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RAILEX 2018 TICKETS COMPETITION NOW OPEN CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND THE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM. In conjunction with Risborough and District Model Railway Club, Here is your chance to win one of four Adult tickets to the Railex 2018 Exhibition on Sat 26th - Sun 27th May 2018 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Stadium Approach,  Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP. RAILEX is a model railway exhibition that brings together the very best layouts and traders in one huge hall at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The emphasis is on quality and Railex has some very large layouts that are not normally seen at other shows. A free vintage bus will run from Aylesbury railway station carpark to RAILEX and return up to every half hour Saturday and every hour on Sunday. Up to two children can be admitted free with each paying adult on Sunday only. Competition ends Sat 12th May. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND THE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM.

This Exhibitions and Events calendar covers many of the Railway events in the forthcoming months. If your event is not listed just complete the SUBMISSION FORM with your details and we will add them on the next regular update.

We can advertise any of your events up to 12 months in advance AND you can submit any changes you need at any time.

Don't forget Swapmeets and Toyfairs are now listed on their very own Events Calendar.

If you have the time we would also be grateful if we could display a poster at your show.
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April 2018

20180421 20180421 Europe/London Crawley Signal Box Preservation Society - Open Day Event Crawley Signal Box Preservation Society is pleased to announce another of it's popular open days at the box at the top of Crawley High Street by the level crossing. Come and find out how railway signalling worked in the days before computer control when chips were what the signalman had for tea. You can play at being a signalman and pull some levers. Admission is free but donations are welcome to aid the continuing maintenance of the signal box. We look forward to welcoming visitors. Crawley Signal Box, High Street, Crawley, West Sussex Crawley Signal Box Preservation Society Sat 21st - Crawley Signal Box Preservation Society -  Open Day Event
Crawley Signal Box, High Street, Crawley, West Sussex


Crawley Signal Box Preservation Society is pleased to announce another of it's popular open days at the box at the top of Crawley High Street by the level crossing. Come and find out how railway signalling worked in the days before computer control when chips were what the signalman had for tea. You can play at being a signalman and pull some levers. Admission is free but donations are welcome to aid the continuing maintenance of the signal box. We look forward to welcoming visitors.




20180421 20180421 Europe/London Worldwide Group of the N Gauge Society - 2018 Annual Convention and Exhibition ** PLEASE NOTE _ NEW VENUE** the annual gathering of the WorldWide Group displaying with mainly foreign N scale layouts. A friendly and relaxed day for modelers to gather and discuss their hobby with like minded friends. A variety of American and European layouts on show augmented by static displays and a limited number of invited traders. Food and drinks available from the hotel bar. Visitors very welcome. Free parking at venue which is just off J24 of M1. Yew Lodge Hotel, Packington Hill, Kegworth, Leicestershire Worldwide Group of the N Gauge Society Sat 21st - Worldwide Group of the N Gauge Society -  2018 Annual Convention and Exhibition
Yew Lodge Hotel, Packington Hill, Kegworth, Leicestershire


** PLEASE NOTE _ NEW VENUE** the annual gathering of the WorldWide Group displaying with mainly foreign N scale layouts. A friendly and relaxed day for modelers to gather and discuss their hobby with like minded friends. A variety of American and European layouts on show augmented by static displays and a limited number of invited traders. Food and drinks available from the hotel bar. Visitors very welcome. Free parking at venue which is just off J24 of M1.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180421 Europe/London Pontypridd Model Railway Club - Model Railway Exhibition Our annual exhibition in Llantwit Fardre. Featuring a selection of scales including N, H0e, H0 & 00. Upto 2 children admitted FREE OF CHARGE with each paying adult. Most of the exhibition area is suitable for wheelchairs with only the stage being inaccessible. Limited refreshments will be available (Bacon rolls, sandwiches, tea, coffee etc). Newtown Llantwit Community Centre, Crown Hill, Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan Pontypridd Model Railway Club Sat 21st - Pontypridd Model Railway Club -  Model Railway Exhibition
Newtown Llantwit Community Centre, Crown Hill, Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan


Our annual exhibition in Llantwit Fardre. Featuring a selection of scales including N, H0e, H0 & 00. Upto 2 children admitted FREE OF CHARGE with each paying adult. Most of the exhibition area is suitable for wheelchairs with only the stage being inaccessible. Limited refreshments will be available (Bacon rolls, sandwiches, tea, coffee etc).  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180421 Europe/London Gauge 1 Model Railway Association - Gimra Spring Show An exhibition of the larger scales with Gauge 1 tracks operating with live steam and battery electric radio control. Gauge 3 and 16mm Associations in attendance. Bring and Buy stall. This show is open to the public. Shepshed High School, Forest Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire Gauge 1 Model Railway Association Sat 21st - Gauge 1 Model Railway Association -  Gimra Spring Show
Shepshed High School, Forest Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire


An exhibition of the larger scales with Gauge 1 tracks operating with live steam and battery electric radio control. Gauge 3 and 16mm Associations in attendance. Bring and Buy stall. This show is open to the public.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180421 Europe/London Chelmsford and District Model Railway Club - The Small (Layouts) Model Railway Exhibition Now for the eighth year members and friends of Chelmsford & District Model Railway Club have come together to put on another model railway exhibition that features layouts under 16feet in length. All the proceeds are for the St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, North Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex and its work in the local community of this part of Chelmsford. St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, St. Augustine Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex Chelmsford and District Model Railway Club Sat 21st - Chelmsford and District Model Railway Club -  The Small (Layouts) Model Railway Exhibition
St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, St. Augustine Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex


Now for the eighth year members and friends of Chelmsford & District Model Railway Club have come together to put on another model railway exhibition that features layouts under 16feet in length. All the proceeds are for the St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, North Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex and its work in the local community of this part of Chelmsford.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180421 Europe/London Twickenham and District Model Railway Club - Twickenham Pop-Up Exhibition Twickenham & District MRC are taking our great hobby to the people who live in, or work in, or shop in, or just visit Twickenham. The club is holding a pop-up exhibition right in the centre of Twickenham and showcasing our hobby and how TDMRC can support modellers whether they be newcomers or established enthusiasts. All modellers (new or old) are invited along to this FREE event to see what TDMRC has to offer. Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, Middlesex Twickenham and District Model Railway Club Sat 21st - Twickenham & District Model Railway Club -  Twickenham Pop-Up Exhibition
Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, Middlesex


Twickenham & District MRC are taking our great hobby to the people who live in, or work in, or shop in, or just visit Twickenham. The club is holding a pop-up exhibition right in the centre of Twickenham and showcasing our hobby and how TDMRC can support modellers whether they be newcomers or established enthusiasts. All modellers (new or old) are invited along to this FREE event to see what TDMRC has to offer.

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20180421 20180421 Europe/London De Havilland Model Railway Society - Model Railway Exhibition Two floors of exhibits all accessible to those with limited mobility. Over a dozen layouts and gauges from GN15 to G. Our famous club layout Havil Junction will be running together with Shabbey Road our infamous Underground Ernie layout for children and adults.The exhibition is supported by local traders and societies, free parking and refreshments available. Methodist Church, Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire De Havilland Model Railway Society Sat 21st - De Havilland Model Railway Society -  Model Railway Exhibition
Methodist Church, Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire


Two floors of exhibits all accessible to those with limited mobility. Over a dozen layouts and gauges from GN15 to G. Our famous club layout Havil Junction will be running together with Shabbey Road our infamous Underground Ernie layout for children and adults.The exhibition is supported by local traders and societies, free parking and refreshments available.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180422 Europe/London North Down Model Railway Society - Model Exhibition The 2018 show will be held in Bangor Grammar School and as usual the halls will be filled with exhibits, trade stands and societies. Model railway layouts, demonstration stands, model boats and aircraft, Meccano, model engineering and much more. A kids workshop will be included again this year. Squires Model & Craft Tools will be attending for the first time you can pre order on their web site for collection at the show. Something for all the family. Don't miss it!!! Bangor Grammar School, Gransha Road, Bangor, Co.Down North Down Model Railway Society Sat 21st - Sun 22nd - North Down Model Railway Society -  Model Exhibition
Bangor Grammar School, Gransha Road, Bangor, Co.Down


The 2018 show will be held in Bangor Grammar School and as usual the halls will be filled with exhibits, trade stands and societies. Model railway layouts, demonstration stands, model boats and aircraft, Meccano, model engineering and much more. A kids workshop will be included again this year. Squires Model & Craft Tools will be attending for the first time you can pre order on their web site for collection at the show. Something for all the family. Don't miss it!!!  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180422 Europe/London Festival of Model Tramways - Festival of Model Tramways Now in its thirtieth year, the Festival features the highest quality model tramway layouts and displays. There are sales stands to supply the modeller with all the necessary materials, kits, drawings, photographs, books etc., for model tram building. There is a competition, with a trophy given for the best model tram of the show (No competition entry fee, just bring along your models). Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Cheetham, Greater Manchester Festival of Model Tramways Sat 21st - Sun 22nd - Festival of Model Tramways
Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Cheetham, Greater Manchester


Now in its thirtieth year, the Festival features the highest quality model tramway layouts and displays. There are sales stands to supply the modeller with all the necessary materials, kits, drawings, photographs, books etc., for model tram building. There is a competition, with a trophy given for the best model tram of the show (No competition entry fee, just bring along your models).

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20180421 20180422 Europe/London Hampton and District Model Railway Society - Railway Open Weekend and Model Railway Exhibition Hampton & District Model Railway Society and Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway present a Railway and Museum Open Weekend. There will be a normal passenger service, and chance to view areas that are normally out of bounds, including watching shunting operations from a viewing area. Our 1000 ton engine will be in steam on both days, with FREE guided tours of our other engines. Admission to the museum includes the model railway show, and costs £7-00. Train rides are: Adults £ Kempton Park Waterworks, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex Hampton and District Model Railway Society Sat 21st - Sun 22nd - Hampton & District Model Railway Society -  Railway Open Weekend & Model Railway Exhibition
Kempton Park Waterworks, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex


Hampton & District Model Railway Society and Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway present a Railway and Museum Open Weekend. There will be a normal passenger service, and chance to view areas that are normally out of bounds, including watching shunting operations from a viewing area. Our 1000 ton engine will be in steam on both days, with FREE guided tours of our other engines. Admission to the museum includes the model railway show, and costs £7-00. Train rides are: Adults £  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180422 Europe/London Helston and Falmouth Model Railway Club - A Spring Model Railway Show in Cornwall The Spring Show of the Helston & Falmouth Model Railway Club will be held on the 21st & 22nd April 2018 at Helston Community College ( North Site ), Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NR. The exhibition will be open :- Saturday 21st April    10.00am to 5.00pm Sunday.  22nd April    10.00am to 4.00pm Disabled access. ample free car parking. Hot food will be served all day. Helston Community College, Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall Helston and Falmouth Model Railway Club Sat 21st - Sun 22nd - Helston & Falmouth Model Railway Club -  A Spring Model Railway Show in Cornwall
Helston Community College, Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall


The Spring Show of the Helston & Falmouth Model Railway Club will be held on the 21st & 22nd April 2018 at Helston Community College ( North Site ), Church Hill, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NR. The exhibition will be open :- Saturday 21st April    10.00am to 5.00pm Sunday.  22nd April    10.00am to 4.00pm Disabled access. ample free car parking. Hot food will be served all day.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180422 Europe/London Liverpool Model Railway Society - Model Railway Exhibition Once again we have strived to bring you the very best quality layouts and traders. At the exhibition you will find inspiration from enthusiasts wiling to share their passion and knowledge with you. You will find unique tools, locos and rolling stock both new and pre-used, so whatever you budget you will find something you want. The exhibition is excellent value and children under five go free with an adult.New this year for the children we have an out door sit on train Hope to see you there. Ian Robinson Sports Centre at Merchant Taylors, Liverpool Road. Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside Liverpool Model Railway Society Sat 21st - Sun 22nd - Liverpool Model Railway Society -  Model Railway Exhibition
Ian Robinson Sports Centre at Merchant Taylors, Liverpool Road. Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside


Once again we have strived to bring you the very best quality layouts and traders. At the exhibition you will find inspiration from enthusiasts wiling to share their passion and knowledge with you. You will find unique tools, locos and rolling stock both new and pre-used, so whatever you budget you will find something you want. The exhibition is excellent value and children under five go free with an adult.New this year for the children we have an out door sit on train Hope to see you there.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180421 20180422 Europe/London Stourbridge Railway Society - Stourbridge Model Railway Exhibition To follow Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands Stourbridge Railway Society Sat 21st - Sun 22nd - Stourbridge Railway Society -  Stourbridge Model Railway Exhibition
Bonded Warehouse, Canal Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands


To follow  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180422 20180422 Europe/London Amberly Services - Public O Gauge Running Session Come and run your locos and stock on the AMBERLY Services test track or just sit and watch the trains go by. There will also be trade support from the AMBERLY Services stand as well as guest traders. Light refreshments are available and there is free parking in the adjacent public car park. The venue is an approximate 5 minute walk from Bourne End Station. PLEASE NOTE the admission price has increased to £5 per person. St. Dunstan's Church Hall, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Amberly Services Sun 22nd - Amberly Services -  Public O Gauge Running Session
St. Dunstan's Church Hall, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire


Come and run your locos and stock on the AMBERLY Services test track or just sit and watch the trains go by. There will also be trade support from the AMBERLY Services stand as well as guest traders. Light refreshments are available and there is free parking in the adjacent public car park. The venue is an approximate 5 minute walk from Bourne End Station. PLEASE NOTE the admission price has increased to £5 per person.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180422 20180422 Europe/London Stowmarket Railway Club - Model Railway Exhibition A warm family friendly event where the exhibition committee have sought a selection of first class layouts, covering various localities, real and imaginary, modelled in different eras and scales. Midsuffolk Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Stowmarket Railway Club Sun 22nd - Stowmarket Railway Club -  Model Railway Exhibition
Midsuffolk Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk


A warm family friendly event where the exhibition committee have sought a selection of first class layouts, covering various localities, real and imaginary, modelled in different eras and scales.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180428 Europe/London The Burley Model Railway and General Modelling Group - Open Day The Burley Model Railway and General Modelling Group is a small informal group of modellers who meet once a month to share ideas and show current projects.This show is a small event that demonstrates the interests of the group. There will be no trade stands and only light refreshments, tea, coffee and soft drink. There is one group project on show which is a 9m long representation of Holmsley and Ringwood stations as they would have been in the early to mid 20th century, Burley Village Hall, Pound Lane, Burley, Hampshire The Burley Model Railway and General Modelling Group Sat 28th - The Burley Model Railway and General Modelling Group -  Open Day
Burley Village Hall, Pound Lane, Burley, Hampshire


The Burley Model Railway and General Modelling Group is a small informal group of modellers who meet once a month to share ideas and show current projects.This show is a small event that demonstrates the interests of the group. There will be no trade stands and only light refreshments, tea, coffee and soft drink. There is one group project on show which is a 9m long representation of Holmsley and Ringwood stations as they would have been in the early to mid 20th century,  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180428 Europe/London Rotary Club of Fareham - Rotarail 2018 This will be the sixth Rotarail exhibition held in Fareham College and our aim is to provide some fine layouts in most gauges. Parking is all on-site and plentiful, everywhere is wheelchair friendly and you can refresh yourself in their superb restaurant. This charity event raised £1, 400 in 2017 for 'Flat Spaces'and will be supporting them again this year. Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire Rotary Club of Fareham Sat 28th - Rotary Club of Fareham -  Rotarail 2018
Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire


This will be the sixth Rotarail exhibition held in Fareham College and our aim is to provide some fine layouts in most gauges. Parking is all on-site and plentiful, everywhere is wheelchair friendly and you can refresh yourself in their superb restaurant. This charity event raised £1, 400 in 2017 for 'Flat Spaces'and will be supporting them again this year.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180428 Europe/London Mainly Narrow Gauge - Model Railway Exhibition and Narrow Gauge Show A Model Railway Exhibition and Narrow Gauge Show in support of the Gowrie Project.
The show will feature 20+ Narrow Gauge layouts in all scales plus narrow gauge engineering displays and society stands. The venue itself is of historical significance being the site of the world’s first intercity rail station and eastern terminus of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. The Museum also houses a collection of restored steam engines and locomotive Museum of Science and Industry, Garratt Suite, Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Mainly Narrow Gauge Sat 28th - Mainly Narrow Gauge -  Model Railway Exhibition and Narrow Gauge Show
Museum of Science and Industry, Garratt Suite, Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester


A Model Railway Exhibition and Narrow Gauge Show in support of the Gowrie Project. The show will feature 20+ Narrow Gauge layouts in all scales plus narrow gauge engineering displays and society stands. The venue itself is of historical significance being the site of the world’s first intercity rail station and eastern terminus of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. The Museum also houses a collection of restored steam engines and locomotive  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180428 Europe/London Hope Methodist Church - Model Railway and Models of Yesteryear Model Show in aid of a Methodist Centre in Higham Ferrers Rushden Academy, Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire Hope Methodist Church Sat 28th - Hope Methodist Church -  Model Railway and Models of Yesteryear  - **Updated**
Rushden Academy, Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire


Model Show in aid of a Methodist Centre in Higham Ferrers  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180428 Europe/London DD Exhibitions - Rye Model Railway Show Your invited to make tracks to a model railway show in Rye on Saturday 28th April and is the perfect opportunity for fans both young and old to see around 15 layouts in a variety of scales and gauges. With a strong railway heritage in Rye this is bound to be a popular event and is a great opportunity for people to enjoy nostalgia in miniature, for others to learn about a new potential past time or simply appreciate the care taken to create a Model Railway. Rye College, The Grove, Rye, East Sussex DD Exhibitions Sat 28th - DD Exhibitions -  Rye Model Railway Show  - **Updated**
Rye College, The Grove, Rye, East Sussex


Your invited to make tracks to a model railway show in Rye on Saturday 28th April and is the perfect opportunity for fans both young and old to see around 15 layouts in a variety of scales and gauges. With a strong railway heritage in Rye this is bound to be a popular event and is a great opportunity for people to enjoy nostalgia in miniature, for others to learn about a new potential past time or simply appreciate the care taken to create a Model Railway.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180428 Europe/London St Mary's Model Railway Club (Benfleet) - Model Railway Exhibition Children accompanied by a paying adult come in FREE. All Proceeds in Aid of much needed Church Restoration Funds. Gratefully sponsored by Dapol, Bachmann Collectors Club, Railway Modeller and all Exhibitors. Regrettably parking on site severely limited to Blue Badge holders. Free parking however available in adjoining roads or Council car park 200 yds away St Mary's Church Hall, 376 High Road, South Benfleet, Essex St Mary's Model Railway Club (Benfleet) Sat 28th - St Mary's Model Railway Club (Benfleet) -  Model Railway Exhibition
St Mary's Church Hall, 376 High Road, South Benfleet, Essex


Children accompanied by a paying adult come in FREE. All Proceeds in Aid of much needed Church Restoration Funds. Gratefully sponsored by Dapol, Bachmann Collectors Club, Railway Modeller and all Exhibitors. Regrettably parking on site severely limited to Blue Badge holders. Free parking however available in adjoining roads or Council car park 200 yds away  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180428 Europe/London Southport Model Railway Society - Southport Model Railway Exhibition The Spring Show aimed at established modellers presented by Southport Model Railway Society. All Saints Church Hall, Park Road, Southport, Merseyside Southport Model Railway Society Sat 28th - Southport Model Railway Society -  Southport Model Railway Exhibition
All Saints Church Hall, Park Road, Southport, Merseyside


The Spring Show aimed at established modellers presented by Southport Model Railway Society.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180428 Europe/London Coventry and Warwickshire O Gauge Group - Open Day 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 annual Coach building competition, Mike lee memorial trophy (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 Austel Road, Wyken, Coventry, Warwickshire Coventry and Warwickshire O Gauge Group Sat 28th - Coventry and Warwickshire O Gauge Group -  Open Day
The Church of the Holy Cross, St Austel Road, Wyken, Coventry, Warwickshire


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 annual Coach building competition, Mike lee memorial trophy (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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20180428 20180429 Europe/London Avon Valley Railway - Boys and Their Toys Enjoy a weekend of model railways from the members of the Avon Valley Railway. Various layouts in N, OO and Continental gauges. Go on a steam-hauled train service or brake van ride. Please note normal fares apply for train rides although admission to the model railway displays is included with your train ticket (Adults £8.00, Concessions £7.00, Children 5-14 £6.00, Family 2+2 £23.50), Under 5s FREE. Avon Valley Railway, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol Avon Valley Railway Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Avon Valley Railway -  Boys & Their Toys
Avon Valley Railway, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol


Enjoy a weekend of model railways from the members of the Avon Valley Railway. Various layouts in N, OO and Continental gauges. Go on a steam-hauled train service or brake van ride. Please note normal fares apply for train rides although admission to the model railway displays is included with your train ticket (Adults £8.00, Concessions £7.00, Children 5-14 £6.00, Family 2+2 £23.50), Under 5s FREE.

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20180428 20180429 Europe/London Bonnybridge Model Railway Club - Bonnybridge Model Railway Exhibition 2018 Bonnybridge Model Railway Club and the Scottish Diesel and Electric Group are pleased to announce the 2018 Bonnybridge Model Railway Exhibition. 15 layouts from our own members, around Scotland and just a wee bit beyond!, full trade support, demonstrations and displays and full cafe facilities. Bonnybridge Community Education Centre, Bridge Street, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire Bonnybridge Model Railway Club Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Bonnybridge Model Railway Club -  Bonnybridge Model Railway Exhibition 2018
Bonnybridge Community Education Centre, Bridge Street, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire


Bonnybridge Model Railway Club and the Scottish Diesel and Electric Group are pleased to announce the 2018 Bonnybridge Model Railway Exhibition. 15 layouts from our own members, around Scotland and just a wee bit beyond!, full trade support, demonstrations and displays and full cafe facilities.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180429 Europe/London Mechatronics International Ltd - Mech Models Americana Open Weekend After last years successful, first event we are running this Americana Open Weekend again in 2018, as well as the American Model Railroad layouts there will also be a display of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and American Muscle Car. There will be refreshments available and also FREE parking. At present we are still coordinating the layouts but these should be in the various scales, like last year when we had Z, N, HO, On30 and O gauge. Unit 9, Lancaster Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton on Trent, Staffs, Staffordshire Mechatronics International Ltd Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Mechatronics International Ltd -  Mech Models Americana Open Weekend
Unit 9, Lancaster Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton on Trent, Staffs, Staffordshire


After last years successful, first event we are running this Americana Open Weekend again in 2018, as well as the American Model Railroad layouts there will also be a display of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and American Muscle Car. There will be refreshments available and also FREE parking. At present we are still coordinating the layouts but these should be in the various scales, like last year when we had Z, N, HO, On30 and O gauge.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180429 Europe/London Epsom and Ewell Model Railway Club - The Epsom Show Presenting a selection of inspirational layouts offering a mix of scales (N Gauge to 0 Gauge), traction & eras. Specialist & general traders, societies, modelling demonstrations. Refreshments: serving hot & cold snacks/meals. The venue has ample FREE parking on site with level access (no steps) to the exhibition halls. by rail: 10 minute walk (direct footpath) from Ewell East Station - services from London Victoria. by bus: services to Ewell Village (Green Man stop) 0.5 mile walk. North East Surrey College of Technology, Reigate Road, Ewell, Surrey Epsom and Ewell Model Railway Club Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Epsom & Ewell Model Railway Club -  The Epsom Show
North East Surrey College of Technology, Reigate Road, Ewell, Surrey


Presenting a selection of inspirational layouts offering a mix of scales (N Gauge to 0 Gauge), traction & eras. Specialist & general traders, societies, modelling demonstrations. Refreshments: serving hot & cold snacks/meals. The venue has ample FREE parking on site with level access (no steps) to the exhibition halls. by rail: 10 minute walk (direct footpath) from Ewell East Station - services from London Victoria. by bus: services to Ewell Village (Green Man stop) 0.5 mile walk.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180429 Europe/London Ilford and West Essex Model Railway Club - West Essex Modelrail Large model railway exhibition, both general and fine scale, presented by Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club, featuring 20+ layouts supported by trade and society stands. FULLY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE to all layouts. Refreshments both hot and cold. Large FREE car park. Arguably the best show, in terms of quality, in the county so please come and see for yourself. St. Edwards School, London Road, Romford, Essex Ilford and West Essex Model Railway Club Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club -  West Essex Modelrail
St. Edwards School, London Road, Romford, Essex


Large model railway exhibition, both general and fine scale, presented by Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club, featuring 20+ layouts supported by trade and society stands. FULLY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE to all layouts. Refreshments both hot and cold. Large FREE car park. Arguably the best show, in terms of quality, in the county so please come and see for yourself.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180428 20180429 Europe/London Neepsend Model Railway Society (Sheffield) - New For 2018 Our First Ever Exhibition We are pleased to announce our first ever Model Railway Exhibition featuring a selection of quality layouts and supporting traders.The surrounding streets offer free parking and the venue is on the very frequent 120 bus route picking up outside Sheffield Midland Station. Additionally we will be providing a free mini bus to and from the Station (full details on our website) Adult entry ticket also entitles the holder to a free cup of tea or coffee. We look forward to seeing you at our exhibition. Park Centre, Samson Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Neepsend Model Railway Society (Sheffield) Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Neepsend Model Railway Society (Sheffield) -  New For 2018 Our First Ever Exhibition
Park Centre, Samson Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire


We are pleased to announce our first ever Model Railway Exhibition featuring a selection of quality layouts and supporting traders.The surrounding streets offer free parking and the venue is on the very frequent 120 bus route picking up outside Sheffield Midland Station. Additionally we will be providing a free mini bus to and from the Station (full details on our website) Adult entry ticket also entitles the holder to a free cup of tea or coffee. We look forward to seeing you at our exhibition.

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20180428 20180429 Europe/London Sutton Coldfield Railway Society - Model Railway Exhibition This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Club and to celebrate such an auspicious occasion we have 16 layouts on show including 6 from the Club itself. Highlights are Oakley from Roger Strike which exemplifies the steam era branch line, and Bear Creek Junction from Adrian Hall, a Warley National award winning American multi-gauge layout with stunning Colorado scenery. Bishop Walsh School, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Sutton Coldfield Railway Society Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Sutton Coldfield Railway Society -  Model Railway Exhibition
Bishop Walsh School, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands


This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Club and to celebrate such an auspicious occasion we have 16 layouts on show including 6 from the Club itself. Highlights are Oakley from Roger Strike which exemplifies the steam era branch line, and Bear Creek Junction from Adrian Hall, a Warley National award winning American multi-gauge layout with stunning Colorado scenery.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180429 20180429 Europe/London The French Railways Society - Midlands Model Rail Show and Reunion The French Railways Society is holding its first Midlands Model Rail Show and Reunion. The event will be a mixture of model railway layouts in various scales, sales and display stands plus a programme of talks and presentations including guest speaker the author and broadcaster Andrew Martin. The Society looks forward to welcoming members and non members alike. The Aston Court Hotel - York and Hardwicke Suites, Midland Road, Derby, Derbyshire The French Railways Society Sun 29th - The French Railways Society -  Midlands Model Rail Show and Reunion
The Aston Court Hotel - York and Hardwicke Suites, Midland Road, Derby, Derbyshire


The French Railways Society is holding its first Midlands Model Rail Show and Reunion. The event will be a mixture of model railway layouts in various scales, sales and display stands plus a programme of talks and presentations including guest speaker the author and broadcaster Andrew Martin. The Society looks forward to welcoming members and non members alike.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180429 20180429 Europe/London German Railway Society - Global Rail An exhibition featuring layouts based on a Continental Theme Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire German Railway Society Sun 29th - German Railway Society -  Global Rail
Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire


An exhibition featuring layouts based on a Continental Theme  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180429 20180429 Europe/London Keighley Model Railway Club - Spring Open Day Train minded people should pay us a visit at our Clubrooms in Knowle Mills, on South Street Keighley. Our Spring Open Day is on Sunday 29th April 2018. There will be Layouts of various gauges and scales. Refreshments are available, Free Parking and, Lift access. We are a friendly group of like minded people. COME AND JOIN US The Clubrooms, Knowle Mill, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Keighley Model Railway Club Sun 29th - Keighley Model Railway Club -  Spring Open Day
The Clubrooms, Knowle Mill, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire


Train minded people should pay us a visit at our Clubrooms in Knowle Mills, on South Street Keighley. Our Spring Open Day is on Sunday 29th April 2018. There will be Layouts of various gauges and scales. Refreshments are available, Free Parking and, Lift access. We are a friendly group of like minded people. COME AND JOIN US  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180429 20180429 Europe/London Cleveland Model Railway Club - Spring Open Day Be a member for the day, see our clubroom and talk to members. On show are 8+ layouts working and under construction from 2mm to 7mm scales, with displays, demonstrations, club sales and tombola stalls. Our club hours are 6.00-9.00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Unit 2, the B-Hive Business Centre, Skelton Industrial Estate, Skelton-In-Cleveland, Cleveland Cleveland Model Railway Club Sun 29th - Cleveland Model Railway Club -  Spring Open Day  - **Updated**
Unit 2, the B-Hive Business Centre, Skelton Industrial Estate, Skelton-In-Cleveland, Cleveland


Be a member for the day, see our clubroom and talk to members. On show are 8+ layouts working and under construction from 2mm to 7mm scales, with displays, demonstrations, club sales and tombola stalls. Our club hours are 6.00-9.00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

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20180430 20180430 Europe/London Northants and Rutland O Gauge Group - Coarse O Gauge 3 Rail Running Meet Classic 0 gauge, vintage and modernl but 2-Rail now possible. Fine-Scale locos capable of negotiating 50" Curves welcome. Bring your vintage or modern locos and rolling stock to run. Electric or clockwork welcome - Bring your ace, darstaed, mth or seven mill locos and rolling stock. Home made refreshments, disabled-Friendly, friendly informal group. Members of HRCA, Bassett-Lowke society, TCS and Gauge 0 Guild regularly attend our meets. Theme for this meet: continental. Harringworth Village Hall, Gretton Road, Harringworth, Northamptonshire Northants and Rutland O Gauge Group Mon 30th - Northants & Rutland O Gauge Group -  Coarse O Gauge 3 Rail Running Meet
Harringworth Village Hall, Gretton Road, Harringworth, Northamptonshire


Classic 0 gauge, vintage and modernl but 2-Rail now possible. Fine-Scale locos capable of negotiating 50" Curves welcome. Bring your vintage or modern locos and rolling stock to run. Electric or clockwork welcome - Bring your ace, darstaed, mth or seven mill locos and rolling stock. Home made refreshments, disabled-Friendly, friendly informal group. Members of HRCA, Bassett-Lowke society, TCS and Gauge 0 Guild regularly attend our meets. Theme for this meet: continental.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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