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    16 May 2026      17 May 2026

    Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Model Railway Exhibition is back for 2026 with over 40 exhibits spread over 10,000 Sq. ft of Traders, Layouts and demos.
     
    Now booking layouts for out 2027 exhibition. If you have a good quality exhibition layout please get in touch at [email protected].
     
    Layouts:
     
    Barnwood (N)
    Bellswood End (OO)
    Black Diamonds (N)
    Chalk Pit (O)
    Daybrook Sidings (OO)
    Denting Sidings (O)
    Dreileben (HO)
    Corporation Road (OO)
    Corsham (N)
    Empire Yard (N)
    Freshwater (EM)
    Kirkby-In-Ashfield (OO)
    Middleton (OO)
    Manthorpe Sands (009)
    OO Live Steam Roadshow (OO)
    Rocky Rail Road (N)
    Rowan Raod (OO)
    Skye Lane (O)
    Southgate Park (OO)
    Sowerby Station (O)
    The Vale – Rolleston (OO)
    Zlater Vychod (HO)
     
    Trade Support:
     
    Anoraks Anonymous
    Bugskelly Station
    Bomber County Models
    Booklaw
    CM3 Models
    Fenland Models
    LMS Patriot Company
    Nottingham Model Railway Society Club Sales
    Sherwood Models
    Skog Carriage & Wagon Works
    Three Legged Shrew
    Trainsporters
    TTC Diecast
     
    Demo's
     
    Accurascale
    Colwick Park
    DEMU
    Tony Wright's Loco Clinic
     
    Please note the centre will be extremely busy as we are having the Flying Scotsman visiting open for cab visits (Separate fees apply) and A1 locomotive group will be operating Tornado between Ruddington & Loughborough South Junction.
     
    Tickets from cab visits & train rides along with advanced tickets for the model railway exhibition are available from out partners web site Fox & Edwards.
     
    Tickets available at
    https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/tornado-steam-train-travel-with-model-railway-exhibition-nottinghamshire
     
    NSMEE will be operating their 5 1/4 & 7 Inch garden railway subject to weather conditions.
     
    Heritage café will be open on both days.
     
    Nottingham Area Bus Society buses will be on display.
     
    Ruddington Model Railway Society club rooms will be open.
     
    Adults £8 Child (Under16) £2 Parking is £3 per vehicle, overflow parking will be provided in our neighbours Vision Express & IDGEN on Mere Way.


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    16 May 2026 09:00      17 May 2026 15:30

    The N.M.R.S are pleased to be holding our 2026 show over the weekend of 16th and 17th May, once again at the Grenoside Community Centre (directions to find it are listed below). The usual mix of high quality layouts, demonstrators and trade support will be on offer.

    Layouts currently confirmed as attending are:

    Wath Road - 'N' - 1990s BR
    Bratton Flemming - 'OO9' - 1930s Southern Railway L&B
    Harrachov - 'HO' - 2000s Czech Republic
    Forge Island - 'OO' - 1950s BR
    Stoke Gabriel - 'OO' - 1960s BR(W)
    Nordhafen - 'HO' - 1970s West Germany
    Soo Falls - 'HO' - 1980s U.S.A
    Brownstone Lane - 'OO' - 1980s BR
    Kitson Castle and Peckett Pier Light Railway - 'OO9' - Freelance NG
    Offerston Quay - 'O' - 1960s BR(M)
    South Millfields - 'OO' - 1980s BR (NSE)
    Bluish Moor - '3mm' - 1970s BR
    Westwood Ho! - 'TT' - Triang Demonstration

    Trade and Demo support attending is:

    NMRS Club Sales
    Angela Saxby Greetings Cards
    Going Loco
    North Western Models
    Mount Tabor
    Road and Rail
    Walter Deakin Models
    Zoe Hunter Railway Maps
    Peak Rail
    DEMU
    3D Printing for Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance
    P2 Locomotive Society
    Buxton Railex

    As previously, there will also be the on-site 'Messroom Cafe'.

    Directions to to the venue by car:

    - if travelling from the north of Sheffield or Manchester
                 - Follow the A61 (J36 of the M1) and follow signs for Sheffield (North)
                 - Take the first right turning after the speed limit drops from 50mph to 30mph (Norfolk Hill)
                 - Turn left at the crossroads towards the top of the hill
                 - The venue is approx. 250 yards on the left, by the zebra crossing
    - If travelling from the south of Sheffield
                 - Follow the A57 (J33 of the M1) and follow signs for Sheffield (Centre) on the Sheffield Parkway
                 - Follow signs for A61(N) onto Derek Dooley Way (Inner Ring Road)
                 - Follow signs for Barnsley on A61 and continue past SWFC football ground
                 - Continue on the A61 to the end of the dual-carriageway
                 - Turn left at crossroads with traffic lights (signposted for Grenoside Crematorium)
                 - Turn right at crossroads onto Main Street
                 - The venue is approx. 500 yards on the right by the zebra crossing

    Car parking is available at the venue - if the car park is full, please use on-street parking nearby.

    Directions to get to the venue using Public Transport:

                 - Bus service 86 runs from Chapeltown to Sheffield City Centre (and Lowedges), connecting with National Rail services at Chapeltown, and runs half-hourly on Saturday (hourly on Sundays). Service 86 is operated by Stagecoach. Services stop right outside the venue on Saturday - on Sunday, services run along the A61 (see map below).
                 - Further information and timetables are available at www.travelsouthyorkshire.com

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    16 May 2026 09:00      17 May 2026 15:00

    The well established annual exhibition of the Orpington & District MRS with a wide range of attractions.
    Layouts will include :
     
    Oxley Heath - OO
    Alspitzbahn - HO
    Little Totston -  OO
    Genetmont - O
    Axe Edge & Thatch Marsh Colliery-  EM
    Japan in Bloom - N
    Museum Street Tramway - O
    Somewhere in France - OO9
    Elbow Lane - OO
    Gwlyb a gwyntog (Cymru) neu Diwedd y depot y byd – OO
     
    Other attractions are our OO Loco Clinic and Fun Zone, a special area for families
     
    Invicta Rail (Sidcup) will be present with their trade stand as will our club shop with many pre-owned items
     
    Light refreshments available.
     
    Admission: Adults £6.00, Children £1.50 (under 3 years free), Family Group 2 adults + 2 over 3 children £13.50
     

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    16 May 2026 09:00      17 May 2026 15:30

    Roxley Models Model Railway Exhibition at Denbies Wine Estate
    Celebrating 40 Years of Roxley Models
     
    Join us for a special Model Railway Exhibition at Denbies Wine Estate, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Roxley Models, set against the stunning backdrop of the Surrey Hills. This family-friendly event is perfect for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone curious about the world of model railways.
    The exhibition will feature a wide variety of model railway layouts, showcasing different scales, eras, and styles ,from beautifully detailed countryside scenes to busy mainline operations. Whether you’re an experienced modeller or just discovering the hobby, there will be plenty to enjoy as we celebrate four decades of Roxley Models.
     
    You’ll also find a selection of trade stands offering models, accessories, tools, and scenic materials, along with friendly experts on hand to offer advice, tips, and inspiration for your own layouts.
     
    With the added bonus of Denbies Wine Estate’s facilities, including its café, shop, and picturesque surroundings, it’s a great day out for all ages.
     
    Layouts and Traders 
    Layouts
    Benryn Ar y Camlas       OO9 Gauge
    BlackGang                      Gauge 3
    Bradley Park                   HO Gauge
    Cicely Bridge TMD         OO Gauge
    Drws Y Nant                   2mm Fine scale
    Haveago Sidings            O Gauge
    Hillside Park                    N Gauge
    Joganji River                   N Gauge
    Merrybrook Parkway     OO Fine scale
    Midsomer Halt                O Gauge
    Moor Boxes                    N Gauge
    Priors field                      OO Gauge
    Ruxley Branch                OO Gauge
    SmithFeild                       O Gauge
    Stafforshire Potteries & Cynon Valley    N Gauge
    Tunbrick Wells West       L-Gauge
    Vale Quarry                     OO9 Gauge
    Whitmoor                         N Gauge
    Chamossaire                   N Gauge
    Scallywag Corner            00 Gauge
    Kaninchenbau                 HOE Gauge
    Kinlochlaggen                  N Gauge
    Birdforth                          TT Gauge
     
    Trade and Demos
    Addlestone Model Center
    Cyril Kennett Second Hand
    On the Rails
    Organised Octopus
    Roxley Models
    Saddel Tank Books
    Gauge 1 Model Railway Association - Surrey Group
    Best Model Toys 
    Surrey Society of Model Engineers             
     
    Dates & Times
    Saturday 16th May: 10:00am – 5:00pm
    Sunday 17th May: 10:00am – 4:30pm
     
    Location
    Denbies Wine Estate 
    Bradley Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA
     
    Parking 
    Parking at Denbies Wine Estate is free for visitors. There are plenty of car parking spaces available. We also have disabled spaces close to the main entrance of the building on the right as you drive in. Overflow Parking will also be available 
    Denbies is fully wheelchair accessable 
     
    Ticket Prices
    Adults: £5
    Children (ages 5 and up): £3
    Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £15
    You can purchase the tickets on the door or pre-order ticket Here
     
    Come along and help us celebrate 40 years of Roxley Models with a relaxed and enjoyable day dedicated to the art and enjoyment of model railways.
     
    How to Get There:
    By Car
    From M25 exit at Junction 9 then follow A24 south towards Dorking. At Denbies roundabout take the third exit onto Bradley Lane and follow road up to Denbies main building. (10 minutes from J9).
    From A24 north bound at Denbies roundabout take first exit onto Bradley Lane and follow road up to Denbies main building.
    From London follow A3 and exit for Dorking onto A24. (45 minutes from London).
    From Guildford (20 minutes).
    From Horsham (20 minutes).
    From Reading (60 minutes).
    From Gatwick (25 minutes).
    From Heathrow (40 minutes).
    By Train
    Train to and from London throughout the day (15 minutes’ walk from Dorking Station to Denbies).
    Direct from London Waterloo (50 minutes).
    Direct from London Victoria (60 minutes)
    Direct from Gatwick Airport (Dorking Deepdene – 22 minutes)
    By Bus
    Service 465 serving Kingston – Leatherhead – Dorking, every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.
    Service 21 serving Epsom – Leatherhead – Dorking – Charlwood – Crawley, every two hours, Monday to Saturday.
    For timetable information or help planning a journey please visit Surrey County Council’s website .
    By Bike
    From London to Denbies Wine Estate (2 hours 30 minutes)
    Olympic Cycle Route (250 kilometres, including nine laps of a 15.5km circuit of Box Hill).

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    16 May 2026 09:00      17 May 2026 15:00

    Join us for the  show in the heartland of Narrow Gauge Railways - Porthmadog 
    20 layouts, traders and a variety of demonstrations 
    10.00 to 16.00 both days  Admission £8 
     
     

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    16 May 2026 09:00      15:30

    Gauge 3 Society Exhibition and AGM 2026
    Combined Gauge 3 Society Annual Exhibition and Member's AGM, with several layouts and trade stands.
    At the British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ

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    16 May 2026 09:00      15:00

    In its 70th anniversary year, LAWLOGG will be holding its next open day on Saturday 16th May 2026 from 10am-4pm. (Suggested last admission 3pm.)
     
    Admission is free but donations would be welcomed.
     
    Light refreshments. Free parking. Multiple public transport options.
     
    All four of our layouts will be available and visitors are welcome to bring O-gauge stock and locomotives to run. We can accommodate 3-rail, 2-rail, DC and DCC.
    Progress on our new layouts under construction (a modern image wagon works and some multi-gauge modular layouts) can be inspected too.
     
    There will be some small demonstrations of electronic/computer applications in model railways from the Merseyside Area Group of MERG (The Model Electronic Railway Group).
     
    Additionally, members of LAWLOGG will be on hand at various times to explain techniques such as painting & lining rolling stock and scenery construction, on demand.
     
    You might even be able to pick up a ‘pre-loved’ bargain from our club sales stand.
     
    (Please note that under 18s and ‘vulnerable adults’ must remain in the presence of a parent/guardian/carer to meet safeguarding requirements.)
     
    See the 'visit' page of the LAWLOGG website for lots of information on location, travel and public transport.
     
    It is anticipated that the next open days will take place on the third Saturdays of November 2026 and May 2027.

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      Amenities : Wheelchair friendly, on site parking
       
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    • 01 August 2026 Until 02 August 2026
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      The exhibition will once again be held at The Seaglass Centre, Thorpe Hall School, Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3RD.
       
      This friendly two-day show will feature a varied selection of layouts in a range of scales and gauges, supported by specialist traders, club stands and refreshments. Whether you are an experienced modeller, a railway enthusiast, a family looking for a day out, or someone new to the hobby, there will be plenty to see and enjoy.
       
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      Traders and societies currently listed include: Bunters Yard, B12 Steam Locomotive Society, Trainsporters, Roxley Models, Chaplin Diecast Models, Fenland Model Railways, Leigh Models & Hobbies, Plus Daughters, Round in Circles, Tierney Model Railway Shop, Wheels of Southsea and WM Collectables.

      Opening times:
      Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
      Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
      Admission:
      Adults: £8.00
      Children: £1.00
      The venue is fully accessible, with free parking available on site.
      For further information, please visit: www.shoeburynessmrc.org

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