Yeah I was there 13:00 until the end, although I did chat to some people I know at a trade stall for ages and had a break in the middle and went around filming again.
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Model Railway exhibitions (that you might also be attending).
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4COR
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Looking to go to Abingdon this weekend (2nd/3rd March 2024).
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...went to Abingdon today and spent nigh on 4 hours wondering around - a really good range of layouts, and busy, but not so bad that you couldn't get right in to see the layouts up close - so much nicer than something like Milton Keynes which was Uber rammed.
Some excellent stuff - particularly enjoyed Baijao (industrial China, not only for the train length and the sound), Norge (how do they do the moving chickens?!) - but generally some super layouts, and always some great attention to detail. Very much recommended.
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...went to Abingdon today and spent nigh on 4 hours wondering around - a really good range of layouts, and busy, but not so bad that you couldn't get right in to see the layouts up close - so much nicer than something like Milton Keynes which was Uber rammed.
Some excellent stuff - particularly enjoyed Baijao (industrial China, not only for the train length and the sound), Norge (how do they do the moving chickens?!) - but generally some super layouts, and always some great attention to detail. Very much recommended.
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4SubAsociation
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Less than a couple of days to go until the Ashford Festival of Railway Modelling. We will be attending the following event, more to be annouce in due course.
Folkestone Model railway exhibition - 5th/6th October http://www.folkestone-mrc.com/NEXT SHOW MENU.html
DJ_K666
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Ooh! Day after my birthday. I'll definitely try and come along.I thought I’d leave this at the top of the page as on top of sharing information about exhibitions it could be a good way of meeting fellow like minded forum members from time to time.
1st one on the list from me is the Stafford Show next weekend (22nd and 23rd of September):
Exhibition 2023 | Stafford Railway Circle
Stafford Railway Circle Annual Model Railway Exhibition 23/24 September 2023 Saturday 23 September 2023 and Sunday 24 September 2023 Saturday: 10.00 – 17.00 Sunday: 10.00 – 16.30 Admission Prices: Adult: £15, accompanied children under 16 free. Advance tickets are now on sale here...www.staffordrailwaycircle.org.uk
We’ll be there with Moors View, so please come and say hello if you’re attending.
Saturday 11th May, 10am-4.30pm. SW Herts Model Railway Society Show at Queens School, Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TY.
See their website www.southwesthertsmrs.org.uk for more information.
See their website www.southwesthertsmrs.org.uk for more information.
DJ_K666
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hexagon789
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There is - 28/29 September 2024
I must say, it was a really excellent show and possibly the one that we enjoyed the most last year actually.There is - 28/29 September 2024
DJ_K666
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Excellent! I might see if I can go.
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Here is a full list of every model rail event we will be attending for the remainder of 2024 (bar any sudden changes).
Pevensey Model Railway Exhibition - 6th July 2024 http://pevenseybaymodelrailwayclub.com/about
Chatham Model railway exhibition - 20th/21st July 2024 https://www.facebook.com/chatham.mrc
The North Kent Model Transport Event - 31st August - https://www.facebook.com/events/1145786663232085/ (Not so much a model railway exhibition but will have some layout, more transport focused)
Folkestone Model railway exhibition - 5th/6th October http://www.folkestone-mrc.com
Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society Exhibition 2nd/3rd November https://www.gres.org.uk/
Tolworth Showtrain - 9th/10th November https://tolworthshowtrain.co.uk/showtrain/showtrain 2024.html
Pevensey Model Railway Exhibition - 6th July 2024 http://pevenseybaymodelrailwayclub.com/about
Chatham Model railway exhibition - 20th/21st July 2024 https://www.facebook.com/chatham.mrc
The North Kent Model Transport Event - 31st August - https://www.facebook.com/events/1145786663232085/ (Not so much a model railway exhibition but will have some layout, more transport focused)
Folkestone Model railway exhibition - 5th/6th October http://www.folkestone-mrc.com
Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society Exhibition 2nd/3rd November https://www.gres.org.uk/
Tolworth Showtrain - 9th/10th November https://tolworthshowtrain.co.uk/showtrain/showtrain 2024.html
Might consider attending the Chatham exhibition. Do you know if the Maidstone group will be having one on the 'awkward week' between Xmas and New Year this year? The one last year was rather good for a local show
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Might consider attending the Chatham exhibition. Do you know if the Maidstone group will be having one on the 'awkward week' between Xmas and New Year this year? The one last year was rather good for a local show
Maidstone is running a event on the 28th/29th December. Also Rapido are running a event on the 27th/28th September at the same location.
DJ_K666
Member
So who's going to the remaining model railway shows this year?
We've got GETS at Milton Keynes on October 12th/13th. Peter Waterman's Making Tracks 4 will be here and zim looking forward to seeing that.
Warley in its new guise at Statfold Barn is the same weekend but hopefully this will be a different date next year. I'd love to visit this excellent railway soon.
October 26th and 27th is the Great British Model Railway Show at Gaydon Which is pretty local to me. It's the show I'd go to if I can't get time off for GETS. Plenty to see and some great layouts.
National Festival of Railway Modelling is in November at the NEC (Hall 5) on the 23rd/24th November. Loads of layouts, loads of traders and some I'm going to nake a bee-line for.
We've got GETS at Milton Keynes on October 12th/13th. Peter Waterman's Making Tracks 4 will be here and zim looking forward to seeing that.
Warley in its new guise at Statfold Barn is the same weekend but hopefully this will be a different date next year. I'd love to visit this excellent railway soon.
October 26th and 27th is the Great British Model Railway Show at Gaydon Which is pretty local to me. It's the show I'd go to if I can't get time off for GETS. Plenty to see and some great layouts.
National Festival of Railway Modelling is in November at the NEC (Hall 5) on the 23rd/24th November. Loads of layouts, loads of traders and some I'm going to nake a bee-line for.
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Sun Chariot
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And a smaller sized exhibition, the annual South Hampshire Model Railway Club's show on 16th November.
shmrc.org.uk
I had hoped to visit it for the first time, this year. My wife won the toss, though, with early Christmas shopping. In New York.
@Cowley if you're still operating Moors View there, good luck and I'm gutted I won't be able to pop in to say hello. Our flight leaves mid-Saturday.
Exhibition – SHMRC
shmrc.org.uk
I had hoped to visit it for the first time, this year. My wife won the toss, though, with early Christmas shopping. In New York.
@Cowley if you're still operating Moors View there, good luck and I'm gutted I won't be able to pop in to say hello. Our flight leaves mid-Saturday.
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Next weekend is Stafford Exhibition
Exhibition 2024 | Stafford Railway Circle
Stafford Railway Circle Annual Model Railway Exhibition 28/29 September 2024 Saturday 28 September 2024 and Sunday 29 September 2024 Saturday: 10.00 – 17.00 Sunday: 10.00 – 16.30 Admission Prices: Adult: £17, accompanied children under 16 free. Family - up to 2 + 2 £25 (SUNDAY ONLY) At Stafford...
www.staffordrailwaycircle.org.uk
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DJ_K666
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Excellent. That's one that looks worth checking out, although I doubt my wallet would forgive me...Next weekend is Stafford Exhibition
Exhibition 2024 | Stafford Railway Circle
Stafford Railway Circle Annual Model Railway Exhibition 28/29 September 2024 Saturday 28 September 2024 and Sunday 29 September 2024 Saturday: 10.00 – 17.00 Sunday: 10.00 – 16.30 Admission Prices: Adult: £17, accompanied children under 16 free. Family - up to 2 + 2 £25 (SUNDAY ONLY) At Stafford...www.staffordrailwaycircle.org.uk
4SubAsociation
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Definetly going to GETS, also rapido raliex in Maidstone is on the 27th-28th Sept (https://rapidotrains.co.uk/rapido-railex/)
The 4SUB Association will be at the following
Folkestone Model railway exhibition - 5th/6th October http://www.folkestone-mrc.com
Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society Exhibition 2nd/3rd November https://www.gres.org.uk/
Tolworth Showtrain - 9th/10th November https://tolworthshowtrain.co.uk/showtrain/showtrain 2024.html
The 4SUB Association will be at the following
Folkestone Model railway exhibition - 5th/6th October http://www.folkestone-mrc.com
Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society Exhibition 2nd/3rd November https://www.gres.org.uk/
Tolworth Showtrain - 9th/10th November https://tolworthshowtrain.co.uk/showtrain/showtrain 2024.html
We’ll be showing Moors View at the Aldershot Model Railway show next weekend - October the 12th and 13th if any of you fine people are around?
If you do intend on being there then please do come and say hello!
If you do intend on being there then please do come and say hello!
barrowjack
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Gloster
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If my cough has gone I hope to get there on Saturday: it is just about at the limit of my travelling distance. If you see someone looking like a down-and-out approaching, it may well be me.
Dave W
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Seems to be loads this weekend - frustratingly one weekend on which I am not free!
I think there could be a few attendees matching that description!I shall keep a look out for exactly that kind of person.
If anyone wants a ticket for GETS for either Sat or Sun for free, message me on here. I can't go, but bought advance tickets for both days.......
https:https://makingtracks.uk/
Taken from Blakemere whats on website.
Nearest bus service is d&g service 82 Chester to Northwich service
Taken from Blakemere whats on website.
The location is near Cuddington railway station about a mie away.in Cheshire on A556 Chester to Northwich road.
Nearest bus service is d&g service 82 Chester to Northwich service
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Lawlogg Editor
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Liverpool and West Lancs ‘O’ gauge group - Open Day - Sat, 16th Nov.
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The club invites non-members to attend an OPEN DAY on Saturday, 17th May 2025, from 10am-4pm, located 3 miles north of Liverpool. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Light refreshments wi…
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Liverpool and West Lancs. 'O' Gauge Group - OPEN DAY - Sat. 16th Nov. (Bootle)
Lawlogg will be holding a general OPEN DAY at its Bootle clubrooms on Sat. 16th November from 10-4. (Suggested last admission at 3). All four of our layouts will be operating. (Feel free to bring locos/stock to run.) Admission is free but cash donations would be welcomed. (Sorry - we don't...
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Donny Dave
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Sheffield model railway enthusiasts are having an open day on the 2nd November to which I'll probably go to.
Open Day 2024 :: Sheffield Model Railway Enthusiasts :: Model Railways UK
Open Day 2024 on Saturday 2 November 2024 at Carterknowle Methodist Church. Organised by Sheffield Model Railway Enthusiasts.
railwaymodels.uk
Islineclear3_1
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Anyone attending this one this coming weekend 2/3 November? Anyone local who can tell me what parking is like?