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The Great Electric Train Show 2017 TICKETS COMPETITION NOW CLOSED In conjunction with Hornby Magazine, This was your chance to win one of 5 pairs of tickets to the The Great Electric Train Show 2017 Exhibition on Sat 7th October - Sun 8th October 2017. at British Motor Museum, Banbury Road,  Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ. The Great Electric Train Show will take place on the weekend of October 7/8 2017 at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. Now in its fifth year the Great Electric Train Show will feature 25+ quality layouts, 30+ traders, free expert modelling demonstrations and much more! Unfortunately the competition is now closed and the lucky winners are - . Congratulations and we will be contacting you within the next couple of days to get your prize to you. If you did not win this time please do not worry as we will be holding further competitions. So watch this space.

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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September 2017

20170923 20170924 Europe/London Scalefour Society - Scaleforum Scaleforum provides an opportunity to see some of the best layouts built to a scale of 4mm to one foot. We will have a wide range of specialist traders selling the hard to get bits for kit and scratch builders. No charge for partners or accompanied children up to age 16. Entry charge is for a two day ticket Further details on our website as available Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Scalefour Society Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Scalefour Society -  Scaleforum
Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire


Scaleforum provides an opportunity to see some of the best layouts built to a scale of 4mm to one foot. We will have a wide range of specialist traders selling the hard to get bits for kit and scratch builders. No charge for partners or accompanied children up to age 16. Entry charge is for a two day ticket Further details on our website as available  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170923 20170924 Europe/London The Yorkshire Group of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers Ltd - Elsecar Garden Railway Show The best show for railways normaly seen in our gardens, held in the large hall at Elsecar Heritage Centre for two days where all aspects of this hobby can be seen or purchased. On display are 16mm. Scale model steam engines and rolling stock running on 7 layouts with superb buildings. 28 Sales displays of the best in model railways. Videos of railways in our gardens always showing together with friendly chat and advice. Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar, Barnsley, South Yorkshire The Yorkshire Group of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers Ltd Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - The Yorkshire Group of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers Ltd -  Elsecar Garden Railway Show
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Elsecar, Barnsley, South Yorkshire


The best show for railways normaly seen in our gardens, held in the large hall at Elsecar Heritage Centre for two days where all aspects of this hobby can be seen or purchased. On display are 16mm. Scale model steam engines and rolling stock running on 7 layouts with superb buildings. 28 Sales displays of the best in model railways. Videos of railways in our gardens always showing together with friendly chat and advice.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:7

T:28




20170923 20170924 Europe/London Halifax Model Railway Club - Model Railway Exhibition Our 45th annual exhibition. A traditional model railway show at a large venue with wide aisles and wheelchair friendly. Within walking distance of the railway and bus stations. Accompanied children have FREE entry, whilst unaccompanied children are £3. In addition to the leisure centre car park a private operator has opened car parks close to the venue, with reasonable charges, and these are available both on Saturday and Sunday. North Bridge Leisure Centre, North Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire Halifax Model Railway Club Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Halifax Model Railway Club -  Model Railway Exhibition
North Bridge Leisure Centre, North Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire


Our 45th annual exhibition. A traditional model railway show at a large venue with wide aisles and wheelchair friendly. Within walking distance of the railway and bus stations. Accompanied children have FREE entry, whilst unaccompanied children are £3. In addition to the leisure centre car park a private operator has opened car parks close to the venue, with reasonable charges, and these are available both on Saturday and Sunday.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:18

T:16

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20170923 20170924 Europe/London Forest of Dean Model Railway Club - Lydney Model Railway Show The show features a wide range of layouts from N gauge to 16mm live steam - something for all interests. Dean Academy, Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire Forest of Dean Model Railway Club Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Forest of Dean Model Railway Club -  Lydney Model Railway Show
Dean Academy, Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire


The show features a wide range of layouts from N gauge to 16mm live steam - something for all interests.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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T:6

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20170923 20170924 Europe/London Chester Model Railway Club - Chester Model Railway Club Open Day and Exhibition Chester MRC will be displaying all the layouts currently being worked on and this Open Day and Exhibition is designed to be of interest to both existing Railway Modellers and appeal to those who would like to join the group and improve their skills. Entry is modestly priced to appeal to family groups. Chester MRC will also have their popular stall of used model railway stock , which again is competitively priced to enable buyers to add to their collections within a reasonable budget. Saltney Community Centre, Sandy Lane, Saltney, Flintshire Chester Model Railway Club Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Chester Model Railway Club -  Chester Model Railway Club Open Day & Exhibition
Saltney Community Centre, Sandy Lane, Saltney, Flintshire


Chester MRC will be displaying all the layouts currently being worked on and this Open Day and Exhibition is designed to be of interest to both existing Railway Modellers and appeal to those who would like to join the group and improve their skills. Entry is modestly priced to appeal to family groups. Chester MRC will also have their popular stall of used model railway stock , which again is competitively priced to enable buyers to add to their collections within a reasonable budget.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170923 20170924 Europe/London The Staplehurst Society - Model Railway Exhibition This is the twenty-fifth annual, two day Exhibition run by the Staplehurst Society.;again there will be layouts in various gauges with live steam, electric and clockwork operation. The main attraction will be the South East Group Gauge One Model Railway Association's Invicta portable layout. There will be 12 working layouts in total. Sorry no traders will be there but there will be a well stocked second hand stand. Staplehurst Village Centre, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent The Staplehurst Society Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - The Staplehurst Society -  Model Railway Exhibition
Staplehurst Village Centre, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent


This is the twenty-fifth annual, two day Exhibition run by the Staplehurst Society.;again there will be layouts in various gauges with live steam, electric and clockwork operation. The main attraction will be the South East Group Gauge One Model Railway Association's Invicta portable layout. There will be 12 working layouts in total. Sorry no traders will be there but there will be a well stocked second hand stand.

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20170923 20170924 Europe/London Boston Model Railway Society - Boston Model Railway Exhibition Boston Model Railway Society annual exhibition. The exhibition is run by club members and their families. Family entrance of £7 is for 2 adults + 3 children max. Stickney Village Hall, Hall Lane, Stickney, Lincolnshire Boston Model Railway Society Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Boston Model Railway Society -  Boston Model Railway Exhibition
Stickney Village Hall, Hall Lane, Stickney, Lincolnshire


Boston Model Railway Society annual exhibition. The exhibition is run by club members and their families. Family entrance of £7 is for 2 adults + 3 children max.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170923 20170924 Europe/London Ray Heard Model Railways - Dorset Model Railway Exhibition Incorporating Narrow Gauge World The Dorset Model Railway show is one of the largest Exhibitions in the South of England, with over 40 layouts and more than 25 traders, in a large and bright venue. This year we are incorporating Narrow Gauge World, which brings together all aspects of the narrow gauge world of railway modelling. Layouts from around the country will be on show, supported by the best in trade support. Demonstrations and advice on all aspects of modelling, together with club and association information. Queen Elizabeth School, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset Ray Heard Model Railways Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Ray Heard Model Railways -  Dorset Model Railway Exhibition Incorporating Narrow Gauge World
Queen Elizabeth School, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset


The Dorset Model Railway show is one of the largest Exhibitions in the South of England, with over 40 layouts and more than 25 traders, in a large and bright venue. This year we are incorporating Narrow Gauge World, which brings together all aspects of the narrow gauge world of railway modelling. Layouts from around the country will be on show, supported by the best in trade support. Demonstrations and advice on all aspects of modelling, together with club and association information.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:44

T:29

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20170923 20170924 Europe/London Worthing MRC - Worthing Exhibition 2017 Worthing MRC bring together a collection of model railways, traders and society stands at our annual exhibition in September 2017. Light refreshments will be available throughout the show. The enlarged event takes place at a spacious venue, and includes free parking and disabled-friendly access. Durrington High School, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex Worthing MRC Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Worthing MRC -  Worthing Exhibition 2017
Durrington High School, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex


Worthing MRC bring together a collection of model railways, traders and society stands at our annual exhibition in September 2017. Light refreshments will be available throughout the show. The enlarged event takes place at a spacious venue, and includes free parking and disabled-friendly access.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170924 20170924 Europe/London One Model Railway Club - 10th Anniversary Needham Market Model Railway Exhibition 2017 This will be our 10th Exhibition, and this year alongside layouts in various gauges/scales, trade stands selling new and second hand rolling stock and scenics, we have two Societies in attendance and hands on modelling demonstrations. We are also pleased to announce the attendance of Haddon Bank as featured on the front cover of both Model Rail and Hornby magazines. We pride ourselves in being a friendly show suitable for train enthusiasts and families alike. Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk One Model Railway Club Sun 24th - One Model Railway Club -  10th Anniversary Needham Market Model Railway Exhibition 2017
Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk


This will be our 10th Exhibition, and this year alongside layouts in various gauges/scales, trade stands selling new and second hand rolling stock and scenics, we have two Societies in attendance and hands on modelling demonstrations. We are also pleased to announce the attendance of Haddon Bank as featured on the front cover of both Model Rail and Hornby magazines. We pride ourselves in being a friendly show suitable for train enthusiasts and families alike.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170928 20170928 Europe/London Mickleover Model Railway Group - A Colour Rail Journey Paul Chancellor is giving an illustrated presentation a Colour-Rail Journey Mickleover Royal British Legion, Poppyfields Drive, Mickleover, Derbyshire Mickleover Model Railway Group Thu 28th - Mickleover Model Railway Group -  A Colour Rail Journey
Mickleover Royal British Legion, Poppyfields Drive, Mickleover, Derbyshire


Paul Chancellor is giving an illustrated presentation a Colour-Rail Journey

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London Tri-Ang Society - Model Train and Toy Exhibition A nostalgic opportunity to see the trains and toys of your childhood as produced by Lines Bros Ltd. The main brand was Tri-ang, still made today under the Hornby name. Other brands include, : Pedigree, Scalextric, Minic, FROG, Minixmany, many more. St Martins Church Hall, Church Lane, Ashton On Mersey, Cheshire Tri-Ang Society Sat 30th - Tri-Ang Society -  Model Train and Toy Exhibition
St Martins Church Hall, Church Lane, Ashton On Mersey, Cheshire


A nostalgic opportunity to see the trains and toys of your childhood as produced by Lines Bros Ltd. The main brand was Tri-ang, still made today under the Hornby name. Other brands include, : Pedigree, Scalextric, Minic, FROG, Minixmany, many more.

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London Bradford Model Railway Club - Autumn Show Small Autumn Show presented by Bradford Model Railway Club featuring club layouts and various friends in N, OO and O gauges. Free Parking and Refreshments available. St Winefride's Church Hall, St Pauls Avenue (Off Halifax Road A6036), Bradford, West Yorkshire Bradford Model Railway Club Sat 30th - Bradford Model Railway Club -  Autumn Show
St Winefride's Church Hall, St Pauls Avenue (Off Halifax Road A6036), Bradford, West Yorkshire


Small Autumn Show presented by Bradford Model Railway Club featuring club layouts and various friends in N, OO and O gauges. Free Parking and Refreshments available.

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London Seaboard Southern - North American Train Show We are pleased to announce the date of year’s show. Please note the change of date from our usual 3rd Sept weekend slot. The Charis Centre, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Seaboard Southern Sat 30th - Seaboard Southern -  North American Train Show
The Charis Centre, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex


We are pleased to announce the date of year’s show. Please note the change of date from our usual 3rd Sept weekend slot.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London European Railways Association - European Railways Association Annual Model Railway Show The European Railways Association again presents its show in our much bigger and more convenient venue. Access for the disabled is level for the whole event. 21 layouts are booked to attend in a variety of scales and a variety of locations within Europe. 7 Specialist Societies will have stands providing you with information about their relevant country. 11 Traders are attending offering almost everything you need to build a European layout The H Suite, 100 Icknield Port Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands European Railways Association Sat 30th - European Railways Association -  European Railways Association Annual Model Railway Show
The H Suite, 100 Icknield Port Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands


The European Railways Association again presents its show in our much bigger and more convenient venue. Access for the disabled is level for the whole event. 21 layouts are booked to attend in a variety of scales and a variety of locations within Europe. 7 Specialist Societies will have stands providing you with information about their relevant country. 11 Traders are attending offering almost everything you need to build a European layout  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:21

T:11

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London Northants and Rutland O Gauge Group - Coarse O Gauge Running Meet Very friendly coarse O gauge 3-rail group, no membership needed. Bring your own locos and stock to run, vintage or modern, clockwork or electric or just come to watch and chat with fellow enthusiasts. Home-made snacks, cakes, tea and coffee available. Fantastic location next to the mighty Harringworth viaduct.Car parking. Bi-monthly. NB this is not an exhibition as such, the accent is on running. There is usually a bring and buy table. Harringworth Village Hall, Gretton Road, Harringworth, Northamptonshire Northants and Rutland O Gauge Group Sat 30th - Northants & Rutland O Gauge Group -  Coarse O Gauge Running Meet
Harringworth Village Hall, Gretton Road, Harringworth, Northamptonshire


Very friendly coarse O gauge 3-rail group, no membership needed. Bring your own locos and stock to run, vintage or modern, clockwork or electric or just come to watch and chat with fellow enthusiasts. Home-made snacks, cakes, tea and coffee available. Fantastic location next to the mighty Harringworth viaduct.Car parking. Bi-monthly. NB this is not an exhibition as such, the accent is on running. There is usually a bring and buy table.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London Loddon Vale Model Railway Club - Earley Model Railway Exhibition The layouts are a mixture of scales and size. Please check our website for full details. St. Peters Church Hall, Church Road, Reading, Berkshire Loddon Vale Model Railway Club Sat 30th - Loddon Vale Model Railway Club -  Earley Model Railway Exhibition
St. Peters Church Hall, Church Road, Reading, Berkshire


The layouts are a mixture of scales and size. Please check our website for full details.

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L:10

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London Christchurch Model Railway Exhibition - Christchurch Model Railway Exhibition Good selection of layouts from "N" gauge to gauge 3. Modelling demonstrations, static exhibits, refreshments, scalextric and trade stall. Christchurch, 56 Colbert Avenue, Southend, Essex Christchurch Model Railway Exhibition Sat 30th - Christchurch Model Railway Exhibition  - **New Entry**
Christchurch, 56 Colbert Avenue, Southend, Essex


Good selection of layouts from "N" gauge to gauge 3. Modelling demonstrations, static exhibits, refreshments, scalextric and trade stall.

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L:12

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London Walton on Thames Model Railway Exhibition - Walton on Thames Model Railway Exhibition We are extremely proud to be able to present the second model railway exhibition in Hersham after last year's success. This year it will be sponsored by Deluxe Materials. Our venue is very close to Hersham Town Centre where extra parking is available if the parking does fill up on site. All Saints RC Church Hall, 13 Queens Road, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Walton on Thames Model Railway Exhibition Sat 30th - Walton on Thames Model Railway Exhibition  - **Updated**
All Saints RC Church Hall, 13 Queens Road, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey


We are extremely proud to be able to present the second model railway exhibition in Hersham after last year's success. This year it will be sponsored by Deluxe Materials. Our venue is very close to Hersham Town Centre where extra parking is available if the parking does fill up on site.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:16

T:5

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20170930 20170930 Europe/London Telford Railway Modellers Group - Annual Exhibition New improved venue in the Sports Hall. We will feature Wellington EM (back by popular request). Gauges vary from N to 0. Childs Play will be available for the children to show their operating talents. Charlton Academy, Apley Avenue, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire Telford Railway Modellers Group Sat 30th - Telford Railway Modellers Group -  Annual Exhibition
Charlton Academy, Apley Avenue, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire


New improved venue in the Sports Hall. We will feature Wellington EM (back by popular request). Gauges vary from N to 0. Childs Play will be available for the children to show their operating talents.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:19

T:8

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20170930 20171001 Europe/London Dorking and District Model Railway Club - Annual Exhibition The annual show of the Dorking & District Model Railway Club showcasing the Clubs layouts together with guest layouts from Club Members and others. Oddfellows Hall, 270 High Street, Dorking, Surrey Dorking and District Model Railway Club Sat 30th - Sun 1st October - Dorking & District Model Railway Club -  Annual Exhibition
Oddfellows Hall, 270 High Street, Dorking, Surrey


The annual show of the Dorking & District Model Railway Club showcasing the Clubs layouts together with guest layouts from Club Members and others.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170930 20171001 Europe/London Wigan Finescale Railway Modellers - Wigan Model Railway Exhibition 2017 WIGAN MODEL RAILWAY 50th EXHIBITION incorporating the North West Festival of Diesel & Electric Layouts Robin Park Sports & Tennis Centre, Loire Drive, Wigan, Lancashire Wigan Finescale Railway Modellers Sat 30th - Sun 1st October - Wigan Finescale Railway Modellers -  Wigan Model Railway Exhibition 2017
Robin Park Sports & Tennis Centre, Loire Drive, Wigan, Lancashire


WIGAN MODEL RAILWAY 50th EXHIBITION incorporating the North West Festival of Diesel & Electric Layouts  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:30+

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