Model Railway Exhibitions and Events Calendar

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July 2019

20190720 20190720 Europe/London - A friendly event for enthusiasts and families alike (Accompanied children free). Eight all action vintage layouts featuring classic toys and models from the past, with clockwork included on several. Children's "I Spy" quiz. Six traders. Good refreshments. Off A23 just north of Preston Park. Close to main bus routes and Preston Park station. Unrestricted kerbside parking nearby. Wheelchair access except to stage. Facilities for disabled. Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex Sat 20th - Sussex Vintage Model Railway Collectors -  Summer Toy and Model Train Show
Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex


A friendly event for enthusiasts and families alike (Accompanied children free). Eight all action vintage layouts featuring classic toys and models from the past, with clockwork included on several. Children's "I Spy" quiz. Six traders. Good refreshments. Off A23 just north of Preston Park. Close to main bus routes and Preston Park station. Unrestricted kerbside parking nearby. Wheelchair access except to stage. Facilities for disabled.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190720 20190720 Europe/London - In aid of RAF Wings Appeal, and RBL Poppy Appeal. Model Trains running to delight all ages. Come and relive this very popular pastime. Refreshments and Trade Stands. Nearest Stations, Chingford, Highams Park and Angel Road (London Overground), buses 385 and 444 run along Hall Lane. Royal British Legion, Hall Lane, Chingford, Greater London Sat 20th - The Royal British Legion -  Model Railway Exhibition
Royal British Legion, Hall Lane, Chingford, Greater London


In aid of RAF Wings Appeal, and RBL Poppy Appeal. Model Trains running to delight all ages. Come and relive this very popular pastime. Refreshments and Trade Stands. Nearest Stations, Chingford, Highams Park and Angel Road (London Overground), buses 385 and 444 run along Hall Lane.

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20190720 20190720 Europe/London - The annual get-together of group members to display their diverse range of layouts and promote the group as well as spending a pleasurable day with like-minded fellow modellers. The exhibition is open to visitors from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Entrance is free to members. Entrance fee will be refunded if you join the group on the day. Parking is available nearby and Felixstowe station is just a short walk. Trinity Methodist Church, 26 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Sat 20th - Worldwide Group of the N Gauge Society -  2019 Annual Convention
Trinity Methodist Church, 26 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk


The annual get-together of group members to display their diverse range of layouts and promote the group as well as spending a pleasurable day with like-minded fellow modellers. The exhibition is open to visitors from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Entrance is free to members. Entrance fee will be refunded if you join the group on the day. Parking is available nearby and Felixstowe station is just a short walk.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190720 20190720 Europe/London - This is the second show in Filey. It will be raising money for the church rebuilding fund. Last year was a great success. St. Johns Church, West Avenue, Filey, North Yorkshire Sat 20th - Scarborough Area Model Trains -  Filey Model Railway Show
St. Johns Church, West Avenue, Filey, North Yorkshire


This is the second show in Filey. It will be raising money for the church rebuilding fund. Last year was a great success.

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L:9

T:1




20190720 20190720 Europe/London - 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 4 ex Pete Waterman). Running Gauge 1 live Steam on station concourse. Free Admission. Kidderminster Railway Museum, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Sat 20th - 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 4 ex Pete Waterman). Running Gauge 1 live Steam on station concourse. Free Admission.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190720 20190720 Europe/London - Our 7th annual exhibition, and again we are aiming to bring you a selection of quality layouts in a range of scales. Disabled access is possible to most areas. The hall is very close to bus stops on the 99 route (Eastbourne to Hastings). Refreshments and light lunches are on offer. Pevensey Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex Sat 20th - Pevensey Bay Model Railway Club -  Model Railway Exhibition  - **Updated**
Pevensey Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex


Our 7th annual exhibition, and again we are aiming to bring you a selection of quality layouts in a range of scales. Disabled access is possible to most areas. The hall is very close to bus stops on the 99 route (Eastbourne to Hastings). Refreshments and light lunches are on offer.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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T:8

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20190720 20190720 Europe/London - Following a successful 1st exhibition in 2018, we will be staging the 2nd annual Stibbard Railex featuring a range of club and privately owned layouts in various scales from across East Anglia. The exhibition will, again, be presented in both the Methodist Church and Village Hall which are diagonally opposite each other. Stibbard Village Hall & Methodist Church, Guist Bottom Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk Sat 20th - Stibbard Village Hall & Methodist Church -  Stibbard Railex 2019  - **Updated**
Stibbard Village Hall & Methodist Church, Guist Bottom Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk


Following a successful 1st exhibition in 2018, we will be staging the 2nd annual Stibbard Railex featuring a range of club and privately owned layouts in various scales from across East Anglia. The exhibition will, again, be presented in both the Methodist Church and Village Hall which are diagonally opposite each other.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190720 20190720 Europe/London - We are assembling a group of experts to provide "one on one" and group talks about all things railway modelling. There will be demonstrations by invited people and illustrated talks from guest speakers, on subjects ranging from kitbashing to soldering, layout photography to back scene creation and much more (see the website for more details). A buffet lunch is included in the price, as is tea and coffee during the day. Parmiters School, High Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire Sat 20th - Chiltern Model Railway Association -  Interactive Modellers Workshop
Parmiters School, High Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire


We are assembling a group of experts to provide "one on one" and group talks about all things railway modelling. There will be demonstrations by invited people and illustrated talks from guest speakers, on subjects ranging from kitbashing to soldering, layout photography to back scene creation and much more (see the website for more details). A buffet lunch is included in the price, as is tea and coffee during the day.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190720 20190721 Europe/London - Cupar & District Model Railway Club presents Cupar Model Rail - the 27th Show held in the town by the club. 15+ Working Layouts, LEGO Railway, Other Exhibits, Trade Support, Refreshments & Raffle. Free Parking Available nearby Free show guide provided to all paying adults. The Corn Exchange, St Catherines Street, Cupar, Fife Sat 20th - Sun 21st - 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 27th Show held in the town by the club. 15+ Working Layouts, LEGO Railway, Other Exhibits, Trade Support, Refreshments & Raffle. Free Parking Available nearby Free show guide provided to all paying adults.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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T:8

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20190721 20190721 Europe/London - 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 Sun 21st - 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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20190727 20190727 Europe/London - Barnstaple MRC will be holding our 48th annual show with something of interest and inspiring for all age groups. We have a well supported trade with club stand, demo, shunting puzzle and associations. Disabled access through out with parking near by. Rest & refreshment area. Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon Sat 27th - Barnstaple Model Railway Club -  2019 Exhibition  - **Updated**
Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon


Barnstaple MRC will be holding our 48th annual show with something of interest and inspiring for all age groups. We have a well supported trade with club stand, demo, shunting puzzle and associations. Disabled access through out with parking near by. Rest & refreshment area.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:12+

T:4+

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20190727 20190727 Europe/London - The annual Bridport Summer Exhibition of 2018 moved to the Sir John Colfox Academy just to the north of Bridport Town centre. There is free parking and the much larger venue with easier access was appreciated by visitors. We have increased the number and we hope quality of layouts attending. We have quality traders offering a wide range of items. Feedback from 2018 tells us that this is SO MUCH better than our previously limited space and the awful parking facilities in central Bridport. Sir John Colfox School, Ridgeway, Bradpole, Bridport, Dorset Sat 27th - Bridport & District Model Railway Society -  2019 Summer Exhibition  - **Updated**
Sir John Colfox School, Ridgeway, Bradpole, Bridport, Dorset


The annual Bridport Summer Exhibition of 2018 moved to the Sir John Colfox Academy just to the north of Bridport Town centre. There is free parking and the much larger venue with easier access was appreciated by visitors. We have increased the number and we hope quality of layouts attending. We have quality traders offering a wide range of items. Feedback from 2018 tells us that this is SO MUCH better than our previously limited space and the awful parking facilities in central Bridport.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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T:5

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20190727 20190727 Europe/London - Charity N Gauge exhibition in aid of Colchester Critical Care Unit featuring a range of N Gauge layouts alongside the Annual N Gauge Soceity AGM. Plenty to keep everyone entertained for a few hours as we showcase some of the best in N Gauge. N Gauge Society members can also attend the annual AGM in a seperate hall at the venue. All proceeds from the event will go to Colchester CCU. £5 Adults - Under 12s Free - Members Entry £3 Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Essex Sat 27th - N Gauge Society -  AGM & Charity Model Exhibition
Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Essex


Charity N Gauge exhibition in aid of Colchester Critical Care Unit featuring a range of N Gauge layouts alongside the Annual N Gauge Soceity AGM. Plenty to keep everyone entertained for a few hours as we showcase some of the best in N Gauge. N Gauge Society members can also attend the annual AGM in a seperate hall at the venue. All proceeds from the event will go to Colchester CCU. £5 Adults - Under 12s Free - Members Entry £3  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:12

T:9

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20190727 20190728 Europe/London - The annual exhibition, in our 55th year, has 13+ layouts, many of which have a Welsh railway theme, past and present. We have 6 Trade stands with a range of models and model accessories. The venue is a single storey, with full 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 access from Llandudno Junction station by No 5 bus. Craig Y Don Community Centre, Queen's Road, Craig Y Don, Llandudno, Conwy Sat 27th - Sun 28th - Colwyn Model Railway Club -  2019 Annual Exhibition
Craig Y Don Community Centre, Queen's Road, Craig Y Don, Llandudno, Conwy


The annual exhibition, in our 55th year, has 13+ layouts, many of which have a Welsh railway theme, past and present. We have 6 Trade stands with a range of models and model accessories. The venue is a single storey, with full 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 access from Llandudno Junction station by No 5 bus.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190727 20190728 Europe/London - South Coast Rails Model Railway club are proud to announce their 8th exhibition based in New Milton Hants in the beautiful New Forest. It is held in a modern college building with ample free parking, level easy access for disabled persons, easy access to all around the venue and light refreshments are available.We try to be just a little different and layouts can be seen from Gauge 3 to N but with an emphasis on larger scale layouts. Come and visit us, stay all day and enjoy our show. Arnewood School, Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire Sat 27th - Sun 28th - South Coast Model Railway Club -  New Milton Hants Model Railway Exhibition
Arnewood School, Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire


South Coast Rails Model Railway club are proud to announce their 8th exhibition based in New Milton Hants in the beautiful New Forest. It is held in a modern college building with ample free parking, level easy access for disabled persons, easy access to all around the venue and light refreshments are available.We try to be just a little different and layouts can be seen from Gauge 3 to N but with an emphasis on larger scale layouts. Come and visit us, stay all day and enjoy our show.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190727 20190728 Europe/London - 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 Sat 27th - Sun 28th - Blyth & Tyne Model Railway Society -  Railex North East 2019
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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L:25+

T:17+

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20190727 20190728 Europe/London - 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. St Johns School, Wheatly Avenue, Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire Sat 27th - Sun 28th - 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.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190727 20190728 Europe/London - Layouts, Trade, Demonstrations, Refreshments, Tombola, Free Parking, Entrance £2, Accompanied Children Free Goathland Village Hall, Goathland, Whitby, North Yorkshire Sat 27th - Sun 28th - Whitby & District Model Railway Club -  Goathland Model Railway Show
Goathland Village Hall, Goathland, Whitby, North Yorkshire


Layouts, Trade, Demonstrations, Refreshments, Tombola, Free Parking, Entrance £2, Accompanied Children Free   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190728 20190728 Europe/London - A selection of top quality layouts with a variety demonstrators and traders. 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 Sun 28th - Thirsk and District Model Railway Group -  Model Railway Exhibition
Thirsk Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire


A selection of top quality layouts with a variety demonstrators and traders. 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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20190731 20190731 Europe/London - We will be showing our multi award winning 'Bath Green Park' and our newest layout of Bishops Lydeard. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who will be running their Yellow timetable. Refreshments will be available. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Wed 31st - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


We will be showing our multi award winning 'Bath Green Park' and our newest layout of Bishops Lydeard. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who will be running their Yellow timetable. Refreshments will be available.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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