June 02, 2024

Aberystwyth Small Model Railway Exhibition!
 
New for 2024! (Updated 21 October 2024)
 
This new one day show, will be held on Saturday 26th October (the first Saturday of October half term). It will be held in their new Display & Events space at Aberystwyth station: layouts will be displayed alongside their full-size counterparts, whilst narrow gauge steam trains will be running as usual on the line to Devil’s Bridge outside. The event promises to be a great start to October half term, with plenty for all the family to enjoy!
 
The exhibition opens at 09:30 and goes on to 16:30. Entry is free if you buy a VoR train ticket on the day, otherwise it is £5 per person if just attending museum/exhibition.
In that regard; there will be two round-trip trains to Devil’s Bridge on the day - the first departs Aberystwyth at 10:30 (returns by 13:30), the second departs Aberystwyth at 14:00 (returns by 17:15)
 
Vale of Rheidol Railway 
Park Avenue
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 1PG  
 
01970 625819
 
info@rheidolrailway.co.uk
 
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=vale of rheidol railway
 
https://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk/
 
Registered charity No. 1076037

 
 
 
15 Layouts plus Demonstrators have been confirmed and they are:
 
Ffarquhar Branch Exhibited by the Talyllyn Railway (Luke Ryan / Steve Thorpe) (00 gauge):Built in the late 1960s by the Rev.Wilbert Awdry, this is the original Thomas layout! Featuring scratch-built locos and stock, the layout represents Ffarquahar station: a passenger terminus at the end of a branch line, with another branch leading to the quarries via a street tramway. The layout is operated to the Reverends original timetable, and is accompanied by a scripted commentary to bring it to life. Every moment happens for a reason, making the operation very ‘railway-like’. The earliest model on the layout is ‘Annie’, which was scratch-built in 1927 by the Reverend when he was just 16 years old! Castle Bank Sidings by Andy Pannett (7mm Scale): The layout measures 16′ x 2′, and is a ‘fiddle yard to fiddle yard’ end-to-end layout that runs through an 8ft scenic section. The layout is set somewhere around in the Glasgow suburbs during 1977 and primarily on a freight only route, but does see an irregular DMU service. The route is also used as a diversionary route for trains heading for the West Highland line. Loco classes 08,20,25,26,27 and 37s are in regular use. Hulme End by Paul Holmes (0-17.5 [17.5mm gauge & 7mm Scale]): A finescale end-to-end model of ‘Hulme End’ (the terminus of the Leek & Manifold Railway). Built to true 17.5mm gauge, the layout is set soon after the opening of the railway in 1905. The layout is 23′ by 3′, and all stock is correctly modelled for the era represented. Whiteoak Light Railway by Allen Lawe & Nyall Rudge (0-16.5 scale): The Whiteoak Light Railway is a fictitious narrow gauge railway serving the Thames estuary in Kent, and is 13′ by 4′ in size. The layout depicts Whiteoak station and yard, which hosts several industrial units and a dockyard with a fishing boat. The layout is a tail chaser “roundy-roundy” with a fiddle yard off scene to the rear. It is set in the 1940s-1950s after the railway was disposed of by British Railways (Southern Region) and passed into private ownership. by Allen Lawe & Nyall Rudge Afon Adit by Martin Rich (O9 [7mm/1Ft]): A 7mm scale layout, using 9mm gauge track to represent 18″ gauge. The layout represents a gold mine somewhere in Mid Wales, and is loosely based on the Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau. The main features are the illuminated galleries (or adits), as well as a working hoist. Four locos are present (using Kato chassis), along with scratch-built skip wagons. Little Himalayan Railway by Giles Perkins (009): The Little Himalayan Railway is an ultra-compact 009 ‘pizza layout’, with the spirit of the world-famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway at it’s detailed heart. With three interleaved spirals, it depicts a typical switchback as the line climbs steeply via hilly terrain, tunnels, cuttings, bridges and a rural station. Over 5 metres of running are packed into the 80cm diameter layout, and up to three trains can operate at any one time! The majority of the layout is scenic, illustrating the parallel road route common to the DHR. Knott-on-Wye by Max Birchenhough (00 gauge): A 4mm scale ‘Inglenook’ shunting layout, set in an indeterminate era. Motive power is provided by small shunting locomotives, and a number of different eras will be represented during the show. Bron Aberffrwd by John Alderslade (009): Bron Aberfffrwd is a model of Aberffrwd station on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, modelled in ‘009’ scale. The layout features traditional VoR stock, as well as a few surprises! Children can look out for the various animals hidden around the layout. Earlshill by Andrew Barker (N gauge): A large (12′ x 2′) circular layout in N gauge, representing the Southern region in diesel and EMU days. Llandyfai by Ashley Griffiths (4mm scale) Llandyfai is set somewhere in South Wales during the Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) franchise era, from 2003 until 2018. The layout is end to end, with a small single platform with three small sidings for various local freights flows. Bottom Hole by Triston Lister (N gauge): Bottom Hole is based in a 1:1 bathroom environment: the model is a single circuit around a water treatment works, set into a toilet pan! Visitors are invited to operate the train by use of the flush button: note the copy of ‘Railway Modeller’ magazine, strategically pleased for easy reading… Graig Wen (7mm ‘O’ gauge): A small colliery layout on two levels, featuring a fearsome gradient between the two.
Inglenook by Phil Thorogood (16mm scale): An interactive 16mm scale narrow gauge shunting layout, based on the ‘Inglenook’ principle. Motive power is provided by radio-controlled battery locos, and visitors may be lucky enough to have a go themselves! Llandywrau by Jo Vincent & Paul Towers (009): A small ‘009’ scale narrow gauge layout, illustrating the potential of modelling in such a small scale.
Puffin Colliery by John Stephens (00 and 009): Puffin Colliery is located in the Welsh Countryside, it has its own narrow gauge feeder line which provides a connection with the main line to transport coal to the docks. The Narrow gauge is powered analogue, and the main line fiddle yard is DCC Powered (allowing for sound locomotives to be used). Occasionally for the youngsters they might get a chance to see a few famous faces appearing! Watch out for the operating mine and their maybe some repairing going on in the engine shed too.
16mm Narrow Gauge Display, by Neil Phillips & Simon Reeves: Neil Phillips will be displaying his fascinating collection of scratch-built models of locomotives from the Brecon Mountain Railway, modelled in 16mm scale (32mm gauge). Look out for a model of Arn Jung ‘Graf Schwerin Lowitz’, displayed adjacent to the prototype! Simon Reeves will be providing some 45mm gauge models of Vale of Rheidol Railway locomotives and rolling stock on static display, again alongside the prototypes where possible. Fairbourne Railway (display stand) by Graham Billington.  A display stand provided by Graham Billington, providing information/leaflets and sales from the Fairbourne Railway. Talyllyn Railway Young Members Group: A display stand from the Young Members Group (YMG) of the Talyllyn Railway, representing volunteers aged 14 to 25. Dr TJ mallard: Finescale brass modelling demonstrations, 0-16.5  Demonstrations of working in brass, from fine scale modeller Dr T.J.Mallard. He will be displaying his fine-scale narrow gauge locomotives (notably of the Lynton & Barnstable Railway), as well as explaining and demonstrating his construction techniques.  
 
Also Attending:
 
Model Rail Magazine
Model Rail magazine will be in attendance, giving out back issues and taking details of subscriptions. They will also be showing samples of their new ‘009’ Rheidol tank models (see Revolution Trains, below).
 
Revolution Trains
Revolution Trains will be showing samples of their new ‘009’ Rheidol tank models, produced in collaboration with Model Rail magazine. It is hoped that painted samples will be available from the factory for display.
 
 
 
 
 

After a building problem last October the Leeds MRS CIO Exhibition is back!
 
Yes same venue.. The Grammar School at Leeds has  a large free car park, excellent refreshments, a nice, level floor and plenty of opportunity for people to observe and discuss model railways and to see local photographs and maps of Railways in the area as well as across the UK.
 
Layouts will include:
 
Chapel en le Frith (Central) OO Finescale (Leeds MRS)
Osbaldwick O Gauge .. new from Ken Nelson a knowledgeable expert on the Derwent Valley Light Railway.
York 2mm Finescale (Pete Kirmond) 
Hunslet Works 7mm multi gauge - under construction from Any Ross our Club Chair.
Plus others which will be added here
 
Excellent Trade support including Squires and DC Kits/Legomanbiffo sound.. full list soon!
 
Breakfasts and lunches are available ( and we let visitors in early to have a breakfast!) and are excellent!
Poster attached!
 
More news soon...
 
Baz
 
LMRS 2024 Poster.pdf

Fine scale model railway layouts
Trade support
Dave Dunn’s North East railways slide show
All day catering with free tea and coffee
Try your hand at practical skills guided by members of
The North East & Borders EMGS Group
Stannington Village Hall, Stannington, Morpeth NE61 6EL
£5 admission - cash or card accepted
Contact Allen Oakes - allen@oakesa.co.uk for morfe details

30 plus layouts of exceptional quality at what is considered to be the friendliest and best show in the South West. The venue---Taunton School---provides free parking and exceptional food and refreshments at reasonable prices (brilliant roast Sunday Lunches!) in a wonderful spacious setting.

The Aberdeen MRC 2024 exhibition
 
26th & 27th October 2024
 
Venue:  Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk, Aberdeen, AB15 6LN.
 
Open:  10:00 - 17:00 Saturday
            10:00 - 16:00 Sunday
 
Admission:  Adult £8; Children £4; Family (2 adults + up to 2 children) £20; under 3's Free
 
Amenities:  Disabled-friendly; Free Parking; Refreshments
 
Features:  Layouts in a variety of scales and gauges; a selection of traders; dedicated Societies; and more!
 
www.facebook.com/AberdeenModelRailwayClub
 
There appear to be good bus links from Aberdeen Station to the site which is next door to Tesco on the Lang Stracht.
 
Layouts:
Tulloch Bridge - OO
Moor of Rannoch - OO
Depot 254 - OO
AMRC Demonstration / Test Layout - OO
Strömstad - HO
Glendhar - OO9
Newton Ferrier - N
Morven Terminal - N
Glen Farist - N
 
Trade:
Squires
KMS Railtech
SD Models
Lathalmond Models
Billy Thomson Models
Pathfinder Models
 
Other:
Great North of Scotland Railway Accociation
MERG
Railfuture Scotland
Aberdeen Transport Society
Scottish OO9 Society
Keith and Dufftown Railway
Scalefour Society
Aberdeen Modellers Society
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust
Jolly Boy Jon Modelers - demonstrations