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    10 July 2021      11 July 2021

    An exclusive change to get up close and personal with one of the UK’s most popular exhibition layouts – The Model Railway Club’s 2mm scale “Copenhagen Fields“. Spend around 45 minutes meeting the team who have created the layout, hear about the journey over the last 4 decades and get a chance to look at the suburb modelling close up, go behind the scenes and drive the trains.
     
    It can be really difficult to get close enough to see the details on Copenhagen Fields at an exhibition; it’s all rather frustrating for visitors to shows.  The MRC is therefore offering an opportunity for a small number of people to get a personal viewing of the layout fully up and running under exhibition conditions at Keen House. There will be no front barriers and you will be able to get behind the scenes, even under them, to find out how the layout is built and see parts if it that are never visible under normal show conditions. There could even be opportunities to drive the Flying Scotsman through Belle Isle, Copenhagen tunnel and the Holloway Bank on the journey north to Edinburgh, or carefully bring the Silver Jubilee into the Cross. The public also never see the best view from the operating panels at each end, looking along the length of the layout. Many new features have been added over the last twelve months; notably, York Road tube station and the Kings Cross goods sheds. Visitors observing the big scene will also hear about the area’s history and the tricks, tips and tales of layout construction and exhibiting will be explained – effectively 45 minute guided tours by Tim Watson and the CF team who will do their best to answer any questions arising in our small group discussions.
     
    Book your place today.
     
     
    Please note – the event is subject to Covid restrictions in place at the time. Safety of everyone attending is a priority and should restrictions remain in place we reserve the right change the date. We will offer full refunds should anyone not be able to make any change of date due to Covid.
     
    Keen House is Covid safe, and we will ensure appropriate ventilation and cleaning takes place through each day. Attendees are required to follow any guidance that may be in place, including the wearing of face coverings to protect all of those attending including our members. If you are exempt, please let us know in advance.
     
    The same rate applies for all attendees – however if you have children under 12 who you would like to bring, please contact us in advance through the Contact page.
     
    If you wish to cancel for any reason, we will endeavour to resell your place in which case we will give a refund less 20% to cover processing costs. We are unable to offer refunds if we can’t resell the place.
     
    Keen House is partially accessible – there is wheelchair access to the layout room and our reception. However there are 2 flights of stairs to the toilets, and anyone with accessibility needs should take this into consideration before booking. Please advise us in advance so we can ensure ramps are deployed.

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  • Upcoming Events

    • 02 August 2025 Until 03 August 2025
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      Shoeburyness 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

       
    • 02 August 2025 12:00 Until 16:00
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      Twickenham & 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
    • 09 August 2025 09:00 Until 10 August 2025 15:00
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      2025 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
       
    • 16 August 2025 Until 17 August 2025
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      SAT 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.
       
       
    • 16 August 2025 09:00 Until 13:00
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      Brighton 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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