Save the Date - Crewe 13th June 2026

[Mollington St]

Now i know we are still in 2025 for the next 20 odd days !!. But its not too soon to make sure you have planned ahead and saved the date for the 2026 North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair .

This will be year 5 , so bigger again than last year , with some new traders and societies as well as those known to many already .
With the Railway Children Charity to the fore , and benefiting from each and every admission on the day, this event is now one of the key ones on the calendar for many an Enthusiast .

The event attracts both traders and enthusiasts from all over the UK not just the North West , last year saw Scotland, London and even Cornwall represented .

I will over the coming weeks and months add extra information with details of each and every trader and society, along with those key reminders about Free Parking , and Refreshments .

Any questions or queries answered via the forum or you can contact me directly

Hope to say hello to a good number of forum members next June

 

[Mollington St]

So all 32 Traders have been confirmed , plus half a dozen groups and Societies

Each week i will detail a trader or Group to give you a little more understanding of what they will have on display/ for sale

GB Tickets - Traveling up from Penzance via the Sleeper to Paddington will be Graham of GB Tickets - He will be bringing a real mix of Rail and Transport Tickets from The UK and abroad.
From Pre Grouping and into the BR Era , everything from Platform Tickets , Forces Specials , Paper, Card . If it was ever issued as a Ticket then Graham will be your man .
He always makes sure there are spare chairs around so you can sit for as long as you want and go through the many boxes and packets on his stand .

 

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MDS Books - Mark the owner will be bring all the latest books and publications . MDS are distributors for many of the mainstream and smaller publishers so a real mix of titles .
With the very latest new releases , a great way to save on the postage and pick up in person .
With his large display i am sure you will find a good read amongst his stock, he has even indicated that he will be be bringing along his end of line bargains so something for everyone

 

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The opportunity to chat with Mainline Railwayana Auctions , see some of the quality items they will have up in their latest sale .

You can even bring items along for them to value and appraise at no cost , so if you are needing to move a few bits on , or just want to know what your collection is worth , come and see them .

 

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Alan Cawkill from Yorkshire will have a large stand 24 ft - Alan will have a mix of quality Hardware including badges both Railway and Bus /Tram. Black and White original photos is his real specialism , so with 1000s to look through you might need some time to find that image. Alan also will be bringing along some bargain model railway items as he looks to try and have something for everyone.

If your after some specific area images we can ask Alan to bring them along as he has stock of over 50,000

 

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Postcards?

 

[Mollington St]

Yes Post Cards - Rod Ash a very well know Railway and Transport post card specialist will be attending with all of his stock , so many many 1,000s of cards .
A couple of the other traders will also have postcards on their stand but it will not be their main specialism.

Rod is a key member of the Railway Postcard Collectors Circle , so will have news of rare cards and forthcoming collections that are coming to market

 

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Andrew & Ruth Napier from Worcestershire , well known for the quality Railwayana they display , they have a permanent display at a local antique centre , so expect to see plenty of fresh items at Crewe

The Loco Shed Model Shop of Manchester , will have a very large display of both new and pre owned Model Railway items, locos, rolling stock and much more . Jim the owner will be on hand to offer advice and be able to help your layout develop.

 

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Bob Webb of Lancashire will have one of the largest stands . Bob is known to almost every enthusiast and collector north of the Watford Gap as for over 50 years he has displayed everything Transport with a 60 % lean to Railways of the UK and the World .
Paperwork is one of his real specialisms so there will be many a box to sort through to find those many gems .
Bob does also have the odd bit of hardware so its worth looking under his tables as well as on top .

 

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Ben Derby - From the East Midlands Area , Ben will have boxes of Railway Paperwork from almost every era

Malcolm Barker - From Cheshire , Malcolm is a New and Pre Owned Book Dealer, so expect the chance to pick up a title or two

Manchester Locomotive Society - With 10,000 plus Photos and lot of Manchester and Greater Manchester Area related items , always something interesting on there tables - Plenty of Woodhead Route items they has assured me.

 

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Zoe Hunter - Zoe will have an amazing display of Maps , old and New , including some amazing new coloured reproductions. Even if you don't think you like maps , some of these are works of Art , so at least stop and admire.

Brian Moakes - Travelling up from Buckinghamshire , Brian is a trader in all things paper , so timetables , leaflets, posters, and pamphlets and brochures.

Derek Maude - Very well known on the model circuit , including Bus and Vehicle models , something pre owed or boxed , he will have many 1000s to choose from.

Andy Dyer of MAP Publications , will be over from the East Coast - Railway , and Bus Models and amazing Fleet Books

I will detail another group of traders shortly

 

[Mollington St]

Growler Class 37 Society - They have even indicated that some odd bits of Class 37s will be for sale

Transport Boards - You can buy your very own real Time Arrivals and Departures Board

National TrolleyBus Association - With Publications covering UK and Worldwide Systems a great opportunity to look back in time

Rainhill Railway Heritage - You know some of the history come and fill in the gaps

Keith Whatlin - From Sheffield Keith brings all things China, Glass and Tableware

Glenn Bubb - Photos, Photos and More Photos

Laurance Morgan - From Birmingham Laurance is down sizing so expect to find some hidden gems

Graham Mortimore = Quality Hardware from Signs both Stations and Locomotives, Builders and Bridge Plates , make sure you have a strong bag when you put in your wares from Graham

 

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That's the room full now - If you want to make sure a specific trader has the items you are looking for Just ask , and i can forward your request across .

With everyone's admission fee being donated to the Railway Children Charity , just visiting is helping to make a small difference to the many projects both in the UK and overseas

Yes - Free Parking
Yes - Just around the corner from the station
Yes - All on the level , no steps
Yes - Tea and Coffee and Light Refreshments

Share a few hours with like minded enthusiasts , and also pick up an item or two for your collection how ever varied

 

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The 3 Week Countdown -To June 13th

All 34 Traders and Exhibitors confirmed - with a back up waiting list to fill any last minute gaps
Breakfast and Light Lunch Menus confirmed
Dealers sorting out their very latest and fresh stock - Still time to put in any requests
2027 Date confirmed and 2028 will be also announced shortly

 

[Mollington St]

So less than a week away now

Boxes being filled , and ready for loading up , no last minute changes , so as above - all ready now for you the enthusiast's and members of the forum.
Hope to say hello to a good number of you on Saturday

 

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Less than 24 hours away now

One last extra addition - The Cumbria St Bees Railway Museum and Society and joining the event

An opportunity to find out about Cumbrian Railways , and also they are bring along a whole car full of donated items to sell , so you are sure to find a gem or two in their boxes

Thanks again for all the kind words and support , and just to remind each and everyone through the doors is supporting the Railway Children Charity

 

[Mollington St]

A big Thank you to all whom attended , this was the biggest and busiest yet and judging by the number of bags being carried out , many , many satisfied visitors

We have already booked next years date and so do make sure that Saturday 19th of June 2027 is marked off for you .