Model Railway Exhibitions and Events Calendar
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THE GREAT ELECTRIC TRAIN SHOW 2018
TICKETS COMPETITION NOW OPEN
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND THE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM.
In conjunction with
Hornby Magazine,
Here is your chance to win one of 5 pairs of tickets to the
The Great Electric Train Show 2018 Exhibition
on Sat 13th October - Sun 14th October 2018
at Arena MK, Stadium Way,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK1 1ST.
The Great Electric Train Show 2018 will take place on the weekend of October 13/14 with more than 30 layouts and 35 traders taking part. ArenaMK at Milton Keynes is a change of venue for this year’s show, offering a larger space and a more enjoyable experience for all who attend. Free parking will be available and a free bus service will operate between the railway station and ArenaMK throughout the day.
Competition ends Sat 29th September.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND THE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM.
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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.
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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.
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Sat 22nd -
Bury St Edmunds Model Railway Club - Bury St. Edmunds Model Railway Exhibition
Thurston Sixth, Beyton Campus,
Drinkstone Road, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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The Bury St. Edmunds Club's 2018 exhibition, the 8th since the re-launch, will again be at the LARGER venue in a school on the outskirts of Bury St. Edmunds, just off the A14. 22 working Layouts in gauges 'N' to 'Gn15'. Full Trade Support of 19 vendors, LARGER Free Parking, Refreshments and sign posted from Junction 46 of the A14. PLEASE NOTE ALL CHILDREN (inc.14-16) MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 22nd -
Swindon & Avon Groups of 3mm Society - Westfest
Merryfield Hall,
2 Copse Lane, Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset
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This is Westfest, an all-TT show, with 7 layouts in British TT (3mm:1ft). There will be 3 specialist traders, a TT bring-and-buy stall (charging a 10% fee for all sales) and a demonstrator of kit-building. 3mm Society fine-scale wheels will be on sale to Society members only. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 22nd -
Ipswich Railway Modellers Association - Open Day
Club Headquarters,
40a Norfolk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
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Join IRMA for our next club open day. See many running layouts in a variety of scales (including N, OO & O), ask questions of members, find out about IRMA & how you could join us. Refreshments available & a small number of disabled parking spaces. The closest car park is a 5 minute walk away opposite the Regent Theatre. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 22nd -
Cleveland Model Railway Club - Autumn Open Day
Unit 2, the B-Hive Business Centre,
Skelton Industrial Estate, Skelton-In-Cleveland, Cleveland
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Be a member for the day, see our clubroom and talk to members. On show are 8+ layouts working and under construction in a variety of scales and themes, plus displays, demonstrations of modelling skills and club sales stall. Our club hours are 6.00-9.00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays when visitors and new members are always welcomed. |
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West Sussex N Gauge MRC - Autumn Open Day
Sompting Village Hall,
West Street, Sompting, West Sussex
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West Sussex N Gauge MRC Open Day. |
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Sat 22nd -
West Wiltshire Model Railway Circle - Summer Club Open Day
The Clubroom,
Acreshort Lane, Steeple Ashton, NR Trowbridge, Wiltshire
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The club's open day coincides with the Acreshort Lane recreation area's open day. The clubroom is situated along side the Acreshort Lane recreation area. The test track will be there for you to play trains with the help of a club member. Digital and Analogue controls will be available. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 22nd -
Strumpshaw Steam Museum - Model & Miniature Show
Strumpshaw Steam Museum,
Strumpshaw Hall, Strumpshaw, Norfolk
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Model trains, Planes, Cars, Bikes, Buses, Trucks, Boats, Working Fairground Displays, Die Cast Models, Trams, Radio Controlled Vehicles, Meccano Club of Great Britain, Outdoor area for Steam Engines. Something for the young & the young at heart |
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Sat 22nd -
Witney Model and Collectors Club - Grand Model Show
St Mary's Parish Church,
Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire
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Grand Model Show with over 30 indoor exhibitors covering all aspects of modelling and collecting. Outside exhibits include full size and miniature steam. Some trade stands. Refreshments served all day. Held at the magnificent 12th century Parish Church. Open from 10.00 -16.00 A great day out for all the family. Lots of FREE parking in the town within five minutes walk of the venue. No Admission charge FREE entry to all. |
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Scalefour Society - Scaleforum
Stoke Mandeville Stadium,
Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
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Scaleforum provides an opportunity to see some of the best layouts built to a scale of 4mm to one foot. We will have a wide range of specialist traders selling the hard to get bits for kit and scratch builders. No charge for partners or accompanied children up to age 16. Entry charge is for a two day ticket Further details on our website as available. A special feature this year is on layout construction techniques MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd -
Halifax Model Railway Club - Model Railway Exhibition
North Bridge Leisure Centre,
North Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire
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Featuring 18 layouts in most scales along with full support from a large variety of traders. Children under 5 and accompanied children are admitted free. Further details of the layouts attending will be available later MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Leigh Model Railway Society - Annual Model Railway Exhibition
St Joseph's Hall,
Chapel Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester
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Spalding Model Railway Club - Open Day
Pinchbeck Village Hall,
Knight Street, Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire
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In support of Pinchbeck Live 2018 Club layouts and Test Track Sales Stand Refreshments available |
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Selkent Model Railway Group - Model Rail Lovers Social Drinkies Night
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The London Theatre,
443 New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London
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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. Usual suspects from all the local model rail clubs will be there and also Colin and the 00 gauge Assc lot. Great selection of craft beer and at normal pub prices. All welcome and a great way to find out about this hobby and meet and chat with others. |
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Fri 28th - Sun 30th -
British Railway Modellers of Australia (Brma) - Annual Convention
Mantra Chatswood,
10 Brown Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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The British Railway Modellers of Australia 2018 ANNUAL CONVENTION. SYDNEY, NSW. Workshops, talks, demonstrations, trade stands, bring-and-buy, members' modelling competition, gala dinner, layout visits. Non-members welcome. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Taunton Model Railway Group - Open Day
Platform 1, Bishops Lydeard Station,
Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
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We will be showing our multi award winning '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 holding their Autumn Steam Gala celebrating Cross Country Train S MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Bradford Model Railway Club - Autumn Open Day
The Sedbergh Centre,
Huddersfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Our annual Autumn Open Day will take place on Saturday 29th September 2018 at the Sedbergh Centre at Odsal, Bradford. The event will feature a few club layouts and invited friends with small trade support and a club stand. Light Refreshments will be available with free onsite and on-road parking. Visits to our club room (upstairs, can only be accessed by stairs) are available on request to a member of the club on the day. |
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European Railways Association - Annual Model Railway Show
The H Suite,
100 Icknield Port Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands
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The European Railways Association is proud to present its 5th annual show. Access for the disabled is level for the whole event & there is free parking. We have 23 confirmed layouts in a variety of scales and locations within Europe. 8 Specialist Societies will have stands providing you with information about their relevant country or region. 11 Traders are attending offering almost everything you need to build a European layout. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 29th -
Enfield Whitewebbs Railway Modellers - 2018 Model Railway Exhibition
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport,
Whitewebbs Road, Enfield, Middlesex
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Model railway exhibition which will include layouts in different scales, demonstrations and trade stands. Please note halls of the main museum of transport will not be open on exhibition day. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 29th -
The John Warner School - Stem Day
The John Warner School,
Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
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- September 29 is the John Warner Schools annual STEM Day (Science Technology Engineering Maths) featuring a good selection of Model Railways, Vex Robots, Static Display models, Slot Cars, computer competitions and much more! Please come along and enjoy your day. Entrance - No set Entrance fees, Stalls are available to purchase Food and Refreshments from. We look forward to welcoming you to our event! MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Northolt Model Railway Club - Club Open Day 2018
Northolt Community Centre,
Ealing Road, Northolt, Middlesex
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Ride on the live steam section continuous raised track for 31/2" and 5" gauge passenger carrying trains.It is about 660' long and runs around the perimeter of the Community Centre grounds. Also for the first time see the clubs own layouts in “n”, “o” and “oo” gauges. (Note they are on an upper floor with restricted stair access). Refreshments will be available. More information when available on our website. |
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Tri-ang Society - Model Train and Toy Exhibition
The Excelsior Club,
64 Chapel Road, Sale, Cheshire
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A nostalgic opportunity to see the trains and toys of your childhood as produced by Lines Bros Ltd. The main brand was Tri-ang, still made today under the Hornby name. Other brands include, : Pedigree, Scalextric, Minic, FROG, Minixmany, many more. |
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Sompting & District Model Railway Club - Come and See Us Club Day
Sompting Village Hall,
West Street, Sompting, Worthing, West Sussex
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Come and see what we do as a club, from layout construction to demonstrations. There will be a layout for the children to operate & refreshments will be available throughout the day. |
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Christchurch Model Railway Exhibition
Christ Church,
56 Colbert Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex
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12 Layouts from N gauge to Gauge 1, Excellent Refreshments, Craft Stall for young children, Toddler Play Area, |
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Small & Delightful Railway Group - Biennial Open Day
Meadway Hall, Ham Lane,
Compton Dundon, Street, Somerset
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The Small & Delightful Railway Group will be holding its biennial Open Day & Exhibition on 29th September 2018 at Compton Dundon, near Street, Somerset. There will be a range of narrow gauge layouts in a variety of scales and gauges from SDRG members and 'friends'. Proceeds will be donated to Glastonbury & Street Lions Club local charities. The Lions ladies will be providing their usual excellent selection of home made cakes, for which the event is well known MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Walton on Thames Model Railway Exhibition
All Saints RC Church Hall,
13 Queens Road, Walton-On-Thames, Hersham, Surrey
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We are extremely proud to be able to present the third model railway exhibition in Hersham after last year's success. This year it will be sponsored by Harrison Brown Models. There will be an overflow car park available, more details will be on our website closer to the exhibition. Please have a look at our event on Facebook, Twitter, RM Web and Lets Go Loco (direct links on our website). Also, please make sure you share it with friends and family. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Sat 29th - Sun 30th -
Forest of Dean Model Railway Club - Lydney Model Railway Show
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Dean Academy,
Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire
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The show features a wide range of layouts from N gauge to 16mm live steam - something for all interests. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Selkent Model Railway Group - New Cross Model Railway Exibition
The London Theatre,
443 New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London
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Free entry. craft beer, wide selection of ales and 5 types of cider availible, plus teas and food from the venue cafe and bar. On major bus routes 453, 177 and 53 abd two mins from New Cross BR and overground and 5 mins from Deptford Bridge DLR. 5 cycle racks at venue and free parking from 11am to 3pm on Sat and all day on Sunday outside venue (free parking all day Sat just behind venue) MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Modelfest Club - Garden of England Modelfest
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Coolings Garden Centre,
Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, Kent
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We are proud to present the 3rd Garden of England Model Fest at Coolings Garden Centre Knockholt (Nr Pratts Bottom) Kent. The Show will feature Model Railways, boats, Sci fi, r/c Trucks & Tanks, Dolls houses & Miniatures, & much much more. Many exhibits will give visitors the chance to get 'hands on' & have a go. We will have a good range of Traders offering lots of tempting goodies. There will be something for everyone! 'Kids go Free' (U14 with paying Adult) MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Boston Model Railway Society - Boston Model Railway Exhibition
Stickney Village Hall,
Hall Lane, Stickney, Lincolnshire
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Boston Model Railway Society annual exhibition. The exhibition is run by club members and their families. Family entrance of £7 is for 2 adults + 3 children max. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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Worthing Model Railway Club - 2018 Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Durrington High School,
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex
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Worthing MRC bring together a collection of model railways, traders and society stands at our annual exhibition in September 2018. Light refreshments will be available throughout the show. The event takes place at a spacious venue, and includes free parking and disabled-friendly access. MORE DETAILS HERE...
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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.
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