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15 April 2023 16 April 2023
Model Railway Show celebrating SDRM's 45th anniversary,
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15 April 2023 16 April 2023
Having survived Covid Wimborne Railway Society (WRS) is pleased to announce that it's alive and running again! We are now able to hold our popular model railway exhibition again but this time in the heart of the historic town of Wimborne, Dorset, at a new, but smaller venue, The Allendale Community Centre. We are giving the exhibition a new name too; 'Wimborne Railex'.
In response to the fantastic support that WRS has received over many years from Model Railway Solutions of Poole and particularly during the difficult pandemic period, WRS has made Steve Knight and Martin Forder from the company Lifelong Trade Members of our club. To mark the occasion Wimborne Railex will feature the Model Railways Solutions Room where visitors will be able to see for the first time a 3D printed model of their latest exhibition layout, 'Bournemouth Central,' now under construction.
In addition to the layouts and traders present, WRS will be organising model railway related skills demonstrations during Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April .
Admission prices are £7 for adults, £10 for families and children under 16 accompanied by a paying adult are free.
There are plenty of council run car parking facilities in the Allendale Centre BH21 1AS neighbourhood. Wimborne is well served by buses 3 & 4 from Poole and 6 & 13 from Bournemouth. Doors open at 10.00 a.m. Close at 5.00 p.m. Saturday, 4.00 p.m. Sunday.
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15 April 2023 16 April 2023
A new show for the Lothians area by Pentland Model Railway Group
15/16 April 2023
The show is being held in
Mary's Church Hall within the grounds of Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
Nr Edinburgh EH27 8EB
Saturday 10am - 4.30pm
Sunday 11.30 am - 4.00pm
Adults £4.00 children £1.00
7 layouts various scales plus trade support & modelling demonstration
Charity raffle in aid of forth one cash for kids
Light refreshments
Full disabled acessy
Free parking
Lothian country & eastern Scottish both operate a Frequent bus service which stops just outside the hall
Further details can be found on our website
www.lothianmodelrail.co.uk
And our Pentland MRG social media pages
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15 April 2023
Queens School, Aldenham Road, Bushey, Watford, Hertfordshire WD23 2TY-
OPENING TIMES: 10am - 4.30pm
ADMISSION: Adults £8.00 Concessions £8.00 Children £4.00 Family £16.00
Welcome to the Watford Model Railway Exhibition. A host of excellent model railway layouts have been invited in a variety of scales and gauges ranging from N gauge to O gauge, with narrow gauge also represented. Trade support will be provided to help you find those essential items for your own collection. Refreshments will be available. Please note that the venue now levies a small charge for parking. This date has been selected as the previous date is now the Coronation.
The Covid 19 situation changes from time to time and we will seek to comply with any National Regulations and practices together with those applicable to the venue at the time of the event. We will also implement some local changes to our exhibition protocols and will take every practicable step to protect exhibitors, traders, club members and the public.
List of Layouts (confirmed)
All Cars Stop Here - Hong Kong Tramways
Cynon Valley - N - GWR South Wales 1940s
Dentdale - N - 1950s on the Settle & Carlisle
Staple & Ash - OO - East Kent Railway
Wandleford Junction - OO - BR (S) 1970s London Suburbs
Schwungischerplatz - N -German City -
Plant City - HO - Florida, USA in 2008-15
Withermarsh - OO9 - Narrow Gauge on the Sussex Coast
Coleford - OO9 - Narrow Gauge Set in Winter in the Forest of Dean
Daconby Town - 3mm - BR (E) 1960s Lincolnshire
Thomas Town - OO - Chance to Drive Our Friends from Sodor!
Warmsley - N - BR (S) in the 1950/60s
Gravesdown South - OO - BR (W) in the 1970/80s
Questa - On30 - New Mexico, Usa, 1952
Southwark Bridge N BR(S) London Terminal 1960/1970
Bossington 00 GWR 1930 Branch
Oldstead Gate 00 BR 1950's
Elbow Lane 00 BR Blue Branch Terminus South London
Fordon Hill N modern Image built by Oscar Robson aged 12
Tigley Yard 0 WR circa 1970's Devon
Earldean 00 GWR Terminus Branch
Hobbs Row Halt (009)
Trade Support
Keiths Model Railways - Used and Collectable Items
Andy Dayton (Wrenn Collectors)
Abc Model Railways - Used Items Incl Continental
P&G Engineering Supplies (pre owned model railways+ items of model engineering interest + specialist i Narrow Gauge Railways)
Invicta Model Rail - New Items from All Major Suppliers
W M Collectables - Used and Collectables
Ron Atkins - Hornby Dublo & Diecast
Starlight Models (accessories in 2mm+4mm)
00 Gauge Society
N Gauge Society
Roger Pidgeon ( selling 7mm rolling stock plus other modelling items)
Fenland Model railways (pre owned model railway equipment)
List of other displays -
South West Herts Model Railway Society - Club Display
Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society
Friends of the National Railway Museum
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15 April 2023 09:00 16 April 2023 15:00
A Brand New Model Railway Show for The Lothians
Organised by Pentland MRG
supported by Scoonie Hobbies & Billy Thomson Models
Layouts Booked to attend
Calder Rigg (O Gauge) - Pentland MRG
Loch Nagar (OO Gauge) - Cupar & District MRC
Wenstead (OO Gauge) - Ryan Gray
Neu Orle (N Gauge) - The Bird Family
North Road (OO) - Bonnybridge MRC
Glen Dram (OO) - Kyle MRC
Wiesental East (TT) - Iain Mitchell
N Gauge Society Demo
Traders Booked to attend
Scoonie Hobbies
Billy Thomson Models
The Model Tree Shop
Shedring Hobbies
Douglas Blades Books
Light refreshments by the Ladies of St Marys Church. Tea/Coffee, cakes and locally produced pies.
Charity Raffle in aid of Radio Forth "Cash for Kids" with prizes donated by Scotrail, Bo'Ness & Kineill Railway and Edinburgh Zoo.
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15 April 2023 09:00 15:00
Pesented by the West Wales O gauge group and West Wales Modellers at Bronwydd Arms Village Hall near the Gwilli railway just outside Carmarthen.SA33 6BE. It will include layouts of various gauges, modelling displays, traders, and bring and buy stall. Limited catering available. Entrance £5 adults, £3 children and family £12. Free parking. Contact 01267281618.
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15 April 2023 09:00
Linlithgow Model Rail Show 2023
We look forward to welcoming you all to the Linlithgow Model Rail show on Saturday the 15th April 2023
Come visit the world in miniature at St Michael's Hall in the historic town of Linlithgow
The show will centre around N gauge model railways and also those who are seeking advice about the hobby in the local and surrounding areas.
Over 10 Layouts
Trade supplies from Rainbow Railways and C-Rail
Advice and demos, NGS Forth & Clyde Area Group
£2 entry
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15 April 2023 10:00 16 April 2023 15:00
Bentley Model Railway Group present their twenty-eight Calne Model Railway Show.
Website, facebook event
Venue:
Calne Community Campus,
White Horse Way,
Calne,
Wiltshire SN11 0SP
Times:
Saturday 15 April 11:00 to 17:00,
Sunday 16 April 10:00 to 16:00
Prices:
Adult £6.00,
Child (5 to 17) £3.00,
Group (2+3) £15.00
Under 5 Free
Layouts:
Bovington Junction (N) Depot de Camions (N) Farmer's Drove (N) Highbridge Road (OO) Nove Mesto (TT) Peasevern Yard (O) Penryn Stone and Clay Company (OO9) St. Philips (OO) Sydney Gardens (OO) Ulvik (HO) Victoria & Albert Docks (OO) Wheal Imogen (P4)
Trade support:
Andy Lynch Branchlines Genessis Models Graham Ravensdale Just in Case Lord & Butler, Cardiff Richard Panes Spares Ron Lines Sgts’ Mess Squires Model & Craft Tools Sunningwell Command Control The Locomotion Store YouChoos
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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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