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15 September 2018 16 September 2018
Event Name: Dartford Model Railway Exhibition 2018
Classification: Exhibition
Address: The Leigh Academy, Green Street Green Road (B260), Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE.
Day 1: Saturday 15th September 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Day 2: Sunday 16th September 2018
Opening times Day 2: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Prices: Adults: £6.00.Accompanied Children: Free.
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/erithmrs/exhibit_september.php
Organising body: Erith Model Railway Society
Organiser: Paul Plummer.Tel. 07736 560956.Email: [email protected]
The Erith Model Railway Society's annual September show will return to The Leigh Academy in Dartford for our 4th show there.
The show will encompass up to 20 layouts, trade support (including sponsorship from Kent Garden Railways, David Wills & Layouts4U) & a few demonstrators (including the club’s Foxley Service Centre - Loco Diagnostics & Cleaning Service) & static exhibits, making about 40 stands in total.
Please check our website for further details (directions, layouts attending, etc.).
Thank You.
The venue can be reached by Arriva bus service Fastrack B from Dartford railway station, stopping at Dartford Princes Park, then 5-10 minute walk to the venue.
There is a sizeable free on-site car park, full disabled access (including toilets located in the building where the catering area is) and a large catering seating area.
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15 September 2018 16 September 2018
Event Name: Shipley MRS 40th Anniversary Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: BAILDON RECREATION CENTRE, SHIPLEY BD17 5JH
Day 1: 15th September 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10:00
Day 2: 16th September 2018
Opening times Day 2: 10:30
Prices: $7 Inc Free Program
Disability access: No
Car parking: Yes
Website:
Organising body: Shipley Model Railway Society
Organiser: SMRS
40th Anniversary
Model Railway Exhibition
Baildon Recreation Centre, Shipley
15th & 16th September 2018
Already confirmed to appear at this year’s exhibition are:
LAYOUTS
- BURNHAM ON SEA N
- BURNROYD WORKS OO
- CALLATON 2FS
- CONISTONE OO
- THE DEPOTS, ROSEDALE EAST EM
- DER STEINBRUCH HO
- LEICESTER SOUTH OOFS
- HUDSON STREET EM
- LONDON E1 TRAMS N
- NEW SMRS (Under Construction) O
- KINGSBEY OO
- GREEN POND MINE 009
- MARINE PARK YARD OO
- ST. GEORGES DOCK O
- STALY VEGAS N
- SCAR GHYLL (Under Construction) OO
- SUMMER DAYS OO
TRADE STANDS
- ABC MODEL RAILWAYS
- BOOK LAW PUBLICATIONS
- DIGITRAINS DCC
- DIRECT TRAIN SPARES
- EBMA
- ELMET IMAGES
- FRIZINGHALL MODELS & RAILWAYS
- MILLENNIUM MODELS
- MILNSBRIDGE MODELS
- TEN COMMANDMENTS
- TODMORDEN MODEL SUPPLIES
DEMONSTRATION & SOCIETY STANDS
- 2mm DEMONSTRATION
- 2mm ASSOCIATION STAND
- SMRS SALES STAND
Refreshments
Free Car Parking
A High Quality Exhibition for the Modeller & the Family not to be Missed
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15 September 2018 16 September 2018
Event Name: The model Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Poynton Leisure CentreYew Tree LanePoyntonCheshireSK12 1PU
Day 1: 15/09/2018
Opening times Day 1: 10:00 to 17:00
Day 2: 16/09/2018
Opening times Day 2: 10:00 to 16:30
Prices: Adults £7.50 (each)Uniform ID UK Forces & Service Personnel £6.00 (each)Adult accompanied under 16’s free(NB. Maximum 2 per adult)£4.00 after 4pm(NB. Per person on Saturday only, under 16’s remain free)
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.themodelshow.co.uk/
Organising body: Friends of the model show
Organiser: Mark Henshaw
See http://www.themodelshow.co.uk/
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15 September 2018 16 September 2018
Event Name: Blackpool & North Fylde MRC 37th Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Cardinal Allen High School, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 8AY
Day 1: Saturday 15 September
Opening times Day 1: 10am to 5pm
Day 2: Sunday 16 September
Opening times Day 2: 10am to 4pm
Prices: Adults £6; Seniors (60+) £5; Junior (under 16)£2.50; Family (2+2) £14
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.blackpoolandnorthfyldemrc.co.uk
Organising body: B&NFMRC
Organiser: Ian Donkin [email protected]
Layouts Attending:
Midsummer End - N Gauge - GWR 1940's
Llwyn Grug - N Gauge - 1940's/50's Mid/North Wales
Ashdan Junction - 00 Gauge - 1970’s, based on the Cheltenham to Worcester Line
Yellowthreads Treat - 00 Gauge - Set in Present Day Hong Kong
Oldswick TMD - 00 Gauge - Modern Image
Walter St Sidings - 0 Gauge - 1910, North of England
Arcadia Pennsylvania Terminal - O Gauge - 1960-1970’s USA
Hardley Mine Two - Gauges OO9, 00, 0n - 1940/60’s,
Abhainn an Scail/annascaul - 12mm Gauge, 4mm Scale -
1938-1953, Ireland
Lomond Street - 00 Gauge - Circa 1985
Bainesleigh - 00 Gauge - Modern Image
Museum of Transport - 00 Gauge - Present Day
Coyote Creek - N Gauge - North America
January 1968 - 00 Gauge - 1968, NW England
Bethandale - N Gauge - 1930’s Peak District-Ish
Henley - N Gauge
Myfirs Try - 00 Gauge
Dunnlakin - N Gauge - 2000- 2018
Monkchester, N Gauge, 1960
Nicely - Thomas the Tank
Traders Attending:
Model Roads & Tramways
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
MTFG Hobbies
Country Scenes and Trees
World of Motion
Made in Manchester
The Trainman
Kyteslights
Going Loco
Aspire Gift & Models
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15 September 2018
Event Name: Mid Essex MRC Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Shenfield High School, Oliver Road, Essex CM15 8PX
Day 1: Saturday 15 September
Opening times Day 1: 10:00am - 17:00pm
Prices: Adults £6Children £4
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.MidEssexMRC.org
Organising body: Mid Essex MRC
Organiser: Ken Wilkinson [email protected]
Mid Essex MRC are holding their 41st Annual Model Railway Exhibition. Layouts have been CONFIRMED, from across Essex, Kent, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Northamptoshire & Hertfordshire.
Layouts
Confirmed at 12/08/2018
Bee Road,
Bourton on the Marsh,
Butley Quay,
Condicote,
Clone Line,
Cottleston,
Daconby Town,
Easthorpe Road,
Eastwood Yard,
Earls Court,
Elboe,
Haddon Bank,
Hobbs Row Halt,
Justabit MPD,
Little Colne,
Little Oak Common,
Lydgate,
Niederfell Mosel,
Passage Lane TMD,
Pay N Play,
Portway,
Shell Haven,
Torrecastle Viaduct,
Tudwick Road Siding.
Traders
Confirmed at 12/08/2018
Bob Pearman Books
Cats Custom Characters
H & A Models
John Dutfield
Kitmaster Collectors
Laser Cut Railway Models (NEW TRADER to our exhibition)
Michael Land (transport painting)
Model Scenery Supplies
Modula Layouts
Make Your Mark Models
Phoenix Precision Paints
Plus Daughters
Poppys Woodtech
Railway Roundabout
RCTS
The Railway Photoman
Wookery Nook Scenics
Support from
EMGS
EORVS
Greater Anglia
PLEASE NOTE: New parking arrangements from this year.
It has been agreed with the School, that the Playground will be available exclusively to those attending our Exhibition. Alternative arrangements will be made by the School for those attending any other activities within the school environs.
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15 September 2018
Event Name: 10th Culm Valley Model Railway Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Willand Village Hall, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2PL, between M5 J27 & 28
Day 1: 15/09/2018
Opening times Day 1: 10.00am until 4.30pm
Prices: Adults £4.00; Children £1.50p;
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.cvmrc.co.uk
Organising body: Culm Valley Model Railway Club
Organiser: Malc Trump 01884 840369 (email [email protected])
15 Layouts plus traders at our 10th show featuring various gauges from T through N, HO, 009, OO to O
As usual most are new to Mid Devon (see website for details) covering DC, DCC & DCC sound
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15 September 2018
Event Name: Loddon Vale MRC Autumn Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: St. Peter's Church Hall, Church Road, Earley, Reading RG6 1EY
Day 1: Saturday 15th September 2018
Opening times Day 1: 10:30
Day 2: Saturday 15th September 2018
Prices: Adult/concessions £4.00Children £2.00Family £9.00
Disability access: No
Car parking: No
Website: www.lvmrc.co.uk
Organising body: Loddon Vale Model Railway Club
Organiser: David Guthrie Telephone 0118 962 9949 email [email protected]
Up to 10 layouts of various gauges, scales and sizes also traders. Full information of layouts and traders on our website. Light refreshments available. Please note this show is held on two floors, the first floor has no disabled access. There is limited parking at this site.
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15 September 2018
Event Name: Seaboard Southern North American Trainshow
Classification: Exhibition
Address: The Charis CentreWest Green Drive CrawleyWest SussexRH11 7EL
Day 1: Saturday 15th September
Opening times Day 1: 10:0016:00
Prices: £5 Adults£4 NMRA Members with valid membership cardsAccompanied U16's Free
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: https://www.seaboard-southern.org.uk/
Organising body: Seaboard Southern
Organiser: Club [email protected] 881270
Seaboard Southern North American Train Show - Saturday 15th September 2018
We are pleased to confirm the details of this year’s show which will once again be held at The Charis Centre, Crawley.
For those on foot / public transport the main entrance is West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7EL. It is walkable from Crawley Station or via Metrobus (http://www.metrobus.co.uk/) Route 1 or 2 (Crawley Hospital stop) from Crawley Bus Station, opp. Southern Trains station.
For those driving the car park is accessed via Town Barn Road (opp No. 38), Crawley, RH11 7ED
Refreshments will also be available on-site.
Opening Times: 10am to 4pm
Prices: £5 Adults, £4 NMRA Members with valid membership cards, Accompanied U16's Free
Exhibitors
Santa Barbara (N) - Ian Lampkin's exquisite representation of the Cal Coast location. UP and SP modern diesels
Hiawatha Avenue (HO) - Chris Prior's latest small space layout predicting a real railroad location
Railroad Crossing (HO) - Andrew Browne's little slice of CSX
Lynneton Yard (HO) - Canadian industrial switching
Surrey & Sussex Black Sheep (On30) - further expansion of the group's On30 modular set-up
Piedmont Blues (O) – Dan Beresford’s 7mm model of southern railroads
Kamiak Falls (HO) – Burlington Northern in it’s early days (ex NP) on the Washington / Idaho border. A new layout from Ant Quinlan
David Ullah :- Tree making demonstration
Mike Arnold - US outline modelling
NMRA British Region Display
Traders
Linda Tinker books. New and second-hand books.
Ray Morris:- Second-hand HO and N gauge railroad items.
Sunningwell Command Control:- All your DCC requirements + Blackstone HOn3
Brian Trains:- large selection of second hand
J.B's Model world:- plastic boxes for your models + tools
Kent Garden Railways:- new HO, N and other scale railroad items.
Jason Dickie:- 7mm US specialist trader
7mm NGA On30 Depot:- a great selection of pre-owned On30 locos and stock
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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 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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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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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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