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Railex 2019 TICKETS COMPETITION COMING SOON.... Win Tickets to Risborough & District Model Railway Club Railex 2019 Model Railway Exhibition. Link and details to follow very shortly. In conjunction with Risborough & District Model Railway Club, This will be your chance to win one of four Adult tickets to the Railex 2019 Exhibition on Sat 25th - Sun 26th May 2019 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Stadium Approach,  Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP. RAILEX is a model railway exhibition that brings together the very best layouts and traders in one huge hall at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The emphasis is on quality and Railex has some very large layouts that are not normally seen at other shows. A free vintage bus will run from Aylesbury railway station carpark to RAILEX and return up to every half hour Saturday and every hour on Sunday. Up to two children can be admitted free with each paying adult on Sunday only.

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SCRS 2019 TICKETS COMPETITION NOW CLOSED In conjunction with Sutton Coldfield Railway Society, This was your chance to win one of two Family tickets to the SCRS 2019 Exhibition on Sat 27th - Sun 28th April 2019 at Bishop Walsh School, Wylde Green Road,  Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 1QT. This year for the first time we will be having 3 demonstration stands at the exhibition showing you how to maintain your locomotive fleet, how to get the most out of DCC and how to build card kit buildings. Along with 14 quality layouts from near and far featuring the ever popular Museum of Transport and Watney & Worsted from the Warley Student Members group. This will be an exhibition not to be missed. Unfortunately the competition is now closed and the lucky winners are - Tim Poultney - Worcester Trevor Thompson - Kettering . Congratulations and we will be contacting you within the next couple of days to get your prize to you. If you did not win this time please do not worry as we will be holding further competitions. So watch this space.

This calendar covers many of the Swapmeets and Toyfairs 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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20190419 20190419 Europe/London - This is an excellent ground floor Leisure Centre Sports Hall Venue with easy unloading, free parking, reasonably-priced refreshments and good lighting. Only a short distance from M6 Junction 23. Many top traders attending. Always a good selection of new and pre-owned Model Railwys, Diecast, Meccano etc Come and join us. Leigh Sports Centre, Sale Way, Leigh, Lancashire Fri 19th - Barry Stockton Fairs -  Leigh Train and Toy Collectors Fair
Leigh Sports Centre, Sale Way, Leigh, Lancashire


This is an excellent ground floor Leisure Centre Sports Hall Venue with easy unloading, free parking, reasonably-priced refreshments and good lighting. Only a short distance from M6 Junction 23. Many top traders attending. Always a good selection of new and pre-owned Model Railwys, Diecast, Meccano etc Come and join us.

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20190419 20190419 Europe/London - 70 tables The Grange, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex Fri 19th - SRP Toyfairs -  Midhurst Toyfair
The Grange, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex


70 tables

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20190420 20190420 Europe/London - THIS SUPERB VENUE now hosts this long established fair, offering one of the best selections in the North West of new and used model railways, die-cast models, tinplate etc; This fair has been a favourite with many collectors for over 35 years. The Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire Sat 20th - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Chester Toy & Train Fair
The Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire


THIS SUPERB VENUE now hosts this long established fair, offering one of the best selections in the North West of new and used model railways, die-cast models, tinplate etc; This fair has been a favourite with many collectors for over 35 years.

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T:80

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20190420 20190420 Europe/London - Kents largest toy collectors fair Lockmeadow Market Hall, Barker Street, Maidstone, Kent Sat 20th - Geoff Martin Toyfairs -  Maidstone Vintage Toy Fair
Lockmeadow Market Hall, Barker Street, Maidstone, Kent


Kents largest toy collectors fair

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20190420 20190420 Europe/London - My regular fair at this easily accessible venue. Good, free parking and level access. The usual group of traders are keen to offer a range of new and used model railway equipment, cars, lorries ships & planes in die-cast, kit form, plastic or tin plate to-gether with other model ephemera. They are also happy to buy or exchange your unwanted models. A local bus route is nearby: No 11/12 - half hourly service to & from City Centre - bus stop location: Roundhouse Park, Jasmine Walk The Willow Centre, 1 - 13 Willowcroft Way, Norwich, Norfolk Sat 20th - John's Toy Fairs -  Norwich
The Willow Centre, 1 - 13 Willowcroft Way, Norwich, Norfolk


My regular fair at this easily accessible venue. Good, free parking and level access. The usual group of traders are keen to offer a range of new and used model railway equipment, cars, lorries ships & planes in die-cast, kit form, plastic or tin plate to-gether with other model ephemera. They are also happy to buy or exchange your unwanted models. A local bus route is nearby: No 11/12 - half hourly service to & from City Centre - bus stop location: Roundhouse Park, Jasmine Walk

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20190421 20190421 Europe/London - Copdock Village Hall has excellent Lighting and easy access. The Catering is excellent wtth hot and cold food being served. Some of the best Dealers in East Anglia will be trying to tempt you with either Diecasts or Model Trains. Early entry from 9am £5.00. Buy , Sell or Swap try Copdock. Copdock Village Hall, Old London Road, Copdock Near Ipswich, Suffolk Sun 21st - BB & PC Fairs -  Toyfair
Copdock Village Hall, Old London Road, Copdock Near Ipswich, Suffolk


Copdock Village Hall has excellent Lighting and easy access. The Catering is excellent wtth hot and cold food being served. Some of the best Dealers in East Anglia will be trying to tempt you with either Diecasts or Model Trains. Early entry from 9am £5.00. Buy , Sell or Swap try Copdock.

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20190422 20190422 Europe/London - Bridgnorth Toyfair is one of the longest established fairs in the U.K. Its success it due mainly to the quality and variety of the new and pre-owned models on offer. It is also not far from the Severn Valley Railway which if combined the attractions make for a very enjoyable day out. Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, High Town, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Mon 22nd - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Bridgnorth Toy & Model Collectors Fair
Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, High Town, Bridgnorth, Shropshire


Bridgnorth Toyfair is one of the longest established fairs in the U.K. Its success it due mainly to the quality and variety of the new and pre-owned models on offer. It is also not far from the Severn Valley Railway which if combined the attractions make for a very enjoyable day out.

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20190426 20190426 Europe/London - As one of the longest established swapmeets, for years, 'Alfreton-Friday' has been the place for toy collectors and rail enthusiasts.Excellent access, good public transport and major road links. Refreshments, Free parking.Acc.U/16's free.Earlybird from 5pm.Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down'Memory Lane'.A good variety of traders so plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail, diecast and themed, both new and used.Always expect the unexpected at Alfreton! Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Fri 26th - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  Alfreton Toy and Train Fair
Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire


As one of the longest established swapmeets, for years, 'Alfreton-Friday' has been the place for toy collectors and rail enthusiasts.Excellent access, good public transport and major road links. Refreshments, Free parking.Acc.U/16's free.Earlybird from 5pm.Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down'Memory Lane'.A good variety of traders so plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail, diecast and themed, both new and used.Always expect the unexpected at Alfreton!

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20190427 20190427 Europe/London - Junction Fairs have 20yrs experience in putting on events in other collecting fields, we have for the past 5yrs attended toy fairs nationally as stallholders. We hope to bring, choice/value and a friendly atomosphere to the tade/collector or browser and to raise interest in the North Staffs Area.Buy/Sell/Browse a wide variety from Trains,Transport Diecasts,Sc-Fi,Tinplate,Star Wars, Lego, ActionMan,Subbuteo. Model Kits. Superheroes. .Great Carparking. Great Road links and regular bus service St Wulstans Community Centre, Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire Sat 27th - Junction Fairs -  The North Staffs Toy & Train Fair
St Wulstans Community Centre, Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire


Junction Fairs have 20yrs experience in putting on events in other collecting fields, we have for the past 5yrs attended toy fairs nationally as stallholders. We hope to bring, choice/value and a friendly atomosphere to the tade/collector or browser and to raise interest in the North Staffs Area.Buy/Sell/Browse a wide variety from Trains,Transport Diecasts,Sc-Fi,Tinplate,Star Wars, Lego, ActionMan,Subbuteo. Model Kits. Superheroes. .Great Carparking. Great Road links and regular bus service

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20190428 20190428 Europe/London - A traditional, friendly british toyfair organised by collectors for collectors. Buy, sell and swap from a large range of toys old and new. Including Triang and Hornby trains, all gauges plus continental makes. Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox diecasts. Other toys including Meccano, Lego, action figures and lots more. Hot food and drinks available. Extensive advertising campaign, well signposted & free parking. Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, Surrey Sun 28th - Model Car Mart -  Ashington Vintage Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, Surrey


A traditional, friendly british toyfair organised by collectors for collectors. Buy, sell and swap from a large range of toys old and new. Including Triang and Hornby trains, all gauges plus continental makes. Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox diecasts. Other toys including Meccano, Lego, action figures and lots more. Hot food and drinks available. Extensive advertising campaign, well signposted & free parking.

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20190428 20190428 Europe/London - Our great West Wales show in this excellent and large venue, close to the town and just off the man A40 dual-carriageway westward (first slip-road after B&Q). Massive free car parks, level and easy access and a good in-house cafe. This is a SUNDAY show. Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Sun 28th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Carmarthen Toy & Train Sale
Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire


Our great West Wales show in this excellent and large venue, close to the town and just off the man A40 dual-carriageway westward (first slip-road after B&Q). Massive free car parks, level and easy access and a good in-house cafe. This is a SUNDAY show.

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20190428 20190428 Europe/London - Over 120 tables at Durhams premier toy fair. A1 junction 63, follow A167 Birtley. Buy, sell and swap trains, diecast and sci fi. On site free parking and cafe. The Lord Lawson Academy is opposition Komatsu on bus route 21 Lord Lawson Academy, Birtley Lane, Chester Le Street, Durham Sun 28th - Northern Toy Fairs -  Chester Le Street Toy & Train Fair
Lord Lawson Academy, Birtley Lane, Chester Le Street, Durham


Over 120 tables at Durhams premier toy fair. A1 junction 63, follow A167 Birtley. Buy, sell and swap trains, diecast and sci fi. On site free parking and cafe. The Lord Lawson Academy is opposition Komatsu on bus route 21

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20190428 20190428 Europe/London - 45 tables Langham Community Centre, School Road, Colchester, Essex Sun 28th - SRP Toyfairs -  Colchester Toyfair
Langham Community Centre, School Road, Colchester, Essex


45 tables

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20190428 20190428 Europe/London - Up to 250 stalls available with top dealers in attendance selling the best in collectable toys. Many obsolete early tin plate toys and models available for sale, along with lots of obsolete Corgi and Dinky toys. Model Railway items in abundance, new and quality used. Also Sci-Fi, Lego, Transformers etc. BTTF Delorean on display at this event. Early Bird ticket from 8am £10.00. Light refreshments available. U16 free with full paying adult. Call us on 01373 452857 Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon Sun 28th - Bulldog Fairs -  Exeter Toy Collectors Fair
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon


Up to 250 stalls available with top dealers in attendance selling the best in collectable toys. Many obsolete early tin plate toys and models available for sale, along with lots of obsolete Corgi and Dinky toys. Model Railway items in abundance, new and quality used. Also Sci-Fi, Lego, Transformers etc. BTTF Delorean on display at this event. Early Bird ticket from 8am £10.00. Light refreshments available. U16 free with full paying adult. Call us on 01373 452857

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20190430 20190430 Europe/London - Small friendly Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc. Tea, coffee and cakes available. Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire Tue 30th - Garstang Toyfair
Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire


Small friendly Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc. Tea, coffee and cakes available.

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