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18 May 2019 19 May 2019
2019 LYDCC Model Railway Exhibition
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2019
Museum of Transport Manchester
Boyle Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8UW
10:00 to 16:30
DC & DCC quality layouts, excellent trade support, demonstrations and seminars.
Well supported club stand with second hand items for sale.
20+Traders
15+ Quality Layouts
Bus service between the Museum of Transport and Manchester Corporation Street 'Stand NU'
Every 20 minutes throughout the event, using heritage buses.
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18 May 2019 09:00 19 May 2019 15:00
Sat 18th May 10am to 5pm; Sun 10am to 4pm. Second annual exhibition after a successful first year.
14 visiting layouts plus two permanent layouts in the museum, Immingham Shed 1912-1970 (in 00, 43ft long) and Wrawby to Barnetby 1970-2017 (in N and 37ft long).
Visiting Layouts are; Westwold “00”, Harton Electric Tramway “OO”, Roanoke Roundhouse “H0”, Pen-y-Madoc “18mm”, Deeping Lane Depot “00”, Sparkleton “N”, High Stamley “009”, Arnold Lane “00”, Tredethy Wharf “P4”, What If? “00”, Salthaven Quay “0”, Martini Junction “N”, Duncan’s Mine 2 “H0”, Ben Moor Foot Peat Railway 16.5 / 7mm .
Plus outdoor 5" gauge steam "ride on" railway.
Details of the layouts can be found on the museum website http://www.imminghammuseum.org/
Trade stands - Caistor Loco, Country Scenes and Trees, Elaine’s Trains, Peak Rail, Paul King books, WEA.
Entry price Adults £3, Children £1 and families £7
Refreshments available Disabled access to main exhibition area
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18 May 2019 09:00
Event Name: Stamford Model Railway Show
Classification: Exhibition
Address: Stamford Welland Academy, Green Lane, Stamford, Lincs PE9 1HE
Day 1: 18/05/2019
Opening times Day 1: 10:00 to 16:30
Prices: Adults: £5.50 Children:£3.00 Family(2+2): £12.00
Disability access: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Website: www.mdmrc.org.uk
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18 May 2019 09:00 15:30
SWING, an acronym for "Small and Wonderful Industrial, Narrow Gauge and light railways", is the now well established and popular Annual Exhibition held by the South Downs Area Group of the 7mm Narrow Gauge Association.
We have a reputation for presenting an exhibition which showcases some of the best (generally small) layouts to be found on the circuit and to do this in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Come and join us - we can promise an interesting and worthwhile visit.
If you are tempted but come from further afield, why not make a weekend of it? There are plenty of hotels and B&Bs in the Littlehampton, Bognor and Worthing area and you are within an easy drive of the Amberley Industrial Museum with its 2ft gauge railway, the Bluebell to the North-east, the Mid-Hants railway to the North-west and at a stretch the Isle of Wight Railway system to the South=west- and much more!. Treat yourselves and your family!
Our next exhibition will be held on:-
Saturday 18th May, 2019
1000 - 1630
The Littlehampton Academy
Fitzalan Road
Littlehampton
BN17 6FE
Admission- £6
Concessions- £5
Children Under 16 go free when accompanied by an adult
This year we are pleased to be supporting Chestnut Tree House - A wonderful local charity which cares for 300 children and young adults
from 0-19 years of age with progressive life-shortening conditions
WE WILL ALSO BE HOSTING THE 7MM NARROW GAUGE ASSOCIATION AGM - but don't worry if that's not your thing.
As usual we will have top quality layouts in a wide variety of scales and gauges so you will all be catered for!
Details of our Layouts in 2019
As usual we will have yet another selection of superb layouts in a wide range of scales and gauges for you to enjoy. Details will be listed below as they are confirmed:
Bridport Town - Freelance Dorset O-16.5
Brown Bear Bottom - U.S. Outline Gn15
Bullock Falls - On30
Duffield lane - Freelance Sussex O-16.5
Fintonagh - Imaginary 4mm Scale, 21mm Irish Broad Gauge
Hinksey Yard- Modern N Standard Gauge
Jelly Bean Factory - O-16.5
Lambton & Verdane - Freelance O16.5
Lansdowne Green - Freelance (Slindon Vale Railway) Sussex O-16.5
Mers Les Bains - Imaginary 1:32 Scale French Narrow Gauge
Scarside - Freelance (Scarrdale Railway) OO9
Shell Haven - BR Diesel Era OO Standard Gauge
Sillean - N Standard Gauge
Stodden Hundred Light Railway - Freelance O Standard Gauge
Strathmore L.I.P. - BR and Post-Privatisation Diesels intermingled OO Standard Gauge
The Yard - Freelance O Standard Gauge & O-16.5
Three Bridges - O9
Up the line - War Department Light Railways O-16.5
Wagon Lift (Angus Bentley) - O Standard Gauge
Worton Court - Freelance O16.5
Landsdowne Green and Worton Court comprise two modules from one of the earliest, possibly the earliest, O-16.5 Modular Layouts the builders of which became founding members of the 7mm Narrow Gauge Association. Therefore it is particularly significant that these two layouts are appearing, albeit separately, at this show in the association's 40th anniversary year. The layouts are, it is believed by the author, no longer able to be joined together in a modular format.
Details of our Traders in 2019
We will have most of our usual selection of traders together with some newcomers - all, of course, very high quality to match the layouts. Details will be listed below as they become available and are confirmed:
Andy Lynch - Second hand items
Anything NG
Avalon
EDM
Harrison Brown - General modelling items
Locomotech - Peco Turntable motor kits
James Corsi - 2nd hand items
Model Railway Developments
OO9 Society 2nd hand sales
Port Wynnstay -
Railroad Trading- Books and DVD's
Smith & Sons - 2nd hand books
Squires
Wheels of Southsea - Diecast models
7mm NGA Modelling Goods
7mm NGA publications/publicity stand
7mm NGA 2nd hand goods stand
7mm NGA On30 depot
Details of Demonstrations in 2019
Michael Tucker - Model Buildings
Roy Hickman - Scenic Demo
Details of Information Stands in 2019
Amberley Working Museum & Heritage Centre (TBC)
Chestnut tree House Hospice - Info stand
Hayling Seaside Railway - Info stand
Hollycombe Collection (TBC)
Lynton & Barnstaple Trust
Outdoor Ride on Railway - courtesy of Bognor Regis Model Railway Club - weather permitting!
The Littlehampton Academy is conveniently situated just a little way off the A259 with substantial car parking facilities.
Find Us by Car
The A259 can be accessed from various points on the A27 from Fontwell to Worthing
From the West:
Head eastwards on A259 towards Littlehampton
Continue straight over Morrison's roundabout
Turn SOUTH at next roundabout (The Body Shop Roundabout) to B2187 Littlehampton
Follow road over mini-roundabout and pass large ESSO garage on left (Cuff Miller's)
From the East:
Head west on A259 towards Littlehampton
At end of dual carriageway by-passing Rustington
Turn SOUTH at next roundabout (The Body Shop Roundabout) to B2187 Littlehampton
Follow road over mini-roundabout and pass large ESSO garage on left (Cuff Miller's)
Around right hand bend and at large roundabout turn right to Littlehampton Academy - signposted
Find Us by Public Transport
There are good rail services to Littlehampton Station. From there:-
About a 15 minute walk
OR
About a 5 minute walk to take the 700 Coastliner bus towards Brighton from Anchor Springs
Alight at Rosemead, and then walk back to roundabout and turn right to College - another 5 minutes
If it was me I'd just walk ......... or take a taxi!
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18 May 2019 09:30 15:30
Model railway exhibition, with access for wheelchairs (except stage), free parking and refreshments. City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely, CB6 3DY. Entrance Adult £5, Child £3.
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Upcoming Events
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22 November 2025 Until 23 November 2025
0Get ready for the UK’s premier railway modelling exhibition! The National Festival of Railway Modelling 2025 returns to the NEC, Birmingham this November.
For more information click here!
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22 November 2025 10:00 Until 23 November 2025 16:30
0Our 57th Exhibition will once again be held at Turnberries Community Centre, Bath Road, Thornbury BS35 2BB over the week-end of 22nd & 23rd November 2025.
Opening times: Sat 10am – 5pm Sun 10am – 4pm
Admission: Adult - £8 Child (5 – 16) - £3 Family (2 + 2) - £18
Refreshments will be available.
These are the layouts we have invited:
City Basin Goods N Gauge Bishops Castle Station 00 Gauge Iron Mould Lane 00 Gauge
Devils Bridge 009 Gauge Memory Lane 00 Gauge Lintor Town 00 Gauge
Puffin Colliery 00 Gauge Calderbridge N Gauge Wantage Town P4 Gauge
Binegar N Gauge Great Swilling 4mm EM Gauge Tyn-y-Coedcae 7mm Scale
Blagdon 00 Gauge Haybridge Wharf 3mm gauge Burnham-on-Sea N Gauge
Nottingham Victoria 00 Gauge Thursley O Gauge Hagbourne Road 00 Gauge
A Journey Through Time 3mm gauge Trains in a Car N Gauge
Traders: Societies: Demonstrators:
Tony Wilcox Dean Forest Railway John Beals
Lord & Butler Class 60 Preservation Group Neil Walker
Trainsporter WC&P Railway Society
ABM Designs
Moor View Models Paul Baulsch (Avon Valley Railway)
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22 November 2025 10:00 Until 17:00
0WINTER MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION
Surrey's fun model railway exhibition.
Presented by the North Downs Model Railway Circle
Saturday 22nd November 2025
3rd Banstead Scout Group, Scout Ridge, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1RB.
Open 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Adults £6 Under 16s £3, Senior/Disabled £5, Families £12 [2+2]
All profits to 3rd Banstead Scout Group.
18 invited layouts in all major scales, Traders, Refreshments, Free Parking and close to Banstead station.
For details see http://www.ndmrc.info/Home/Winter/Winter.htm
Contact Stuart Robinson 077-5845-8827 and [email protected]
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29 November 2025 10:00 Until 17:00
0This is a family themed show utilising club and club member's layouts and guest layouts in various scales plus 009 gauge layouts courtesy of Merseyside & SW Lancashire 009 Gauge Society.
There will be trade support , club shop and a refreshment service.
Admission price includes entry to the 009 Gauge Society Merseyside & SW Lancashire show - layouts, trade, demonstrations, society stand.
Adults £5.00 Children £6.00 (All children wll have the opportunity to visit Santa and receivw a small gift).
Admission and Club Shop purchases can be made in cash or by credit/debit card.
Layouts and Traders details to be confirmed nearer the time of the event.
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29 November 2025 10:00 Until 16:00
0Nailsea and District Model Railway Club are Pleased to announce we are having an open day again this year.
Layouts Attending
Len Martin Diorama OO Gauge
Norton Vale – OO Gauge DCC SOUND
Great Swilling – EM Gauge
New Mexico – HO & H0e Gauge DCC SOUND
Portishead TMD – OO Gauge DCC SOUND
Rye (Rother Road) – OO Gauge
G Scale Layout By Member
Virginstow – N Gauge
OO9 Layout By Paul Levy (TBC)
Modelling Demo By Members
Test Track – 3 x N Gauge 4 x OO Gauge DC/DCC
Clubs new N Gauge layout (Work in Progress)
Trader
Moor Lane Models Pre Owned Models – Moor Lane Models
Club Trade Stand
RESTROOMS AVAILABLE
LIMITED FREE PARKING ON SITE
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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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