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 www.ukmodelshops.co.uk when you contact any of the event organisers 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

August 2018

20180807 20180902 Europe/London Chesterfield Railway Modellers - Cromford Mill Charity Exhibition A charity exhibition featuring Mettesford(N Gauge)(based on Matlock 1945-68)and Wingfield Junction(OO Gauge)(Freelance North Midlands 1948-1972(pre-TOPS)). Free entry, but request donations in support of Sheffield and Chesterfield Special Care Baby Units. Display stands and information on Peak Rail, Ecclesbourne Railway and Chesterfield Railway Modellers. Venue is at the historic Arkwright Mill and canal, which has canal barge rides on Wed, Thurs and weekends. Arkwright Mill, Mill Lane, Cromford, Derbyshire Chesterfield Railway Modellers Tue 7th - Sun 2nd September - Chesterfield Railway Modellers -  Cromford Mill Charity Exhibition
Arkwright Mill, Mill Lane, Cromford, Derbyshire


A charity exhibition featuring Mettesford(N Gauge)(based on Matlock 1945-68)and Wingfield Junction(OO Gauge)(Freelance North Midlands 1948-1972(pre-TOPS)). Free entry, but request donations in support of Sheffield and Chesterfield Special Care Baby Units. Display stands and information on Peak Rail, Ecclesbourne Railway and Chesterfield Railway Modellers. Venue is at the historic Arkwright Mill and canal, which has canal barge rides on Wed, Thurs and weekends.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:2




20180808 20180808 Europe/London Taunton Model Railway Group - Open Day Bath Green Park and with the dismantling of our Tamerig layout we are looking to provide an alternative attraction. This might be a layout belonging to one of our members or a 'visiting' layout. Check out our Facebook page for update nearer the time. Plus, enjoy full size main line live steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who are running their 'Yellow' timetable. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Taunton Model Railway Group Wed 8th - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


Bath Green Park and with the dismantling of our Tamerig layout we are looking to provide an alternative attraction. This might be a layout belonging to one of our members or a 'visiting' layout. Check out our Facebook page for update nearer the time. Plus, enjoy full size main line live steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who are running their 'Yellow' timetable.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:2




20180811 20180811 Europe/London Bexhill Model Railway Club - Annual Model Railway Exhibition Bexhill-On-Sea Model Railway Club Annual Model Railway Exhibition. Many Layouts of of various gauges on show. Demonstrations, Sales Stands. A good selection of refreshments available. ample free parking available on site.
Complimentary show guide given with each entry. Details of club activities and membership given on request. For further information please visit our website. St Richards Catholic College, Ashdown Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Bexhill Model Railway Club Sat 11th - Bexhill Model Railway Club -  Annual Model Railway Exhibition
St Richards Catholic College, Ashdown Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex


Bexhill-On-Sea Model Railway Club Annual Model Railway Exhibition. Many Layouts of of various gauges on show. Demonstrations, Sales Stands. A good selection of refreshments available. ample free parking available on site. Complimentary show guide given with each entry. Details of club activities and membership given on request. For further information please visit our website.

QUICKINFO:

L:8/10

T:6

CS

Md




20180811 20180811 Europe/London Bressingham Steam Museum - The East Anglia Garden Railway Show A Garden Scale Railway exhibition featuring visiting traders and layouts. This exhibition focuses primarily on 16mm(SM32) and G Scale although there are a couple layouts exhibited of other gauges. There is a special entry only price to the exhibition at £6.50 per person. This price includes entry to the exhibition, the museum and gardens (Railway and gallopers rides are an extra cost). There is also a miniature Traction engine rally too! Bressingham Steam Museum, Low Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk Bressingham Steam Museum Sat 11th - Bressingham Steam Museum -  The East Anglia Garden Railway Show
Bressingham Steam Museum, Low Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk


A Garden Scale Railway exhibition featuring visiting traders and layouts. This exhibition focuses primarily on 16mm(SM32) and G Scale although there are a couple layouts exhibited of other gauges. There is a special entry only price to the exhibition at £6.50 per person. This price includes entry to the exhibition, the museum and gardens (Railway and gallopers rides are an extra cost). There is also a miniature Traction engine rally too!  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:16

T:8

Md




20180811 20180811 Europe/London Heywood Model Railway Group - Open Day Admission free (Donations appreciated) layouts in N to G scale bring your own locos and stock to run, DCC in all gauges. Unit 4 Park Works, River Street, Heywood, Lancashire Heywood Model Railway Group Sat 11th - Heywood Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Unit 4 Park Works, River Street, Heywood, Lancashire


Admission free (Donations appreciated) layouts in N to G scale bring your own locos and stock to run, DCC in all gauges.

QUICKINFO:

L:8-12

CS




20180811 20180811 Europe/London Silverfox DCC Model Railway Club - 2018 Model Railway Exhibition Silverfox Model Railway Club will be holding their annual exhibition once again at Oakgrove Secondary School. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday morning by the Mayor of Milton Keynes who will also judge the best layout in the exhibition. We are retaining the admission price as per last year so for all Adults it is £6.00, and children under 16 £2.00. Outdoor train rides provided by the Milton Keynes Model Engineering Society. Oakgrove Secondary School, Venturer Gate, Middleton, Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Silverfox DCC Model Railway Club Sat 11th - Silverfox DCC Model Railway Club -  2018 Model Railway Exhibition
Oakgrove Secondary School, Venturer Gate, Middleton, Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire


Silverfox Model Railway Club will be holding their annual exhibition once again at Oakgrove Secondary School. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday morning by the Mayor of Milton Keynes who will also judge the best layout in the exhibition. We are retaining the admission price as per last year so for all Adults it is £6.00, and children under 16 £2.00. Outdoor train rides provided by the Milton Keynes Model Engineering Society.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:34

T:18

CS




20180811 20180812 Europe/London Ellesmere Model Railway Club - Ellesmere Model Railway Exhibition At least 15 layouts in OO, N, OO9 and HOn30 along with modelling demonstrations and trade support. Local parking. Ellesmere Festival takes place the same weekend, plenty going on in the town and at the canal. Ellesmere Town Hall, Willow Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire Ellesmere Model Railway Club Sat 11th - Sun 12th - Ellesmere Model Railway Club -  Ellesmere Model Railway Exhibition
Ellesmere Town Hall, Willow Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire


At least 15 layouts in OO, N, OO9 and HOn30 along with modelling demonstrations and trade support. Local parking. Ellesmere Festival takes place the same weekend, plenty going on in the town and at the canal.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:15 +

T:4 +

CS

Md




20180811 20180812 Europe/London Leyland Model Railway Club - Annual Exhibition Leyland MRC present its annual exhibition with a fine selection of local layouts and trade support. Full details will appear on the clubs website as confirmed. This years show is dedicated to the memory of our long standing member and life president Mr George Topping who sadly passed away this year. Catering for our show will be provided by SRBC also there will be hot food available outside the venue Leyland Civic Hall, West Paddock, Leyland, Lancashire Leyland Model Railway Club Sat 11th - Sun 12th - Leyland Model Railway Club -  Annual Exhibition
Leyland Civic Hall, West Paddock, Leyland, Lancashire


Leyland MRC present its annual exhibition with a fine selection of local layouts and trade support. Full details will appear on the clubs website as confirmed. This years show is dedicated to the memory of our long standing member and life president Mr George Topping who sadly passed away this year. Catering for our show will be provided by SRBC also there will be hot food available outside the venue  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:12

T:8

CS

Md




20180811 20180812 Europe/London Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs - Summer Model Railway Exhibition Paignton 2018 This is the largest Exhibition the Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs has held, with over 20 layouts and up to 20 trade and demonstrators, this show offers all the model railway enthusiast, modeller or collector could hope for, from live steam 5" gauge, O to N Gauge layouts on display. Set in the Sports Hall of the Paignton Leisure Centre it offers a bright and spacious venue for the exhibition, Catering from the Leisure Centre Cafe, with a car park which will cater for 400 vehicles. Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Clennon Valley, Paignton, Devon Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs Sat 11th - Sun 12th - Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs -  Summer Model Railway Exhibition Paignton 2018
Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Clennon Valley, Paignton, Devon


This is the largest Exhibition the Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs has held, with over 20 layouts and up to 20 trade and demonstrators, this show offers all the model railway enthusiast, modeller or collector could hope for, from live steam 5" gauge, O to N Gauge layouts on display. Set in the Sports Hall of the Paignton Leisure Centre it offers a bright and spacious venue for the exhibition, Catering from the Leisure Centre Cafe, with a car park which will cater for 400 vehicles.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:20

T:20

CS

Md




20180811 20180812 Europe/London Skipton and District Railway Society - Annual Model Railway Exhibition Layouts of many scales from N to O. Demonstrations by the Keighley MRC O gauge Group. Refreshments include our famed all-day bacon sandwiches. Accompanied children under 16 are admitted free. Skipton Academy, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Skipton and District Railway Society Sat 11th - Sun 12th - Skipton & District Railway Society -  Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Skipton Academy, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire


Layouts of many scales from N to O. Demonstrations by the Keighley MRC O gauge Group. Refreshments include our famed all-day bacon sandwiches. Accompanied children under 16 are admitted free.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:9

T:6

CS

Md




20180811 20180812 Europe/London East Neuk Model Railway Club - St Andrews Model Railway Exhibition ST Andrews model railway exhibition will be back to its usual weekend and will coincide with the fair. Town Hall, Queens Gardens, St Andrews, Fife East Neuk Model Railway Club Sat 11th - Sun 12th - East Neuk Model Railway Club -  St Andrews Model Railway Exhibition
Town Hall, Queens Gardens, St Andrews, Fife


ST Andrews model railway exhibition will be back to its usual weekend and will coincide with the fair.

QUICKINFO:

L:10

T:6

CS

Md




20180811 20180812 Europe/London Wells Railway Fraternity - Railwells Please note accompanied children under 15 FREE. £3.00 for all day car parking is available on Saturday and Sunday just follow the Railwells Parking signs. Railwells 2018 will include Scalefour Southwes, a special 2mm section, and exhibits for Wells Railway Fraternity 50. The EM gauge society will be represented by Roger Sawyer's hands on soldering for you to learn to solder, the membership sec, demo and EM gauge layouts. The 2mm road show and Scale 7 Soc will also be in attendance. The Town Hall, Market Place, Wells, Somerset Wells Railway Fraternity Sat 11th - Sun 12th - Wells Railway Fraternity -  Railwells
The Town Hall, Market Place, Wells, Somerset


Please note accompanied children under 15 FREE. £3.00 for all day car parking is available on Saturday and Sunday just follow the Railwells Parking signs. Railwells 2018 will include Scalefour Southwes, a special 2mm section, and exhibits for Wells Railway Fraternity 50. The EM gauge society will be represented by Roger Sawyer's hands on soldering for you to learn to solder, the membership sec, demo and EM gauge layouts. The 2mm road show and Scale 7 Soc will also be in attendance.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:16

T:20

CS

Md




20180812 20180812 Europe/London Aeron Valley Railway Society - West Wales Model Railway Exhibition Long established Model Railway show with layouts in scales from 'N' to 'O' and exhibits to interest casual and serious modellers alike. Trade support includes new and second hand model trains & diecasts, modelling accessories, Railway books and collectables. FREE PARKING with Disabled Parking area immediately adjacent to entrance. Refreshments available. Llwyncelyn Memorial Hall, Cardigan Road (A487), Llwyncelyn, NR. Aberaeron, Ceredigion Aeron Valley Railway Society Sun 12th - Aeron Valley Railway Society -  West Wales Model Railway Exhibition
Llwyncelyn Memorial Hall, Cardigan Road (A487), Llwyncelyn, NR. Aberaeron, Ceredigion


Long established Model Railway show with layouts in scales from 'N' to 'O' and exhibits to interest casual and serious modellers alike. Trade support includes new and second hand model trains & diecasts, modelling accessories, Railway books and collectables. FREE PARKING with Disabled Parking area immediately adjacent to entrance. Refreshments available.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:10

T:6

CS




20180815 20180815 Europe/London Tappers Train Collectors Club - Evening Meet Our evening meet. Test track for standard/coarse scale O gauge. Three track. Bring something to run. . sit and chat with a cuppa. Bromley Common Methodist Church, Bloomfield Road, Bromley, Kent Tappers Train Collectors Club Wed 15th - Tappers Train Collectors Club -  Evening Meet
Bromley Common Methodist Church, Bloomfield Road, Bromley, Kent


Our evening meet. Test track for standard/coarse scale O gauge. Three track. Bring something to run. . sit and chat with a cuppa.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:1

T:2 +

CS




20180815 20180815 Europe/London Selkent Model Railway Group - Model Rail Lovers Social Drinkies Night Free social get together for anyone into model railways, we have the whole venue and come down enjoy a pint and just have a social chat with others. We are 200 yards from New Cross BR and on bus routes 177, 53 and 453 and free parking outside The London Theatre, 443 New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London Selkent Model Railway Group Wed 15th - Selkent Model Railway Group -  Model Rail Lovers Social Drinkies Night
The London Theatre, 443 New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London


Free social get together for anyone into model railways, we have the whole venue and come down enjoy a pint and just have a social chat with others. We are 200 yards from New Cross BR and on bus routes 177, 53 and 453 and free parking outside

QUICKINFO:




20180815 20180815 Europe/London Taunton Model Railway Group - Open Day Bath Green Park and with the dismantling of our Tamerig layout we are looking to provide an alternative attraction. This might be a layout belonging to one of our members or a 'visiting' layout. Check out our Facebook page for update nearer the time. Plus, enjoy full size steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who are running their 'Yellow' timetable. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Taunton Model Railway Group Wed 15th - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


Bath Green Park and with the dismantling of our Tamerig layout we are looking to provide an alternative attraction. This might be a layout belonging to one of our members or a 'visiting' layout. Check out our Facebook page for update nearer the time. Plus, enjoy full size steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who are running their 'Yellow' timetable.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:2




20180817 20180819 Europe/London Bristol Society of Model and Experimental Engineers - Bristol Model Engineering and Model Making Exhibition The halls of the Thornbury Leisure Centre will be filled with a wide range of trade stands for tools and materials together with displays of models from clubs, societies and individual model engineers from which to draw inspiration. In addition radio controlled model aircraft, trucks, hovercraft and boats will also be in action. Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, Bristol, Bristol Bristol Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Fri 17th - Sun 19th - Bristol Society of Model & Experimental Engineers -  Bristol Model Engineering and Model Making Exhibition
Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, Bristol, Bristol


The halls of the Thornbury Leisure Centre will be filled with a wide range of trade stands for tools and materials together with displays of models from clubs, societies and individual model engineers from which to draw inspiration. In addition radio controlled model aircraft, trucks, hovercraft and boats will also be in action.

QUICKINFO:

CS




20180818 20180818 Europe/London Gosport Model Railroad Club - Public Running Meet and Mini Exhibition Quarterly running meet and mini exhibition with HO, On30 narrow gauge, and N scale layouts. Trader selling rolling stock and other equipment. Club sales table. Refreshments available. We always try to give a friendly welcome. St. Mary's Church Parish Centre, Green Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire Gosport Model Railroad Club Sat 18th - Gosport Model Railroad Club -  Public Running Meet & Mini Exhibition
St. Mary's Church Parish Centre, Green Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire


Quarterly running meet and mini exhibition with HO, On30 narrow gauge, and N scale layouts. Trader selling rolling stock and other equipment. Club sales table. Refreshments available. We always try to give a friendly welcome.

QUICKINFO:

L:4

T:1

CS




20180818 20180818 Europe/London Bishops Stortford Railway Society - Bishops Stortford Model Railway Exhibition Our fifth year at this enhanced venue. 20+ layouts in main gauges including some vintage from mostly local clubs and ourselves; 7+ trade stands covering new and second hand stock, and modelling materials, 5 society stands and a number of club stands featuring other transport activities our members pursue. Manhattan Grill catering outside plus ride-on engineers track (small additional charge). 2 mins from M11 Junc 8; large free car parks at front and rear (follow signs please). Birchwood High School Sports Hall, Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Bishops Stortford Railway Society Sat 18th - Bishops Stortford Railway Society -  Bishops Stortford Model Railway Exhibition
Birchwood High School Sports Hall, Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire


Our fifth year at this enhanced venue. 20+ layouts in main gauges including some vintage from mostly local clubs and ourselves; 7+ trade stands covering new and second hand stock, and modelling materials, 5 society stands and a number of club stands featuring other transport activities our members pursue. Manhattan Grill catering outside plus ride-on engineers track (small additional charge). 2 mins from M11 Junc 8; large free car parks at front and rear (follow signs please).  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:20+

T:8+

CS

Md




20180818 20180818 Europe/London Northampton and District Model Railway Club - Annual Exhibition This will be our fourth year at this venue and we will be very pleased to see you all. As usual there will be a mix of several gauges and scales and we will try to cover as many railway types and countries of origin as possible. We are a very friendly club and welcome new members at all times. Our 4 trade stands cover popular products such as second hand bargains, books, electrical parts/tools, and plastic wagon/coach kits Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe, Northamptonshire Northampton and District Model Railway Club Sat 18th - Northampton & District Model Railway Club -  Annual Exhibition
Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe, Northamptonshire


This will be our fourth year at this venue and we will be very pleased to see you all. As usual there will be a mix of several gauges and scales and we will try to cover as many railway types and countries of origin as possible. We are a very friendly club and welcome new members at all times. Our 4 trade stands cover popular products such as second hand bargains, books, electrical parts/tools, and plastic wagon/coach kits  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:10

T:4

CS

Md




20180818 20180818 Europe/London Astolat Model Railway Circle - Open Day The entrance fee is payable to the National Trust as our club rooms are on their property, but once on site our open day is free. Both club and members layouts will be on display. We will also have our OO/N gauge test track in operation, for those of you who want to run a loco that's been in its box too long. Young children can have a go controlling a train, maybe for the first time. The National Trust tea rooms and other NT areas of interest will be open to all visitors. Barge Building Shed, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey Astolat Model Railway Circle Sat 18th - Astolat Model Railway Circle -  Open Day
Barge Building Shed, Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey


The entrance fee is payable to the National Trust as our club rooms are on their property, but once on site our open day is free. Both club and members layouts will be on display. We will also have our OO/N gauge test track in operation, for those of you who want to run a loco that's been in its box too long. Young children can have a go controlling a train, maybe for the first time. The National Trust tea rooms and other NT areas of interest will be open to all visitors.

QUICKINFO:

L:5

CS

Md




20180818 20180818 Europe/London Craven Arms and District Model Railway Circle - Model Railway Exhibition Craven Arms and District Model Railway Circle Model Railway Exhibition. Refreshments. Free parking. Disabled access. Venue is situated next to Shrewsbury to Hereford Mainline Ludlow Racecourse, Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire Craven Arms and District Model Railway Circle Sat 18th - Craven Arms and District Model Railway Circle -  Model Railway Exhibition
Ludlow Racecourse, Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire


Craven Arms and District Model Railway Circle Model Railway Exhibition. Refreshments. Free parking. Disabled access. Venue is situated next to Shrewsbury to Hereford Mainline

QUICKINFO:

L:14

T:5

CS

Md




20180818 20180818 Europe/London The J50 New Build Steam Locomotive Group - 3rd Annual Model Railway Exhibition The J50 Group will be holding its 3rd Model Railway Exhibition in Neatishead Village Hall on the 18th August 2018! Money made from the exhibition will go towards the building 8905! The New Victory Hall, Street Hill, Neatishead, Norfolk The J50 New Build Steam Locomotive Group Sat 18th - The J50 New Build Steam Locomotive Group -  3rd Annual Model Railway Exhibition
The New Victory Hall, Street Hill, Neatishead, Norfolk


The J50 Group will be holding its 3rd Model Railway Exhibition in Neatishead Village Hall on the 18th August 2018! Money made from the exhibition will go towards the building 8905!  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:8-9

T:2

CS

Md




20180818 20180818 Europe/London West Midlands Narrow Gauge Group - Narrow Gauge Midlands The West Midlands Narrow Gauge Group proudly present NARROW GAUGE MIDLANDS 2018. This year's show features narrow gauge layouts, the OO9 Society's Sales stand and other trade support. Jane's cafe will again be providing tea, coffee, cake and light meals. Entry fees: Adults £4, OO9 Society members £3, Accompanied Children (under 12) admitted free. Four Oaks Methodist Church Hall, 155 Lichfiled Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands West Midlands Narrow Gauge Group Sat 18th - West Midlands Narrow Gauge Group -  Narrow Gauge Midlands  - **Updated**
Four Oaks Methodist Church Hall, 155 Lichfiled Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands


The West Midlands Narrow Gauge Group proudly present NARROW GAUGE MIDLANDS 2018. This year's show features narrow gauge layouts, the OO9 Society's Sales stand and other trade support. Jane's cafe will again be providing tea, coffee, cake and light meals. Entry fees: Adults £4, OO9 Society members £3, Accompanied Children (under 12) admitted free.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:15

T:3

CS

Md




20180818 20180819 Europe/London Carnforth Station Trust - Model Railway Weekend Annual Model Railway Weekend at Carnforth Station Heritage Centre, Home of Brief Encounter. Rail access from Skipton, Leeds, Lancaster, Preston, Manchester, Barrow. Parking in Station Car Park. Brief Encounter Refreshment Room open, Carnforth Models open on Station. "The Snug" micropub open both days. Carnforth Station Heritage Centre, Warton Road, Carnforth, Lancashire Carnforth Station Trust Sat 18th - Sun 19th - Carnforth Station Trust -  Model Railway Weekend
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre, Warton Road, Carnforth, Lancashire


Annual Model Railway Weekend at Carnforth Station Heritage Centre, Home of Brief Encounter. Rail access from Skipton, Leeds, Lancaster, Preston, Manchester, Barrow. Parking in Station Car Park. Brief Encounter Refreshment Room open, Carnforth Models open on Station. "The Snug" micropub open both days.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:7

T:8

CS




20180818 20180819 Europe/London The National Tramway Museum - Model Tram and Railway Exhibition Elstree Fantasy Land with a tram fitted with a miniature video camera for live views of the layout, Nottingham City Transport Parliament Street Garage, Robert Whetstone exhibition layout, Marague - SNCF, Heanor South Station and Marston Preserved Tramway. Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire The National Tramway Museum Sat 18th - Sun 19th - The National Tramway Museum -  Model Tram and Railway Exhibition
Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire


Elstree Fantasy Land with a tram fitted with a miniature video camera for live views of the layout, Nottingham City Transport Parliament Street Garage, Robert Whetstone exhibition layout, Marague - SNCF, Heanor South Station and Marston Preserved Tramway.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:10

T:5

Md




20180818 20180819 Europe/London Scarborough and District Railway Modellers - Pickering 2018 Model Railway Exhibition A great day out for all the family (kids go free). Why not make a full day of it? Visit our exhibition AND take a trip on the fabulous NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Their Pickering station is just around the corner from our venue. Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering, North Yorkshire Scarborough and District Railway Modellers Sat 18th - Sun 19th - Scarborough & District Railway Modellers -  Pickering 2018 Model Railway Exhibition
Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering, North Yorkshire


A great day out for all the family (kids go free). Why not make a full day of it? Visit our exhibition AND take a trip on the fabulous NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY, Their Pickering station is just around the corner from our venue.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:10

T:3

Md




20180818 20180819 Europe/London Ross on Wye Rotary Club - Ross on Wye Model Railway Exhibition This is the 6th Exhibition in Ross on Wye, organised by the Rotary Club of Ross on Wye. Refreshments are available during the show and there is ample free parking & disabled access. All profits will be donated to local charities/ good causes. John Kyrle High School, Ledbury Road, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire Ross on Wye Rotary Club Sat 18th - Sun 19th - Ross on Wye Rotary Club -  Ross on Wye Model Railway Exhibition
John Kyrle High School, Ledbury Road, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire


This is the 6th Exhibition in Ross on Wye, organised by the Rotary Club of Ross on Wye. Refreshments are available during the show and there is ample free parking & disabled access. All profits will be donated to local charities/ good causes.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:20+

T:6

CS

Md




20180818 20180819 Europe/London DD Exhibitions - The Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Show You're invited to make tracks to attend a Model Railway Show in the Isle of Purbeck on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August, the perfect opportunity for fans both young and old to see up to 15 model railway layouts in a variety of scales and gauges from tiny N gauge to O gauge. The exhibition is next to Harmans Cross Station on the Swanage Railway, so why not combine a visit to the railway and the show? Please note the exhibition is being held over the third weekend of August. Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycraft's Lane, Swanage, Dorset DD Exhibitions Sat 18th - Sun 19th - DD Exhibitions -  The Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Show
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycraft's Lane, Swanage, Dorset


You're invited to make tracks to attend a Model Railway Show in the Isle of Purbeck on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August, the perfect opportunity for fans both young and old to see up to 15 model railway layouts in a variety of scales and gauges from tiny N gauge to O gauge. The exhibition is next to Harmans Cross Station on the Swanage Railway, so why not combine a visit to the railway and the show? Please note the exhibition is being held over the third weekend of August.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:15

T:5




20180818 20180820 Europe/London Famous Trains Model Railway - DCC Event This weekend we are adding a demonstration by our member Jeff Clements of DCC operation, and locomotive and other sounds, in the station yard of our large OO-scale Chinley model railway. The rest of our model railways will be operating normally throughout the weekend. The Famous Trains model railway building is in Markeaton Park, Derby, alongside the main car park that is accessed directly off the Derby Ring Road at the Junction of the A38 from Burton with the A52 from Ashbourne. Famous Trains Model Railway Building, Markeaton Park, Derby, Derbyshire Famous Trains Model Railway Sat 18th - Mon 20th - Famous Trains Model Railway -  DCC Event  - **New Entry**
Famous Trains Model Railway Building, Markeaton Park, Derby, Derbyshire


This weekend we are adding a demonstration by our member Jeff Clements of DCC operation, and locomotive and other sounds, in the station yard of our large OO-scale Chinley model railway. The rest of our model railways will be operating normally throughout the weekend. The Famous Trains model railway building is in Markeaton Park, Derby, alongside the main car park that is accessed directly off the Derby Ring Road at the Junction of the A38 from Burton with the A52 from Ashbourne.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:6

T:1

CS

Md




20180819 20180819 Europe/London North Cornwall and Devon Model Railway Club - Bude Model Railway Exhibition The North Cornwall & Devon Model Railway Club are holding their annual exhibition in Bude on Sunday this year. A large number and range of layouts are to be seen. Also models and accessories to buy. Bring your own trains along and see them run. Accompanied children are free. The Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude, Cornwall North Cornwall and Devon Model Railway Club Sun 19th - North Cornwall and Devon Model Railway Club -  Bude Model Railway Exhibition
The Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude, Cornwall


The North Cornwall & Devon Model Railway Club are holding their annual exhibition in Bude on Sunday this year. A large number and range of layouts are to be seen. Also models and accessories to buy. Bring your own trains along and see them run. Accompanied children are free.

QUICKINFO:

CS




20180819 20180819 Europe/London Guildford Model Engineering Society - Public Open Afternoon Our Teddy Bear's Picnic afternoon, with 2 miniature steam railway circuits running plus the 4mm indoor, 16mm and G1 garden railway layouts in operation. Free entry, free parking. Refreshments. Please see our website for further information. We are on Facebook. G M E S, Stoke Park, London Road, Guildford, Surrey Guildford Model Engineering Society Sun 19th - Guildford Model Engineering Society -  Public Open Afternoon
G M E S, Stoke Park, London Road, Guildford, Surrey


Our Teddy Bear's Picnic afternoon, with 2 miniature steam railway circuits running plus the 4mm indoor, 16mm and G1 garden railway layouts in operation. Free entry, free parking. Refreshments. Please see our website for further information. We are on Facebook.

QUICKINFO:

L:1




20180820 20180820 Europe/London Northants and Rutland O Gauge Group - Coarse O Gauge 3 Rail Running Meet Classic 0 gauge, vintage and modern 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 20th - Northants & Rutland O Gauge Group -  Coarse O Gauge 3 Rail Running Meet
Harringworth Village Hall, Gretton Road, Harringworth, Northamptonshire


Classic 0 gauge, vintage and modern 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...

QUICKINFO:

L:2

T:2




20180822 20180822 Europe/London Taunton Model Railway Group - Open Day Bath Green Park and with the dismantling of our Tamerig layout we are looking to provide an alternative attraction. This might be a layout belonging to one of our members or a 'visiting' layout. Check out 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 who are running their 'Yellow' timetable. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Taunton Model Railway Group Wed 22nd - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


Bath Green Park and with the dismantling of our Tamerig layout we are looking to provide an alternative attraction. This might be a layout belonging to one of our members or a 'visiting' layout. Check out 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 who are running their 'Yellow' timetable.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:2




20180825 20180825 Europe/London Bournville Model Railway Club - Bournville Model Railway Exhibition Bournville MRC presents its annual exhibition. Hot and cold food available. Access by bus: No 61 bus stops outside the main entrance. Access by rail: Cross City Line to Selly Oak station and 61 bus out of city on the A38 Bristol Road to the main entrance. PLEASE NOTE! due to a route change the X61 has reverted back to the 61 and now travels through Selly Oak past Selly Oak station The Hollymoor Centre, 8 Manor Park Grove, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands Bournville Model Railway Club Sat 25th - Bournville Model Railway Club -  Bournville Model Railway Exhibition
The Hollymoor Centre, 8 Manor Park Grove, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands


Bournville MRC presents its annual exhibition. Hot and cold food available. Access by bus: No 61 bus stops outside the main entrance. Access by rail: Cross City Line to Selly Oak station and 61 bus out of city on the A38 Bristol Road to the main entrance. PLEASE NOTE! due to a route change the X61 has reverted back to the 61 and now travels through Selly Oak past Selly Oak station  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:12

T:10

CS

Md




20180825 20180826 Europe/London Ulster Model Railway Club - Belfast Model Railway Exhibition Further details regarding show entries to follow. Sports Hall, Methodist College, Malone Road, Belfast, Co.Antrim Ulster Model Railway Club Sat 25th - Sun 26th - Ulster Model Railway Club -  Belfast Model Railway Exhibition
Sports Hall, Methodist College, Malone Road, Belfast, Co.Antrim


Further details regarding show entries to follow.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

CS

Md




20180825 20180826 Europe/London Hawick and District Railway Society - Border Rail 2017 A great show for all the family The Auld Baths, Bath Street, Hawick, The Borders Hawick and District Railway Society Sat 25th - Sun 26th - Hawick & District Railway Society -  Border Rail 2017
The Auld Baths, Bath Street, Hawick, The Borders


A great show for all the family  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:11

T:3

CS

Md




20180825 20180826 Europe/London Burnham and District Model Railway Club - Sedgemoor Rail 2018 A range of layouts T gauge to 0 gauge. Supporting trade stands, dispalys and demonstrations. Including clubs own limited edition 00 wagons. Free car parking disabled access and catering by Country Bumpkins. Accompanied Children under 14 free. 5 minutes from J22 - M5 King Alfred School, Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset Burnham and District Model Railway Club Sat 25th - Sun 26th - Burnham and District Model Railway Club -  Sedgemoor Rail 2018
King Alfred School, Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset


A range of layouts T gauge to 0 gauge. Supporting trade stands, dispalys and demonstrations. Including clubs own limited edition 00 wagons. Free car parking disabled access and catering by Country Bumpkins. Accompanied Children under 14 free. 5 minutes from J22 - M5  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:14

T:14

CS

Md




20180825 20180826 Europe/London Inverness and District Model Railway Club - Annual Exhibition 2018 will be our 5th Exhibition at this venue, we shall have our Shunting Puzzle for the older folk to try their hand, as well as the photo opportunity for the young ones to pose at the controller at the Thomas stand. Jurys Inn, Millburn Road, Inverness, Highlands Inverness and District Model Railway Club Sat 25th - Sun 26th - Inverness & District Model Railway Club -  Annual Exhibition
Jurys Inn, Millburn Road, Inverness, Highlands


2018 will be our 5th Exhibition at this venue, we shall have our Shunting Puzzle for the older folk to try their hand, as well as the photo opportunity for the young ones to pose at the controller at the Thomas stand.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:7/8

T:2/3

CS




20180825 20180826 Europe/London Corris Railway Society - Model Railway Exhibition The Corris Railway Society's annual exhibition will feature models in various scales inc vintage Big-Big Trains and Tri-ang TT. As might be expected there will be a good narrow gauge presence with models in OO9, 7mm and 16 mm scales. Trains will also be operating on the Corris Railway, 4 miles from the exhibition venue. The Plas, Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, Powys Corris Railway Society Sat 25th - Sun 26th - Corris Railway Society -  Model Railway Exhibition
The Plas, Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, Powys


The Corris Railway Society's annual exhibition will feature models in various scales inc vintage Big-Big Trains and Tri-ang TT. As might be expected there will be a good narrow gauge presence with models in OO9, 7mm and 16 mm scales. Trains will also be operating on the Corris Railway, 4 miles from the exhibition venue.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:15

T:6

CS




20180825 20180827 Europe/London Gainsborough Model Railway Society - Open Day One of the largest O Gauge Model Railways in the Country!! a nostalgic, historical and colourful opportunity to see how the London and North Eastern Railway was actually run in the heyday of steam. Dozens of trains, formed from over 150 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track. Gainsborough Model Railway, Florence Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Gainsborough Model Railway Society Sat 25th - Mon 27th - Gainsborough Model Railway Society -  Open Day
Gainsborough Model Railway, Florence Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire


One of the largest O Gauge Model Railways in the Country!! a nostalgic, historical and colourful opportunity to see how the London and North Eastern Railway was actually run in the heyday of steam. Dozens of trains, formed from over 150 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

QUICKINFO:

L:1




20180825 20180827 Europe/London Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway - Open Weekend Sat-BH Monday Second 2018 opening of the 10.25 stapleford miniature railway. At least 4 locos in steam plus heritage diesel First train out 10-00 each day till around 1630 or dependent on weather and numbers. Classic and vintage vehicles steam engines Steam punk and classic caravans. Trade and craft stalls and demonstrations including Ravenstone model railways with lots of stock. Real ale beer tent. Evening entertainment for weekend and trader camping field (£30 per pitch) Dogs welcome on Stapleford Miniature Railway, Old Forge Yard, Stapleford Near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway Sat 25th - Mon 27th - Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway -  Open Weekend
Stapleford Miniature Railway, Old Forge Yard, Stapleford Near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire


Sat-BH Monday Second 2018 opening of the 10.25 stapleford miniature railway. At least 4 locos in steam plus heritage diesel First train out 10-00 each day till around 1630 or dependent on weather and numbers. Classic and vintage vehicles steam engines Steam punk and classic caravans. Trade and craft stalls and demonstrations including Ravenstone model railways with lots of stock. Real ale beer tent. Evening entertainment for weekend and trader camping field (£30 per pitch) Dogs welcome on   MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

T:1




20180825 20180827 Europe/London Grimsby and Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society - Annual Three-Day Gala A new garden gauge railway will be in use for the first time. Previously, the society has erected a portable track for the event, but earlier this year began work on a large permanent set-up. The first two 50m circuits of 45mm and 32mm track plus temporary steaming bay should be in use. Classic model shop, of Cleethorpes, will be displaying garden gauge models, there’ll be train rides on the permanent 5in and 7-1/4in gauge track and a free exhibition of members' models. Waltham Windmill Site, Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire Grimsby and Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society Sat 25th - Mon 27th - Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society -  Annual Three-Day Gala  - **Updated**
Waltham Windmill Site, Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire


A new garden gauge railway will be in use for the first time. Previously, the society has erected a portable track for the event, but earlier this year began work on a large permanent set-up. The first two 50m circuits of 45mm and 32mm track plus temporary steaming bay should be in use. Classic model shop, of Cleethorpes, will be displaying garden gauge models, there’ll be train rides on the permanent 5in and 7-1/4in gauge track and a free exhibition of members' models.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:1

T:1

CS

Md




20180826 20180826 Europe/London Hoddesdon Model and Railway Club - Modelling Extravaganza Layouts will include 'N' gauge, '00', '0' and 'G' scale. Radio controlled boats will be demonstrated in the boat pool and radio controlled trucks on the road system. There will be a large sales stand selling second hand model railway items, books and DVD's. Train rides will be available for children. There will be a Tombola stall, and a selection of refreshments will be available throughout the day. Kent Garden Railways will be attending. Old Mill, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Hoddesdon Model and Railway Club Sun 26th - Hoddesdon Model and Railway Club -  Modelling Extravaganza
Old Mill, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire


Layouts will include 'N' gauge, '00', '0' and 'G' scale. Radio controlled boats will be demonstrated in the boat pool and radio controlled trucks on the road system. There will be a large sales stand selling second hand model railway items, books and DVD's. Train rides will be available for children. There will be a Tombola stall, and a selection of refreshments will be available throughout the day. Kent Garden Railways will be attending.

QUICKINFO:

L:7+

T:2

CS




20180826 20180826 Europe/London Aire Valley Railway Modellers Club - Summer Open Day Over a dozen layouts in 2mm finescale, N, TT, and OO gauges. Trade stand selling secondhand model railway items. Refreshments available. Free admission. Only a 5 minute walk from Keighley Station (BR and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway). Melbourne House, Dalton Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Aire Valley Railway Modellers Club Sun 26th - Aire Valley Railway Modellers Club -  Summer Open Day
Melbourne House, Dalton Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire


Over a dozen layouts in 2mm finescale, N, TT, and OO gauges. Trade stand selling secondhand model railway items. Refreshments available. Free admission. Only a 5 minute walk from Keighley Station (BR and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway).

QUICKINFO:

L:12+

T:2

CS




20180827 20180827 Europe/London Harrogate Model Railway Group - Model Railway Exhibition Harrogate MRC exhibition with a variety of layouts, Thomas layout, Club sales and Trade. Refreshments will be available. There will be a nearby car parking area signed as well as the on street parking available. Bilton Grange United Reformed Church, Corner Skipton Road and Woodfield Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Harrogate Model Railway Group Mon 27th - Harrogate Model Railway Group -  Model Railway Exhibition
Bilton Grange United Reformed Church, Corner Skipton Road and Woodfield Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire


Harrogate MRC exhibition with a variety of layouts, Thomas layout, Club sales and Trade. Refreshments will be available. There will be a nearby car parking area signed as well as the on street parking available.

QUICKINFO:

L:12

T:1

CS




20180829 20180829 Europe/London Taunton Model Railway Group - Open Day Bath Green Park and with the dismantling of our Tamerig layout we are looking to provide an alternative attraction. This might be a layout belonging to one of our members or a 'visiting' layout. Check out 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 who are running their 'Yellow' timetable. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Taunton Model Railway Group Wed 29th - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


Bath Green Park and with the dismantling of our Tamerig layout we are looking to provide an alternative attraction. This might be a layout belonging to one of our members or a 'visiting' layout. Check out 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 who are running their 'Yellow' timetable.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

QUICKINFO:

L:2

Back to top of page

Remember, if you use the search by distance from your post code you will get a complete list of ALL events.

Please note: If you are travelling a long distance it may be worth checking ahead to confirm event dates and times. THE UK Model Shop Directory have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information however, no liability is accepted for any damage, costs, injury or financial loss of any kind incurred as a result of reliance on the information or opinions provided.