Dock EM 1930s LMS/LNER steam
Heathbury N Diesel
Crystal Springs H0 USA Trams 60’s
Whipsnade Central 009 Steam
St Panlraz in Steiermark H0 Austrian Diesel
Allegra N Swiss Railways
Templegate Wagon Works 0 1970s Diesels
Mynydd y Ddraig 009 1960s steam
Swansea Riverside 0
Thornfield 00 1960s steam
Traders attending:
HWDMRS Pre-used stand & Members sales
The Transport Treasury.
AGR Model Railway Store
JB’s Model World
Hedgerow Scenics
Refreshments
Hot and cold Drinks and snacks all available to buy. Our exhibitions are famous for cakes. This will be no exception!
Our members will be on hand as usual to answer questions and offer advice.
Admission: Adults: £6.00 Children 6-16: £1.00, under 6 free
Parking: Disabled parking on-site subject to availability. Free on-street parking nearby
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I was there for a MBF meeting/exhibition last Saturday. Excelent hall with all the facilities you need.
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