Details of our 2025 exhibition will be added below as they are confirmed.
Expect upto 20 layouts from 009 to SM32.
Trade support from Tony's Trains of Rugby.
Refreshments available.
Free parking at venue.
Exhibits confirmed for our 2025 exhibition
Morton Yard SM32
Hill Farm SM32
0-16.5 modules 0-16.5
Clifton Brook 0-16.5
Melinau’r Abaty 0-16.5
Café Tramhalte de Komp H0e/009
Hilten Junction 00/009
Scrapton 009
High Lodge 009
Quarry End 009
Morton Hill 009
Blackmoor Gate 009
Pine Twist 009
Willevie 009
Amery Quarry 009
Box Quarry 009
Quarry End 009
Justin’s Yard 0
Tony's Trains
Old Models
Club Sales
3D printing demo
Industrial Railway Society.
Our 2024 Open Day took place on Saturday 2nd November.
This year's show moved to a new venue - Dunchurch Village Hall.
Apologies to anyone who arrived early and struggled to park - when we booked the hall we were told we could park on the grass - but the trustees declared it too wet. This was compounded by a football match which used up several parking spaces.
We did what we could to ease things by moving our cars and guiding those we saw to double park against exhibitor's vehicles.
By midday the car park was free - but we appreciate some had given up. We'll do better next time!!
The show itself went well - with 16 layouts from club members and guests - in a range of scales and gauges.
The layouts were supported by trade stands and a 3D printing demo.
To top if off was homemade cake!
Our Open Day at the Scout Hut saw a steady flow of visitors who were able to see a range of layouts from group members and guests.
The refreshment area was busy with bacon sandwiches and homemade cakes.
Graeme's sales stall also saw a lot of interest from visitors.
The Open Day saw a first display for the club's 0-16.5 modules.
These were joined up with John's Severn Mill and Andi's Quarry to make a layout of over 20 ft.
A work in progress 009 layout.
The group has witnessed the growth from a bare board to its current stage with hills built and buildings started.
Another first public appearance - this time for Pete's small SM32 layout (just 4ft x 3ft).
The layout uses Hornby tinplate track and features a wagon turntable made from a right angled crossing.
Our larger SM32 track allows for running of items which can't negotiate the tight curves and limited clearances of Morton Yard.
It also allows some of our younger visitors to have a go themselves with a radio control loco.
Garry was another to make a debut for his L&B layout based on Blackmoor Gate station and surroundings.
Regular trains ran throughout the day - including some guest items brought by other members and visitors.
Its not a proper Open Day without homemade cake - and Chris and Julie did us proud.
Bob's dockside 0-16.5 micro layout has developed over the last couple of meetings.
Plenty of atmosphere from the dockside "clutter".
Dave and Pete had a number of SM32 items on display - including Dave's WW1 rolling stock and armoured Simplex
A rare appearance for Rokeby Wharf which was first exhibited back in 2011.
Limited running as Pete was concentrating on Morton Yard, but several of Chris's items took on the hill including a sound fitted Bachmann Linda.
The Americans have Big Boy - we have Del Boy.
Dave's Reliant Robin runs on SM32 track and entertained young and old on our test track.
Pete and Martin brought their Hilten Junction layout.
An end to end layout with both 00 and 009 tracks.
Gary brought along his 3D printer which created much interest from both visitors and members.
Prints during the day included SM32 lamps and oil cans.
His ducks also appeared on several layouts.
Plenty of industrial character on John's Severn Mill 0-16.5 layout.
This formed one end of the modular layout.
Pete brought his 009 entry to the BRM Cakebox challenge of a few years ago.
This genuine micro layout was inspired by the Leighton Buzzard railway.
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Graeme brought along his sales stall and also manned the club sales stand.
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