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Railex 2018 TICKETS COMPETITION COMING SOON.... Win Tickets to Risborough and District Model Railway Club Railex 2018 Model Railway Exhibition. Link and details to follow very shortly. In conjunction with Risborough and District Model Railway Club, This will be 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.

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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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August 2018

Sun 5th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Barry Island Toy & Train Sale
Barry Island Station, Station Approach, Barry Island, Vale Of Glamorgan


Our annual 'Fair on the platforms and in the buildings of the preserved BARRY ISLAND STATION (by kind permission of John Buxton of the Barry Tourist Railway). All under the cover of the large canopies and with 60+ tables operated by top traders from all over Wales & England. STEAM TRAINS running all day. Great catering. The national network (ATW) station is alongside the preserved part of the complex and there are frequent services from all parts.

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T:40




Sun 5th - Burton Railway Society -  Toy & Collectors Fair
National Brewery Centre, Horninglow Street, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire


Third Annual Toy, Train and Collectors Fair at the National Brewery Centre museum. ticket price includes access to the museum, shire horses, working Robey Steam Engine and all museum exhibits. A great family day out with a Toyfair included ! See NBC website nationalbrewerycentre.

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L:1

T:30

CS




Thu 9th - Association of Bexley Charities '78 -  Charity Toy and Train Fair
Falconwood Community Centre, 32 Falconwood Parade, Welling, Kent


Sales stands: New and pre-enjoyed model railways (HOrnby, Bachmann, Dapol, Farish, Fleishmann) and Spare parts; books; stamps; Sci-fi; Tinplate, die-cast vehicles (Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox etc); Dr Who; teddy bears; puzzles.

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T:10




Tue 14th - Steven Clements Fairs -  Toy and Train Collectors Fair
(Odiham) Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, Hook, Hampshire


Hook's monthly toy and train collectors fair good food, good diecast, good railway, couldnt get much better for £1

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CS




Sat 18th - 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. With a O Gauge test track and other local club model railway layouts. The event with good catering, large free car park is a show not to be missed.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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L:3

T:60+

CS




Sat 18th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Llangollen Toy & Train Sale
Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire


Our important annual show at this wonderful venue situated in the glorious Dee Valley and cole to the twon centre, the Llangollen Railway, Canal etc.

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T:35




Sun 19th - 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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L:2

T:30+




Tue 21st - 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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CS




Sun 26th - Retro Ronnie Fairs -  Retro Ronnie's Toy Fair
Bingham Hall, 28 King Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire


A well established Toy Fair with a great atmosphere offering everything from Model Trains, Planes and Automobiles, Star Wars, Books, Vintage Toys and loads more. Wonderful Home Made Food and refreshments available. Parking is provided off site at the bottom of the road and is well sign posted. Should you have any products for sale please bring them along for a free valuation. A show for all the family.

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T:20+




Sun 26th - 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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L:2

T:35




Mon 27th - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Bridgnorth Toy & Model Collectors Fair
Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, High Town, Bridgnorth, Shropshire


Bridgnorth Toyfair is one of the longest established fairs in the U.K. Its success it due mainly to the quality and variety of the new and pre-owned models on offer. It is also not far from the Severn Valley Railway which if combined the attractions make for a very enjoyable day out.

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T:75

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