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09 February 2019 10 February 2019
Event Name: The Festival of British Railway Modelling
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Doncaster RacecourseDN2 6BB
Day 1: 9th February 2019
Opening times Day 1: 10.00am - 5.00pm (pre-booked ticket holders 9:30am)
Day 2: 10th February 2019
Opening times Day 2: 10.00am – 4.30pm (pre-booked ticket holders 9:30am)
Prices: Ticket Prices:
Advanced -BRM Subscriber £7
Advanced- Adult: £8
On the door - £9
Child over 5 - £4.50
Family 2+3- £27
Group bookings 10+ cost per ticket £7
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website:
Organising body: Warners Shows
Organiser: 01778 [email protected]
Come and celebrate the 23rd year of The Festival of British Railway Modelling at the Doncaster Racecourse, DN2 6BB with 30 hand-picked, British working layouts from a variety of major scales and gauges plus over 80 high quality traders and societies. Don’t miss the live, expert demonstrations and the chance to stock up on essentials.
Advance ticket booking is open – BOOK NOW to SAVE on admission, have 30 minutes early entry into the show, receive a free show guide on arrival
and have a chance of winning a FREE subscription to either BRM, Garden Rail, Narrow Gauge World, Traction or Engineering in Miniature.
Visitors can take advantage of the Free shuttle bus from the railway station or the Free on-site car park.
Visit the website for information on layouts and exhibitors www.model-railway-shows.co.uk
The show is kindly supported by:
Doncaster & District Model Railway Club
The Festival of British Railway Modelling returns to the Doncaster Racecourse for its 23rd year with another premier event for hobby enthusiasts, novices and families to enjoy.
√ Visitors can enjoy browsing over 30-handpicked layouts with a 'Best of British' theme
√ Purchase must-have items in a variety of major scales and gauges from over 80 quality traders.
√ Expert demonstrations, popular with modellers, giving you an opportunity to learn about new techniques or ask any questions you might have.
√ This show is a must for every railway enthusiast whether you’re looking to stock up on essentials for your hobby or enjoy a family day out.
√ Plus free parking or the free shuttle bus service from Doncaster Railway Station to the venue.
√ Driving? The venue offers FREE parking, for Sat Nav please use DN2 6BB
√ Free Prize Draw - All show visitors to the show have the chance to enter our fabulous free prize draw to win a Hornby Locomotive-RRP £39.99
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09 February 2019 10 February 2019
Event Name: Gartell Light Railway Model RailEX
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Gartell Light Railway<br />Common Lane<br />Yenston<br />Nr Templecombe<br />Somerset<br />BA8 0NB
Day 1: 09/02/2019
Opening times Day 1: 10.00 - 16.30
Day 2: 10/02/19
Opening times Day 2: 10.00 - 16.00
Prices: Adults u00a34.00<br />Children FREE<br />To exhibiton only<br />Small Additional charge for train service
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Organising body: Cale Rail Society
Organiser: Steve Rodd<br />[email protected]<br />07970 113270
14th Model Railway exhibition
Gartell Light Railway
Templecombe
Somerset
10+ Layouts
trade stands
displays
Train service on the GLR
Adults £4
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10 February 2019
Event Name: French Railways Society Winter Rendezvous & Exhibition
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Lenham Community Centre, Groom Way, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2QT
Day 1: 10/02/2019
Opening times Day 1: 10:00 to 17:00
Prices: Adults £4.50, children under 16 : free
Disability access: Main Hall Yes - Stage No
Car parking: Yes
Website: frenchrailwayssociety.org
Organising body: French Railways Society
Organiser: Roger Allen, 01689 871604, [email protected]
The annual Winter get together of the French Railways Society offers a wide mix for the enthusiast or modeller as well as anybody with an interest in railways, non members are very welcome. There will be 9 model railway layouts including :
Nouvion O
Saint Jude HO
La Planche HO
San Demetrio HO
Orbeillon N
Poincy N
Oosterhout Norder Docken HO
St-Denis-Des-Murs N
Diorama of Stock from Eu (Depot) O
Display of Entries from Modelling Challenge
Also trade stands selling models, books, paintings and other memorabilia, Italian, German and Benelux Railways Society stands. We have a varied programme of talks and slideshows including two guest presenters,
Chris Ludlow and Brian Stephenson
Refreshments are available throughout the day.
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10 February 2019
Event Name: The Model Tractor, Plant and Construction Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Warwickshire Event Centre The Fosse Fosse Way Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV31 1XN
Day 1: 10th February 2019
Opening times Day 1: 10am - 4pm
Prices: Adult/Senior Citizen £8.00 on the door or £6.50 in advance via the website Children under 14 free entry when accompanied by a paying adult/senior.
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: http://www.modeltractorshow.co.uk/
Organising body: Meridienne Exhibitions
Organiser: Meridienne Exhibitions LtdThe FosseFosse WayNr Leamington SpaWarwickshire CV31 1XN Tel: 01926 614101 Email: [email protected]
SUNDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2019
WARWICKSHIRE EVENT CENTRE
The Model Tractor Show For All Ages. A major exhibition for all tractor, truck, plant & construction machinery enthusiasts.
BE PART OF THE SHOW - ENTER YOUR WORK
The Model Tractor, Plant & Construction Show returns to the Warwickshire Event Centre on Sunday 10th February 2019 for its eighth successful year.
Visitors will be treated to displays featuring scratch built, customised and converted models; dioramas; and machinery including fantastic competition entries.
Members of the Tamiya Truckin Club will show fantastic live action at the show demonstrating and driving their 1/14 and 1/16 scale radio controlled model construction vehicles.
There will also be a number of magnificent full sized vintage tractors on display courtesy of the Warwick Tractor & Vintage Machinery Society (WVTMS) and the Friends of Ferguson Heritage. This year the Friends of Ferguson will be featuring “Timber”. This will include tractor mounted saw benches and transportation of logs to show the versatility of the Ferguson System.
Key suppliers will also present at the show which presents an ideal opportunity for modellers to view the latest new products, take advantage of special offers and purchase everything needed for their hobby and collections - plenty of inspiration and ideas for enthusiasts of all ages. The confirmed list of attendees is;
1/32 Farming Models
Baughans Trader Magazine
Brushwood Toys
Cenfyn Davies Farm Models
Diecast Construction
DMB Models
Farm Models Ltd
G & M Farm Models
Gaz Evans Models
Heritage Collectables
Holly Loves Toys
IGP LTD
Martyn's Farm Models
Mary Boydcamps
One32
Paul Iles Tractors
PL Models
SD Frater Farm Models
Sparklebright
Three Oaks Farm Models
Udimore Tractor Shop
Enthusiasts and modellers are again invited to enter their models and dioramas. This will be a major feature with large display areas at the exhibition and a trophy will be awarded for the winner in each of the following classes:
Class 1 Tractors & Farming Equipment
1a) Scratch Built Models 1b) Conversions or Customized Models
Class 2 Plant & Construction Machinery
2a) Scratch Built Models 2b) Conversions or Customized Models
Class 3 Dioramas
Class 4 Junior Section (under 16)
4a) All Models 4b) Dioramas There is no charge for entering. For a competition entry form see www.modeltractorshow.co.uk.
This fantastic exhibition will appeal to all tractor, truck, plant and machinery enthusiasts and reflects the increasing interest in collecting model tractors, plant and construction machinery and in building, detailing or customising models or creating accurate dioramas of the farming scene.
Tickets are on sale now at www.modeltractorshow.co.uk.
Date: Sunday 10th February 2019
Venue: Warwickshire Event Centre, Nr Leamington Spa
On the Junction of the A425/B4455
Opening Times: 10am – 4pm (Last admission one hour before closing)
Admission Prices: Adult/Senior Citizen £8.00 on the door or £6.50 in advance via the website Children under 14 free entry when accompanied by a paying adult/senior.
Twitter: @MeridienneEx
Facebook: Meridienne Exhibitions LTD
Website: www.modeltractorshow.co.uk
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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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