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04 July 2026 09:00 05 July 2026 15:00
Beyond 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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04 July 2026 09:00 05 July 2026 15:00
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026
Middleton Railway, The Station, Moor Road, Hunslet, LEEDS, LS10 2JQ
Organised by, and all proceeds to, the Middleton Railway Trust
Open 10:00 to 16:00 each day (steam passenger trains operating regularly between 10:30 and 15:30 from Moor Road station), light refreshments available in the shop/café. Free parking on site or nearby streets.
Admire the models set amongst the real thing in our Engine House. You can also travel on a full-size steam train. There is also the opportunity to drive a full-size locomotive, as we will be operating a footplate experience on one of our locomotives – when did you last do that at a Model Railway Exhibition? A suggested donation of £5 and no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old and not older than 76 to take part in the footplate experience.
Except for the footplate experience all areas of the exhibition and the train ride are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
Admission – which covers Exhibition plus unlimited train rides:
Adult: £9
Child: £4
We are expecting up to 16 layouts in a variety of scales: OO, 0.165mm and 009 at least. Layouts will include: Stanley Ferry (OO), Leeds Trams (OO), Queensbury Depot (O), Bryn Oriog (009), Bishopgate (O) and Oakdale (OO), Bishopgate (O), Outwell Village (OO), Arfer Yard (0.165mm NG) and Whitborough Quayside (16.5mm)
Traders will include: Going Loco, Helm Models & Hobbies, Batterdale Scenics & Electronics and Leigh Models & Hobbies
Reminding us that model railways are fun too we also have Lego, vintage Tri-ang and Tri-ang Hornby operating.
This is an event for all the family – not just the modeller. When the non-modellers have exhausted the facilities, we offer at Moor Road we have Middleton Woods and Park at the top of the line, the Tulip Retail Park is opposite, and the White Rose Shopping Centre is just a short distance away. We pride ourselves on a welcome for all – come and experience it for yourselves.
If you need any further details see Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MiddletonRailwayOfficial/) or www.middletonrailway.org.uk
Exhibition Manager: Ian Dobson on [email protected]
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Upcoming Events
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25 July 2026
0Annual club Exhibition Christ Church Bear St , EX32 &BU Barnstaple Model railway club welcomes you to our friendly 2026 Annual Exhibition We present many quality layouts, a great selection of trade, specialist societies...
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LAYOUTS
Ditcheat Junction 00
Rodgersfield 0
Savernake wharf 0
Lynton & Lynmouth station 009
Blackmoor 009
Parracombe Halt 009
Yelverton 00
Bambridge 00
VirginstowN
Risinghurst N
Bickington N
Milehouse Tramway
The Junction OO
MetherBarrow RD
TRADERS
Railway Scenics
Moor View Models
Simons Trains
club stand
C B Models
Book Stall
SOCIETIES
Exmoor Associates
DEMO's
3D Printing
Exmoor Weather man
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25 July 2026 09:00 Until 15:00
0This year Twickenham & District MRC's Annual Open Day will feature no less than eleven layouts in gauges from N to G, nine will be fully working and two will be under construction. Our clubroom is 10 minutes walk from either Hounslow or Whitton stations
Date : July 25th Times : 10.00 to 16.00
Venue : Kerswell Hall, 125, Wills Cres, HOUNSLOW TW3 2JF
Admission : Free but donations very welcome
Amenities : Wheelchair friendly, on site parking
Contact : [email protected] 07799 728863
Website : tdmrc.icu
Facebook : Facebook.com/TwickenhamMRC
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26 July 2026 09:00 Until 15:00
0Model Railway Exhibition with 19 layouts of various gauges, traders, demonstrations and refreshments.
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26 July 2026 09:00 Until 15:00
0Layouts from N to O gauge, Trade Support, Collectable Toy Displays, Society Stands, Miniature Railway and Display, Refreshments, Standard Gauge Trains,TSR Shop, Narrow Gauge Tram, Museum
https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.
Contact Dave Angell 07968967867
[email protected]
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01 August 2026 Until 02 August 2026
0Shoeburyness Model Railway Club – 42nd Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Shoeburyness Model Railway Club are proud to present our 42nd Annual Model Railway Exhibition, taking place over the weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026.
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.
Layouts currently listed include: Flatford Road Gasworks, DIBS Yard, Old Oxendale Sidings, Moos, Andrews Yard, Clayton West, Compton Heath, Shaftsbury Parkway, Lynneton Yard, Cherry Orchard Lane, Bembridge, Thorpe Green, Jacobsville, Websters Halt and Llanwyddyn.
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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