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SCRS 2019 TICKETS COMPETITION COMING SOON.... Win Tickets to Sutton Coldfield Railway Society Model Railway Exhibition. Link and details to follow very shortly. In conjunction with Sutton Coldfield Railway Society, This will be your chance to win one of two Family tickets to the SCRS 2019 Exhibition on Sat 27th - Sun 28th April 2019 at Bishop Walsh School, Wylde Green Road,  Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 1QT. This year for the first time we will be having 3 demonstration stands at the exhibition showing you how to maintain your locomotive fleet, how to get the most out of DCC and how to build card kit buildings. Along with 14 quality layouts from near and far featuring the ever popular Museum of Transport and Watney & Worsted from the Warley Student Members group. This will be an exhibition not to be missed.

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.

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March 2019

20190318 20190318 Europe/London - Sharon Brown (Curator of Land Transport and Industry, Museum of Liverpool) whom we know well returns this evening to reveal the background to some of the Museum's exhibits which are either on current public display or in storage off site. When you have visited any museum and looked around at the carefully displayed exhibits, have you ever wondered to yourself, "I wonder what the story is behind that"? Well, come along this evening to learn and enjoy more about your important Museum's practices The Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Mon 18th - Tramway & Light Railway Society, Merseyside Branch -  National Museums Liverpool Transports Links
The Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside


Sharon Brown (Curator of Land Transport and Industry, Museum of Liverpool) whom we know well returns this evening to reveal the background to some of the Museum's exhibits which are either on current public display or in storage off site. When you have visited any museum and looked around at the carefully displayed exhibits, have you ever wondered to yourself, "I wonder what the story is behind that"? Well, come along this evening to learn and enjoy more about your important Museum's practices

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20190318 20190318 Europe/London - Come and join us at this monthly established socail drinkies night for railway model fans The Ale Bar, 443 New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London Mon 18th - Selkent Model Railway Club -  Model Railway Social Drinkies Night (London)  - **New Entry**
The Ale Bar, 443 New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London


Come and join us at this monthly established socail drinkies night for railway model fans

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20190323 20190323 Europe/London - One day show in aid of St Peters Church Chorley. St Peters Church Hall, Harpers Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Sat 23rd - Leyland Model Railway Club -  Charity Exhibition
St Peters Church Hall, Harpers Lane, Chorley, Lancashire


One day show in aid of St Peters Church Chorley.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190323 20190323 Europe/London - The Train Collectors Society will be holding their Spring Show and AGM just outside Leicester. The Trinity Church Halls has been a popular venue for the Autumn shows for over 25 years and is a few minutes drive from the MI junction 21. There will be over 10 vintage toy train displays running and over 12 traders. Trains from a dozen manufacturers over 70 years being displayed. Hot grub & free parking. The AGM for members will start at 3.00 pm and finish at 4.00pm. The Trinity Church Halls, Off Narborough Road in Hallam Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire Sat 23rd - Train Collectors Society -  Spring Show and Agm
The Trinity Church Halls, Off Narborough Road in Hallam Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire


The Train Collectors Society will be holding their Spring Show and AGM just outside Leicester. The Trinity Church Halls has been a popular venue for the Autumn shows for over 25 years and is a few minutes drive from the MI junction 21. There will be over 10 vintage toy train displays running and over 12 traders. Trains from a dozen manufacturers over 70 years being displayed. Hot grub & free parking. The AGM for members will start at 3.00 pm and finish at 4.00pm.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190323 20190323 Europe/London - Please pop in and see the very talented Advent Modellers group, who will be demonstrating their cardboard Modelling skills throughout this free event, meet the team and ask questions about all types of kit building. Ready to build and scratch building. Great Eastern Model Railways, 199 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk Sat 23rd - Great Eastern Models -  Advent Modellers Day
Great Eastern Model Railways, 199 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk


Please pop in and see the very talented Advent Modellers group, who will be demonstrating their cardboard Modelling skills throughout this free event, meet the team and ask questions about all types of kit building. Ready to build and scratch building.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190323 20190323 Europe/London - Model Railway Exhibition in aid of scout funds. Quality layouts in various gauges. Trade Stall. Refreshments available. Free entry for members of Scout Association in uniform. Venue is located close to Settle railway station. Settle Primary School, Bond Lane, Settle, North Yorkshire Sat 23rd - Scout Rail -  Model Railway Exhibition
Settle Primary School, Bond Lane, Settle, North Yorkshire


Model Railway Exhibition in aid of scout funds. Quality layouts in various gauges. Trade Stall. Refreshments available. Free entry for members of Scout Association in uniform. Venue is located close to Settle railway station.

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20190323 20190323 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 will be some continental presence and we will have our clubroom open with further layouts and project 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. The Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk Sat 23rd - 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 will be some continental presence and we will have our clubroom open with further layouts and project 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.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190323 20190324 Europe/London - After a years absence our show is back up and running in 2019 with a wide assortment of layouts. From Z to O in a variety of themes we feel there will be something to please all our visitors. St Lukes Church Hall, St James Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Brierfield Model Railway Club -  Model Railway Exhibition
St Lukes Church Hall, St James Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire


After a years absence our show is back up and running in 2019 with a wide assortment of layouts. From Z to O in a variety of themes we feel there will be something to please all our visitors.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190323 20190324 Europe/London - Carlton Railway Society, Annual Model Rail Show. Under 11's free when accompanied by an appropriate Adult. 11 to 16 years £2. The Shire Hall, Market Place, Howden, East Yorkshire Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Carlton Railway Society -  Model Rail Show
The Shire Hall, Market Place, Howden, East Yorkshire


Carlton Railway Society, Annual Model Rail Show. Under 11's free when accompanied by an appropriate Adult. 11 to 16 years £2.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190323 20190324 Europe/London - Visitors can enjoy over 40 hand-picked layouts from around the globe and in excess of 100 exhibitors to browse and purchase from. The vast selection of trade covers those 'must-have' items to 'specialist' items in rarer scales and gauges. Don't miss the expert demonstrations and meet the BRM magazine team. Sponsored and supported by Bachmann Europe, Graham Farish and the Model Railway Club Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, Greater London Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Warners Exhibitions -  London Festival of Railway Modelling
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, Greater London


Visitors can enjoy over 40 hand-picked layouts from around the globe and in excess of 100 exhibitors to browse and purchase from. The vast selection of trade covers those 'must-have' items to 'specialist' items in rarer scales and gauges. Don't miss the expert demonstrations and meet the BRM magazine team. Sponsored and supported by Bachmann Europe, Graham Farish and the Model Railway Club  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190323 20190324 Europe/London - This is the 8th Model Engineering and hobbies exhibition that we have held in Wilton. As always we will have highest quality models. There will be a range of attractions, Ships, Boats, Trains, Traction engines etc. There will be some operating models inside the hall and outside there will be several live steam engines. There will be some trade stands and the model engineers will help with information about the exhibits. There will be refreshments available. Profits will go to Salisbury hospital Michael Herbert Hall, South Street, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Wessex Miniature Steamers -  9th Wilton Model Engineering and Hobbies Exhibition
Michael Herbert Hall, South Street, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire


This is the 8th Model Engineering and hobbies exhibition that we have held in Wilton. As always we will have highest quality models. There will be a range of attractions, Ships, Boats, Trains, Traction engines etc. There will be some operating models inside the hall and outside there will be several live steam engines. There will be some trade stands and the model engineers will help with information about the exhibits. There will be refreshments available. Profits will go to Salisbury hospital

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20190324 20190324 Europe/London - All forms of road, rail and water transportation will appear and, hopefully, will include a small rail layout in one of the exhibition halls suitable for children to ride on. There will be a mixture of static and working layouts. In addition the museum will operate a free bus service to and from Walsall half-hourly and a park and ride from Aldridge as car parking close to the museum is limited, apart from disabled visitors. Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, Shenstone Drive, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands Sun 24th - Aston Manor Transport Museum -  Models in the Museum
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, Shenstone Drive, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands


All forms of road, rail and water transportation will appear and, hopefully, will include a small rail layout in one of the exhibition halls suitable for children to ride on. There will be a mixture of static and working layouts. In addition the museum will operate a free bus service to and from Walsall half-hourly and a park and ride from Aldridge as car parking close to the museum is limited, apart from disabled visitors.

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20190324 20190324 Europe/London - The club will be displaying 'N', & ' OO ' gauges indoors, '0' and 'G' scale outdoors, together with boats in the boat pond, radio controlled trucks & a ride on train There will be free parking for disabled adjacent to the club site. Free parking for other users is available off Nazeing New Road (B194), at Broxbourne Lido (Riverside), EN10 6TD. Follow the footpath from the car park, under the railway line to the club site. Old Mill, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Sun 24th - Hoddesdon Model and Railway Club -  Free Welcome Day
Old Mill, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire


The club will be displaying 'N', & ' OO ' gauges indoors, '0' and 'G' scale outdoors, together with boats in the boat pond, radio controlled trucks & a ride on train There will be free parking for disabled adjacent to the club site. Free parking for other users is available off Nazeing New Road (B194), at Broxbourne Lido (Riverside), EN10 6TD. Follow the footpath from the car park, under the railway line to the club site.

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20190324 20190324 Europe/London - Annual Gloucestershire Gauge O Group public show at Hardwicke Village Hall, just off M5 junction 12. 2-rail finescale test track with DC and DCC tracks available, timeslot booking on the day. Hardwicke Village Hall, Green Lane, Hardwicke, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Sun 24th - Gloucester Gauge O Group -  Hardwicke O Gauge Meet
Hardwicke Village Hall, Green Lane, Hardwicke, Gloucester, Gloucestershire


Annual Gloucestershire Gauge O Group public show at Hardwicke Village Hall, just off M5 junction 12. 2-rail finescale test track with DC and DCC tracks available, timeslot booking on the day.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190330 20190330 Europe/London - This is Belper Model Railway Groups annual one day show with a variety of layouts in gauges ranging from Z to O. Strutt Centre, Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire Sat 30th - Belper Model Railway Group -  Model Railway Exhibition 2019
Strutt Centre, Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire


This is Belper Model Railway Groups annual one day show with a variety of layouts in gauges ranging from Z to O.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190330 20190330 Europe/London - Club Open day to showcase our activities including layouts under construction, "have-a-go"layout, club second hand stall and light refreshments St Leonard's Church Hall, Cambridge Road, Horsham, West Sussex Sat 30th - Horsham Model Railway Club -  Club Open Day
St Leonard's Church Hall, Cambridge Road, Horsham, West Sussex


Club Open day to showcase our activities including layouts under construction, "have-a-go"layout, club second hand stall and light refreshments  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190330 20190330 Europe/London - A Narrow Gauge Model Railway Show. The OO9 Society AGM will take place in the afternoon at a seperate hall. The show will remain open while the AGM takes place. Showtime 10am to 4.30pm Entry fee for Adults is £5.00, children under 15 admitted Free if accompanied by an adult. All Saints Parish Hall, Church Road, Rainford, NR St Helens, Merseyside Sat 30th - Merseyside & South West Lancs Group of OO9 Society -  Narrow Gauge Model Railway Show Including the OO9 Society Agm
All Saints Parish Hall, Church Road, Rainford, NR St Helens, Merseyside


A Narrow Gauge Model Railway Show. The OO9 Society AGM will take place in the afternoon at a seperate hall. The show will remain open while the AGM takes place. Showtime 10am to 4.30pm Entry fee for Adults is £5.00, children under 15 admitted Free if accompanied by an adult.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190330 20190330 Europe/London - It is with regret that due to a number of constraints we are cancelling this year's event. The organisers are deeply sorry for any disappointment caused. Please note this has no effect on the N Gauge Society AGM in July at Marks Tey Village Hall Weeley Village Hall, Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex Sat 30th - Essex N Gauge Show  - CANCELLED
Weeley Village Hall, Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20190330 20190330 Europe/London - Featuring six large continuous running layouts ranging from Heritage to Modern Image, Trade stands, our club Second Hand stand, modelling demonstrations, and the N Gauge Society stand. Light Refreshments available. Sindlesham Baptist Church Hall, Bearwood Road, Wokingham, Berkshire Sat 30th - Berkshire Area Group N Gauge Society -  N Gauge Model Railway Exhibition & Open Day
Sindlesham Baptist Church Hall, Bearwood Road, Wokingham, Berkshire


Featuring six large continuous running layouts ranging from Heritage to Modern Image, Trade stands, our club Second Hand stand, modelling demonstrations, and the N Gauge Society stand. Light Refreshments available.

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20190330 20190331 Europe/London - Sheffield Model Railway Exhibition 2019 Birkdale School, Oakholme Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire Sat 30th - Sun 31st - Sheffield Model Railway Enthusiasts -  Sheffield Model Rail Exhibition
Birkdale School, Oakholme Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire


Sheffield Model Railway Exhibition 2019  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190330 20190331 Europe/London - Our Bath Green Park will be on show together with our Bishops Lydeard layout which should be finished and getting its first public showing over these two days. We might also have other layouts on show. Check our Facebook page for update nearer the time. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Sat 30th - Sun 31st - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Days
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


Our Bath Green Park will be on show together with our Bishops Lydeard layout which should be finished and getting its first public showing over these two days. We might also have other layouts on show. Check our Facebook page for update nearer the time. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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