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.

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November 2019

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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CS

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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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L:10

T:1

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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...

QUICKINFO:

L:8

T:3




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. 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.

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L:90

T:150

CS

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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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T:3




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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T:8

CS

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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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L:20

T:12

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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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L:3

T:3

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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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L:4 +

T:14 +

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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...

QUICKINFO:

L:12

T:5

CS




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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CS

Md

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