Model Railway Exhibitions and Events Calendar

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August 2019

20190805 20190826 Europe/London - A charity exhibition featuring Wingfield Junction(OO Gauge)(Freelance North Midlands 1948-1972(pre-TOPS)). Free entry, but requested donations in support of Sheffield and Chesterfield Special Care Baby Units. Display stands and information on Peak Rail, Ecclesbourne Railway and Chesterfield Railway Modellers. Venue is at the historic Arkwright Mill and canal, which has canal barge rides on Wed, Thurs and weekends. Arkwright Mill, Mill Lane, Cromford, Derbyshire Mon 5th - Mon 26th - Chesterfield Railway Modellers -  Cromford Mill Charity Exhibition
Arkwright Mill, Mill Lane, Cromford, Derbyshire


A charity exhibition featuring Wingfield Junction(OO Gauge)(Freelance North Midlands 1948-1972(pre-TOPS)). Free entry, but requested donations in support of Sheffield and Chesterfield Special Care Baby Units. Display stands and information on Peak Rail, Ecclesbourne Railway and Chesterfield Railway Modellers. Venue is at the historic Arkwright Mill and canal, which has canal barge rides on Wed, Thurs and weekends.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190821 20190821 Europe/London - Come along to this popular monthly Free social get together for anyone into model railways, so and come down enjoy a pint and just have a social chat with others. We are 200 yards from New Cross BR and on bus routes 177, 53 and 453 and free parking outside. there is a small working N gauge and OO9 gauge layout so feel free to bring some locos. Also meet the chaps from James May's the Trouble with Hornby from the OO gauge Assoc The Ale Bar, 443 New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London Wed 21st - Selkent Model Railway Club -  Model Rail Lovers Social Drinkies Night  - **Updated**
The Ale Bar, 443 New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London


Come along to this popular monthly Free social get together for anyone into model railways, so and come down enjoy a pint and just have a social chat with others. We are 200 yards from New Cross BR and on bus routes 177, 53 and 453 and free parking outside. there is a small working N gauge and OO9 gauge layout so feel free to bring some locos. Also meet the chaps from James May's the Trouble with Hornby from the OO gauge Assoc

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20190821 20190821 Europe/London - We will be showing our multi award winning 'Bath Green Park' and our newest layout of Bishops Lydeard. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who are running their 'Yellow' timetable. Refreshments will be available. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Wed 21st - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


We will be showing our multi award winning 'Bath Green Park' and our newest layout of Bishops Lydeard. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who are running their 'Yellow' timetable. Refreshments will be available.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190824 Europe/London - Bournville MRC presents its annual exhibition. Hot and cold food available. Access by bus: No 61 bus stops outside the main entrance. Access by rail: Cross City Line to Selly Oak station and 61 bus out of city on the A38 Bristol Road to the main entrance. The Hollymoor Centre, 8 Manor Park Grove, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands Sat 24th - Bournville Model Railway Club -  Bournville Model Railway Exhibition
The Hollymoor Centre, 8 Manor Park Grove, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands


Bournville MRC presents its annual exhibition. Hot and cold food available. Access by bus: No 61 bus stops outside the main entrance. Access by rail: Cross City Line to Selly Oak station and 61 bus out of city on the A38 Bristol Road to the main entrance.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190824 Europe/London - The North Cornwall & Devon Model Railway Club are holding their annual exhibition in Bude on bank holiday Saturday this year. A large number and range of layouts are to be seen. Also models and accessories to buy. Bring your own trains along and see them run. Accompanied children are free. The Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude, Cornwall Sat 24th - North Cornwall and Devon Model Railway Club -  Bude Model Railway Exhibition
The Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude, Cornwall


The North Cornwall & Devon Model Railway Club are holding their annual exhibition in Bude on bank holiday Saturday this year. A large number and range of layouts are to be seen. Also models and accessories to buy. Bring your own trains along and see them run. Accompanied children are free.

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20190824 20190824 Europe/London - Bring your O, OO, or N gauge locos and trains to run on our club's three test tracks. DC and DCC is available, but sorry no "live steam". Please note: This is NOT an exhibition but a chance to meet fellow modellers and try out your models. Expert help is on hand from knowledgeable club members if you have any problems with your models, and we very much welcome new members should you wish to join the club. Refreshments will be available all day. Yiewsley Baptist Church Hall (Side Entrance), 74 Colham Avenue, Yiewsley, Hillingdon, Greater London Sat 24th - Hillingdon Railway Modellers -  Test Track Open Day
Yiewsley Baptist Church Hall (Side Entrance), 74 Colham Avenue, Yiewsley, Hillingdon, Greater London


Bring your O, OO, or N gauge locos and trains to run on our club's three test tracks. DC and DCC is available, but sorry no "live steam". Please note: This is NOT an exhibition but a chance to meet fellow modellers and try out your models. Expert help is on hand from knowledgeable club members if you have any problems with your models, and we very much welcome new members should you wish to join the club. Refreshments will be available all day.

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20190824 20190824 Europe/London - This show celebrates our 50th anniversary and will be our first year at this spacious venue and we will be very pleased to see you all. As usual there will be a mix of several gauges and scales and we will try to cover as many railway types and countries of origin as possible. We are a very friendly club and welcome new members at all times. Our trade stands cover popular products such as second hand bargains, books, electrical parts/tools, and plastic wagon/coach kits. Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, Northamptonshire Sat 24th - Northampton & District Model Railway Club -  50th Anniversary Annual Exhibition
Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, Northamptonshire


This show celebrates our 50th anniversary and will be our first year at this spacious venue and we will be very pleased to see you all. As usual there will be a mix of several gauges and scales and we will try to cover as many railway types and countries of origin as possible. We are a very friendly club and welcome new members at all times. Our trade stands cover popular products such as second hand bargains, books, electrical parts/tools, and plastic wagon/coach kits.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190825 Europe/London - Further details regarding show entries to follow. Sports Hall, Methodist College, Malone Road, Belfast, Co.Antrim Sat 24th - Sun 25th - Ulster Model Railway Club -  Belfast Model Railway Exhibition
Sports Hall, Methodist College, Malone Road, Belfast, Co.Antrim


Further details regarding show entries to follow.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190825 Europe/London - A great show for all the family The Auld Baths, Bath Street, Hawick, The Borders Sat 24th - Sun 25th - Hawick & District Railway Society -  Border Rail 2019
The Auld Baths, Bath Street, Hawick, The Borders


A great show for all the family  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190825 Europe/London - The ever popular Sedgemoor Rail exhibition returns to King Alfred School Highbridge for the August bank holiday. Multiple gauges of model railways are confirmed as attending. The latest details of the layouts and traders attending will appear on the club website. King Alfred School, Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset Sat 24th - Sun 25th - Burnham and District Model Railway Club -  Sedgemoor Rail 2019  - **Updated**
King Alfred School, Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset


The ever popular Sedgemoor Rail exhibition returns to King Alfred School Highbridge for the August bank holiday. Multiple gauges of model railways are confirmed as attending. The latest details of the layouts and traders attending will appear on the club website.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190825 Europe/London - Aberdeen MRC will be showing their winning layout "City of Tiers" from the Great Model railway challenge from 2018 featured on TV Jury's Inn Hotel, Millburn Road, Inverness, Inverness-shire Sat 24th - Sun 25th - Inverness & District Model Railway Club -  Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Jury's Inn Hotel, Millburn Road, Inverness, Inverness-shire


Aberdeen MRC will be showing their winning layout "City of Tiers" from the Great Model railway challenge from 2018 featured on TV  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190825 Europe/London - The Corris Railway Society's annual exhibition will once again strongly feature narrow gauge layouts in scales ranging from OO9 to 16mm. However N, OO and O will also be represented, with some layouts showing what can be done in small spaces such as an ironing board or a window cill. Trade stands will include one selling Corris Railway goods and another raises funds for a new Corris steam engine. Trains will run on the Corris Railway, 4 miles from the Exhibition venue. The Plas, Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, Powys Sat 24th - Sun 25th - Corris Railway Society -  Model Railway Exhibition
The Plas, Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, Powys


The Corris Railway Society's annual exhibition will once again strongly feature narrow gauge layouts in scales ranging from OO9 to 16mm. However N, OO and O will also be represented, with some layouts showing what can be done in small spaces such as an ironing board or a window cill. Trade stands will include one selling Corris Railway goods and another raises funds for a new Corris steam engine. Trains will run on the Corris Railway, 4 miles from the Exhibition venue.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190826 Europe/London - 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 150 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track. Gainsborough Model Railway, Florence Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Sat 24th - Mon 26th - 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 150 locomotives and over 400 items of rolling stock running on a total of over half a mile of track.

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20190824 20190826 Europe/London - Sat-BH Monday Second 2019 opening of the 10 1/4 stapleford miniature railway. At least 4 locos in steam plus heritage diesel First train out 10-00 each day till around 1630 or dependent on weather and numbers. Classic and vintage vehicles steam engines Steam punk and classic caravans. Trade and craft stalls and demonstrations including Ravenstone model railways with lots of stock. Real ale beer tent. Evening entertainment for weekend and trader camping field (£40 per pitch) Dogs welcome on Stapleford Miniature Railway, Old Forge Yard, Stapleford Near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Sat 24th - Mon 26th - Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway -  Open Weekend
Stapleford Miniature Railway, Old Forge Yard, Stapleford Near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire


Sat-BH Monday Second 2019 opening of the 10 1/4 stapleford miniature railway. At least 4 locos in steam plus heritage diesel First train out 10-00 each day till around 1630 or dependent on weather and numbers. Classic and vintage vehicles steam engines Steam punk and classic caravans. Trade and craft stalls and demonstrations including Ravenstone model railways with lots of stock. Real ale beer tent. Evening entertainment for weekend and trader camping field (£40 per pitch) Dogs welcome on  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190824 20190826 Europe/London - The society's new permanent garden gauge railway, which is under construction, will be in operation, while Classic model shop, of Cleethorpes, will be displaying garden gauge models. There'll be train rides on the permanent 5in and 7-1/4in gauge track and a free exhibition in the clubroom of models made by members, plus several stalls. Three Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypasts - by the Dakota (Saturday), Lancaster (Sunday) and Spitfire (Monday) - will be a highlight, weather per Waltham Windmill Site, Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire Sat 24th - Mon 26th - Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society -  Annual Three-Day Gala
Waltham Windmill Site, Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire


The society's new permanent garden gauge railway, which is under construction, will be in operation, while Classic model shop, of Cleethorpes, will be displaying garden gauge models. There'll be train rides on the permanent 5in and 7-1/4in gauge track and a free exhibition in the clubroom of models made by members, plus several stalls. Three Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypasts - by the Dakota (Saturday), Lancaster (Sunday) and Spitfire (Monday) - will be a highlight, weather per  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190825 20190825 Europe/London - Model railway layouts will include 'N' gauge, '00', '0' and 'G' scale. Radio controlled boats will be demonstrated in the boat pool, radio controlled trucks on the road system, and there will be a large Scalextric layout. There will be a large sales stand selling second hand model railway items, books and DVD's. Train rides will be available for children. There will be a Tombola stall, and a selection of refreshments will be available during the day. Old Mill, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Sun 25th - Hoddesdon Model and Railway Club -  Modelling Extravaganza
Old Mill, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire


Model railway layouts will include 'N' gauge, '00', '0' and 'G' scale. Radio controlled boats will be demonstrated in the boat pool, radio controlled trucks on the road system, and there will be a large Scalextric layout. There will be a large sales stand selling second hand model railway items, books and DVD's. Train rides will be available for children. There will be a Tombola stall, and a selection of refreshments will be available during the day.

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20190826 20190826 Europe/London - The Harrogate Group's annual one day exhibition featuring a variety of scales & styles of layout and introducing modelling demonstrations this year. There is an increased trade presence; RTR, S/H, Books & dvds and laser cut modelling kits Bilton Grange United Reformed Church, Corner Skipton Road and Woodfield Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Mon 26th - Harrogate Model Railway Group -  Model Railway Exhibition
Bilton Grange United Reformed Church, Corner Skipton Road and Woodfield Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire


The Harrogate Group's annual one day exhibition featuring a variety of scales & styles of layout and introducing modelling demonstrations this year. There is an increased trade presence; RTR, S/H, Books & dvds and laser cut modelling kits  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190828 20190828 Europe/London - We will be showing our multi award winning 'Bath Green Park' and our newest layout of Bishops Lydeard. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who will be running their Gold (yellow) timetable. Refreshments will be available. Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset Wed 28th - Taunton Model Railway Group -  Open Day
Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset


We will be showing our multi award winning 'Bath Green Park' and our newest layout of Bishops Lydeard. Plus, enjoy steam trains in the station immediately outside our premises operated by the West Somerset Railway who will be running their Gold (yellow) timetable. Refreshments will be available.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190830 20190901 Europe/London - As part of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Steam Gala weekend, there will be a small layouts exhibition, mainly narrow gauge, in the display sheds at Raven Square Station. Car Parking is £3. Admission is FREE to the exhibition. Other events are taking place at Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion stations. Special trains will be running. There is also the Garden Railway show at the High School at Llanfair Caereinion (see separate listings for details) Welshpool Raven Square Station, Raven Square, Welshpool, Powys Fri 30th August - Sun 1st September - Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway -  Steam Gala
Welshpool Raven Square Station, Raven Square, Welshpool, Powys


As part of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Steam Gala weekend, there will be a small layouts exhibition, mainly narrow gauge, in the display sheds at Raven Square Station. Car Parking is £3. Admission is FREE to the exhibition. Other events are taking place at Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion stations. Special trains will be running. There is also the Garden Railway show at the High School at Llanfair Caereinion (see separate listings for details)  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190831 20190831 Europe/London - This is the Andover Model Railway Club open Day displaying and demonstrating the hobby of railway modelling. Displaying layouts working and being worked on, Demonstrating tree making, scratch building models among the many exhibits. Entry is free. The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hampshire Sat 31st - Andover Model Railway Club -  Open Day
The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hampshire


This is the Andover Model Railway Club open Day displaying and demonstrating the hobby of railway modelling. Displaying layouts working and being worked on, Demonstrating tree making, scratch building models among the many exhibits. Entry is free.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190831 20190831 Europe/London - Twenty-seven, demonstration, and trade support. The Good Shepherd Church Hall, Station Approach Road, Tadworth, Surrey Sat 31st - North Downs Model Railway Circle -  Tadworth Autumn 2019 Model Railway Exhibition
The Good Shepherd Church Hall, Station Approach Road, Tadworth, Surrey


Twenty-seven, demonstration, and trade support.

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20190831 20190901 Europe/London - This is Alnwick's only major model railway exhibition which takes place at the home of the standard gauge heritage line, the Aln Valley Railway, which will have steam trains running throughout the weekend. Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland Sat 31st August - Sun 1st September - Aln Valley Railway Trust -  Model Railway Exhibition 2019
Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland


This is Alnwick's only major model railway exhibition which takes place at the home of the standard gauge heritage line, the Aln Valley Railway, which will have steam trains running throughout the weekend.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190831 20190901 Europe/London - This is the 5th year of our new error exhibition. Layouts of most popular gauges, UK, European and North American. Also museum exhibits see head of Darlington Railway Museum "Head of Steam" web site. Off road car parks and designated disabled bays. Club run café provides light refreshments and range of sandwiches. Darlington Railway Museum, North Road Station, Darlington, Durham Sat 31st August - Sun 1st September - Darlington Model Railway Club -  Model Railway Exhibition
Darlington Railway Museum, North Road Station, Darlington, Durham


This is the 5th year of our new error exhibition. Layouts of most popular gauges, UK, European and North American. Also museum exhibits see head of Darlington Railway Museum "Head of Steam" web site. Off road car parks and designated disabled bays. Club run café provides light refreshments and range of sandwiches.   MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190831 20190901 Europe/London - Hollycombe's annual Model Weekend which attracts all kinds of models and modellers, from all over the South and further a field to. The weekend will have something for everyone, whether your are a die hard modeller or just looking for a fun day out. 2019's show promises to be bigger than ever! A great weekend for families with lots to see and do! Admission prices include all rides and tickets are valid for a calendar 12 months!! Hollycombe Steam in the Country, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hampshire Sat 31st August - Sun 1st September - Hollycombe Steam in the Country -  Model Weekend  - **New Entry**
Hollycombe Steam in the Country, Iron Hill, Midhurst Road, Liphook, Hampshire


Hollycombe's annual Model Weekend which attracts all kinds of models and modellers, from all over the South and further a field to. The weekend will have something for everyone, whether your are a die hard modeller or just looking for a fun day out. 2019's show promises to be bigger than ever! A great weekend for families with lots to see and do! Admission prices include all rides and tickets are valid for a calendar 12 months!!  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190831 20190901 Europe/London - The Soar Valley Model Railway Club will be pleased to welcome you to our annual exhibition at the Loughborough Grammar School, where you will find over 50 exhibits and traders across 4 halls. Entry price includes a free show guide, you will also find hot & cold refreshments available for purchase. There is ample free parking and disabled parking close to the main entrance. Routes to the venue will be well sign posted. Loughborough Grammar School, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Sat 31st August - Sun 1st September - Soar Valley Model Railway Club -  The Heart of the Midlands Loughborough Model Railway Exhibition
Loughborough Grammar School, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire


The Soar Valley Model Railway Club will be pleased to welcome you to our annual exhibition at the Loughborough Grammar School, where you will find over 50 exhibits and traders across 4 halls. Entry price includes a free show guide, you will also find hot & cold refreshments available for purchase. There is ample free parking and disabled parking close to the main entrance. Routes to the venue will be well sign posted.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190831 20190901 Europe/London - Guildex, the Premier 7mm scale event of the year. Come and join us for Trade Support, Demonstrators, Bring and Buy, Executor and Trustee sales, layouts and the all important test track to try out those prospective purchases before buying. The International Centre, St Quentin's Gate, Telford, Shropshire Sat 31st August - Sun 1st September - Gauge O Guild -  Guildex 2019
The International Centre, St Quentin's Gate, Telford, Shropshire


Guildex, the Premier 7mm scale event of the year. Come and join us for Trade Support, Demonstrators, Bring and Buy, Executor and Trustee sales, layouts and the all important test track to try out those prospective purchases before buying.

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20190831 20190901 Europe/London - The Premier Garden Railway show in Wales, 16mm and G Scale. Over 40 traders attending and several large layouts including live steam. Children under 16 free when accompanied. Free bus service between this show and the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway Gala which is taking place simultaneously (see their entry for more details). Llanfair Caereinion Leisure Centre, A458, Welshpool, Powys Sat 31st August - Sun 1st September - Steve Currinn Events -  Llanfair Garden Railway Show
Llanfair Caereinion Leisure Centre, A458, Welshpool, Powys


The Premier Garden Railway show in Wales, 16mm and G Scale. Over 40 traders attending and several large layouts including live steam. Children under 16 free when accompanied. Free bus service between this show and the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway Gala which is taking place simultaneously (see their entry for more details).  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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