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04 March 2023
This event began 04/03/23 and repeats every day for 1 occurrence
Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Layouts in various scales, full trade support, ample free parking and easy access from M6/M55/A6; refreshments; full wheelchair access to all stands.
More details: http://www.prestonanddistrictmrs.org.uk/exhibition/
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04 March 2023 10:00 05 March 2023 16:30
A two day exhibition with layouts in all the popular scales, traders, show-you-how demonstrations, club shop and refreshment service. Exhibition on two floors with disabled access to all areas. Venue is close to Rainhill Station (Liverpool - Manchester line) and regular bus srvices on Liverpool - Rainhill - St Helens route 10A).
There will be a free hourly vintage bus service running on Sunday only between the venue and the North West Museum of Road Transport, Hall Street, St Helens. Please note that admision to the museum is not included but tickets can be purchased on the door (well worth a visit - large vintage bus collection, lorries, cars, motor bikes, cycles etc).
Exhibition admission; adults £6.00, children £4.00, family (2+2) £16.00 Opening times ; Saturday 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday 10.00 - 16.30
Admission and Club Shop purchases can now be made by cash or credit card'
Contact Brian Davis 01925226266
Layouts attending (17); Glenties (OOn3), Millfield Yard (N), Welby Lane RTC (OO), Oakford Lane CED (OO), Arcadia Pennsylvania - Terminal (O),
Woodhill Goods (O), Wormhill (N), Coniston Road Depot (N), Melrose End (OO), Goodley Lane TMD (OO),
St Rollox Road Stabling Point (OO), Trams (OO), Rethlow (N), Jager Strassenbahn (HO), Horwich Works (O9),
Hill Farm (OO9), Grimbledon Down Light Railway (OO9).
Traders attending(7); S.M.T.F., Leigh Models and Hobbies, PL Models, CM3 Models, GM Transport Books, Powerbond, Rainhill MRC club shop.
Demonstrators; DCC - Alan Brenchley & Alan Massie (Rainhill MRC).
Information stands; Rainhill MRC, Rainhill Railway & Heritage Society, 502 Group, Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society,
North West Museum of Road Transport.
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04 March 2023 10:00 05 March 2023 16:30
A two day event with layouts in all the popular scales, traders, show-you-how demonstrations, club shop and full refreshment service. Exhibition on two floors with disabled access to all areas.
Fulll datails of attendees TBC.
Opening times; 1000 - 1700 (Sat), 1000-1630 (Sun).
Admission by cash or card; Adults £6.00 Children £4.00 Family (2+2) £16.00
Venue: Rainhill Village Hall, Weaver Avenue, Rainhill L35 4LU
Exhibition venue is close to Rainhill railway station (Liverpool / Manchestert line) and 10A bus service on Liverpool/Rainhill/St Helens route (Stagecoach/Arriva).
There will be a free hourly vintage bus service rumming on both days (timings to be confirmed nearer event date) between THe North West Museum of Road Transport, Hall Street, St Helens and the event venue. Please note that admission to the museum is not included but can be purchased on the door.
Contact for further info; Brian Davis 01925226266 email; [email protected]
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04 March 2023 10:00
“Taken from their website: https://admrc.org.uk/exhibitions/abrail-2023 “
Our next annual Abingdon model railway show – Abrail – is scheduled for Saturday 4th March 2023 at Abingdon and Witney College. Please note this a few weeks earlier than our previous regular slot, in order to avoid conflicts with other shows.
This year we will be hosting 25+ high quality layouts and 10+ traders as well as speakers and demonstrations. It promises to be a great day out for both railway modelling enthusiasts and families alike. Admission £10 on the day or £9 in advance. Under 18s free if accompanied by a paying adult.
You can buy tickets in advance (at discounted rate) here : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/abingdon/abingdon-witney-college-abingdon-campus/abrail/e-mybzqo
Layouts
We have more space in the college this year, so we’ve booked even more layouts!! This year we have (at least) 25 layouts booked to attend, from N-gauge to O-gauge, from big to small, and from pre-grouping to modern image. Layouts confirmed so far include:
All Cars Stop Here OO Gauge
Ambleton Vale N Gauge
Ashburton OO Gauge
Byway MPD OO Gauge
Cannon Bay OO Gauge
Caroline Concrete O Gauge
Florin Street OO Gauge
Frampton on Severn OO Gauge
Highfield Road OO Gauge
Launceston 009
Lighterman’s Yard 2mm finescale
Long Melford Junction OO Gauge
Merstone OO Gauge
Modbury 2mm finescale
Mothecombe OO Gauge
Oxfordshire Narrow Gauge Modellers 009
Penna Lane OO Gauge
St Mary Mead OO Gauge
South Oxfordshire 16mm NG group 16mm NG
Tan y Bwlch 009
Tedburn St Mary OO Gauge
Trinity Dock Street Bridge OO Gauge
Wenlock N Gauge
William Street Yard OO Gauge
Speakers
In a new feature for this year, we’re lucky enough to have several notable guest speakers attending the exhibition. They will be giving modelling talks and demonstrations through-out the day at no extra cost.
Details announced soon!
Traders
Details TBC – we have over 10 traders booked, so start saving your pennies to buy lots of model railway goodies!
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Upcoming Events
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20 June 2026 Until 21 June 2026
040 Quality layouts, 25 traders, many modelling society and demo stands. See website at: railexbuxton.co.uk for latest info.
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20 June 2026 09:00 Until 15:00
0Pevensey Bay Model Railway Club Exhibition,
Location - Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE
Opening times 10am and close at 4pm
Prices: Adults £7, children £1, family £14
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21 June 2026 10:00 Until 15:00
0John Ahern's historic railway will be running on a select few days a year to help preserve this incredible creation.
Normal museum admission prices apply and there is no need to book in advance.
Make sure to pick up a copy of our recently published Guide book which has some updated information about the MVR and is a must-have for any model rail enthusiast or anyone interested in John Ahern. You can purchase the Guide book at the museum.
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04 July 2026 09:00 Until 05 July 2026 15:00
0Beyond STEAM - The Great Western Hall
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon, SN2 2EY
Our Exhibition
Beyond Steam is a celebration of modern railway modelling - bold, contemporary and bursting with creativity. From diesel and electric traction to the cutting edge infrastructure of todays railway scenes, this exhibition showcases layouts that push the boundaries and reflect the railways we know and love from the last 60+ years.
What to Expect
Expect immersive, high-quality layouts, great modelling standards and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where inspiration is everywhere.
Whether you are a committed modern image modeller, a curious enthusiast, or simply love seeing railways brought to life in miniature, BEYOND STEAM offers something refreshingly different.
Venue & Facilities
BEYOND STEAM is held in the Great Western Hall at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Our beautiful venue has full disabled access and on site catering both in the exhibition and museum.
Discount tickets are available if your wish to visit both the exhibition and museum.
www.beyondsteam.com
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11 July 2026 09:00 Until 15:30
0In support of the Risborough Festival on Saturday 11th July 2026, the Risborough & District Model Railway Club will be holding an Open Day at the Princes Risborough St. Mary's Hall (Church Street) from 10:00 to 16:30. We plan to part exhibit our new O gauge layout project, as well as our Test Track for members of the public to test their rolling stock on. There will be second hand sales, refreshments and some modelling displays. Admission is FREE.
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