Model Railway Exhibitions and Events Calendar

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November 2019

20191102 20191118 Europe/London - Every year, Famous Trains commemorates the Armistice by running war-time trains, mainly from WW2, on our large OO-scale Chinley and Darley Green layout. This year we plan to have 20 such trains running. There will be other war-time features such as aircraft over the layouts, an army camp, etc. We shall show appropriate videos. The event is in conjunction with the Royal British Legion who provide support with artefacts and whom we support with donations. Famous Trains Model Railway Building, Markeaton Park, Derby, Derbyshire Sat 2nd - Mon 18th - Famous Trains Model Railway -  War-Time Trains
Famous Trains Model Railway Building, Markeaton Park, Derby, Derbyshire


Every year, Famous Trains commemorates the Armistice by running war-time trains, mainly from WW2, on our large OO-scale Chinley and Darley Green layout. This year we plan to have 20 such trains running. There will be other war-time features such as aircraft over the layouts, an army camp, etc. We shall show appropriate videos. The event is in conjunction with the Royal British Legion who provide support with artefacts and whom we support with donations.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191115 20191117 Europe/London - Unaccompanied children 11 upwards. £3 2 children free with an adult. Thornes Park Athletics Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Fri 15th - Sun 17th - Wakefield Railway Modellers Society -  2019 Model Railway Exhibition
Thornes Park Athletics Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire


Unaccompanied children 11 upwards. £3 2 children free with an adult.

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20191116 20191117 Europe/London - A great selection of Layouts this year. Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Brighton Model Railway Club -  41st Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex


A great selection of Layouts this year.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191116 20191117 Europe/London - The Isle of Thanet Railway Society present the Broadstairs Model Railway Exhibition 2018 with more than 18 layouts and 12+ traders taking part. The show will be in a large Sports Hall at St. Georges School. Free parking will be available and the is hot food available. St Georges School, Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Isle of Thanet Railway Society -  Broadstairs Model Railway Exhibition
St Georges School, Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent


The Isle of Thanet Railway Society present the Broadstairs Model Railway Exhibition 2018 with more than 18 layouts and 12+ traders taking part. The show will be in a large Sports Hall at St. Georges School. Free parking will be available and the is hot food available.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191116 20191117 Europe/London - A variety of layouts in different scales and themes plus supporting traders. Full refreshments throughout the weekend. Wheelchair access. Ample parking Park High School, Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Pendle Forest Model Railway Society -  Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Park High School, Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire


A variety of layouts in different scales and themes plus supporting traders. Full refreshments throughout the weekend. Wheelchair access. Ample parking  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191116 20191117 Europe/London - Falkirk Model Railway Exhibition. PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE. Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, Stirlingshire Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Falkirk Model Railway Club -  Model Railway Exhibition
Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, Stirlingshire


Falkirk Model Railway Exhibition. PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE.

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20191116 20191117 Europe/London - Featuring large scale LEGO train layout with vintage Homemaker and Fabuland figures, Bayko Models and other vintage toys, Drive it yourself LGB digital model railway, Live LEGO builds, Doll's Houses, Hands on activities, New and used LEGO bricks for sale, Brick engraving and many more models and layouts. Naphill Village Hall, Main Road, Naphill, Buckinghamshire Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Naphill Brick & Model Show  - **New Entry**
Naphill Village Hall, Main Road, Naphill, Buckinghamshire


Featuring large scale LEGO train layout with vintage Homemaker and Fabuland figures, Bayko Models and other vintage toys, Drive it yourself LGB digital model railway, Live LEGO builds, Doll's Houses, Hands on activities, New and used LEGO bricks for sale, Brick engraving and many more models and layouts.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191116 20191117 Europe/London - Our annual exhibition is being held once again in the sumptuous surroundings of the Mayor's Parlour and Ballroom of Retford Town Hall. Car parking is free all day Sunday and there are a number of other car parks with a few minutes walk of the Town Hall. Retford Town Hall, Market Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Bassetlaw (North Notts) Railway Society -  Retford Model Railway Exhibition
Retford Town Hall, Market Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire


Our annual exhibition is being held once again in the sumptuous surroundings of the Mayor's Parlour and Ballroom of Retford Town Hall. Car parking is free all day Sunday and there are a number of other car parks with a few minutes walk of the Town Hall.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191116 20191117 Europe/London - A great family day out suitable for all. There are Trains /Planes /Boats / Large scale RC Lorries /Clubs / Demonstrations. Full Trade support. Everything you could want. Once again we are able to present the biggest Tamiya Truck Display in Essex. Garons Tennis & Leisure Centre, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Shoeburyness Model Railway Club -  Model Railways and Hobbies  - CANCELLED
Garons Tennis & Leisure Centre, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20191116 20191117 Europe/London - Further information about our upcoming exhibition. The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, Avon Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Thornbury & South Glos Model Railway Club -  Annual Exhibition
The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, Avon


Further information about our upcoming exhibition.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191116 20191117 Europe/London - Solrail Ltd. A not for profit company holds the Workington Exhibition in the Energus building at Lillyhall, between Whitehaven and Workington and will be there again this year. It has to be seen to be believed! Light and airy with lots of natural lighting it makes for a pleasant experience. There is a bus service on the Saturday that stops outside the door from both Workington and Whitehaven. Easy to park. Easy to access and all on one level! Fresh meals available. Excellent toilet facilities. Energus Building, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria Sat 16th - Sun 17th - Solrail Ltd -  Workington Model Railway Exhibition  - **Updated**
Energus Building, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria


Solrail Ltd. A not for profit company holds the Workington Exhibition in the Energus building at Lillyhall, between Whitehaven and Workington and will be there again this year. It has to be seen to be believed! Light and airy with lots of natural lighting it makes for a pleasant experience. There is a bus service on the Saturday that stops outside the door from both Workington and Whitehaven. Easy to park. Easy to access and all on one level! Fresh meals available. Excellent toilet facilities.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191117 20191117 Europe/London - This is the 6th Hermon Model Show to be held at this venue. Again all aspect's of modelling will be on display with new clubs in attendance . Supported Charity= WALES AIR AMBULANCE. Canolfan Hermon, Hermon, Glouge, Dyfed Sun 17th - Hermon Modelling Group -  Hermon Model Show
Canolfan Hermon, Hermon, Glouge, Dyfed


This is the 6th Hermon Model Show to be held at this venue. Again all aspect's of modelling will be on display with new clubs in attendance . Supported Charity= WALES AIR AMBULANCE.

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20191117 20191117 Europe/London - We have over 20 exhibits from model railways to Lego, radio control boats, trucks and tanks. Model farm. Model engineering to plastic kits. To raise money for the Lincs and Notts Air ambulance Ruskington Village Hall, Parkfield Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire Sun 17th - Sleaford & District Model Railway Club -  Charity Model Makers Show
Ruskington Village Hall, Parkfield Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire


We have over 20 exhibits from model railways to Lego, radio control boats, trucks and tanks. Model farm. Model engineering to plastic kits. To raise money for the Lincs and Notts Air ambulance  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191118 20191118 Europe/London - Our special guest this evening is the welcome return of Martin Jenkins for his annual "Brian Martin" Memorial Evening. This year Martin will cover the Tramway and Trolleybus systems that closed during the last year of each decade between 1939 and 1969. The Presentation uses colour transparencies held in the Online Transport Archive to remind us not only how old we are (unavoidable!) but also how fortunate that we can enjoy scenes in colour taken by enthusiast photographers long time ag The Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Mon 18th - Tramway & Light Railway Society, Merseyside Branch -  Transport Closures - Anniversary Tears Ending In
The Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside


Our special guest this evening is the welcome return of Martin Jenkins for his annual "Brian Martin" Memorial Evening. This year Martin will cover the Tramway and Trolleybus systems that closed during the last year of each decade between 1939 and 1969. The Presentation uses colour transparencies held in the Online Transport Archive to remind us not only how old we are (unavoidable!) but also how fortunate that we can enjoy scenes in colour taken by enthusiast photographers long time ag

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20191121 20191124 Europe/London - The 14th International N Gauge show by I-N-G-A.Net(International N Gauge Association Network) in conjunction with Modell+Technik. A large exciting N gauge gathering with layouts and modules from all over Europe and beyond. Has to be seen to be appreciated. Supported by traders with new and pre-owned models. Other scales supported through the larger model and toy show in same venue. Excellent show in a well-organised, large venue next to airport. Day trip possible from Birmingham and maybe more. Messe Stuttgart, (Adjacent to Stuttgart Airport), Stuttgart, Germany, Thu 21st - Sun 24th - I.N.G.A. Net -  14th International N Gauge Convention
Messe Stuttgart, (Adjacent to Stuttgart Airport), Stuttgart, Germany


The 14th International N Gauge show by I-N-G-A.Net(International N Gauge Association Network) in conjunction with Modell+Technik. A large exciting N gauge gathering with layouts and modules from all over Europe and beyond. Has to be seen to be appreciated. Supported by traders with new and pre-owned models. Other scales supported through the larger model and toy show in same venue. Excellent show in a well-organised, large venue next to airport. Day trip possible from Birmingham and maybe more.

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20191123 20191123 Europe/London - This is the annual pre-Christmas Show from Southport Model Railway Society. This year our show will have a distinct overseas feel to it with, apart from Railways of the World from Austin Moss, we will have Live Steam from India, Sugar Cane Railways from South America and a comprehensive and vintage French layout. All Saints Church Hall, Park Road, Southport, Merseyside Sat 23rd - Southport Model Railway Society -  Autumn Model Train Show
All Saints Church Hall, Park Road, Southport, Merseyside


This is the annual pre-Christmas Show from Southport Model Railway Society. This year our show will have a distinct overseas feel to it with, apart from Railways of the World from Austin Moss, we will have Live Steam from India, Sugar Cane Railways from South America and a comprehensive and vintage French layout.

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20191123 20191124 Europe/London - A small but friendly show that has been running for twenty seven years This year be showing our model of Barton upon Humber Station. We will again have our activity corner where both children and adults can have a go and new for the little ones Puffing Billy our "train" ride Sunshine Hall, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Scunthorpe & District Model Railway Club -  Annual Model Railway Show
Sunshine Hall, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire


A small but friendly show that has been running for twenty seven years This year be showing our model of Barton upon Humber Station. We will again have our activity corner where both children and adults can have a go and new for the little ones Puffing Billy our "train" ride  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191123 20191124 Europe/London - THe Warley National Model Railway Exhibition. The Uk's largest Model Railway exhibition and the 27th held at the NEC. Over 90 layouts from the UK and abroad in Gauges Z to 1 and bigger. TV's Great Model Railway Challenge 2 winning layout. Over 150 specialist trade Stands and major manufacturers. Centrepiece full size exhibit - the North Eastern 1903 Petrol/Electric Auto-car Modelling demonstrations and Kids plastic kit building class. Preservation, Scale/Gauge and Special interest soci National Exhibition Centre - Hall 5, M42 - A45, Solihull, West Midlands Sat 23rd - Sun 24th - Warley Model Railway Club -  Warley National Model Railway Exhibition
National Exhibition Centre - Hall 5, M42 - A45, Solihull, West Midlands


THe Warley National Model Railway Exhibition. The Uk's largest Model Railway exhibition and the 27th held at the NEC. Over 90 layouts from the UK and abroad in Gauges Z to 1 and bigger. TV's Great Model Railway Challenge 2 winning layout. Over 150 specialist trade Stands and major manufacturers. Centrepiece full size exhibit - the North Eastern 1903 Petrol/Electric Auto-car Modelling demonstrations and Kids plastic kit building class. Preservation, Scale/Gauge and Special interest soci

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20191124 20191124 Europe/London - Bring your O gauge locos and stock to run on the East Midlands Group Test Track, which can accommodate 2 rail DC & DCC and some 3 rail models. Or you can just watch the trains go by and talk to likeminded modellers. In addition, there will be at least three traders, a loco clinic and light refreshments. Bourne End Station (Served by Great Western Railway) is an easy five-Minute walk away. There is also a regular Arriva bus service linking Bourne End and High Wycombe. St. Dunstan's Catholic Church Hall, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Sun 24th - South Buckinghamshire O Gauge Running Group -  Bourne End Public O Gauge Running Session
St. Dunstan's Catholic Church Hall, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire


Bring your O gauge locos and stock to run on the East Midlands Group Test Track, which can accommodate 2 rail DC & DCC and some 3 rail models. Or you can just watch the trains go by and talk to likeminded modellers. In addition, there will be at least three traders, a loco clinic and light refreshments. Bourne End Station (Served by Great Western Railway) is an easy five-Minute walk away. There is also a regular Arriva bus service linking Bourne End and High Wycombe.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191124 20191124 Europe/London - This is our annual Open Day when we have the chance to show some club and some member's layouts and usually a visiting layout or 2. Why not come along and see the layouts and have a chat with the layout operators, club members and the Traders. You will be most welcomed. Venue is approximately 10 minutes from Brockenhurst station. Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Sun 24th - New Forest Model Railway Society -  Annual Model Railway Club Open Day
Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire


This is our annual Open Day when we have the chance to show some club and some member's layouts and usually a visiting layout or 2. Why not come along and see the layouts and have a chat with the layout operators, club members and the Traders. You will be most welcomed. Venue is approximately 10 minutes from Brockenhurst station.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191129 20191129 Europe/London - In Search of Trains a talk about local historian and author Ned Williams' Travels to find the railways of the past includes pictures and slides. Free parking, light refreshments, wheelchair friendly venue. Cradley Heath Community Centre, Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Fri 29th - Cradley Heath Model Railway Club -  In Search of Trains
Cradley Heath Community Centre, Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands


In Search of Trains a talk about local historian and author Ned Williams' Travels to find the railways of the past includes pictures and slides. Free parking, light refreshments, wheelchair friendly venue.

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20191130 20191130 Europe/London - 35th Model Railway Exhibition with 20 layouts covering most scales and gauges. Full trade support, also modelling demonstrations and displays by local and national railway societies. Refreshments available, free parking and full access for the disabled. No charge for children under 16 accompanied by an adult. Etonbury Academy, Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire Sat 30th - Letchworth Model Railway Society -  Model Railway Exhibition  - **Updated**
Etonbury Academy, Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire


35th Model Railway Exhibition with 20 layouts covering most scales and gauges. Full trade support, also modelling demonstrations and displays by local and national railway societies. Refreshments available, free parking and full access for the disabled. No charge for children under 16 accompanied by an adult.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191130 20191130 Europe/London - This is one of occasional functions when the Museum operates the large vintage O gauge railway layout, when many of the Museums rare locomotives and rolling stock can be seen running. Trains operate between 11.00 and 1.00 and again 2.30 to 4.40. The Museum is directly underneath the forecourt of Brighton Mainline railway station. See web site for more information: 01273 749 494 Brighton Toy & Model Museum, 52-55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, West Sussex Sat 30th - Brighton Toy and Model Museum -  Great Vintage Model Railway Show
Brighton Toy & Model Museum, 52-55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, West Sussex


This is one of occasional functions when the Museum operates the large vintage O gauge railway layout, when many of the Museums rare locomotives and rolling stock can be seen running. Trains operate between 11.00 and 1.00 and again 2.30 to 4.40. The Museum is directly underneath the forecourt of Brighton Mainline railway station. See web site for more information: 01273 749 494  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191130 20191130 Europe/London - Admission - EMGS members FREE, Non-Members £4.00 Demonstrations - Layouts - Traders - Refreshments Members - Don't forget to bring your entries for the modelling competition. This event is being organised by the EM Gauge Society with the assistance of members in the Cardiff area for modellers of all abilities, as part of the EM Gauge Society Members Day and AGM. Come and learn, chat and socialise with fellow modellers. The AGM is for EMGS members only and will commence at 2pm sharp. Coleg Y Cymoedd, Nantgarw Campus, Heol Y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, Glamorgan Sat 30th - The EM Gauge Society -  Modelling Workshop (Including the Emgs AGM 2019)
Coleg Y Cymoedd, Nantgarw Campus, Heol Y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, Glamorgan


Admission - EMGS members FREE, Non-Members £4.00 Demonstrations - Layouts - Traders - Refreshments Members - Don't forget to bring your entries for the modelling competition. This event is being organised by the EM Gauge Society with the assistance of members in the Cardiff area for modellers of all abilities, as part of the EM Gauge Society Members Day and AGM. Come and learn, chat and socialise with fellow modellers. The AGM is for EMGS members only and will commence at 2pm sharp.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191130 20191130 Europe/London - "Steam in Beds 2019" A Large Scale Narrow Gauge Model Railway Show Featuring 3 plus Narrow Gauge Layouts, 3 running 16mm Live Steam Locomotives. There will be at least 14 Specialist Traders covering all aspects of 16mm/G Scale Narrow Gauge Railways. Note Entrance for accompanied children under 16 is free. Eaton Bray Village Hall, Church Lane, Eaton Bray NR Dunstable, Bedfordshire Sat 30th - Bedfordshire 16mm Narrow Gauge Area Group -  Steam in Beds 2019
Eaton Bray Village Hall, Church Lane, Eaton Bray NR Dunstable, Bedfordshire


"Steam in Beds 2019" A Large Scale Narrow Gauge Model Railway Show Featuring 3 plus Narrow Gauge Layouts, 3 running 16mm Live Steam Locomotives. There will be at least 14 Specialist Traders covering all aspects of 16mm/G Scale Narrow Gauge Railways. Note Entrance for accompanied children under 16 is free.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191130 20191130 Europe/London - To follow on from the Hailsham Model Railway Show held on 2nd December 2017, we have decided to make this an annual event, a show that was full of fantastic Traders & Exhibitors alike. The Mayor & Chairman of Hailsham Town Council will be opening the event. 2019 Will be a slightly different format, less exhibitors, But Bigger Exhibits, much bigger. Civic Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex Sat 30th - Healthy Living Club Committee -  3rd Hailsham Model Railway Show
Civic Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex


To follow on from the Hailsham Model Railway Show held on 2nd December 2017, we have decided to make this an annual event, a show that was full of fantastic Traders & Exhibitors alike. The Mayor & Chairman of Hailsham Town Council will be opening the event. 2019 Will be a slightly different format, less exhibitors, But Bigger Exhibits, much bigger.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20191130 20191130 Europe/London - This is a family themed show utilising mainly club and club member's layouts in various scales. There will be trade support, club shop and a full refreshment service. All children will have the opportunity to visit Santa and receive a small present. Admission price includes free admission to the OO9 Gauge Society Railway Modelling Show - Layouts, Trade, Demonstrations, Society Stand. Rainhill Village Hall, Weaver Avenue, Rainhill, Merseyside Sat 30th - Rainhill Model Railway Club -  Christmas Model Railway Show 2019
Rainhill Village Hall, Weaver Avenue, Rainhill, Merseyside


This is a family themed show utilising mainly club and club member's layouts in various scales. There will be trade support, club shop and a full refreshment service. All children will have the opportunity to visit Santa and receive a small present. Admission price includes free admission to the OO9 Gauge Society Railway Modelling Show - Layouts, Trade, Demonstrations, Society Stand.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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