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   Alton Model Railwa…

   
   

   03 February 2024      04 February 2024

   Once again the exhibition is being held at Eggars School, London Road, Alton, Hampshire. GU34 4EQ
    
   It takes place on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2024.
    
   Doors will open on Saturday at 10.30 until 17.00, on Sunday it's 10.30 until 16.00.
    
   Admission for Adults is £8.00, accompanied children under 16 are admitted free.
    
   This year we have additional and extended free parking at the school, and a large dedicated area for disabled drivers near the entrance doors.
    
   There is wheelchair access to all areas, and help is available if required.
    
   Hot and cold refreshments will be available throughout both days and will be served in the school refectory which will be signposted from the halls.
    
   For visitors coming by rail a free preserved bus service will be running from Alton station  to the exhibition.
    
   This Years Layouts:-
   Arun Quay - SR/BR quayside O gauge
   Beijiao - Chinese HO gauge
   Bigbury on sea - GWR branch terminus OO gauge
   Collingwood - Modern image OO gauge
   Folly Lane - Modern image OO gauge
   Gareg Wen - North Welsh narrow gauge OO9
   Horsebridge Wharf - Southern region EM gauge
   Kinlochlaggen - N gauge
   Meldon West - 1980s 2mm finescale
   St. Mary's - 7mm narrow gauge
   Trinity Dock Street Bridge - LNER 4mm
   Wantage Tramway - narrow gauge OO9
   Zeedijk - Dutch mainline HO gauge
    
   This Years Traders:-
   A&B Models - Second hand
   Aspire Gifts & Models
   Coastal DCC - DCC products
   Enwins 3D Models
   Heritage In Motion
   Invicta Model Rail Ltd.
   JB's Model World - Stock Boxes
   Joe Lock Model Railways - Second hand
   Kent Garden Railways - New sales
   Kytes Lights - Lighting sales
   Model Railway Bits
   N Cresswell Model Railways & Toys
   Railroad Trading & 75D Railway Books
   Roger Jones - Second hand
   Ron Lines - New, second hand, & DCC
   Squires Model & Craft Tools
   The Wagon Yard Ltd.
   Wheels of Southsea
    
   Societies:-
   Hollycombe Steam Centre
   Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
   Medway Queen Preservation Society
   Mid Hants Wagon Group
   Network Southeast Society
   Watercress Line Preservation Society
    
   FEBEX 2024 features a dedicated presentation / demonstration area accessed off the Main Hall.
   Elliott Cowton will be demonstrating techniques to make your stock look more realistic. Simon Thorn will be building locos from brass kits, and Garry Peach who will be demonstrating building structures from MDF kits.
   More information on the presenters , and a timetable of the demonstrations will be displayed at the main entrance and also outside the presentation room.
    
   For further information on the exhibition, this can be found at www.febex.co.uk
    
   For information about Alton Model Railway Group, this can be found at www.altonmrg.co.uk
    
   

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   Hillingdon Railway…

   
   

   03 February 2024 10:00      15:00

   Entrance £6.  
   Bring your O, OO, or N gauge locos and trains to run on our club’s three test tracks. 
   DC and DCC is available, but sorry no “live steam”.
   Our Test Track Open Day is not an exhibition, but a chance to meet fellow modellers and try out your models.
   Expert help is on hand from knowledgeable club members if you have any problems with your models, and we very much welcome new members should you wish to join the club.
   Refreshments will be available all day.
   Nearest station: West Drayton (12 minutes’ walk).  Local bus services 222, 350, U1, U3 & U5. Website http://www.hillingdonrailwaymodellers.co.uk   or phone Peter on 020 8368 4090.
   

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