Exhibitions & Events

This list gives some details of the Exhibitions and Events supported by members of the 009 SOCIETY and it includes the listing that appears in the “009 News”, the newsletter of the 009 SOCIETY.

If you would like your event included on this web site and in the “009 News” then please email the full details to the Diary Editor.

The only criterion is that the exhibition or event must include a layout from a member of the 009 Society or be organised by a member of the 009 Society. This information is provided in good faith, but the 009 Society cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. Please check in the modelling press / venue for full details before travelling.

Sat 23/03/2024
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meeting.Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford WA11 8BY.
Open at 12.30pm
Free Parking, Light Refreshments.
NG Layouts, Displays, Show you how stands, Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.

Contact Stan at johnwilliams509@btinternet.com for more details
Sat 23/03/2024
Sun 24/03/2024
Nailsea Model Railway ExhibitionUsually at Nailsea School, Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, BS48 2LE
Layouts Attending: Richard Holder's "Woodbury Wharf"
Details: https://nailsea-district-mrc.co.uk/
Sat 30/03/2024
Mon 01/04/2024
York Model Railway Show
Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX

Opening Times: Sat & Sun 10:00 to 17:00, Mon 10:00 to 16:30

Admission Prices: Adults £14, Children £2, Family £30

Layouts attending include "Lockden" by Richard Pike and "Cherry Tree Halt" by John and Carolyn Davis
Fri 05/04/2024
Sat 06/04/2024
Sutton Coldfield Model Railway ExhibitionTrinity Centre, Church Hill, Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield B72 1TF

Opening Times: Fri 13:00 to 18:00, Sat 09.30 to 16.30
Admission: £5.00 Accompanied children under 16 FREE
Layouts, trade stands and preservation societies. Excellent cakes and light refreshments available.
Layouts attending include "Brandgeight" by Peter Hardy

Details: http://www.scrs.club

Sat 06/04/2024
Welshpool MemorabiliaCorn Exchange, Welshpool Town Hall, 42 Broad St, Welshpool SY21 7JQ
An exhibition of Welshpool memorabilia
Opening Times: 10.00 to 16.00
Attending the exhibition will be "Spirit of Welshpool" by Mark Holland
Fri 12/04/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 19:30 to 21:30

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 27/04/2024
Narrow Gauge South (including 009 Society AGM)Barton Peveril School
Opening times 10:00 am - 17:00.
Expect about 30 NG layouts in scales ranging from O16.5 to HOe plus trade and preservation society support

Details: http://www.narrowgaugesouth.org.uk/wp/

More details to follow

Sat 27/04/2024
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford WA11 8BY.
Open at 12.30pm
Free Parking, Light Refreshments.
NG Layouts, Displays, Show you how stands, Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.

Contact Stan at johnwilliams509@btinternet.com for more details
Fri 10/05/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 19:30 to 21:30

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 11/05/2024
South West Herts MRS_ExhibitionLocation: Queens School, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TY
Opening Times: 10:00 to 16:30
Layouts attending: Melin Dolrhyd (009), Furenalpbahn (0n30) and Jubilee Works (016.5)

Admission:  Adults - £8, Children - £4, Up to two children under the age of 15 year entry free with an accompanying adult(s)

Details: https://www.southwesthertsmrs.org.uk/exhibition/
Sat 18/05/2024
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Sat 01/06/2024
Norfolk & Suffolk NGM 8th Open DayBlyburgate Hall (former St John Ambulance Hall), Blyburgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TF.
Norfolk & Suffolk NGM 8th open day.

Opening Times: 10:00 to 16:00

There is no parking at the hall other than disabled, please use nearby local public car park (behind the library and near to the Roys Store) signposted just up from the hall on opposite side of road.

Admission: Adults £4.00, accompanied under 16's Free.

Light refreshments available.

There will be a selection of narrow gauge model railways in various scales on show.

There will be three rooms being used but unfortunately the third room is not accessible to wheelchair users.

009 Society Sales will be attending.

Details: nsngm@yahoo.co.uk
Sat 01/06/2024
Shrewsbury Festival of Model RailwaysSt. Mary's church, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, SY1 1DX

Opening Times: 10:00 to 16:00

Admission: Adults £6.00 Children under 16 £2.00 Under 5’s FREE


Layouts Attending: "Hodgemead", "Isle of Morella", "Whiteoak Light Railway" "Derwent Road", "Boston Lodge Old Engine Shed", "Tony's Forest", "Cwm Bach 2.0" & "Gants Hill"

Various car parks available within walking distance, however we recommend using the town’s Park & Ride scheme which drops off and picks up right outside the church all for £2.00.

Shrewsbury Railway Station and Bus Station are a 5 minute walk away.
Mon 10/06/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 13:00 to 17:00

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 15/06/2024
Sun 16/06/2024
Mere Model Railway ExhibitionMere Lecture Halls, Salisbury Street, Mere, BA12 6HA
Opening Times: 10:00 - 16:00
Layouts Attending: Richard Holder's "Woodbury Wharf"
Details: https://mererailwaymodellers.co.uk/
Sat 22/06/2024
Oxfordshire NG Modellers Open DaySteventon Village Hall (Just off the A34) The Green, Steventon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6RR

Details https://oxngm.org.uk/
Sat 22/06/2024
Merseyside & SW Lancs Group TripThe Merseyside Group will hold their annual Open Day at the West Lancs Light Rly.
Ride the trains all day, Footplate Rides, Drive a Diesel loco.
Tour the workshops and sheds.
Bacon Rolls, Burgers and Sausages available to go on rolls.
Rufford Bakery Pies.
Its June, so there will be ice cream available in the shop.
A donation, minimum £5.00 will be collected on the day, which will go to the railway to help keep it going.

If you are interested in joining us, then please contact Stan at johnwilliams509@btinternet.com to register your name (family & friends also welcome).
Fri 12/07/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 19:30 to 21:30

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 13/07/2024
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Sat 27/07/2024
Sun 28/07/2024
Colwyn MRC Model ShowCraig Y Don Community Centre, Queens Road, Craig Y Don, Llandudno, LL30 1TE
Opening times: Sat. 10.00-17.00 Sun. 10.00-16.00
Admission: Adults £6, accompanied children free
Refreshments, free parking, disabled access, on bus route from station,
15 layouts in various scales, trade stands, society stands, club second hand sale.
Layouts attending: "Slate Cut" by Nigel Day, "Peat Mill" by Nick Gurney, "Lazy Days Railroad" by Phil Vose and "Penmaenmawr" by Keith Blincow
Details: info@colwynmodelrailwayclub.co.uk
Fri 09/08/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 19:30 to 21:30

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 17/08/2024
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Fri 30/08/2024
Sun 01/09/2024
Welshpool & Llanfair GalaRaven Square Station, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7LT
Opening Times: Fri 12:00 to 17:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Layouts attending include "Llandecwyn" by Martin Collins, "Melin Dolrhyd" by Stuart Taylor, "Llanfair" by Andy Cundick and "Castle Caereinion" by Martyn Harrison
Also attending will be the West Midlands 009 Group Demo Stand
Sat 14/09/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 14:00 to 18:00

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 21/09/2024
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
009 Sales Stand attending
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Sat 21/09/2024
Culm Valley Railway Show 2024Layouts Attending: Richard Holder's "Wantage NG Tramway"
Details: https://www.cvmrc.co.uk/
Fri 11/10/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 19:30 to 21:30

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 12/10/2024
Cradley Heath Model Railway Exhibition 2024Layouts Attending: Richard Holder's "Launceston Steam Railway"
Details: http://www.cradleyheathmrc.co.uk/
Sat 26/10/2024
Narrow Gauge NOWPortland College, Nottingham Road, Harlow Wood, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ.

Narrow Gauge Exhibits in various scales, Demos, 009 Society Sales Stand and trade support.
Refreshments - Free Parking

Opening Times: 10:00 to 16:00

Sat 26/10/2024
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Sat 26/10/2024
Sun 27/10/2024
Great British Model Railway Show 2024British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, CV35 0BJ
Layouts Attending: "Wantage" by Richard Holder, "Angst-Lesspork" by Hugh Norwood and "Spirit of Welshpool" by Mark Holland.

Details: https://gbmrs.com/
Fri 08/11/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 19:30 to 21:30

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 09/11/2024
Sun 10/11/2024
Tolworth ShowtrainTolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7LQ.

Opening Times: Sat 10.00 to 17.00, Sun 10.00 to 16.00

Layouts attending include "Wantage" by Richard Holder
Sat 30/11/2024
Rainhill Narrow Gauge EventVenue, The Teak Room, Rainhill Village Hall, Weaver Avenue, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 4LU

Opening Times: 10:00 to 17:00

Hot & Cold Refreshments.
Parking.
Rainhill Station just a few minutes walk from the hall.
Narrow Gauge Layouts.
Show you how stands.
The Rainhill MRC will be holding their own exhibition in the main hall.
Two shows for one entry fee.
Sat 07/12/2024
Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meetingCorpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY
Doors open at 12.30pm.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand.
All welcome to join us.
Sat 14/12/2024
West Midlands Group MeetingFour Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU

£4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa

Open from 13:00 to 17:00

Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk
Sat 25/10/2025
Narrow Gauge NOWPortland College, Nottingham Road, Harlow Wood, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ.

Narrow Gauge Exhibits in various scales, Demos, 009 Society Sales Stand and trade support.
Refreshments - Free Parking

Opening Times: 10:00 to 16:00