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SUMMARY:Invicta Model Railway Exhibition Sunday 3rd August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Invicta Model Railway Exhibition Sunday 3rd August 2025\n\nOur 3rd August 2025 Event day incorporates a model railway exhibition featuring layouts and trade/Society stands. \nThis is an indoor/outdoor event.    \nA favourite in the steam day calendar\, the Engine Shed is converted to an exhibition among the locos. Organised by Invicta Model Rail  Invicta Model Rail stockists of Hornby\, Bachmann\, Peco\, Gaugemaster and most other leading brands\, hosted in conjunction with a BWLR Steam Day\, it makes a fantastic family day out. Plenty of model rail layouts to wonder at and stalls to wander around\, it caters for the seasoned hobbyist to the newly inspired. Best value tickets are online up until the day before\, get yours here:\n\nInvicta Model Railway Show and Steam Day – Sunday 3rd August \n\nLayouts \n\nLayouts include \nRainbow Rock (GN15) \nLoads Of Balls \nSomewhere In France (oo9) \nNeustift (N) \nStoney Shaw (016.5) \nFawcett Street (OO) \nShillingstone (N) \nFrittenden Rd (O) \nHolmeshurst (O) \nNonington Quay (OO) \nHeathcote (N) \nCrookham Vale (OO9) \nCawdor (OO) \nOre & Upless light railway \n\n  \nTrade/Society stand include \nInvicta Model Rail\, Sidcup. Tel: 0208 302 7774 \nSittingbourne & Kemsley \nAndy Lynch Secondhand \nNGRS (Narrow Gauge Railway Society) \n  \nBredgar & Wormshill Model Railway Show\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\, Kent\, ME9 8AT (10am – 4pm). Adults – £20\, Under 16s – £10\, Family – £50; (or £15\, £7.50 and £40 respectively if tickets bought in advance). Charges include unlimited rides on the narrow-gauge steam trains
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/invicta-model-railway-exhibition-sunday-3rd-august-2025/
LOCATION:Bredgar & Wormshill Model Railway\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\, Kent\, ME9 8AT\, The Warren\, Swanton Street\, Bredgar\,\, Kent\, ME9 8AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Invicta Model Railway Exhibition":MAILTO:invictamodelrail@btconnect.com
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SUMMARY:Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9th August – Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition\, St Richards Catholic College\, Ashdown Road\, Bexhill-On-Sea\, East Sussex TN40 1SE (10am – 5pm). \nAdults – £6\, \nAccompanied Under 16s – £2\, \nFamily – £14. \n22 layouts and 10 trade stands. \nAttendance List\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendance List for the up coming Exhibition\n\n  \nLayouts:\nOut West 0n30 \n‘U’ Drive It \nSt. Petrock Quay 0 / 0-16.5 \nNeustist N \nGas Street Yard 0 \nPenmawr 00 \nLargar and Lime Works 0n30 \nWickhambreux Road 00 \nTram Layout 00 \nPagham Harbour 0-16.5 \nRybnik N \nRichborough Port N \nQueen Charlotte’s Dock 0 \nFence Houses NCB 00 \nCanute Road Quay 00 \nDaconby Town 3mm \nTraders\nRail Books \nMike Turner \nGolden Arrow Productions \nEuroscale Models \nRoger Jones \nSupercast \nThe Wagon Yard \nNeale Rainer \nSquires Tools \nHarrison Brown \nSocieties\n7mm Narrow Gauge Assiciation \nSouthern Electric Group \nHastings Tramways Group \nBMRC Sales stand \nBRMC Display
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/bexhill-model-railway-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:St Richards Catholic College\, Ashdown Road\, Bexhill-On-Sea\, East Sussex\, TN40 1SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
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SUMMARY:Tinkers Park Railway Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August – Tinkers Park Railway Gala\, Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS (10am – 5pm both days). \nPayment via cash only \nAdults – £8\, \nAccompanied Under 16s – £2\, \nFamily – £20. \nModel railway layouts\, trade stands\, rides on a narrow gauge railway and a beer tent. Plus a bus rally on the Sunday. \nThere will be intensive train action on the Great Bush Railway\, plus a special appearance from a local classic car club\, as well as a small funfair for the children\, also our ever popular traction engine trailer rides around the 25 acre site\, along with cab rides in our Green Goddess fire engine. \nFor all enquiries relating to the Railway Gala\, please contact: mrplus@tinkerspark.com \nFor Bus entry requests\, especially if you would like to be in service over the weekend. please contact: busrally@tinkerspark.com \nCash-only site
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/tinkers-park-railway-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS\, Tinkers Park\, Main Road\, Hadlow Down\, East Sussex\, TN22 4HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Local Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tinkers Park Railway":MAILTO:mrplus@tinkerspark.com
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SUMMARY:Ashford Train Maintenance Depot Open day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 24th August – Southeastern are holding an open day at their Ashford Train Maintenance Depot (10am – 4pm). \nAshford Train Maintenance Centre\, Station Road Ashford TN23 1EZ \nThe event will allow visitors to explore the depot\, see heritage engines\, and enjoy family-friendly activities. \nTickets are £25 for adults and £15 for children. Southeastern says that proceeds will go to Railway 200 charities. \n  \nStep Behind the Scenes: Southeastern’s Exclusive Railway 200 Depot Open Day\n\n  \n\nCelebrate 200 years of railway history – Southeastern is opening the doors to Ashford Train Maintenance Centre for an exclusive behind-the-scenes open day\nGo where the public never goes – our engineering team will guide train enthusiasts of all ages through one of the region’s largest and most impressive train depots\nSunday 24th August – tickets go on sale soon\, so don’t miss your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event!\n\n  \n\n\nTo celebrate 200 years of the passenger railway in the UK; Southeastern is opening the doors to their train maintenance depot in Ashford for one very special day. \nThis unique event\, hosted by the Southeastern engineering team\, will take train enthusiasts of all ages behind the scenes of one of the largest railway depots in the region. \nMeet the People Behind the Railway\nGuests will have the opportunity to meet people who work in a variety of roles at Southeastern and across the wider rail industry – from engineers and drivers to safety specialists and infrastructure experts. \nGet Up Close with Incredible Trains\nOf course\, there are also exceptional opportunities to get up close with a stunning range of trains from both today and yesterday! \nVisitors can walk through the maintenance shed and see a variety of Southeastern trains\, including the special Railway 200 Class 395 ‘Javelin’ train – 395015. \n  \n\n  \nFrom there\, visitors can continue outside into the operational yard to see a fantastic selection of heritage trains\, including: \n\nClan line steam engine\nMPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)\nHastings Diesel ‘Thumper’\nBalfour Beatty Tamper\nClass 73\nClass 66\nBluebell ‘Stepney’ Locomotive\n\nAll trains are subject to availability and may change before the event. \nDiscover 200 Years of Railway Heritage\nIt’s not just about the trains – a host of stands will tell the incredible story of 200 years of railway history. \nThe Southeastern Recruitment Team will be available to showcase the fantastic and varied career opportunities available\, perfect for those considering joining the railway industry. \nColleagues from Network Rail will also be on hand to explain how they manage\, maintain and repair the infrastructure that keeps services moving\, day in and day out. \nBritish Transport Police will be available to provide insights into their vital work keeping our railways safe – alongside the Southeastern Safeguarding Team and the Network Rail Margate Safety Team. \nA special Hornby stand will be available throughout the day\, giving visitors the opportunity to browse and purchase from their extensive range of model trains\, including the special Railway 200 high-speed train. \nWhy not also take the opportunity to check out the incredible AIMREC Model Railway and meet the passionate teams who run the Romney\, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway and the Kent and East Sussex Railway. \nThose who feel the need for speed can meet Southeastern employee and racing driver Toby Trice and see his Porsche Cayman. \nFun for All the Family\nLast but not least\, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained – including a roundabout ride\, a miniature train\, and the chance to see a selection of working diggers in action \n\n  \nPurchase tickets using the link below\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southeastern-train-depot-open-day-tickets-1469564469889 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/ashford-train-maintenance-depot-open-day-2025/
LOCATION:Ashford Train Maintenance Depot\, Ashford Train Maintenance Centre\, Station Road\, Ashford\, TN23 1EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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SUMMARY:Days Lane Baptist Church (Sidcup) – Family Fun Weekend Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nLocation: Days Lane Baptist Church\, Days Lane\, Sidcup\, DA15 8JX \nSaturday 30th August 2025 – Fun Day & BBQ\nTime: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm \n\nGames and prizes\nModel train exhibits\nArts and crafts\nFace painting\nRefreshments\nBBQ\n\nSunday 31st August 2025 – Family Service & Outdoor Picnic\nTime: 11:00 am \n\nFamily service\nOutdoor picnic\n\nThis is a FREE family weekend event and open to everyone! \nFor more information\, visit www.dayslanebaptistchurch.org.uk \n 
URL:https://www.gres.org.uk/event/days-lane-baptist-church-sidcup-family-fun-weekend-saturday-30th-and-sunday-31st-august-2025/
LOCATION:Days Lane Baptist Church\, Days Lane\, Sidcup\, DA15 8JX\, Days Lane Baptist Church\, Days Lane\, Sidcup\, DA15 8JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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