Saddleworth Charity Model Railway Exhibition May 4th-6th

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As well as being exhibition manager for Leigh MRS (exhibition Sept 14/15th) I also organise, with my friend

Chris, a charity model railway exhibition held in Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester. 

 

The exhibition is held at Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6HS. The exhibition is located upstairs in the gallery which is accessible by stairs and by lift.

Dates: Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th & Bank Holiday Monday 6th May.

Opening times:

Saturday 4th 10am to 4pm

Sunday 5th 10.30am to 4pm

Monday 6th 11am to 4pm

 

Due to popular demand, the charity for 2024 will once again be Guide Dogs for the Blind. Last year we raised over £1500 despite the March snow, which is why we have moved the exhibition to May Bank Holiday. Guide Dogs will be present over the weekend and they will be bringing with them some guide dogs which are under training, ambassadors, retired or active. 

 

Entry is £5 and children 16 and under are FREE with every paying adult. Please note it is cash only on the door & for refreshments which are kindly being provided by the Friends of the Museum group. The traders will be able to take cash & card. 

 

There will be a raffle with a chance to win a Hornby train set, kindly donated by Sawyer Models of Leigh. Tickets will be £1 each, cash only and will be available on the door. There will also be a Best Layout in Show, voted for by the visitors. The winning layout will receive a trophy to keep. 

 

Layouts:

Lancaster Yard  - Analogue, 009 WW1 

Abbotsford - Analogue, N Gauge, BR Steam & Diesel

Inglebrookes - DCC & DCC Sound, O Gauge shunting puzzle for big kids & little kids to have a drive

Arcadia Pennsylvania - DCC Sound, O Gauge American Freight Yard

Edgeworth - DCC & DCC Sound, 1970s to present day station & yard

 

Traders:

Sawyer Models of Leigh

Aire Valley Models

North Western Models

 

For more information you can visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065558646650

UK Models Shops: https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/event/y2024/26711-SaddleworthModelRailwayExhibition_Exhibition

 

After visiting the exhibition, you can wander around the town and enjoy the bars, restaurant's, shops & other events that are taking place over the bank holiday weekend.