Club Open Days and Meetings Calendar This calendar covers many of the Club and Society Open Days 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 Model Railway Exhibitions and Swapmeets and Toyfairs are now listed in their very own Events Calendars. 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 (51k). Please mention ukmodelshops.co.uk when you contact any of the detailed clubs or society held events so they can be assured that their listing is worthwhile. You can also search for ALL events by distance from your Post Code here. Click the Post Code to view an A-Z Map for directions, Click the Event Title to view more detail, Click the Envelope symbol to open your e-mail program to write to the organiser. KEY to QUICKINFO Symbols: Disabled Access No. of Layouts L:16 No. of Traders T:8 Club Stand CS Modelling Demos Md Free Parking Refreshments   2010 2011 Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

20 Most Popular Exhibitions : 1st Mar to 31st May 1  St Neots Model Railway Club 2  March & District Model Railway Club 3  Train Collectors Society 4  West Sussex Area Group ’N’ Gauge Society 5  Leyland Model Railway Club 6  Weardale Railway Locomotive Preservation Group 7  Guildford '0' Gauge Group 8  Taunton MRG 9  Gainsborough Model Railway Society 10  Taunton MRG 11  Tendring Hundred MRC 12  Berkshire Area Group - N Gauge Society 13  Guildford Model Engineering Society 14  Morecambe & Heysham MRC 15  Merseyside Model Railway Society 16  Morecambe & Heysham MRC 17  Gresley and Wychnor Model Railway Group 18  The Model Railway Club 19  Colchester MRC 20  Sarum Model Traction Engine Club

March 2010

• Sat 20th - Train Collectors Society - Spring Get Together and AGM
  The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
  

  Saturday 20th March 2010 Train Collectors Society Spring Event & AGM the Weatherley Centre Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8JB Opening hours: 9.30am – 4pm Admission: £2 (£4 non members) Theme: Oil & Petrol Tankers Layouts & Displays: More are awaiting confirmation, those so far include. Andy & Elaine Hyelman – Eclectic display! Paul Williams & Bryan Pentland – Unusual American c/w "O" Gauge Paul Brookes – Master Models Richard Bingham – Lionel Standard gauge Mike Wiseman –  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 21st - Merseyside Model Railway Society - Spring Open Day - CANCELLED
  Cavendish Enterprise Centre, Brassey Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside
  

  Due circumstances beyond the organisers control thie event has had to be CANCELLED. Our 8 layouts are in a variety of scales and gauges, they will be running where possible. Buy your models at our famous Club Shop. Hot and Cold refreshments will be available, all day and you can park in our free, supervised car park. Guidebook available on entry for £1 per group.

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• Sun 21st - Guildford Model Engineering Society - Public Open Afternoon
  Stoke Park, London Road, Guildford, Surrey
  

  The first in our monthly open afternoons for 2010, featuring model steam train rides, 16mm garden railway and permanent 4mm (00) Great Western Railway layout. Free admission, free parking, refreshments available.

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• Sun 21st - Mon 22nd - Taunton MRG - Open Day
  Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
  

  In conjunction with the West Somerset Gala Event. Admission charges will apply. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes are available. Parking at the main West Somerset Railway carpark.

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• Fri 26th - Sun 28th - Taunton MRG - Open Day
  Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
  

  In conjunction with the West Somerset Gala Event. Admission charges will apply. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes are available. Parking at the main West Somerset Railway carpark.

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• Sat 27th - Leyland Model Railway Club - Open Day (New Venue)
  St.James Church Hall, Avon Dale Drive, Lostock Hall, Lancashire
  

  This is a new venue with the event being held in St.James of Lostock Church Hall and there should be a varied programm for you to see. Limited free parking, but good access to the venue. There will only be light refreshents tea, coffee etc.

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• Sun 28th - Guildford '0' Gauge Group - Open Day
  Normandy Village Hall, Manor Fruit Farm, Glaziers Lane, Normandy, Guilford, Surrey
  

  The Guildford Group's Open Day provides an opportunity to see two of the Group's '0' gauge layouts and to purchase items for '0' gauge model railways. Around 14 traders normally attend our open days. 'Normandy Junction' is a large continuous run layout plus 'Warnborough Road', a layout complete with scenery and buildings demonstrating how a continuous oval in '0' gauge can be accomplished in a space of 12 feet x 14 feet. There May also be one small end to end layout.

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April 2010

• Sat 3rd - Mon 5th - 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 120 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

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• Sun 4th - Mon 5th - Gresley and Wychnor Model Railway Group - Easter Open Weekend
  Gresley Social Centre, Park Road, Church Gresley, Derbyshire
  

  Layouts present include Marston on Sea and Wychnor, both O Gauge, Worthington East OO, Stickledown Jnc in N gauge. In addition we have an interesting G gauge layout called Catlon Valley which is nearing scenic completion. Scenic extention developments on the clubs 'travelling' layout Mulledale can also be viewed. Some modelling demos will take place during the 2 day event.

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• Sat 10th - Tendring Hundred MRC - Open Day
  The Brotherhood Hall, 28 St. Oysth Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
  

  Model Railways gauges 'Z' to 'O', sales and refreshments. Friendly help and advice. ample parking nearby. Can't find it - We are opposite LIDDL's! in Clacton-on-Sea, and near to the town for shopping. We look forward to seeing many of you interested in the hobby of model railways.

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• Sat 10th - Berkshire Area Group - N Gauge Society - Open Day
  Sindlesham Baptist Church, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire
  

  The halls will be packed with N Gauge Model Railway Layouts with the group's own impressive 4 track "Modular" Layout as centrepiece. This huge layout will be supported by other models including Paddock Hill, Kidmore Magna Curve, Redhatch (Loddon Vale Model Railway Club) and an American layout by John & Luke Bishop. There will also be the famous Tombola which will, no doubt, enliven the proceedings. The entries to the 2009 "Chairman's Challenge" Modelling competition will also be on display.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 11th - Colchester MRC - Open Day
  The Orpen Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex
  

  Colchester & District Model Railway Club - Open Day - the Orpen Hall, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3BW - Sunday 11th April 2010 - 11:00am to 4:00pm - Free entry - Light refreshments available

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• Sat 17th - Weardale Railway Locomotive Preservation Group - RRNE Open Day Shildon
  Rail Restorations North East, Unit 8A Hackworth Industrial Park, Shildon, Durham
  

  Second open day arranged at the Shildon site. See the progress of RSH No77, the G5 project, current restoration projects including Class 121 Bubble Car. There will be layouts, trade support, raffle and refreshments. Entry is free though donations towards RSH No77 would be most welcome. All funds raised on the day will go towards the restoration of No77.

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• Sun 18th - The Model Railway Club - Open Day
  Keen House, 4 Calshot Street, London, Greater London
  

  The Model Railway Club's annual Open Day at its clubrooms near King's Cross. This year the Club celebrates its centenary, and 50 years in Keen House. Some of the club's layouts will be operating, the library will be open to allow visitors to see the range and number of books to help research models and layouts, and there's a chance to test-run your own stock on the test tracks (Most gauges from 2mm to 7mm). Special offer for new members signing up on the day, and entry is free.

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May 2010

• Sat 1st - Mon 3rd - Sarum Model Traction Engine Club - Open Day
  Woodgreen Village Hall, High Street, Woodgreen (In The New Forest), Hampshire
  

  This is a model traction engine rally and model display. Model traction engine road run in the New Forest with some steep hills to over come! It will be held in the Village hall and field of the village of Woodgreen in the New forest. It is signposted off the A338 Salisbury-Bournemouth road. It should be an enjoyable bank holiday weekend for everyone.

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June 2010

• Sat 12th - Sun 13th - Taunton MRG - Open Day
  Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
  

  In conjunction with the West Somerset Gala Event. Admission charges will apply. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes are available. Parking at the main West Somerset Railway carpark.

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• Sat 19th - Sun 20th - 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 120 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

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July 2010

• Sat 10th - Tappers Train Collectors Club - Leeds Model Company Day
  Bromley Methodist Church, Broomfield Road, Bromley, Kent
  

  This is a special Leeds Model day. Dave Peacock will be showing and running the Leeds Stedman Trust archives. Also you can bring along you loco/coach/wagon and either run or display them on our tier shelving for others to admire. We have 6 traders selling Leeds stock and spares + Hornby, ACE and Darstead. Sit with a cuppa and watch some rare loco's run on our 20'x12' 3 rail coarse scale layout.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 18th - 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 120 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

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August 2010

• Sat 7th - Sun 8th - Taunton MRG - Open Day
  Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
  

  In conjunction with the West Somerset Gala Event. Admission charges will apply. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes are available. Parking at the main West Somerset Railway carpark.

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• Sat 28th - Mon 30th - 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 120 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

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September 2010

• Sat 4th - Sun 5th - Taunton Model Railway Group - Open Day
  Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
  

  In conjunction with the West Somerset Gala Event. Admission charges will apply. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes are available. Parking at the main West Somerset Railway carpark.

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October 2010

• Fri 1st - Sun 3rd - Taunton MRG - Open Day
  Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
  

  In conjunction with the West Somerset Gala Event. Admission charges will apply. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes are available. Parking at the main West Somerset Railway carpark.

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• Sun 10th - 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 120 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

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December 2010

• Sun 12th - 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 120 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

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• Mon 27th - 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 120 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

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• Tue 28th - Wed 29th - Taunton MRG - Open Day
  Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
  

  In conjunction with the West Somerset Gala Event. Admission charges will apply. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes are available. Parking at the main West Somerset Railway carpark.

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