Association Diary
Our large scale trains are very appealing to members of the public, especially when they realise that the live steam locomotives are not being powered by electricity and that their speed and direction are being set either by radio control or manually. Portable 16mm scale layouts, many of them fully scenic, are based in most parts of Great Britain and our volunteer members take them to exhibitions and events throughout the year. A variety of live steam and battery powered locomotives can be operated on them. Most of the steam locomotives are gas fired and can produce atmospheric steam plumes even indoors. These locomotives are very clean to run and do not pollute the average size exhibition hall with gas, oil or smoke. They do not set off smoke alarms or heat sensors and they can even be operated successfully in school classrooms.
If you would like to invite a 16mm scale layout to your exhibition or event, we might be able to help you contact the manager of a suitable layout. Please e-mail at publicity.officer@16mm.org.uk with details of your requirements.
Diary l
Sunday 29th January 2012 -
GMES Small engine Group
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free
Additional Info:
mamod owners welcome
Sat 4th and Sun 5th February 2012
- Stafford Railway Circle Annual
Model Railway Exhibition
Website:
http://www.staffordrailwaycircle.org.uk/exhibition.php
Times:
10.00 - 17.00 both days
Sunday 19th February 2012
- Midhurst Modellers Exhibition
Address:
The Grange, Bepton Rd, Midhurst,
W. Sussex. GU29 9HD
Website:
www.thegrange.org.uk
Times:
10.00 - 17.00
Prices:
TBC
Layouts:
Indian Hill Railway (East Surrey
16mm Group), many others in a variety of in door scales
Traders:
Model aircraft, boat and railway
traders
Saturday 25th February 2012
- Lincoln Garden Railway Market
Address:
Lawn Visitor centre, Union Road,
Lincoln, LN1 3BL
Organiser:
Steve Warrington
Website:
http://www.back2bay6.net
Contact:
Steve Warrington - 07908 557712
Times:
1030 - 1530hrs
Prices:
£1.50 admission.
Layouts:
None
Traders:
A wide selection of specialist
traders
Additional Info:
Proceeds to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Saturday 3rd March 2012 -
All-Day Steam-Up Event
Address:
St.Nicholas School, Taynton Drive
(off Weldon Way), Merstham, Surrey.
Organiser:
East Surrey Group
Website:
http://eastsurrey16mm.org.uk/
Times:
10.00 to 17.00
Layouts:
Four layouts - at least - both
32mm and 45mm gauges for both live steam and battery power.
Traders:
hopefully we'll have at least 12
Additional Info:
Bring a train to run, buy some new stuff, and have a good time
Saturday 10th March 2012 -
Telford Garden Railway Market
Address:
Grays Hotel, Telford, TF3 4NA
(Junc 5, M54)
Organiser:
Steve Warrington
Website:
http://www.back2bay6.net
Contact:
Steve Warrington - 07908 557712
Times:
1030 - 1500hrs
Prices:
£1 admission
Layouts:
None
Traders:
A wide selection of specialist
traders
Additional Info:
Proceeds to Talyllyn Railway
Saturday, 10 March 2012 -
Narrow Gauge North
Address:
Benton Park School, Harrogate
Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6LX
Organiser:
Peter Kirkby
Website:
http://www.narrowgaugenorth.org.uk/
Times:
10.00 a.m. to 17.00
Prices:
Adults £5 - accompanied child £1
- Family (2+2) £10
Layouts:
Timpdon Lake Railway (Chris
MacKenzie) and Mount Dowd (York's 16mm group) plus 16 other
narrow gauge Working layouts in all the popular narrow gauge
modelling scales 4mm to 16mm and G scale, Steam and electric A
full range of trade and society stands. Refreshments also
available
Traders:
See website
Additional Info:
In aid of Sue Ryder Care – Wheatfields Hospice
Sat 17th and Sun 18th March 2012
- Large Scale Model Rail
Address:
Warwickshire Exhibition Centre,
The Fosse, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XN
Organiser:
Meridienne Exhibitions Ltd
Website:
www.largescalemodelrail.co.uk
Contact:
01906 614101
Times:
10:00 to 16.00 daily
Prices:
see website for details
Layouts:
The 16mm scale Birches Barn
Extension Railway is attending, see website for others
Traders:
See website
Sunday 18th March 2012 -
GMES Public Open day
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free & Free parking
Layouts:
16mm garden layout, plus 4mm
layout and two miniature steam railways in operation
Additional Info:
Steam train rides, Free parking, Refreshments
Saturday 31st March 2012 -
The National Garden Railway Show
Address:
Peterborough Arena, East of
England Show ground, Peterborough PE2 6XE
Organiser:
Association of 16mm NG Modellers
Website:
www.16mm.org
Times:
10.00 - 17.00
Prices:
Adults £8.00, Under 18 free,
Early booking discount for members
Layouts:
At least 12
Traders:
Over 70
Additional Info:
Probably the biggest and best event of its kind in the UK. Full size
prototype engine, raffle, competitions, junior activities, help
and advice demonstrations, member to member sales, heritage
display and auction.
Sunday 1st April 2012 -
GMES Small engine Group
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free & Free parking
Additional Info:
Mamod owners welcome
Thurs 5th to Sat 7th + Mon 9th
April 2012 - Large scale
steam railway display
Address:
Jubilee Garden Centre, Newport
Road, Branstone, Sandown, Isle of Wight. PO36 0LT
Organiser:
Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club
Contact:
01983 405046
gstevens102@btinternet.com
Times:
Centre opening times
Additional Info:
A large scale steam railway display as a fundraising event for the hospice
Sunday 15th April 2012 -
GMES Public Open day
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free & Free parking
Layouts:
16mm garden layout, plus 4mm
layout and two miniature steam railways in operation
Additional Info:
Steam train rides, Free parking, Refreshments
NEW
Sunday 22nd April 2012 -
Bertie Fest 2012
Address:
South Arbury, Long Drove,
Waterbeach, Cambridge. CB25 9LP
Organiser:
Chris & Eileen Moody
Website:
www.loco-boxes.co.uk
Contact:
mail@loco-boxes.co.uk
& 01223 864029
Times:
12:00 until 18:00
Prices:
Free entry with voluntary
contributions for refreshments
Layouts:
Permanent outdoor 32mm gauge
double track main line with gradients of no more than 1 in 200 &
curves of no less than 7ft radius. A single track branch with
spirals is available for the more adventurous with gradients of
around 1 in 50 on curves of 7ft radius
Traders:
Loco-Boxes (special deals on
'Bertie' boxes on the day - see website for details
Additional Info:
An event dedicated to the Roundhouse 'Bertie'
locomotive. With more than 400 of this type in
circulation, this could be the largest gathering of 'Berties'
during the year. To assist with the catering, please let
Chris/Eileen know by the day before if you plan to attend.
Sunday, 22 April 2012 -
G Scale Society 25th Anniversary Exhibition
Address:
Stafford County Show Ground,
Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0BD
Layouts:
Timpdon Lakes Railway + other
gauges see website
Additional Info:
Stafford Model and District Model Engineers plan to be operating on our
outdoor track during the event. The track is 32mmm gauge.
Weather permitting we will be operating live steam 16mm scale.
Saturday April 28th 2012 -
Clwyd and Dee Railway Peter Jones
Day (Members only)
Address:
Please see your Bulletin for
Details
Organiser:
John Wenlock
Contact:
john.wenlock132@btinternet.com
Layouts:
45mm track as well as 32mm
Additional Info:
Please note this event is open to members of the Association and G-Scale
Society only. Because of interest in vintage 16mm models we
particularly request that members bring along their Archangels
and other interesting old models, whether in running order or
not. For poorly old engines, there should be a steam clinic,
with experts on hand, to get your non-working locos running
again. By putting their heads together, the assembled experts
will be able to pass on some of their wisdom and (hopefully)
bring those reluctant steamers back to life!
Sat 5th & Sun 6th May 2012
- Porthmadog Model Railway
Exhibition
Address:
Y Canolfan, High Street,
Porthmadog. LL49 9LU
Organiser:
Mr Vaughan G Jones
Website:
none
Contact:
01766522739 &
glynne6@hotmail.co.uk
Times:
10.00 - 17.00 both days
Prices:
£3.50 under 14 free
Layouts:
14 mix of 009 to 16mm inc The
Adit By Steve Bell & North West Wales 16mm Group
Traders:
11 have been invited
Additional Info:
Light Refreshment, No Parking at venue, but close to Ffestiniog harbour
station and town parking / bus / rail services
Saturday May 19th 2012 -
Modellers Open Day
Address:
Avoncroft Museum of Historic
Buildings, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR
Organiser:
Bromsgrove Society of Model
Engineers
Website:
http://www.bromsgrovesme.co.uk/
Contact:
For further details or to confirm
attendance, please contact Keith Bucklitch on 01527 875996, or
by email:
keith.bucklitch@which.net
Times:
10am until dusk
Layouts:
There are two separate running
tracks, with adequate clearances on the 45mm gauge track to
accommodate large American 1:20.3 narrow gauge models.
The 45mm track allows for three separate circuits to be
in use simultaneously.
On the 32mm track, whilst this is only a single circuit,
it is not uncommon to have up to three trains running at any one
time.
Additional Info:
These are open to modellers who wish to run on our 32mm gauge, 45mm gauge,
2 1/2", 3 1/2" and 5" gauge tracks.
Boiler certificates are required for locomotives with
Bar/Litre values greater than 3.0BL.
(The Bar/Litre value is the working pressure in Bars,
multiplied by the boiler volume in
Litres.)
The vast majority of 16mm scale and gauge one locomotives
fall well below this value. Therefore, normally, only a safety
check of the locomotive, by the track marshall will be required
before running. All members of the Association are invited to
attend with their locomotives and rolling stock.
2012 is the 30th Anniversary Year of the Society and we
shall be planning special events during the year to celebrate.
Further details will be published in due course. Please
contact Keith Bucklitch if you wish to attend, or for directions
to our track site.
Sat 19th & Sun 20th May 2012
- East Surrey 16mm Merstham Steam
Model Show
Address:
St Nicholas School, Taynton
Drive, Merstham, Surrey, UK RH1 3PU
Website:
http://www.mmss.co.uk/
Contact:
See website
Times:
10.00 - 17.00
Prices:
see website for details
Layouts:
See website
Traders:
See website
Additional Info:
The grounds of the school serve as the ideal location as they provide ample
space both indoors and out allowing visitors to move around with
minimal crowding. In addition to the many exhibitors and traders
that attend the show we have the additional attraction of the
Merstham Valley Railway, a 7¼" gauge passenger carrying line
which is a permanent fixture at the School.
Sunday 20th. May 2012 -
Archangel Rheidol Themed Day (members only)
Address:
Please see your Bulletin for
Details
Organiser:
John Wenlock
Contact:
john.wenlock132@btinternet.com
Layouts:
45mm track as well as 32mm
Additional Info:
Please note this event is open to members of the Association and G-Scale
Society only. Because of interest in vintage 16mm models we
particularly request that members bring along their Archangels
and other interesting old models, whether in running order or
not. For poorly old engines, there should be a steam clinic,
with experts on hand, to get your non-working locos running
again. By putting their heads together, the assembled experts
will be able to pass on some of their wisdom and (hopefully)
bring those reluctant steamers back to life!
Sunday 20th May 2012 -
GMES Public Open day
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free & Free parking
Layouts:
16mm garden layout, plus 4mm
layout and two miniature steam railways in operation
Additional Info:
Steam train rides, Free parking, Refreshments
Sunday 20th May 2012 -
Roundhouse open day
Address:
Roundhouse Engineering, Doncaster
Organiser:
Roundhouse
Times:
10.00 - 14.00
Prices:
Free (So long as you can resist
the temptation to buy something!)
Layouts:
Test tracks
Traders:
Roundhouse
Additional Info:
Come along and see how Roundhouse locomotives are designed and
manufactured. All of the factory is open for public access and
manufacturing processes will be running and demonstrated. Have a
drive with one of our demonstration models on one of our two
test tracks.
Sunday 27th May 2012 -
GMES Small model engine group
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free & Free parking
Additional Info:
mamod owners welcome
Tuesday 29th May 2012 -
GMES Open Afternoon and Teddy Bears Picnic
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14.00 - 17.00
NEW
Sat 2nd to Sun 10th June 2012
- Railfest 2012
Address:
National Railway Museum, Leeman
Road, York. YO26 4XJ
Organiser:
NRM
Website:
www.nrm.org/railfest2012
Sat 2nd to Mon 4th June 2012
- Isle of Wight Diamond Jubilee
Model Rly Exhibition
Address:
Riverside Centre, The Old Quay,
Newport, Isle of Wight. PO30 2QR
Organiser:
Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club
Contact:
01983 405046
Times:
10.00 - 17.00
Prices:
Adults £3.00, Children £1.00
Layouts:
Old Kew 16mm. German HO Railway,
Brading N Gauge, Swiss and Germah LGB, 009 Layouts, N Gauge
Modern Image, OO Layouts
Traders:
Tbc
Additional Info:
Special model railway show to mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee 2012 and 21
shows by the club. On site restaurant, disabled access, ample
parking nearby
Sunday 3rd June 2012 -
Newcastle Garden Railway Market
Address:
Marriott Hotel, Metro Centre,
NE11 9XF
Organiser:
Steve Warrington
Website:
http://www.back2bay6.net
Contact:
Steve Warrington - 07908 557712
Times:
1030 - 1530hrs
Prices:
£2 admission.
Layouts:
None
Traders:
A wide selection of specialist
traders
Additional Info:
Proceeds to Talyllyn Railway
Sat 9th & Sun 10th June 2012
- Chatham Model Railway Show
Address:
No 5 Slip, The Historic Dockyard,
Chatham, Kent. ME4
4TZ
Organiser:
The Chatham & District Model
Railway Club
Website:
http://www.chatham-mrc.com/show/
Times:
See website for details
Prices:
see website for details
Layouts:
Timpdon Lakes Railway + other
gauges see website
Traders:
See website
Saturday June16th. 2012 -
Open Day
Address:
Please see your Bulletin for
Details
Organiser:
John Wenlock
Contact:
john.wenlock132@btinternet.com
Layouts:
45mm track as well as 32mm
Additional Info:
Please note this event is open to members of the Association and G-Scale
Society only. Because of interest in vintage 16mm models we
particularly request that members bring along their Archangels
and other interesting old models, whether in running order or
not. For poorly old engines, there should be a steam clinic,
with experts on hand, to get your non-working locos running
again. By putting their heads together, the assembled experts
will be able to pass on some of their wisdom and (hopefully)
bring those reluctant steamers back to life!
Sat 16th and Sun 17th June 2012
- Amerton Railway Gala
Address:
Amerton Farm, Stowe by Chartley,
Staffordshire, ST18 0LA
Organiser:
Staffordshire Narrow Gauge
Railway Ltd
Website:
www.amertonrailway.co.uk
Contact:
Dave Watkins on 01902 330553
Times:
11:00 to 17.00 both days
Prices:
see website for details
Layouts:
Birches Barn Ext. Rly
Traders:
See website
Additional Info:
Full size 2' gauge live steam as well as 16mm scale Narrow Gauge. The 16mm
scale Birches Barn Extension Railway will be on the station
platform
Sunday 17th June 2012 -
Garratt Sunday
Address:
South Arbury, Long Drove,
Waterbeach, Cambridge. CB25 9LP
Organiser:
Chris & Eileen Moody
Website:
www.loco-boxes.co.uk
Contact:
mail@loco-boxes.co.uk
& 01223 864029
Times:
12.00 - 18.00
Prices:
Free entry with voluntary
contributions for refreshments
Layouts:
Permanent outdoor 32mm gauge
double track main line with gradients of no more than 1 in 200 &
curves of no less than 7ft radius. A single track branch with
spirals is available for the more adventurous with gradients of
around 1 in 50 on curves of 7ft radius
Traders:
Loco-Boxes
- see website for details
Additional Info:
An event dedicated to the Beyer Garratt type
locomotive.
This could be the largest gathering of 16mm Garratts during the
year. To assist with the catering, please let Chris/Eileen know
by the day before if you plan to attend.
Sunday 17th June 2012 -
GMES Public Open day
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free & Free parking
Layouts:
16mm garden layout, plus 4mm
layout and two miniature steam railways in operation
Additional Info:
Steam train rides, Free parking, Refreshments
Saturday July 7th 2012 -
Modellers Open Day
Address:
Avoncroft Museum of Historic
Buildings, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR
Organiser:
Bromsgrove Society of Model
Engineers
Website:
http://www.bromsgrovesme.co.uk/
Contact:
For further details or to confirm
attendance, please contact Keith Bucklitch on 01527 875996, or
by email:
keith.bucklitch@which.net
Times:
10am until dusk
Layouts:
There are two separate running
tracks, with adequate clearances on the 45mm gauge track to
accommodate large American 1:20.3 narrow gauge models.
The 45mm track allows for three separate circuits to be
in use simultaneously.
On the 32mm track, whilst this is only a single circuit,
it is not uncommon to have up to three trains running at any one
time.
Additional Info:
These are open to modellers who wish to run on our 32mm gauge, 45mm gauge,
2 1/2", 3 1/2" and 5" gauge tracks.
Boiler certificates are required for locomotives with
Bar/Litre values greater than 3.0BL.
(The Bar/Litre value is the working pressure in Bars,
multiplied by the boiler volume in
Litres.)
The vast majority of 16mm scale and gauge one locomotives
fall well below this value. Therefore, normally, only a safety
check of the locomotive, by the track marshall will be required
before running. All members of the Association are invited to
attend with their locomotives and rolling stock.
2012 is the 30th Anniversary Year of the Society and we
shall be planning special events during the year to celebrate.
Further details will be published in due course. Please
contact Keith Bucklitch if you wish to attend, or for directions
to our track site.
Saturday July 7th.
2012 - Open Day
Address:
Please see your Bulletin for
Details
Organiser:
John Wenlock
Contact:
john.wenlock132@btinternet.com
Layouts:
45mm track as well as 32mm
Additional Info:
Please note this event is open to members of the Association and G-Scale
Society only. Because of interest in vintage 16mm models we
particularly request that members bring along their Archangels
and other interesting old models, whether in running order or
not. For poorly old engines, there should be a steam clinic,
with experts on hand, to get your non-working locos running
again. By putting their heads together, the assembled experts
will be able to pass on some of their wisdom and (hopefully)
bring those reluctant steamers back to life!
Sat 7th and Sun 8th July 2012
- GMES Model Steam Rally and
Exhibition
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
11.00 - 17.00
Prices:
Adults £8.00, Seniors £7.00,
Under 16 Free
Layouts:
Model Railways from 00 to 71/4”
gauge
Traders:
Trade support
Additional Info:
Model Engineering Exhibition, Steam Train rides, Model Traction Engines,
Model Boats, Model Aero Engines. , Model Railways from 00 to
71/4” gauge, Trade stands. Refreshments. FREE parking.
Sunday 15th July 2012 -
Telford Narrow Gauge Show
Address:
1030 - 1600hrs
Organiser:
Steve Warrington
Website:
http://www.back2bay6.net
Contact:
Steve Warrington - 07908 557712
Times:
1030 - 1600hrs
Prices:
Admission £4.
Layouts:
See website
Traders:
See website
Additional Info:
Proceeds to Talyllyn Railway
Saturday 11th August 2012
- The East Anglia Garden Rail
Show
Address:
Bressingham, Thetford Road, Diss,
Norfolk. IP22 2AA
Organiser:
Bressingham Steam Museum
Website:
www.bressingham.co.uk
Contact:
info@bressingham.co.uk
01379 686900
Times:
See website for details
Prices:
see website for details
Layouts:
See website
Traders:
See website
Sat 11th and Sun 12th August 2012
- Midland Railex
Address:
The Midland Railway – Butterley,
Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ
Organiser:
Midland Railway trust
Website:
http://www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk/leaflets/railex.pdf
Contact:
01773 570140
Times:
10.00 to 16.30
Prices:
TBC
Layouts:
Butterley Garden Railway
Traders:
See website for latest details
Additional Info:
Ticket prices include full access to railway heritage centre and shuttle
trains to exhibition
Sunday 12th August 2012 -
'Hugh Saunders locos steam-up'
Address:
Vigo Village, Meopham, Kent
Organiser:
Adrian Banks
Contact:
01732 823264;
adrianbanks@btinternet.com
Times:
14.00-17.00
Prices:
Free entry with voluntary
contributions for refreshments
Layouts:
Not stated
Traders:
Not stated
Additional Info:
Owners of Hugh Saunders locos are invited to come with their locos and join
in this Kent Area 16mm meeting
Saturday 18th August 2012
- One Day @ Kew
Address:
Kew Bridge Steam Museum,
Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN
Organiser:
London Area 16mm Group
Website:
www.kbsm.org
Contact:
Alan Butcher - 07887 810787
Times:
11.00-16.00 (last entry)
Prices:
£7 for 16mm Association / G Scale
Society members
Layouts:
Kew Bridge East and at least one
other 32mm layout to be confirmed
Traders:
To be confirmed, but 8-10 of the
regulars are invited
Additional Info:
The Group felt that an event was required to break the monotony of the
Olympics and Paralympics, so here it is. This is a specially
negotiated rate for the day, and a reduction on the annual
ticket that has been previously charged for special events.
Please present your membership card when purchasing a ticket!
For event location, facilities etc please contact the museum.
For other information please contact the organiser. KBSM will
not have any specific details until much nearer the time.
Sunday 19th August 2012 -
GMES Public Open day
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
Guildford Model Engineering
Society
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free
Layouts:
16mm garden layout, plus 4mm
layout and two miniature steam railways in operation
Additional Info:
Free parking, Refreshments
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd September 2012
- Llanfair Garden Railway Show
Address:
Caereinion Leisure Centre,
Llanfair Caereinion, SY21 0HW
Organiser:
Steve Warrington
Website:
http://www.back2bay6.net
Contact:
Steve Warrington - 07908 557712
Times:
1000 - 1630hrs Sat, 1000 -1600hrs
Sun.
Prices:
Admission £6 (Concessions £5)
Layouts:
See website
Traders:
See website
Additional Info:
Free bus to W&LLR Gala. Free parking, refreshments.
Saturday 8th September 2012
- South Arbury Railway
'Darjeeling Day'
Address:
South Arbury, Long Drove,
Waterbeach, Cambridge. CB25 9LP
Organiser:
Chris & Eileen Moody
Website:
www.loco-boxes.co.uk
Contact:
mail@loco-boxes.co.uk
& 01223 864029
Times:
12:00 until 18:00
Prices:
Free entry with voluntary
contributions for refreshments
Layouts:
Permanent outdoor 32mm gauge
double track main line with gradients of no more than 1 in 200 &
curves of no less than 7ft radius. A single track branch with
spirals is available for the more adventurous with gradients of
around 1 in 50 on curves of 7ft radius
Traders:
Loco-Boxes
- see website for details
Additional Info:
An event for all the Darjeeling Railway buffs!. A day of Indian flavour
with Darjeeling tea being served!. To assist with the catering,
please let Chris/Eileen know by the day before if you plan to
attend.
Sat 8th and Sun 9th September
2012 - Apedale Valley
Light Railway Gala
Address:
Apedale Valley Country Park,
Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme,Staffordshire, ST5 7LB
Organiser:
Moseley Railway Trust
Website:
www.avlr.org.uk
Contact:
Dave Watkins on 01902 330553
Times:
1:00am to 17.00
Prices:
see website for details
Layouts:
Birches Barn Ext. Rly
Traders:
See website
Additional Info:
Full size 2' gauge live steam, models railways including 16mm scale live
steam Birches Barn Extension Railway is planned to attend
Saturday 15th September -
Modellers Open Day
Address:
Avoncroft Museum of Historic
Buildings, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR
Organiser:
Bromsgrove Society of Model
Engineers
Website:
http://www.bromsgrovesme.co.uk/
Contact:
For further details or to confirm
attendance, please contact Keith Bucklitch on 01527 875996, or
by email:
keith.bucklitch@which.net
Times:
10am until dusk
Layouts:
There are two separate running
tracks, with adequate clearances on the 45mm gauge track to
accommodate large American 1:20.3 narrow gauge models.
The 45mm track allows for three separate circuits to be
in use simultaneously.
On the 32mm track, whilst this is only a single circuit,
it is not uncommon to have up to three trains running at any one
time.
Additional Info:
These are open to modellers who wish to run on our 32mm gauge, 45mm gauge,
2 1/2", 3 1/2" and 5" gauge tracks.
Boiler certificates are required for locomotives with
Bar/Litre values greater than 3.0BL.
(The Bar/Litre value is the working pressure in Bars,
multiplied by the boiler volume in
Litres.)
The vast majority of 16mm scale and gauge one locomotives
fall well below this value. Therefore, normally, only a safety
check of the locomotive, by the track marshall will be required
before running. All members of the Association are invited to
attend with their locomotives and rolling stock.
2012 is the 30th Anniversary Year of the Society and we
shall be planning special events during the year to celebrate.
Further details will be published in due course. Please
contact Keith Bucklitch if you wish to attend, or for directions
to our track site.
Sunday 16th September 2012
- GMES Public Open day
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
GUILDFORD MODEL ENGINEERING
SOCIETY
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free
Layouts:
16mm garden layout, plus 4mm
layout and two miniature steam railways in operation
Additional Info:
Free parking, Refreshments
Sat 29 & Sun 30 September 2012
- Elsecar Garden Railway Show
Address:
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath
Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 8HJ
Organiser:
Yorkshire Group of the 16mm
Association
Website:
http://www.yorkshire.16mm.org.uk
Saturday 6th October 2012
- All-Day Steam-Up Event
Address:
St.Nicholas School, Taynton Drive
(off Weldon Way), Merstham, Surrey.
Organiser:
East Surrey Group
Website:
http://eastsurrey16mm.org.uk/
Times:
10.00 to 17.00
Layouts:
Four layouts - at least - both
32mm and 45mm gauges for both live steam and battery power.
Traders:
hopefully we'll have at least 12
Additional Info:
Bring a train to run, buy some new stuff, and have a good time
Saturday 20th October 2012
- Exeter Garden Railway Show
Address:
The Matford Centre, Matford Park
Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD
Organiser:
South Devon Railway Group
Website:
www.exetergardenrailwayshow.com
Contact:
David Lemar
david.j.lemar@btinternet.com 01803 326329
Times:
10.00 - 17.00
Prices:
Adults £6, Seniors £5, Children
£4
Layouts:
Around 25 layouts and exhibitors,
covering the usual garden railway scales and gauges from 7mm '0'
gauge to gauge 3, including many in 16mm scale using live steam
Traders:
40 traders from araound the
country
Additional Info:
The premier garden railway event in the South West. Ample free car parking,
level access throughout, on-sie restaurant. Ten minutes drive
from the M5 motorway, and next door to the park-and-ride servive
to Exeter city centre
Sunday 21st October 2012 -
GMES Public Open day
Address:
Stoke Park, London Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TU
Organiser:
GUILDFORD MODEL ENGINEERING
SOCIETY
Website:
www.gmes.org.uk
Contact:
Michael Sleigh [pr@gmes.org.uk]
Times:
14:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Free
Layouts:
16mm garden layout, plus 4mm
layout and two miniature steam railways in operation
Additional Info:
Free parking, Refreshments
Sunday 2nd December 2012 -
Steam & Mince Pies
Address:
Grays Hotel, Telford, TF3 4NA
(Junc 5, M54)
Organiser:
Steve Warrington
Website:
http://www.back2bay6.net
Contact:
Steve Warrington - 07908 557712
Times:
1030 - 1500hrs
Prices:
Admission £1
Layouts:
See website
Traders:
See website
Additional Info:
Proceeds to Talyllyn Railway
Sunday 9th December 2012 -
Great South Arbury Railway Steam
Festival
Address:
South Arbury, Long Drove,
Waterbeach, Cambridge. CB25 9LP
Organiser:
Chris & Eileen Moody
Website:
www.loco-boxes.co.uk
Contact:
mail@loco-boxes.co.uk
& 01223 864029
Times:
12:00 until 18:00
Prices:
Free entry with voluntary
contributions for refreshments
Layouts:
Permanent outdoor 32mm gauge
double track main line with gradients of no more than 1 in 200 &
curves of no less than 7ft radius. A single track branch with
spirals is available for the more adventurous with gradients of
around 1 in 50 on curves of 7ft radius
Traders:
Loco-Boxes
- see website for details
Additional Info:
A spectacle of winter steam, the last SAR open day of the year, too good to
miss! To assist with
the catering, please let Chris/Eileen know by the day before if
you plan to attend.
