Model Railway Exhibitions and Events Calendar

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October 2019

20191021 20191021 Europe/London - This evening we are proud to introduce Ms Val Young with a variation to our normal themes. We are the longest currently active TLRS Branch outside the Home Counties. As part of celebrating our local history Ms Val Young will talk about her personal experiences of growing up in the City whose slogan in 1960s and 1970s was "A City of change and challenge" The Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Mon 21st - Tramway & Light Railway Society, Merseyside Branch -  Growing Up in Liverpool in Early 1960'S
The Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside


This evening we are proud to introduce Ms Val Young with a variation to our normal themes. We are the longest currently active TLRS Branch outside the Home Counties. As part of celebrating our local history Ms Val Young will talk about her personal experiences of growing up in the City whose slogan in 1960s and 1970s was "A City of change and challenge"

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - Model and toy trains predominately from the 1920s to the 1960s. Up to 12 working classic layouts including Hornby O Gauge, Hornby Dublo, Trix, Tri-ang, and Lionel, plus modern N gauge and a self drive Lego train set. There will also be displays of Dinky Toys, Bayko models and Tri-ang Minic vehicles. Specialist trade support. Convenient for Amersham Metropolitan Line and Chiltern Railways station. Ample local pay and display parking. St John's Methodist Church Hall, 60 Woodside Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire Sat 26th - Chiltern Hills Vintage Train Group -  Amersham Classic Model Train Show
St John's Methodist Church Hall, 60 Woodside Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire


Model and toy trains predominately from the 1920s to the 1960s. Up to 12 working classic layouts including Hornby O Gauge, Hornby Dublo, Trix, Tri-ang, and Lionel, plus modern N gauge and a self drive Lego train set. There will also be displays of Dinky Toys, Bayko models and Tri-ang Minic vehicles. Specialist trade support. Convenient for Amersham Metropolitan Line and Chiltern Railways station. Ample local pay and display parking.

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - East Sussex Garden Rail Group have been running their Club layout at Redcoat Orchard for about a year and this will be our second Open Day. All are welcome and as everything is under cover the weather will not be a hindrence. Come and learn more about this Group of the G Scale Society. Redcoat Orchard, Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex Sat 26th - East Sussex Garden Rail Group of the G Scale Society -  Redcoat G Scale Open Day
Redcoat Orchard, Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex


East Sussex Garden Rail Group have been running their Club layout at Redcoat Orchard for about a year and this will be our second Open Day. All are welcome and as everything is under cover the weather will not be a hindrence. Come and learn more about this Group of the G Scale Society.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - BMRC annual exhibition with the usual wide range of layouts and traders. Something for everyone! Thomas layout for the kids ( And adults!). Lots of good trade stalls with plenty of bargains. Find out more about BMRC - New members welcome. NOTE Child free with adult Arden Hall, Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands Sat 26th - Birmingham Model Railway Club -  Annual Exhibition
Arden Hall, Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands


BMRC annual exhibition with the usual wide range of layouts and traders. Something for everyone! Thomas layout for the kids ( And adults!). Lots of good trade stalls with plenty of bargains. Find out more about BMRC - New members welcome. NOTE Child free with adult  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - Newbury MRC have moved our exhibition to our new date of 26th October. The exhibition will have 16 high quality layouts some of which have been featured in the modelling press or on TV. Traders are attending to supply all of your modelling needs and there will be demonstrations to show how it's done together with our popular children's layout. The venue at St Bartholomew's School is wheelchair friendly and has a large, free car park. Refreshments will be available throughout the d St Bartholomew's School, Buckingham Road, Newbury, Berkshire Sat 26th - Newbury Model Railway Club -  Newbury Model Railway Exhibition 2019
St Bartholomew's School, Buckingham Road, Newbury, Berkshire


Newbury MRC have moved our exhibition to our new date of 26th October. The exhibition will have 16 high quality layouts some of which have been featured in the modelling press or on TV. Traders are attending to supply all of your modelling needs and there will be demonstrations to show how it's done together with our popular children's layout. The venue at St Bartholomew's School is wheelchair friendly and has a large, free car park. Refreshments will be available throughout the d  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - Various layouts in scales "N" "00" "0" and "G". Good Trade support, Refreshments available, All on the Ground Floor, on good bus routes from City Centre Limited on site parking with on street parking opposite the venue. Display of working cardboard "0" gauge Locos and Rolling Stock by John Fownes. The venue is opposite Woodthorpe Park close to Sherwood shopping centre Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Sat 26th - Nottingham Woodthorpe Model Railway Club -  Nottingham Woodthorpe Model Railway Exhibition
Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire


Various layouts in scales "N" "00" "0" and "G". Good Trade support, Refreshments available, All on the Ground Floor, on good bus routes from City Centre Limited on site parking with on street parking opposite the venue. Display of working cardboard "0" gauge Locos and Rolling Stock by John Fownes. The venue is opposite Woodthorpe Park close to Sherwood shopping centre

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - Brighton and Hove buses pass close by routes 12 and 12A from Eastbourne and Brighton alight at Seaford British Legion. Seaford Railway station 10-15 mins walk. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Raod, Seaford, East Sussex Sat 26th - Newhaven & District Model Railway Club -  Seaford Model Railway Show
Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Raod, Seaford, East Sussex


Brighton and Hove buses pass close by routes 12 and 12A from Eastbourne and Brighton alight at Seaford British Legion. Seaford Railway station 10-15 mins walk.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - ExpoNG is the familiar name for 'Expo Narrow Gauge®', the model railway exhibition dedicated to modelling narrow gauge railways in all their forms. Held annually at the end of October by the Greenwich and District Narrow Gauge Railway Society in Swanley, England, it is the premier specialist Narrow Gauge railway modelling event held in the UK and probably the biggest in Europe. White Oak Leisure Centre, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent Sat 26th - Greenwich & District Narrow Gauge Railway Society -  Expo Narrow Gauge 2019
White Oak Leisure Centre, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent


ExpoNG is the familiar name for 'Expo Narrow Gauge®', the model railway exhibition dedicated to modelling narrow gauge railways in all their forms. Held annually at the end of October by the Greenwich and District Narrow Gauge Railway Society in Swanley, England, it is the premier specialist Narrow Gauge railway modelling event held in the UK and probably the biggest in Europe.

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - This is an N Gauge Group Open Day. The layouts will all be provided by Group members and will run British Steam, Diesel and Electric trains. There may be some continental presence and we will have our clubroom open with further layouts and projects Parking for this event is on street. We will have members on hand all day to talk about the Group. We are always looking for new members of all ages and skill levels. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat. The Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk Sat 26th - Felixstowe Area N Gauge Group -  Group Open Day
The Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk


This is an N Gauge Group Open Day. The layouts will all be provided by Group members and will run British Steam, Diesel and Electric trains. There may be some continental presence and we will have our clubroom open with further layouts and projects Parking for this event is on street. We will have members on hand all day to talk about the Group. We are always looking for new members of all ages and skill levels. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - The Mid Wales Model Railway Show is now an established annual event and takes place on 2 floors of the Town Hall, Welshpool. The venue is 10 minutes walk from the Mainline Railway Station and 10 minutes walk from the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway at Raven Square (See WLLR website for timetable). Ample parking is nearby. Accompanied children have FREE admission. The Town Hall, High Street, Welshpool, Powys Sat 26th - Newtown Model Railway Society -  Mid Wales Model Railway Show
The Town Hall, High Street, Welshpool, Powys


The Mid Wales Model Railway Show is now an established annual event and takes place on 2 floors of the Town Hall, Welshpool. The venue is 10 minutes walk from the Mainline Railway Station and 10 minutes walk from the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway at Raven Square (See WLLR website for timetable). Ample parking is nearby. Accompanied children have FREE admission.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191026 Europe/London - Our full test track will be up and running bring along your stock to run, all welcome, demonstrations on all areas of railway modeling, during the day we will be holding our loco, wagon and NPCCS building competition, (Open to COVGOG membes) free entry free tea and biscuits, come along and meet a friendly group of modelers The Church of the Holy Cross, St Austell Road, Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands Sat 26th - Coventry and Warwickshire O Gauge Group -  Open Day
The Church of the Holy Cross, St Austell Road, Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands


Our full test track will be up and running bring along your stock to run, all welcome, demonstrations on all areas of railway modeling, during the day we will be holding our loco, wagon and NPCCS building competition, (Open to COVGOG membes) free entry free tea and biscuits, come along and meet a friendly group of modelers  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - The Annual Model Railway Showheld by Caistorail Model Railway Club with 0ver 10 Layouts and 4 Trade stalls . Limited Free Parking at the Hall and refreshments are available on both days Caistor Town Hall, High Street, Caistor, Lincolnshire Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Caistorail -  Annual Model Railway Show
Caistor Town Hall, High Street, Caistor, Lincolnshire


The Annual Model Railway Showheld by Caistorail Model Railway Club with 0ver 10 Layouts and 4 Trade stalls . Limited Free Parking at the Hall and refreshments are available on both days  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - Bi-annual exhibition in aid of Pied Piper Appeal. Please see website for up-to-date information about layouts, displays and traders. Also travel directions. St Margarets Hall, Coniston Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Sat 26th - Sun 27th - GWR Modellers -  Cheltenham Model Railway Exhibition
St Margarets Hall, Coniston Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire


Bi-annual exhibition in aid of Pied Piper Appeal. Please see website for up-to-date information about layouts, displays and traders. Also travel directions.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - Corby & District MRS's 2 day exhibition in Corby. St. Peter & Andrew Church Hall, Beanfield Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Corby & District Model Railway Society -  Corby Exhibition
St. Peter & Andrew Church Hall, Beanfield Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire


Corby & District MRS's 2 day exhibition in Corby.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - Aberdeen Model Railway Club is hosting its Annual Exhibition the inaugural winners of Channel 5 prime time show the Great Model Railway Challenge welcome you to the Hallmark Hotel in October for an exhibition like no other in the North East of Scotland. The venue will be packed with model railways, trade stalls and societies. Hallmark Hotels Aberdeen, Farburn Terrace, Dyce, Aberdeenshire Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Aberdeen Model Railway Club -  Aberdeen Model Railway Club Exhibition 2019
Hallmark Hotels Aberdeen, Farburn Terrace, Dyce, Aberdeenshire


Aberdeen Model Railway Club is hosting its Annual Exhibition the inaugural winners of Channel 5 prime time show the Great Model Railway Challenge welcome you to the Hallmark Hotel in October for an exhibition like no other in the North East of Scotland. The venue will be packed with model railways, trade stalls and societies.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - The annual "local" Glasgow show. Usually there are at least 10 layouts present, sometimes more, in as many gauges as possible. Usually some layouts can be operated by the public. We provide a small cafeteria, and the venue is well served by both bus and train. Most of the show is wheelchair accessible, but one room with a couple of layouts in it is only accessible by a staircase. Pollokshaws Burgh Halls, 2025 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Cathcart MRE Committee -  Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
Pollokshaws Burgh Halls, 2025 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire


The annual "local" Glasgow show. Usually there are at least 10 layouts present, sometimes more, in as many gauges as possible. Usually some layouts can be operated by the public. We provide a small cafeteria, and the venue is well served by both bus and train. Most of the show is wheelchair accessible, but one room with a couple of layouts in it is only accessible by a staircase.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - A small frendly railway show held in the village hall With trade support and Refreshments in the back room, Free parking at the rear of the hall. Memorial Hall, Main Road, Great Haywood, Staffordshire Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Haywoods Permanent Way -  Haywoods Model Railway Show 2019  - **Updated**
Memorial Hall, Main Road, Great Haywood, Staffordshire


A small frendly railway show held in the village hall With trade support and Refreshments in the back room, Free parking at the rear of the hall.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - Model Railway Exhibition at Hazel Grove Sports Centre in the grounds of Hazel Grove High School. Hazel Grove Sports Centre, Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Cheshire Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Hazel Grove Model Railway Society -  Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Hazel Grove Sports Centre, Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Cheshire


Model Railway Exhibition at Hazel Grove Sports Centre in the grounds of Hazel Grove High School.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - UPDATE**NEW - Now able to take card payemnts - NEW**UPDATE. The Leeds Model Railway Society presents it's annual Model railway show at our usual venue of the Grammar School at Leeds over the last full weekend of October. With twenty layouts in all major scales AND LEGO!, plus retailers for all your modeeling needs, along with the best catering in West Yorkshire, free parking and level access all areas, an event well worth going to, we look forward to seeing you there, remember, kids are fre The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Leeds Model Railway Society -  Leeds Model Railway Show
The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire


UPDATE**NEW - Now able to take card payemnts - NEW**UPDATE. The Leeds Model Railway Society presents it's annual Model railway show at our usual venue of the Grammar School at Leeds over the last full weekend of October. With twenty layouts in all major scales AND LEGO!, plus retailers for all your modeeling needs, along with the best catering in West Yorkshire, free parking and level access all areas, an event well worth going to, we look forward to seeing you there, remember, kids are fre  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191026 20191027 Europe/London - Very friendly model railway show with approximately 30 high quality model railways in a range of scales. Layouts range in size from the compact 6ft to the highly impressive 50ft long. The impressive range of layouts is supported by trade stands and railway associations/societies. Taunton School, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Somerset Railway Modellers Club -  Rail Ex Taunton
Taunton School, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset


Very friendly model railway show with approximately 30 high quality model railways in a range of scales. Layouts range in size from the compact 6ft to the highly impressive 50ft long. The impressive range of layouts is supported by trade stands and railway associations/societies.

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20191027 20191027 Europe/London - After the positive feedback we have received from both exhibitors and the public regarding the venue, we have booked the Colchester County High School for Girls for another year. We will list layouts as and when we have confirmation that they will attend. Colchester County High School For Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex Sun 27th - Colchester & District Model Railway Club -  Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Colchester County High School For Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex


After the positive feedback we have received from both exhibitors and the public regarding the venue, we have booked the Colchester County High School for Girls for another year. We will list layouts as and when we have confirmation that they will attend.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191027 20191027 Europe/London - Our annual Open Day will have on display mostly club but also some members layouts in various gauges, including '0-16.5' narrow gauge. Included will be layouts still under construction or being extended. Layouts will feature analogue and digital controls, with sound. Members will be happy to answer your modelling questions and test tracks will be available for visitors to operate their own DC or DCC locomotives. We are a small friendly club where new members are always welcome. Club Rooms, 1st Floor, 101 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Sun 27th - Wyre Forest Model Railway Club -  Open Day
Club Rooms, 1st Floor, 101 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, Worcestershire


Our annual Open Day will have on display mostly club but also some members layouts in various gauges, including '0-16.5' narrow gauge. Included will be layouts still under construction or being extended. Layouts will feature analogue and digital controls, with sound. Members will be happy to answer your modelling questions and test tracks will be available for visitors to operate their own DC or DCC locomotives. We are a small friendly club where new members are always welcome.

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20191027 20191027 Europe/London - An informal open day with visiting and club layouts present. Refreshments and a small second-hand stall available. Village shop and pub next door to venue. Milland Valley Memorial Hall, Iping Road, Milland, West Sussex Sun 27th - Liphook & District Model Railway Club -  Model Trains in the Valley 2019
Milland Valley Memorial Hall, Iping Road, Milland, West Sussex


An informal open day with visiting and club layouts present. Refreshments and a small second-hand stall available. Village shop and pub next door to venue.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191027 20191027 Europe/London - The Cornwall Model Railway Exhibition returns again to the Carn Brea Leisure Centre this October. Building upon the success of previous exhibitions we plan to make this year's even better. It is a multi-gauge show with exhibits in T gauge to Gauge 1, and displays of vintage toys and trains, as well as demonstrations and support from local traders. Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Station Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall Sun 27th - Cornwall O Gauge Group -  Cornwall Model Railway Exhibition 2019
Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Station Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall


The Cornwall Model Railway Exhibition returns again to the Carn Brea Leisure Centre this October. Building upon the success of previous exhibitions we plan to make this year's even better. It is a multi-gauge show with exhibits in T gauge to Gauge 1, and displays of vintage toys and trains, as well as demonstrations and support from local traders.

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20191027 20191027 Europe/London - The entire ground floor of the museum will be dominated by model railways. These are kindly being provided and operated by WSM N Gague Society and Burnham and District Model Railway Club. This event is free of charge. Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon Sun 27th - Weston Museum -  Model Railway Day
Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon


The entire ground floor of the museum will be dominated by model railways. These are kindly being provided and operated by WSM N Gague Society and Burnham and District Model Railway Club. This event is free of charge.

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20191030 20191030 Europe/London - Most of us are members of the Shepton & District Model Railway Society who have formed a new group to maintain and display our own personal layouts and models and may build a new layout in future. We took over the old clubroom at Cranmore Railway Station when the S & D MRS relocated to Shepton Mallet. The Club Hut, Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Wed 30th - East Somerset Model Group -  Open Day
The Club Hut, Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset


Most of us are members of the Shepton & District Model Railway Society who have formed a new group to maintain and display our own personal layouts and models and may build a new layout in future. We took over the old clubroom at Cranmore Railway Station when the S & D MRS relocated to Shepton Mallet.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191030 20191030 Europe/London - We will be showing our multi award winning 'Bath Green Park' and our newest layout, that of Bishops Lydeard. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway. Refreshments will be available. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Wed 30th - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


We will be showing our multi award winning 'Bath Green Park' and our newest layout, that of Bishops Lydeard. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway. Refreshments will be available.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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