August 2008 Page 1 Of 2 Next Merrivale Model Village and Railway Posted On 2008-08-31 , 4:38 AM Merrivale Model Village And Railway
This video is a combination of footage and photos that from the Merrivale Model Village at Great Yarmouth. This attraction is definately worth a visit if you are due to visit Great Yarmouth.
comment Toy Fairs & shows for the weekend to 31 August 2008 Posted On 2008-08-25 , 3:05 PM Model Train Shows For The Week ending August 31, 2008 Here are the toy fairs and exhibitions list for the week ending August 31, 2008. After the glut of shows, exhibitions, open days and toy fairs for last weekend it is almost a week off for everyone this week. The limited list for this weekend is shown below. Just click the postcode to open up a Multimap page. Join our newsletter service to be notified when the toy fair and train show schedule is updated.Click Here For The Internet Model and Hobby Store! August 30
Host/Event Venue Time Adult Price Concessions
Three Spires Railex Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro Cornwall TR1 1TH 10:00 to 17:30 £4.50 £2.50 Child
One Model Railway Club - Needham Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Norwich IP6 8BB 10:00 to 17:00 £2.50 £1.50 Child
Toy Fair - Ipswich Rushmere Sports Club, The Street, Rushmore St. Andrew, Ipswich IP5 7DE 10:00 to 14:30 £1.20 £1.00 Child
Ormesby Hall Model Railway Ormesby Hall, Church Lane, Middlesborough TS7 9AS 13:30 to 17:00 £4.20 £2.70
Vintage Fair and Exhibition The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2LB 10:30 to 16:00 £3.50 £1.00 Child
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Host/Event Venue Time Adult Price Concessions
Three Spires Railex Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro Cornwall TR1 1TH 10:00 to 16:30 £4.50 £2.50 Child
Hayling Model Railway Exhibition Beachlands Railway Society, Hayling Seaside Railway, Funland Car ParkPO11 0AG 10:30 to 16:30 £0.50 £0.00 Child
Toy Fair - York The Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX 10:00 to 14:30 £2.00 £1.50 Child
Toy Fair - Buxton The Pavilion Gardens, St. Johns Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6KN 10:30 to 16:00 £2.00 £1.00 Child
Ormesby Hall Model Railway Ormesby Hall, Church Lane, Middlesborough TS7 9AS 13:30 to 17:00 £4.20 £2.70
Toy Fair - Bowburn Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, County Durham DH6 5AT 10:30 to 15:00 £1.20 £1.00
Toy Fair - Bromsgrove Spadesbourne Suite, Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcs B60 1AA n/a n/a n/a
Toy Fair - Chipping Norton Chipping Norton School, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5DY 10:30 to 15:00 £1.00 £0.50
Toy Fair - Lostwithiel The Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0HE 11:00 to 15:00 n/a n/a
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comment Sample of Weekly Model Trains Today Newsletter Posted On 2008-08-21 , 1:20 AM Weekly 'Best Of The Net' Newsletter No. 6
(This is a copy of last weeks weekly newsletter for subscribers)
Welcome to the issue 6 of our weekly newsletter. Again we have trawled the net to try and find some great sites for you to have a look at.
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For the latest listings of UK model train events and toy fairs for Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August visit:
http://www.modeltrainstoday.com/blog.php
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How To Make Your Model Railroad Look Real The choice you make about the layout of your track will depend not only on the available space but on the work you want your railroad to do. At first it will be enough just to have the locomotive pull cars around, pass onto a siding, ...
http://hobbies-info.com/hobbies/how-to-make-your-model-railroad-look-real/
Open days will mark Storage Shed completion By Simon Lomax(Gricer) The public will be able to see the MRT’s collections, and there will be visiting attractions such as model railways, vintage vehicles, a miniature railway and sales stands.
The open days will be from 11.00 to 17.00 each day, ...
http://mrt-news.blogspot.com/2008/08/open-days-will-mark-storage-shed.html
Rapido Trains Inc.’s TurboTrain is coming along!
By rthoman
It is well known nationwide by a new generation of model
railroaders in their late 40s. The TurboTrain looks great
in a display case or on the layout - it will even run on
18″ radius curves. The TurboTrain was designed by United ...
http://modeltrainstuff.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/rapido-trains-incs-turbotrain-is-coming-along/
Back on track for passenger rail
MPNnow.com - Rochester,NY,USA
Saturday’s event was a festive atmosphere nonetheless:
The parking lots by Village Hall were lined with tents
under which model trains were set up, ...
http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x275047528/Back-on-track-for-passenger-rail
DELAWARE: Landmark toy store closing
Delmarva Daily Times - MD,USA
As she bagged puzzles, magazines and train scenery for
customer Mark Gorski, he said, "I can't believe you're
closing." Gorski, of Texas, left the state 30 ...
http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080808/NEWS01/80808007/1002
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Assembling Your Model Train Display Posted By : Victor Epand
Sometimes assembling scenery can be a bit tricky. If you
need a few pointers as to how you should assemble your
model train display then read on.
http://model-trains-today.blogspot.com/
Model train enthusiasts celebrate railroad’s history in Evanston ...
Uinta County Herald - Evanston,WY,USA
It isn’t hard to see, too, that the fun isn’t in playing
with the trains so much, as in building, creating, adding
to the trains and their scenery, ...
http://www.uintacountyherald.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1371
The Scenic Model Railroad: Creativity at Its Best Part II
Now that the basic barren landscape has been produced you
may begin the colorful creative part of landscaping your
layout the way you want it to be. Your own creative license
can be taken from an area you have seen in your travels or ...
http://hiweekend.blogspot.com/2008/08/scenic-model-railroad-creativity-at-its.html
Colfax Depot
Continued discussion of the my current planning for the
next layout including a detailed track plan.
http://www.tamvalleyrr.com/blog/aug408newlayout2.html
Animated Train Layout Effects
Includes a discussion of ready-made animated train layout
effects and various types of animation parts that you can
use to create your own animated effects.
http://www.building-your-model-railroad.com/animated-train.html
Model Railway show success
Bexhill Observer - UK
Attention to detail was the key to Bexhill Model Railway
Club's success with its annual exhibition at St Peter's
Community Centre. ...
http://www.bexhillobserver.net/news/Model-Railway-show-success.4376598.jp
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comment Toy Fairs & Exhibitions for the bank holiday week ending 25 August 2008 Posted On 2008-08-17 , 1:51 PM Model Train Shows For The Bank Holiday Weekend August 25, 2008 Here are the toy fairs and exhibitions list for the week ending August 25, 2008. There are a few 3 day events this week due to the bank holiday and some extra toy fairs so you should be able to find one to go to. Click Here For The Internet Model and Hobby Store! August 23
Host/Event Venue Time Adult Price Concessions
Bridlington Railway MTES The Old Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station, YO15 3EP 10:00 to 17:00 £1.00 Unknown
One Model Railway Club - Needham Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Norwich IP6 8BB 10:00 to 17:00 £2.50 £1.50 Child
Model Train Show - Ramsey Ramsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridge PE26 2XE 10:00 to 17:00 £4.50 £3.00 Child
Sedgemoor Rail 2008 King Alfred School, Burnham On Sea, Somerset TA9 3EE 10:30 to 17:00 £3.00 £2.00 Child
Ormesby Hall Model Railway Ormesby Hall, Church Lane, Middlesborough TS7 9AS 13:30 to 17:00 £4.20 £2.70
Model Train Show - Powys Community Centre, Maengwyn Road, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8EA n/a n/a n/a
BORDER RAIL 2008 Hawick Town Hall, 44 High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders TD9 9EF 10:00 to 17:00 £3.00 £1.50 Child
Hayle MRC Hayle Day Care Centre, Commercial Road, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4DE 10:00 to 17:00 £3.00 £2.00 Child
Ulster MRC Carrickfergus Town Hall & Civic Centre, Antrim Street,BT38 7DG 10:00 to 18:00 N/A N/A
Jersey MRC St. Peters Community Centre, La Rue De La Fosse, St Peters JE3 7AH 12:00 to 17:00 £1.00 Unknown
Skipton & District Aireville School, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire B23 1UQ 10:00 to 17:00 £3.50 £2.50 Child
Toy Fair - Brentwood The International Hall, Brentwood, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9NN 10:00 to 15:00 £2.00 £1.50 Child
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Host/Event Venue Time Adult Price Concessions
Hayle MRC Hayle Day Care Centre, Commercial Road, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4DE 10:00 to 16:00 £3.00 £2.00 Child
Sedgemoor Rail 2008 King Alfred School, Burnham On Sea, Somerset TA9 3EE 10:00 to 16:00 £3.00 £2.00 Child
BORDER RAIL 2008 Hawick Town Hall, 44 High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders TD9 9EF 11:00 to 17:00 £3.00 £1.50 Child
Ulster MRC Carrickfergus Town Hall & Civic Centre, Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim BT38 7DG 13:00 to 17:00 N/A N/A
Ormesby Hall Model Railway Ormesby Hall, Church Lane, Middlesborough TS7 9AS 13:30 to 17:00 £4.20 £2.70
Jersey MRC St. Peters Community Centre, La Rue De La Fosse, St Peters JE3 7AH 10:00 to 17:00 £1.00 Unknown
Model Train Show - Powys Community Centre, Maengwyn Road, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8EA n/a n/a n/a
Skipton & District Aireville School, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire B23 1UQ 10:00 to 17:00 £3.50 £2.50 Child
Porthmadog Model St Cyngar's Church, Borth y Gest, near Porthmadog, Gwynedd 12:00 to 17:00 £2.00 £1.00 Child
Model Railway and Rutland Railway Museum, Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, nr Oakham, Rutland LE15 7BX 11:00 to 17:00 £5.00 £3.00 Child
Toy Fair - Huntingdon International Indoor Arena, Kings Bush Centre, Wood Green Animal Shelters PE29 2NH 10:00 to 15:00 £2.00 £1.50 Child
Toy & Train Fair - Orpington Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 BAD 10:30 to 14:30 £2.00 £0.00 Child
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August 25
Host/Event Venue Time Adult Price Concessions
Ormesby Hall Model Railway Ormesby Hall, Church Lane, Middlesborough TS7 9AS 13:30 to 17:00 £4.20 £2.70
Jersey MRC St. Peters Community Centre, La Rue De La Fosse, St Peters JE3 7AH 10:00 to 17:00 £1.00 Unknown
Skipton & District Aireville School, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire B23 1UQ 10:00 to 17:00 £3.50 £2.50 Child
Porthmadog Model St Cyngar's Church, Borth y Gest, near Porthmadog, Gwynedd 10:30 to 16:30 £2.00 £1.00 Child
Model Train Show - Powys Community Centre, Maengwyn Road, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8EA n/a n/a n/a
Harrogate Model Show Bilton Grange United Reformed Church, Skipton Road HG1 4LN 10:00 to 16:00 £2.50 £1.00
Model Railway and Rutland Railway Museum, Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, nr Oakham, Rutland LE15 7BX 11:00 to 17:00 £5.00 £3.00 Child
Toy Fair - Leeds Morley High School, Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 0PD 10:00 to 14:30 £1.50 £1.00 Child
Toy Fair - Norwich Exhibition Centre, Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich NR5 0TT 10:00 to 15:00 £2.00 £1.50 Child
Toy Fair - Coventry Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry. CV6 6AQ 10:30 to 16:00 £3.00 £1.00 Child
comment Toy Fairs & Exhibitions for the week ending 17 August 2008 Posted On 2008-08-10 , 12:52 PM
Model Train Shows w/e August 17, 2008 Here are the toy fairs and exhibitions list for the week ending August 17, 2008. Just click the postcode to open up a Multimap page. Join our newsletter service to be notified when the toy fair and train show schedule is updated.Click Here For The Internet Model and Hobby Store! August 16
Host/Event Venue Time Adult Price Concessions
Wittering and District Railway Circle Memorial Hall, Elms Lane, West Wittering, West Sussex PO20 8LW 10:00 to 16:30 £2.00 £1.50 Child
St Andrews Model Railway Exhibition Madras College, South Street, St. Andrews, Fife KY16 9EJ 10:00 to 17:30 £3.50 £2.00 Child
Ormesby Hall Model Railway Ormesby Hall, Church Lane, Middlesborough TS7 9AS 13:30 to 17:00 £4.20 £2.70
Leyland MRC Washington Hall Fire Training Centre, West Way, Southport Road,PR7 6DH 10:00 to 17:00 £4.00 £3.00 Child
Scarborough Model Pickering Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 1AA 10:00 to 17:00 £3.00 £1.50 Child
10th Model Railway Exhibition Tramway and Light Railway Society, Church House, Groes Lwyd, Off Sea Road 10:30 to 17:00 £2.50 Free Child
Toy & Model Collectors Fair Springwell Village, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE9 7QJ 10:00 to 16:00 £1.00 Unknown
Toy Fair - Oxford Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB 11:00 to 16:00 £1.30 Unknown
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St Andrews Model Railway Exhibition Madras College, South Street, St. Andrews, Fife KY16 9EJ 10:30 to 17:00 £3.50 £2.00 Child
Leyland MRC Washington Hall Fire Training Centre, West Way, Southport Road,PR7 6DH 10:00 to 17:00 £4.00 £3.00 Child
Scarborough Model Pickering Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 1AA 10:00 to 17:00 £3.00 £1.50 Child
Ormesby Hall Model Railway Ormesby Hall, Church Lane, Middlesborough TS7 9AS 13:30 to 17:00 £4.20 £2.70
10th Model Railway Exhibition Tramway and Light Railway Society, Church House, Groes Lwyd, Off Sea Road 10:00 to 16:00 £2.50 Free Child
1st Model Club Show - Maryport Freemasons Hall, High Street, Maryport, Cumbria 10:00 to 17:00 £2.50 £1.00 Child
Toy Fair - Colchester - 110 tables The Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World Complex, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester CO1 1YH 10:00 to 14:00 £1.20 £1.00 Child
Toy Fair - Doncaster - 350 tables The Lazarus Exhibition Hall, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB 10:30 to 15:30 £3.50 £0.00 U16's
Toy & Train Fair - Hornchurch Dukes Hall, May Glen Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1CJ 10:30 to 14:00 £2.00 £0.00 Child
Toy Fair - Llangollen - 60 tables Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen LL20 8SN 10:30 to 15:30 £1.25 £0.75 Child
Toy & Model Collectors Fair Springwell Village, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE9 7QJ 10:00 to 16:00 £1.00 Unknown
Toy Fair - Redhill Redhill Aerodrome, Kings Mill Lane, Redhill RH1 5YP 10:00 to 16:00 Unknown Unknown
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