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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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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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Recent Event Reviews
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Immingham Model Railway Show
By SealionSteve,
A great show, as always. Some excellent layouts. Thank you to all concerned.
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Weston-Super-Mare Model Railway Show 2026
By ianmianmianm,
Great mix of layouts and trade,
....but the floorplan created real bottlenecks around the entrance which was also the route between halls (via the changing rooms!) and so was already going to be busy anyway. But there were further trade stands and coffee stand put there.... creating groups of people lingering and blocking...... why oh why!
The catering van outside - ended up giving up because as we all stood queuing to buy food, nothing happening in the van, there was a lot of playing with kids and babies but the 4 people there couldn't manage to free up one to take orders.
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7mm NGA Trent Valley Group Modelling Day
By ngtrains.com,
An excellent day was had by all. Keep the 30th January 2027 free.
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SOUTHAMPTON MODEL RAILWAY SHOW -JANUARY 24TH/25TH 2026
By Robin Brasher,
Despite South West Trains' best efforts I managed to get to the exhibition on time. I had my doubts when they announced at Southampton Central Station that my train would be running non stop to Waterloo but I got on a Cross Country train that stopped at Southampton Airport. The pictures show:
1. My arrival at the exhibition on a heritage bus provided by the organisers.
2. There were a lot of people at the exhibition and a huge queue for the coffee machines. There seemed to be more people there than in previous years.
3. Essence of Ventnor in 0 gauge was one of the splendid layouts there. I saw it last year at the Brockenhurst exhibition.
4. Seaton Junction in 00 gauge was another interesting layout. There was an N gauge model of Seaton Junction at Pecorama that it donated to our model railway club so I found it interesting to see Seaton Junction in a larger scale.
I was not so lucky with my return journey as South West Trains was unable to run any trains from Southampton Central to Bournemouth and Weymouth so I ended up having to catch a taxi to Bournemouth.
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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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