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SILVERFOX DCC MRC 2018 TICKETS COMPETITION NOW OPEN CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND THE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM. In conjunction with Silverfox MRC, Here is your chance to win one of two Family tickets to the Silverfox DCC MRC 2018 Exhibition on Sat 11th August 2018 at Oakgrove Secondary School, Venturer Gate, Middleton, Brickhill Street,  Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9JQ. 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. Competition ends Sat 28th July. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND THE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM.

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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July 2018

20180721 20180721 Europe/London Birtley Model Railway Engineers - Club Open Day Club open day to replace our annual exhibition which we had to cancel this year due to heavy snowfall. Entry free although donations welcome Birtley Community Centre, Ravensworth Road, Birtley, Tyne and Wear Birtley Model Railway Engineers Sat 21st - Birtley Model Railway Engineers -  Club Open Day
Birtley Community Centre, Ravensworth Road, Birtley, Tyne and Wear


Club open day to replace our annual exhibition which we had to cancel this year due to heavy snowfall. Entry free although donations welcome  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180721 20180721 Europe/London Sussex Vintage Model Railway Collectors - Summer Toy and Model Train Show A popular and friendly show that focuses on a wide range of vintage toy and model trains by famous manufacturers such as Hornby, Hornby Dublo, Tri-ang, Trix Twin and more, all in lively action. Good trade support. Refreshments. Just off the A23 near main bus routes and Preston Park Station. Unrestricted kerbside parking in the vicinity. Disabled access (with facilities) to the main hall, but regrettably not upstairs. Why not combine it with a visit to the fabulous Brighton Toy and Model Museum? Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex Sussex Vintage Model Railway Collectors Sat 21st - Sussex Vintage Model Railway Collectors -  Summer Toy and Model Train Show
Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex


A popular and friendly show that focuses on a wide range of vintage toy and model trains by famous manufacturers such as Hornby, Hornby Dublo, Tri-ang, Trix Twin and more, all in lively action. Good trade support. Refreshments. Just off the A23 near main bus routes and Preston Park Station. Unrestricted kerbside parking in the vicinity. Disabled access (with facilities) to the main hall, but regrettably not upstairs. Why not combine it with a visit to the fabulous Brighton Toy and Model Museum?  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180721 20180721 Europe/London Scarborough Area Model Trains - Filey Model Railway Show This is the first show in Filey. It will be raising money for the church rebuilding fund. St. Johns Church, West Avenue, Filey, North Yorkshire Scarborough Area Model Trains Sat 21st - Scarborough Area Model Trains -  Filey Model Railway Show
St. Johns Church, West Avenue, Filey, North Yorkshire


This is the first show in Filey. It will be raising money for the church rebuilding fund.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180721 20180721 Europe/London Twickenham and District Model Railway Club - Open Day TDMRC's 2018 Open Day will feature at least four working layouts. This year the spotlight will be on OO with three layouts in that gauge plus the club's N gauge layout & a display from our O gauge group. There will be demonstrations and our S/H stall will be selling items donated by well-wishers and if you have any unwanted models you would like to donate please bring them along with you. We will be adding more details as they are announced so come back and check out the updates. Kerswell Hall, Wills Crescent, Hounslow, Middlesex Twickenham and District Model Railway Club Sat 21st - Twickenham & District Model Railway Club -  Open Day
Kerswell Hall, Wills Crescent, Hounslow, Middlesex


TDMRC's 2018 Open Day will feature at least four working layouts. This year the spotlight will be on OO with three layouts in that gauge plus the club's N gauge layout & a display from our O gauge group. There will be demonstrations and our S/H stall will be selling items donated by well-wishers and if you have any unwanted models you would like to donate please bring them along with you. We will be adding more details as they are announced so come back and check out the updates.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180721 20180721 Europe/London London and North Western Railway Society - LNWR Open Day Talks, Photographs, Information, Nameplates, Memorabilia, Artefacts, Plans, Drawings, Models, Paintings, Jack Nelson Dioramas, Preservation, Restoration, New-build Projects. Displays of models: 7 ¼ in, Gauge 1, Gauge 0, 4mm et cetera (including 2 ex Pete Waterman). Running Gauge 1 live Steam on station concourse. Free Admission. Kidderminster Railway Museum, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, Worcestershire London and North Western Railway Society Sat 21st - London and North Western Railway Society -  LNWR Open Day
Kidderminster Railway Museum, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, Worcestershire


Talks, Photographs, Information, Nameplates, Memorabilia, Artefacts, Plans, Drawings, Models, Paintings, Jack Nelson Dioramas, Preservation, Restoration, New-build Projects. Displays of models: 7 ¼ in, Gauge 1, Gauge 0, 4mm et cetera (including 2 ex Pete Waterman). Running Gauge 1 live Steam on station concourse. Free Admission.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180721 20180721 Europe/London Stockport and District Railway Modellers - Clubroom Open Day Stockport & District Railway Modellers are pleased to hold another Clubroom Open Day. The Club is now settled into its new home (3rd Newton Scout Hut) and is looking to recruit new members to help complete and operate a new exhibition-standard layout. We have a variety of layouts, traders and demonstrators lined up for the day, all of whom will be pleased to chat about the hobby. Light refreshments will be on sale throughout the exhibition. Admission is by Donation. The Scout Hut, Cartwright Street, Newton, Hyde, Cheshire Stockport and District Railway Modellers Sat 21st - Stockport & District Railway Modellers -  Clubroom Open Day
The Scout Hut, Cartwright Street, Newton, Hyde, Cheshire


Stockport & District Railway Modellers are pleased to hold another Clubroom Open Day. The Club is now settled into its new home (3rd Newton Scout Hut) and is looking to recruit new members to help complete and operate a new exhibition-standard layout. We have a variety of layouts, traders and demonstrators lined up for the day, all of whom will be pleased to chat about the hobby. Light refreshments will be on sale throughout the exhibition. Admission is by Donation.

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20180721 20180721 Europe/London Pevensey Bay Model Railway Club - Model Railway Exhibition A small show but with high quality layouts. Disabled access is possible to most areas. The 99 bus (Eastbourne - Hastings) stops close by. Limited parking at the hall, but with additional parking nearby at the Castle. Refreshments and light lunches available. Pevensey Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex Pevensey Bay Model Railway Club Sat 21st - Pevensey Bay Model Railway Club -  Model Railway Exhibition
Pevensey Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex


A small show but with high quality layouts. Disabled access is possible to most areas. The 99 bus (Eastbourne - Hastings) stops close by. Limited parking at the hall, but with additional parking nearby at the Castle. Refreshments and light lunches available.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180721 20180721 Europe/London Stibbard Village Hall and Methodist Church - Stibbard Model Railex 2018 This event is a joint first for Stibbard Village Hall & Methodist Church and will be spread across both buildings which are diagonally opposite each other. It features layouts in N, OO & O scales by Clubs and individuals from across Norfolk & beyond. It includes 2 that children - or their parents! - will be able to operate. There will also be trade support, Mid Norfolk Railway stand, a tombola and second hand sales. Refreshments will be available throughout the day plus local free pa Village Hall, Guist Bottom Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk Stibbard Village Hall and Methodist Church Sat 21st - Stibbard Village Hall & Methodist Church -  Stibbard Model Railex 2018
Village Hall, Guist Bottom Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk


This event is a joint first for Stibbard Village Hall & Methodist Church and will be spread across both buildings which are diagonally opposite each other. It features layouts in N, OO & O scales by Clubs and individuals from across Norfolk & beyond. It includes 2 that children - or their parents! - will be able to operate. There will also be trade support, Mid Norfolk Railway stand, a tombola and second hand sales. Refreshments will be available throughout the day plus local free pa  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180721 20180721 Europe/London Chiltern Model Railway Association - Modellers' Day This is a modelling day primarily aimed at modellers from member clubs of the CMRA. It is a chance for them to show "how they do it" and to talk to like minded modellers. There will be demonstrations by invited people and illustrated talks from guest speakers, (to be advised). A buffet lunch is included in the price as is tea and coffee during the day. If you are not a member of a club belonging to the CMRA please contact me by telephone 01206 523686/07785 725000. Parmiters School, High Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Chiltern Model Railway Association Sat 21st - Chiltern Model Railway Association -  Modellers' Day
Parmiters School, High Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire


This is a modelling day primarily aimed at modellers from member clubs of the CMRA. It is a chance for them to show "how they do it" and to talk to like minded modellers. There will be demonstrations by invited people and illustrated talks from guest speakers, (to be advised). A buffet lunch is included in the price as is tea and coffee during the day. If you are not a member of a club belonging to the CMRA please contact me by telephone 01206 523686/07785 725000.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180721 20180722 Europe/London Cupar and District Model Railway Club - Cupar Model Rail Cupar & District Model Railway Club presents Cupar Model Rail - the 26th Show held in the town by the club. 12 Working Layouts, LEGO Railway, Other Exhibits, Trade Support & Refreshments Free Parking Available nearby The Corn Exchange, St Catherines Street, Cupar, Fife Cupar and District Model Railway Club Sat 21st - Sun 22nd - Cupar & District Model Railway Club -  Cupar Model Rail
The Corn Exchange, St Catherines Street, Cupar, Fife


Cupar & District Model Railway Club presents Cupar Model Rail - the 26th Show held in the town by the club. 12 Working Layouts, LEGO Railway, Other Exhibits, Trade Support & Refreshments Free Parking Available nearby  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180722 20180722 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 Sun 22nd - 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.

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20180727 20180727 Europe/London Thetford and District Model Railway Society - Part of Norfolk Day at the CBC Come and join us in celebrating Norfolk Day with other users of the Charles Burrell Centre. We will have Fen Lane on display and trips to the Clubroom can be arranged on request. What links Nelson, Fry, Cavell and Walpole? If you know come and tell us! Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk Thetford and District Model Railway Society Fri 27th - Thetford & District Model Railway Society -  Part of Norfolk Day at the CBC
Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk


Come and join us in celebrating Norfolk Day with other users of the Charles Burrell Centre. We will have Fen Lane on display and trips to the Clubroom can be arranged on request. What links Nelson, Fry, Cavell and Walpole? If you know come and tell us!  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180728 20180728 Europe/London Barnstaple Model Railway Club - Exhibition 2018 BARNSTAPLE DISTRICT MRC will be holding our annual club event again something of interest and inspiring for everyone We have Author Freddie Huxtable of Taunton to Barnstaple Line Vol 1-2 to answer questions on the line with signed copies of the books with us this year Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon Barnstaple Model Railway Club Sat 28th - Barnstaple Model Railway Club -  Exhibition 2018  - **Updated**
Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon


BARNSTAPLE DISTRICT MRC will be holding our annual club event again something of interest and inspiring for everyone We have Author Freddie Huxtable of Taunton to Barnstaple Line Vol 1-2 to answer questions on the line with signed copies of the books with us this year  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180728 20180728 Europe/London Bridport and District Model Railway Club - 2018 Summer Exhibition at Colfox School The annual Bridport Summer Exhibition is moving to the Sir John Colfox School just to the north of Bridport. There is free parking and will be much larger venue with easier access offering more layouts and traders than previously possible. Sir John Colfox School, Ridgeway, Bradpole, Bridport, Dorset Bridport and District Model Railway Club Sat 28th - Bridport & District Model Railway Club -  2018 Summer Exhibition at Colfox School  - **Updated**
Sir John Colfox School, Ridgeway, Bradpole, Bridport, Dorset


The annual Bridport Summer Exhibition is moving to the Sir John Colfox School just to the north of Bridport. There is free parking and will be much larger venue with easier access offering more layouts and traders than previously possible.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180728 20180728 Europe/London The Royal British Legion - Model Railway Exhibition, in Aid of the Raf Wings Appeal and RBL Poppy Appeal Model Trains running for young and old. Come and relive your childhood, step back in time and enjoy this very popular pastime. Nearest main line Station: Chingford & Highams Park (London Overground), TFL Buses 385 & 444 run right past venue. Royal British Legion, Hall Lane, Chingford, Greater London The Royal British Legion Sat 28th - The Royal British Legion -  Model Railway Exhibition, in Aid of the Raf Wings Appeal and RBL Poppy Appeal
Royal British Legion, Hall Lane, Chingford, Greater London


Model Trains running for young and old. Come and relive your childhood, step back in time and enjoy this very popular pastime. Nearest main line Station: Chingford & Highams Park (London Overground), TFL Buses 385 & 444 run right past venue.

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20180728 20180728 Europe/London Northampton and District Model Railway Club - Club Open Day This event has been organised to raise funds for the village hall. Also, for members of the railway club to informally meet the public with a view to attracting new model railway enthusiasts to join our club. We will be exhibiting mainly club layouts, of which some are a work in progress. Light refreshments will be available, and we will have a club stand selling second hand items, any profits made also going towards village hall funds. We do hope to see you there. Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire Northampton and District Model Railway Club Sat 28th - Northampton & District Model Railway Club -  Club Open Day
Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire


This event has been organised to raise funds for the village hall. Also, for members of the railway club to informally meet the public with a view to attracting new model railway enthusiasts to join our club. We will be exhibiting mainly club layouts, of which some are a work in progress. Light refreshments will be available, and we will have a club stand selling second hand items, any profits made also going towards village hall funds. We do hope to see you there.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180728 20180728 Europe/London West Sussex N Gauge Society Group - N Gauge Model Railway Show and N Gauge Society A.G.M The West Sussex Area Group of N Gauge Society are hosting their AGM. On the day of the show there will be an N Gauge exhibition open to the public. The show will last from 10am to 4.30pm with the AGM taking place in a seperate hall at 2.30. This hall will also hold the annual model making competition for NGS members only. There is free parking, refreshments and disabled access. The Forest School, Compton's Lane, Horsham, West Sussex West Sussex N Gauge Society Group Sat 28th - West Sussex N Gauge Society Group -  N Gauge Model Railway Show & N Gauge Society A.G.M
The Forest School, Compton's Lane, Horsham, West Sussex


The West Sussex Area Group of N Gauge Society are hosting their AGM. On the day of the show there will be an N Gauge exhibition open to the public. The show will last from 10am to 4.30pm with the AGM taking place in a seperate hall at 2.30. This hall will also hold the annual model making competition for NGS members only. There is free parking, refreshments and disabled access.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180728 20180729 Europe/London Colwyn Model Railway Club - 2018 Annual Exhibition The annual exhibition, in our 54th year as a club, has 15 layouts, many of which have a Welsh railway theme, both past and present. We have 6 Traders with a range of models and model accessories. The venue is a single storey building with easy access, including disabled access. There is ample free parking. There will be a range of hot and cold food. Craig y Don Community Centre is easy to find from the A470(turn right at the roundabout signposted Craig y Don). There is easy access from Llandudno Craig Y Don Community Centre, Queen's Road, Craig Y Don, Llandudno, Conwy Colwyn Model Railway Club Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Colwyn Model Railway Club -  2018 Annual Exhibition
Craig Y Don Community Centre, Queen's Road, Craig Y Don, Llandudno, Conwy


The annual exhibition, in our 54th year as a club, has 15 layouts, many of which have a Welsh railway theme, both past and present. We have 6 Traders with a range of models and model accessories. The venue is a single storey building with easy access, including disabled access. There is ample free parking. There will be a range of hot and cold food. Craig y Don Community Centre is easy to find from the A470(turn right at the roundabout signposted Craig y Don). There is easy access from Llandudno  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180728 20180729 Europe/London South Coast Model Railway Club - Annual Model Railway Exhibition Our 5th Annual Exhibition held as usual in the Arnewood School. Model railways in gauges of 0, Narrow gauge, EM, 00 and N. There is a Club stand together with visiting layouts plus trade support. ample free on site parking. Hot and cold Refreshments are available. As a special treat a Childrens Interactive Layout is available to children of all ages. Arnewood School, Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire South Coast Model Railway Club Sat 28th - Sun 29th - South Coast Model Railway Club -  Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Arnewood School, Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire


Our 5th Annual Exhibition held as usual in the Arnewood School. Model railways in gauges of 0, Narrow gauge, EM, 00 and N. There is a Club stand together with visiting layouts plus trade support. ample free on site parking. Hot and cold Refreshments are available. As a special treat a Childrens Interactive Layout is available to children of all ages.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180728 20180729 Europe/London Blyth and Tyne Model Railway Society - Railex North East 2018 Welcome to Rail Ex North East 2018 organised by the Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society. John Spence Community High School, Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear Blyth and Tyne Model Railway Society Sat 28th - Sun 29th - Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society -  Railex North East 2018
John Spence Community High School, Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear


Welcome to Rail Ex North East 2018 organised by the Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180728 20180729 Europe/London St Johns N'thusiasts - St Johns Charity Exhibition Following the continuing success of the show we have planned a further event with the proceeds being donated to Midlands Air ambulance. ample free parking. Light refreshments. Disabled access. Due to the organisers retirement this is planned to be the last & final event at this venue. St Johns School, Wheatly Avenue, Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire St Johns N'thusiasts Sat 28th - Sun 29th - St Johns N'thusiasts -  St Johns Charity Exhibition
St Johns School, Wheatly Avenue, Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire


Following the continuing success of the show we have planned a further event with the proceeds being donated to Midlands Air ambulance. ample free parking. Light refreshments. Disabled access. Due to the organisers retirement this is planned to be the last & final event at this venue.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20180729 20180729 Europe/London Thirsk and District Model Railway Group - Model Railway Exhibition The venue has limited on site parking but on street and free public parking is available in the Market Place and Tesco's (Time limited) which are both very close to the venue. Thirsk Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Thirsk and District Model Railway Group Sun 29th - Thirsk and District Model Railway Group -  Model Railway Exhibition
Thirsk Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire


The venue has limited on site parking but on street and free public parking is available in the Market Place and Tesco's (Time limited) which are both very close to the venue.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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