Model Railway Exhibitions and Events Calendar 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. A copy can be downloaded here (60k). Please mention ukmodelshops.co.uk when you contact any of the detailed clubs or society held events so they can be assured that their listing is worthwhile. You can also search for ALL events by distance from your Post Code here. Click the Post Code to view an A-Z Map for directions, Click the Event Title to view more detail, Click the Envelope symbol to open your e-mail program to write to the organiser. PENDING: awaiting confirmation and further details from event organiser. FAO Exhibition Managers: If this is your Exhibition please click this symbol to submit further details. NOTE: This does not mean the Exhibition is not taking place, it is that we rely entirely upon the submissions of the Event Organisers and do not copy information from other websites. KEY to QUICKINFO Symbols: Disabled Access No. of Layouts L:16 No. of Traders T:8 Club Stand CS Modelling Demos Md Free Parking Refreshments   2012 2013 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

20 Most Popular Exhibitions : 1st May to 31st Jul 1  Mickleover Model Railway Group 2  Association of Model Railway Clubs Wales and West of England LTD 3  Salisbury & South Wilts Railway Society 4  Leicester Model Railway Group 5  Association of Larger Scale Railway Modellers 6  Shepherd Neame LTD 7  Ely & District Model Railway Club 8  Burgess Hill Model Railway Club 9  Porthmadog Model Railway Group 10  Wigan Finescale Railway Modellers [wiagnfrm Exhibitions Ltd] 11  Lutterworth Railway Society 12  Risborough & District Model Railway Club 13  Kyle Model Railway Club 14  Chatham & District Model Railway Club 15  South West Herts Model Railway Society 16  Bury ST. Edmunds Model Railway Club 17  Lydcc MRG 18  Erith Model Railway Society 19  EM Gauge Society 20  Demu

May 2012

• Sat 19th - American Model Railroad Group - Running Meet & Mini Exhibition
  St. Mary's Church Parish Centre, Green Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire
  

  Quarterly Running Meet & Mini Exhibition. HO, On30 and N scale layouts plus club and trade sales.

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• Sat 19th - 7mm Narrow Gauge Association - Swing 2012
  St Mary's Centre, Grassmere Close, Felpham, Boignor Regis, West Sussex
  

  Last year we moved to a larger new venue and our reputation for friendliness and the quality of exhibits continues to grow. The show is staged by the Southdowns Area Group of the 7mm NG Assoc. But that doesn't mean only narrow gauge layouts are on show. We showcase the best in industrial, light railway or Narrow gauge inspied model railways from across the south of England. The event will feature 10 plus layouts, plus demonstrations, traders and society stands. Refreshments available all day.

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• Sat 19th - Bury ST. Edmunds Model Railway Club - Bury ST. Edmunds Model Railway Exhibition
  Village Hall, Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
  

  Following the success of the 2011 exhibition, which was the Bury St. Edmunds Club's first exhibition since 1989, the 2012 event will again be staged at a large village hall on the outskirts of Bury St. Edmunds, just off the A14. Working Layouts in gauges "N" to "O", plus G scale (Weather permitting). Full Trade Support, Free Parking, Refreshments and sign posted from Junction 41 of the A14.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Marlow, Maidenhead & District MRC in Conjunction With Rmweb - Thames Valley Model Rail Expo 2012
  Knowl Hill Village Hall, The Terrace, Knowl Hill (4 Miles West Of Maidenhead), Berkshire
  

  The Show is a joint venture with both organisations and focused on 2 main themes – Modelling Inspiration and Railways in the London area .  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Roding Valley Model Railway Group - Model Railway Exhibition  - CANCELLED
  Leytonstone Methodist Church, High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, Greater London
  EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforseen circumstances.
  
  
  
• Sat 19th - Lutterworth Railway Society - 40th Anniversary Model Rail Exhibition
  Lutterworth Sports Centre, Coventry Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
  

  As 2012 is the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Lutterworth Railway Society we are having a larger exhibition than usual, and the sports hall makes in ideal venue.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Mirfield West Yorkshire Team Parish Music Group - Mirfield 3rd Annual Model Railway Exhibition
  Mirfield St.Mary's Parish Church Centre, Church Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire
  

  3rd Annual Model Railway Exhibition consisting of a mix of English and Continental Railway layouts together with Trade, demonstrations, refreshments and free parking.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Kettering & District Model Railway Society Club - Open Day
  Thorpe Malsor Village Hall, Church Way, Thorpe Malsor, Northamptonshire
  

  This is our annual open day with club layouts on show. We should be bringing club members layouts too. Refreshments will be available. The venue is wheelchair friendly.

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• Sat 19th - Sun 20th - EM Gauge Society - expoEM 2012
  Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire
  

  PLEASE NOTE - When using Google or Bing maps on the internet both show the location incorrectly. The same applies to Garmin sat navs. We suggest you follow the maps or sat nav directions until you get within a few miles of Bracknell and then use the Tourist Brown Signs for the location. Many thanks and see you at the show.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Sun 20th - Lydcc MRG - MRX 2012
  Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Greater Manchester
  

  Accompanied children under 16 Free. FREE HERITAGE BUS SERVICE a free shuttle service will operate between Manchester Victoria station approach (Opposite the taxi rank) and the Museum of Transport. Every 20 minutes throughout the event, using heritage buses. from MANCHESTER VICTORIA STATION 0950, 1010, 1030 and every 20 minutes until 1650 from the MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT 1003, 1023, 1043 and every 20 minutes until 1703  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Sun 20th - Shepherd Neame LTD - Model Roads and Tramways
  The Old Brewery Store, Conduit Street, Faversham, Kent
  

  Although not strictly a model railway exhibition this show features a 70ft long operating 3/4" to 1ft tramway, a display of 3.8" to 1ft model trams, a large Minic Motorway layout, a drive yourself slot car track, a display of large scale RC trucks, model buses etc. It is being organised as part of the annual 'TRAVEL THROUGH TIME - Faversham Classic Vehicle Weekend'.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Sun 20th - Four Marks - Model Railway Exhibition
  Four Marks Village Hall, Lymington Bottom, Four Marks, Hampshire
  

  Only half mile from the Watercress Line with free vintage bus link from Medstead and Four Marks Station to Exhibition. Please contact Mark on 01420 563853.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Sun 20th - Middlesbrough Model Railway Club - Annual Exhibition
  Settlement Community Centre, Union Street (ST Paul's Road), Middlesbrough, Cleveland
  

  This is the annual Middlesbrough Model Railway Club Show at it's usual venue. It features a Club second-hand stand, a childrens train set they can operate themselves and some very good layouts and traders. Free parking is available using the school sports field provided it does not rain heavily. In this case there is ample free street parking close by. Access from Mbro Rail Station is a fairly long walk thru the town centre and the main bus station is close by.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Sun 20th - Rother Valley Railway Supporters Association - Samrex 2012
  Robertsbridge Village Hall, Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
  

  Sponsorerd by Darenth Valley Model Railways, the Rother Valley Railway Association presents their annual model railway exhibition in support of the Rother Valley Railway. This year the exhibition will feature up to 10 layouts together with trade support. Light refreshments will also be available.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 19th - Sun 20th - Kyle Model Railway Club - Model Railway Exhibition
  Auchenharvie Academy, Low Road, Stevenston, Ayrshire
  

  Welcome to our 12th annual exhibition, formally held in Dumfries, now in our new venue at Auchenharvie Academy. Again this year we have a large number of layouts in various sizes from O to Z gauge and possibly T gauge, including a Thomas layout to be run by the younger folk, all supported by a good selection of traders that should be able to satisfy you. The venue is in easy reach of Saltcoats Station and public transport stops outside the door, has free parking and wheelchair access.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 20th - Guildford Model Engineering Society - Public Open Afternoon
  Stoke Park, London Road, Guildford, Surrey
  

  The one of our monthly open afternoons for 2012, featuring model steam train rides, 16mm garden railway and permanent 4mm (00) Great Western Railway layout. Free admission, free parking, refreshments available.

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• Sun 20th - IPMS Birmingham - Midland Expo
  Coxmoors Wood Leisure Centre, Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands
  

  IPMS Birmingham present Midland Expo on 20th May 2012. The show features the best in plastic modelling with approx 30 clubs and 20+ traders attending More details can be found @ midlandexpo.Blogspot.com - the site is constantly updated. Please note this is NOT a Model Railway show.

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• Sun 20th - Warley Model Railway Club - Warley Open Day
  Unit 1f, Pearsall Drive, Oldbury, West Midlands
  

  See the Warley Model Railway Club at home. Free admission. Layouts, demonstrations and refreshments available. A fun day out for all the family and enthsiasts alike. Have a go controlling on Yardlea our 00 gauge club layout. Layouts on show in N gauge, 00 gauge, O gauge, 7mm finscale, EM gauge, Narrow gauge and G scale.

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• Sun 20th - Action Research - Model Railway Exhibition
  St Edwards Hall, The Square, Stow On The Wold, Gloucestershire
  

  A small show with a number of quality layouts of a wide variety of sizes and gauges. 2 tables of quality pre-owned goods.

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• Fri 25th - Sat 26th - First Bangor MRC - Annual Model Railway & Hobbies Exhibition
  First Bangor Presbyterian Church Halls, Main Street, Bangor, Co.Down
  

  Annual Exhibition with model railways in various gauges, dcast cars, model boats, model planes, dolls' houses, etc.

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• Sat 26th - West Sussex Area Group of the ’N’ Gauge Society - Charity Show in Aid of Chestnut Tree House
  Angmering Village Hall, Station Road, Angmering, West Sussex
  

  This is a charity event. All profits will go to Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 26th - Bloxwich (ST Johns) Model Railway Club - Model Railway Exhibition
  St John's Methodist Church, Victoria Avenue, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands
  

  Exhibition showcasing a variety of layouts by invited guests with demonstrations and trade support.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 26th - Bridlington (Area) Railway Modellers and Train Enthusiasts Society - Bridlington Model Railway Show
  The Old Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station, Bridlington, East Yorkshire
  

  The show features layouts in various scales & Gauges and is part of the station gala being held on the same day.

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• Sat 26th - N Gauge Society - Strictly N Gauge
  Cotgrave Welfare, Woodview, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire
  

  This one off event, which is open to the public, is run in conjunction with the N Gauge Society AGM which will be held on the first floor of the venue. The exhibition features 12 quality N Gauge layouts, 2 demonstrations and 8 traders. N gauge Society members will have a discount on the admission fee and anyone joining the Society at the event will have their admission refunded.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 26th - Lionel Collectors Club Uk - Annual American Classic Toy Train Show
  Winter Gardens, Station Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire
  

  Operating layouts, trade stands, teas, coffees and snacks

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• Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Risborough & District Model Railway Club - Railex 2012
  Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Harvey Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  We have again invited 20 outstanding layouts in scales up to and including 7mm Scale (O Gauge). The lists only contain layouts, trade and demos if attendance has been confirmed in writing. As in the past seven years we have included around 50 specialist manufacturers and traders all dedicated to the support of the model railway hobby. Within the trade selection you can purchase ready to run models, kits, tools, transport books and videos. We also pride ourselves in supporting many of the spe  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 26th - Sun 27th - Hayle Model Railway Club - Spring Exhibition 2012
  Hayle Day Care Centre, Commercial Road, Hayle, Cornwall
  

  Hayle Model Railway Club Exhibition Sponsored by Team Track Trading. Layouts in various scales with catering by the club ladies. Under 5s free.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 27th - Wetherspoons - Charity Model Railway Exhibition
  The Three Tuns Hotel, 54 Market Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
  

  A charity Micro Model Railway Exhibition featuring at least 6 micro/small layouts from well known exhibitors. Held in the Three Tuns Hotel in Thirsk, admission is free but a charitable donation to J D Wetherspoons adopted charity Clic Sargent would be appreciated. It is hoped that a couple of raiway themed real-ales will be on sale,

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