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RAILEX 2018 TICKETS COMPETITION NOW OPEN CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND THE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM. In conjunction with Risborough and District Model Railway Club, Here is your chance to win one of four Adult tickets to the Railex 2018 Exhibition on Sat 26th - Sun 27th May 2018 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Stadium Approach,  Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP. RAILEX is a model railway exhibition that brings together the very best layouts and traders in one huge hall at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The emphasis is on quality and Railex has some very large layouts that are not normally seen at other shows. A free vintage bus will run from Aylesbury railway station carpark to RAILEX and return up to every half hour Saturday and every hour on Sunday. Up to two children can be admitted free with each paying adult on Sunday only. Competition ends Sat 12th May. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND THE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM.

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SCRS 2018 TICKETS COMPETITION NOW CLOSED In conjunction with Sutton Coldfield Railway Society, This was your chance to win one of two Family tickets to the SCRS 2018 Exhibition on Sat 28th - Sun 29th April 2018 at Bishop Walsh School, Wylde Green Road,  Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 1QT. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Club and to celebrate such an auspicious occasion we have 16 layouts on show including 6 from the Club itself. Highlights are Oakley from Roger Strike which exemplifies the steam era branch line, and Bear Creek Junction from Adrian Hall, a Warley National award winning American multi-gauge layout with stunning Colorado scenery. Unfortunately the competition is now closed and the lucky winners are - John Bryan - Belper, Derbyshire Ivan Hughes - Rugeley. Congratulations and we will be contacting you within the next couple of days to get your prize to you. If you did not win this time please do not worry as we will be holding further competitions. So watch this space.

This calendar covers many of the Swapmeets and Toyfairs in the forthcoming months. If your event is not listed just complete the SUBMISSION FORM with your details and we will add them on the next regular update.

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June 2018

Sat 2nd - SRP Fairs -  Toy and Train Fair
St Barnabas Church, Cantelupe Road, Bexhill on Sea, West Sussex


A lovely fair in a beautifull church plus an onsite cafe serving hot food

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Sat 2nd - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Chester Toy & Train Fair
The Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire


THIS SUPERB VENUE now hosts this long established fair, offering one of the best selections in the North West of new and used model railways, die-cast models, tinplate etc; This fair has been a favourite with many collectors for over 35 years.

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T:80

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Sat 2nd - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Bristol Toy & Train Sale
Bawa Health & Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol


65 tables toy & train sale close to M4 & M5 motorways and also close to both Severn Bridges. Massive free car park. Great caterer. Top UK Traders. THIS IS AN ADDITIONAL SHOW TO THE ALREADY ADVERTISED EVENTS HERE IN FEBRUARY & OCTOBER 2018.

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Sun 3rd - Model Car Mart -  Ashington Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, West Sussex


A traditional, friendly british toyfair organised by collectors for collectors. Buy, sell and swap from a large range of toys old and new. Including Triang and Hornby trains, all gauges plus continental makes. Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox diecasts. Other toys including Meccano, Lego, action figures and lots more. Hot food and drinks available. Extensive advertising campaign, well signposted & free parking.

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T:30

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Sun 3rd - SRP Toyfairs -  Colchester Model Train and Toy Collectors Fair
Langham Community Centre, School Road, Colchester, Essex


I have 6 shows at this event on. 1ST JAN.4TH FEB.8TH APRIL3RD JUNE.7TH OCT2ND DEC.

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T:15




Sat 9th - Ray Heard Model Railways -  Exeter Train & Toy Fair
The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton Ind Est, Exeter, Devon


The event at the Matford Centre is now one of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West, with over 60 traders with over 140 tables selling the best in Railway Models, from locomotives, rolling stock and accessories, together with collectables, diecast, soldiers, and other memorable toys. Generally incorporating a number of layouts from a O Gauge Test Track to local club layouts. The event with good catering, large free car park is a show not to be missed.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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T:60+

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Sat 9th - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Ludlow Model, Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Ludlow Racecourse, Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire


Ludlow Racecourse is a fantastic venue for a Toy fair, being approx 2 miles north of Ludlow just off the A49. Stallholders from various parts of the country will be on hand to sell, buy or exchange new and pre-owned model railways, diecast models etc.The venue offers easy access, free parking and refreshments. A great event not to be missed.

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T:60




Sat 9th - Geoff Martin Toyfairs -  Maidstone Vintage Toy Fair  - **Updated**
Lockmeadow Market Hall, Barker Street, Maidstone, Kent


Kents largest toy collectors fair

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Sat 9th - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  Nottingham Bluecoat Toy and Train Fair
Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire


Terrific venue for our Nottingham swapmeet. On the city ring road(A6514), junction with Aspley Lane(B690) -close to M1 JN 25 or JN 26, good public transport, city bus route no.77(St. Margaret's church stop) Refreshments, Free parking. Well lit hall with excellent access. Earlybird available £4.Acc.U/16's free. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down'Memory Lane'. A good variety of traders mean plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail and diecast.

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Sun 10th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Dublin Toy & Train Sale
The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Dublin


Our major show in the Irish Republic which is held four times each year at this very fine hotel venue. Top traders from all over Ireland plus a sprinking from England make this a special show with some 85 tables operating. Massive free car park and the venue is located on the main N11 dual-carriageway which heads south from the Ciry Centre.

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Sun 10th - SRP Toyfairs -  Rayleigh Toy and Model Train Collectors Fair
Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex


Two train layouts on stage (One is steam). Diecast in sizes and scales and model railways from popular manufacturers. U15 Accompanied Children Free , Dublo, O Coarse , American and Continental Outlines Trix etc plenty of variety DVDS books too dependent on vendors attending, 75 table spaces. Contact organiser for table price if you have items to offer for sale.

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Thu 14th - Joe Lock Model Railways -  Train & Toy Collectors Fair
Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, NR Epping, Essex


The Essex event, to buy, sell, swap or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains plus the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways, free parking on site. Direct rail link to London (Central Line). by road M25, J26 or M11, J5.

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Sat 16th - SRP Toyfairs -  Crawley Saturday Toy Train and Model Collectors Fair
The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex


Toyfair Henfield for trains in popular brands and scales, diecast buses and lorries to scale and size, collectible vintage and classic toys. Good selection of books, and other toys, action man, meccano dependent on stallholders as vary at each event. U15 accompanied children free.

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T:22+




Sun 17th - Steven Clements Fairs -  Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire


Our Second Show at the Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh. Super venue with huge areas of parking, Top local dealers. Tea and Coffee. Just minutes from the old leisure centre venue.

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T:35

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Sun 17th - SRP Toyfairs -  Worthing and Sussex Coast Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex


Worthings finest single site display of trains and diecast from a multitude of vendors and dealers. Trains from Hornby , Bachman , Trix and Tri-Ang , Classix Base Toys and Corgi new and best pre-owned diecasts. Classic and vintage toys dependent on dealers. Plenty of books on related subjects. U14 Accompanied children Free admission, single hall with two running classic loose lay train layouts running.

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Tue 19th - Steven Clements Fairs -  Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire


Wootton Bassetts dedicated evening toy and train collectors fair - just off the High Street. Free parking and homemade catering!

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Sun 24th - Ray Heard Model Railways -  Newton Abbot Train & Toy Fair
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon


The event at the Racecourse is now one of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West, with over 60 traders with over 140 tables selling the best in Railway Models, from locomotives, rolling stock and accessories, together with collectables, diecast, soldiers, and other memorable toys. Now increased in size incorporating a additional floor of traders, the event with good catering, large free car park is a show not to be missed.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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Sun 24th - SRP Toyfairs -  Orpington Train and Toy Collectors Fair
Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington, Kent


Orpington for Bromley Sunday Monthly Toy fair presents Die-Cast New , Classic and Vintage Model Trains , Books , Toy Soldiers etc. With the added attraction of 2 running layouts up the stairs on the stage (No wheelchair access to this part , sorry ). Accompanied Child U14 up to 2 per adult free)

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T:30+




Sun 24th - Bulldog Fairs -  Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Royal Bath & West Showground, Castle Cary Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset


Up to 250 stalls available with some of the countries top dealers in attendance selling the best in collectable toys. Many obsolete early tin plate toys and models available for sale, along with lots of obsolete Corgi and Dinky toys. Model Railway items in abundance, new and quality used. Also Sci-Fi, Lego, Transformers etc. Early Bird ticket from 8am £10.00. Light refreshments available throughout the day. U16 free with full paying adult. Call us on 01373 452857 or try 07917 125641

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T:100+

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Tue 26th - Garstang Toyfair
Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire


Small friendly Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc. Tea, coffee and cakes available.

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T:18




Sat 30th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Oswestry Toy & Train Sale
The Pavilion, Oswestry Show Ground, Park Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire


Our big borders Sale just on the English side of the Welsh border and located alongside the A5 London to Holyhead trunk road. One mile from the interesting town centre and places of railway interest. Close to the Midland, North-West, South-West of England and also to all parts of Wales. Large free car park and an excellent caterer present.

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