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08 February 2020 09 February 2020
The Festival of British Railway Modelling returns to the Doncaster Racecourse on 8th-9th February 2020 for its 24th year with another premier event for hobby enthusiasts, novices and families to enjoy.
Children’s step stools are available so they can watch the train sets working and ask any questions. Visit the children’s area to make Free kits from Dapol & Metcalfe, enter a colouring competition or a layout quiz with prizes from Hornby.
Visitors can enjoy browsing over 30-handpicked layouts with a 'Best of British' theme and purchase must-have items in a variety of major scales and gauges from over 80 quality traders.
There will be expert demonstrations, giving you an opportunity to learn about new techniques or ask any questions you might have.
Take advantage of free parking or the free shuttle bus service from Doncaster Railway Station to the venue.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the event!
For further information and advanced tickets please visit the website:
www.model-railway-shows.co.uk
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09 February 2020 09:30 16:00
This workshop concentrates on hand-finishing techniques that can be employed to complement airbrush work or to use as stand-alone weathering treatments. It is an opportunity to try out and compare several tools and materials, all supplied for your use, although you can bring your own if you have already chosen some.
https://pendonmuseum.com/events/event.php?s=weathering-without-an-airbrush
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09 February 2020 10:00 16:30
The annual Winter exhibition and 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 12 model railway layouts, trade stands selling models, books, and other memorabilia plus other railway society stands. We will have a varied programme of talks and slideshows, please see details below. Refreshments are available throughout the day.
Please note that train times to/From Lenham are modified on the day. Check with National Rail and Southeastern Railway
Layouts appearing :
O Quiberon
O Train Bleu
Oe Chuffinecque
HO Villefranche-La-Chapelle
HO Le P'Ti Pot
HO Creil Sur Mer
HO San Demetrio
Hom Le Goudron Canal
Hoe St Christophe
N Poincy
N L'Isle De St George
NM St Tugdual
Programme of Talks and Slideshows
- French Steam, A Personal View - Peter Lemmey
- 35 Years of Change in the Nord-Pas De Calais - David Haydock
- Railway Stations of Paris - Michael Bunn
- Looking Back at 2019 - Peter Lovell
- Photographic Archive Update - Bram Van Der Velden
Other Stands and Displays
The Model Shop Woodchurch - Harry Maynard
Members Secondhand Stall and Other Sales Stands
French Railways Society Libary and Sales Stands
Other European Railway Society Stands
Display of Photos
Admission £4.50 adults, no charge children
www.frenchrailwayssociety.org
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Upcoming Events
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02 August 2025 Until 03 August 2025
0Shoeburyness Model Railway Club are proud to present their 41st Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Being held again at The Seaglass Centre, Thorpe Hall School, Wakering Road, Southend on Sea, Essex SS3 9SF.
on 2nd & 3rd August 2025 open from 10am both days, closes 5pm Saturday and 4pm on the Sunday
We will be listing the booked exhibits for the show in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime information can be found on our website at https://www.shoeburynessmrc.org or on our facebook page www.facebook.com/shoeburynessmrc
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02 August 2025 12:00 Until 16:00
0Twickenham & District MRC are re-launching their annual G Gauge Event on August 2nd. The club has always had a strong G gauge following and at the moment we have seven dedicated G gaugers and we're looking to attract a few more.
The Event will run in our clubrooms from 1pm to 5pm and will feature our G gauge layout RIVER STREET GAS WORKS, plus our G gauge circular test tracks PLUS we will be setting up three G gauge tracks in the field alongside our clubrooms for LIVE STEAM RUNNING!!!
Anyone reading this is welcome to come along and bring stock to run. There is no charge for the G gauge event, but there will be a BBQ available on the day which we will need to charge for if you want to partake.
PLEASE send me a PM if you wish to take advantage of the BBQ as we want to make sure that we have enough food on site to cope with demand.
The address is KERSWELL HALL, 125 WILLS CRES, TW3 2JF
Please send me a PM if you fancy coming along and being a part of this event - it's family friendly and so, partners and children are very welcome.
Our Website has details of our club : www.tdmrc.icu
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09 August 2025 09:00 Until 10 August 2025 15:00
02025 marks our third annual Models Weekend
On the 9th & 10th August, join us at Market Bosworth Railway Station on The Battlefield Line Railway for an impressive display of model railways from N to 7 1/4" scale, a variety of trade stands and also the latest models on show from Bachmann Europe!
We will also have a new showcase theme this year where we have multiple layouts depicting a similar prototype, TBC nearer the time.
Event highlights:
*15+ Layouts of all scales and era's
--Bournemouth West--
--Southgate Park--
--Penhelig--
--Fareford East--
--Three Spires TMD--
--Tan-y-Bwlch--
--Morton Yard & Hill Farm--
--Rush Green & Phoenix Road--
--Two Locks--
--Llantaliog Valley Railway--
--Magna Park--
--Justin's Yard--
--Behind the Lines--
--Tri-ang Railways & Minic Motorways--
--Thomas & Friends Garden Railway--
*12+ Traders including new, second hand, tools, kits and more...
--Bachmann Europe--
--N-Gauge Society--
--Battlefield Line Models--
--Ravenstone model Railways--
--Bomber County Models--
--Keiths Model Railways--
--Rob's Trains--
--Historical Railway Maps--
--Thunderbolt models--
--Mac's Models--
--John Sutton Models & Books--
--Jill's Trains--
*Full-size trains will be running during the weekend
* 5" and 7 1/4" miniature railway
*Hot & cold refreshment's, including licensed bar serving real ale, available on-site.
*FREE heritage bus link both days from Nuneaton & Hinckley, direct to the show.
*Car parking at Market Bosworth, or why not park at one of our other stations and buy a combined ticket and arrive by train!
*FREE full colour showguide!
Show opening times:
Saturday 9th; 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday 10th; 10:00 - 16:00
Event Only Admission Prices:
Adult :- £8
Concession :- £4
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £20
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Event Admission & All-Day Train Travel Combined Prices:
Adult :- £20
Concession :- £13
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) :- £50
Children (Age <3) :- Free admission
Concession price is valid for children (age 3-15), seniors (65+) and registered carers (evidence required).
www.battlefieldline.co.uk/models
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16 August 2025 Until 17 August 2025
0SAT 16th AUGUST & SUN 17th of AUGUST 2025
at LOUGHBOROUGH Grammar School, Leicester Road , Loughborough , Leicestershire.
Car Sat Nav use ;- LE11 2AQ , Entrance off Leicester Road ,Loughborough.
SAT 10am-5pm, SUN 10am-4.pm.
ADMISSION: Adults £10.00 Children £5.00 Family £25.00 (2 adults and up to 3 delightful Children)
Free Exhibition Guide included with entry whilst stocks last.
30 Layouts, 26 trade plus demo's.
This venue is not far from the centre of the town, lying to the south, off the Leicester Road A6. Entrance via Burton Walks.
Regular local bus services from the Railway Station, Town Centre, Leicester and Coalville pass by the entrance.
15 min walk from GCR., 20 mins from LOUGHBORO' Mainline Rail Station.
Plenty of free car parking is available.
The venue is disabled friendly.
Hot and Cold refreshments will be available. Including Hot Savories' and Filled Cobs.
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16 August 2025 09:00 Until 13:00
0Brighton MRC will be holding one of their occasional sales day on Saturday 16th August 2025. It will be from 1000 to 1400 at the Clubrooms on London Road railway station, Shaftesbury Place, Brighton BN1 4QS.
There will be a large selection of preowned Model Railway items including locomotives, rolling stock and accessories, mainly OO gauge.
No charge for admission.
There will be refreshments available
If you are thinking of joining the club this is an ideal opportunity to see the facilities and what we do.
Details are also on the club website
https://brightonmrc.wordpress.com/diary-of-events/
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Recent Event Reviews
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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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Gauge O Guild Winter Show
By LAWLOGG Editor,
A few words about the show, some pictures of us setting up our stands (and, more significantly, a comprehensive video of the attendees) are available at this link.
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The National Festival of Railway Modelling @ NEC
By 7013,
Considering this is the first show by BRM I thought they did a reall good job.
Quibbles: I know you have to rent the floorspace by the square metere, but it got a bit crowded at times between stalls/layouts.
Positives: Lots of good trade support, some superb layouts, and very helpful friendly staff.
Warley was always going to be a hard act to follow, and the organisers did well.
I can see this growing in the future
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Tyneside Model Railway Exhibition
By jacko,
Drove down from Lanark early on Saturday morning (6 hour round trip!) to arrive shortly after 10am. The first surprise was seeing my cousin showing his O gauge layout in the foyer (shown as east Glasson port authority on the programme but it wasn't that). Nice to have a chat with him as we've not met for a couple of years. Moving on to the main halls, there seemed to be plenty of space for viewing, helped no doubt by my being there so early. I'd driven down especially to see Grantham, Pelaw and Fencehouses having seen them in the mags and I wasn't disappointed so spent at least an hour swapping between the three. All three layouts exceeded expectations but it was also great to see Richmond in the flesh, it having only just appeared in print last month. I saw Alston in Glasgow in February and there's been no drop in quality. However, my favourite (and I'm probably biased as I'm modelling the s&c) was Kirtley Bridge - what a superb layout, the quality of modelling and the atmosphere was outstanding. I think I spent around 3 hours at the show and was absolutely wrecked by the time I got home but it was well worth it. I'll be watching out for next year's dates to make sure they're kept clear.
Graeme
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