This list gives some details of the Exhibitions and Events supported by members of the 009 SOCIETY and it includes the listing that appears in the “009 News”, the newsletter of the 009 SOCIETY.
If you would like your event included on this web site and in the “009 News” then please email the full details to the Diary Editor.
The only criterion is that the exhibition or event must include a layout from a member of the 009 Society or be organised by a member of the 009 Society. This information is provided in good faith, but the 009 Society cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. Please check in the modelling press / venue for full details before travelling.
| Little Trains for Little People OO9 Charity Running Day | Grafham Village Hall, Grafham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0GB Opening Times: 10.00 to 16.00 Layouts: 15 OO9 layouts Pizza van, community pub and shop Details: Andy Holt at andyholt243@gmail.com | |
| Sussex Downs 009 group members' day exhibition | Court Bushes Community Hub, Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9TH Layouts by members and friends OO9 sales stand Free parking More details to follow, or contact sussexdowns009@elmgate-models.co.uk | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 19:30 to 21:30 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. NOTE this is a week earlier than usual to avoid the OO9 Society AGM weekend. | |
| North West Narrow Gauge Exhibition and 009 Society AGM | Rainhill Village Hall, Dane Court, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 4LU - five minutes walk from Rainhill Station Opening times: 10.30 to 16.30 Admission: adults £10.00, children under 15 free - but cash only Layouts attending: twenty narrow gauge layouts Trade and Society Support Car parking, light refreshments, wheelchair-friendly venue with suitable toilets Details: contact Stan Williams at johnwilliams509@btinternet.com The 009 Society Annual General Meeting will take place around 14.00 in the Teak Room. | |
| Royston Show | Bassingbourn Village College, S End, Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ Opening times: 10.30 - 16.00 Layouts attending include "Plugstreet (OO9)" by Laurence Hendry | |
| Bristol Model Railway Exhibition | Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, BS35 3JB Layouts include "Tan-y-Bwlch (OO9)" by Richard Holder and "Kanichenbau (OO9)" by Iain Morrison Details: to become available at www.bristolmodrailex.uk | |
| Norfolk & Suffolk NGM Open Day | Blyburgate Hall (former St John Ambulance Hall), Blyburgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TF Opening Times: 10.00 to 16.00 Costs: Adults £5.00 (cash only), accompanied under 16s free Layouts: selection of narrow gauge model railways in various scales - specifics to be announced here when information becomes available OO9 Society Sales stand Light refreshments (cash only). There is no parking at the hall other than disabled, please use nearby local public car park (behind the library and near to the Roys Store) signposted just up from the hall on opposite side of road. There will be three exhibition rooms but the smallest is not accessible to wheelchair users. Details: contact Richard Doe at nsngm@yahoo.co.uk | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 19:30 to 21:30 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. | |
| Ellesmere Model Railway Club show | Millennium Hall, Cockshutt, Ellesmere, SY12 0JF Opening Times: 10.00 to 16.00 Costs: entry free, donations accepted Layouts include "Crosby Isle of Man (009)" by Dave Roberts | |
| South-West Herts Model Railway Society Model Railway exhibit | Queen's School, Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY Opening times: 10.00 to 16/30 Admission: adults £8, children £4, family (2+2) £16, up to two accompanied children under 15 free with each adult Refreshments, wheelchair access throughout. on-site parking Layouts attending include "St Marys (0-16.5)", "Achalraj Himalayan (OO9)" by Malcolm Harrison and Long Sibford, and a pizza layout by Bob Vaughan Details: John Davy Jhdavy1@virginmedia.com or 077 8382 3457 14 traders and preservation societies also invited. | |
| Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meeting | Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8BY Doors open at 12.30pm. Admission £4.00 Free Parking. Light Refreshments. Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand. All welcome to join us. | |
| Salisbury & South Wilts Railway Society Exhibition | The Thruxton Centre, Thruxton Circuit, Andover, SP11 8PN Opening times: 10.00 to 16.30 Admission: adults £10, accompanied children under 5 free, children 5-16, family 2+2 £22 Layouts attending include "Blackmoor (OO9)", "Harrington Light Railway (OO9)", "Ashgate (OO9)", "Woodbury Wharf (OO9)", "Wantage NG Tramway (OO9)" by Richard Holder, and "Ashover Light Railway (OO9)". Traders attending include: Peco, Bachmann Collectors Club, WWScenics, Ray Heard Models, West Hill Wagon Works, and Ray Heard, as well as the SSWRS Club Members Sales Stand Catering, free on-site parking, full disabled access. Details: Exhibition Publicity Manager Tel: 07768 448369, sandswrs.co.uk or @SSWRailSoc on Facebook. | |
| Risborough & District Model Railway Club RAILEX | Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Stadium Approach Guttmann Rd, Aylesbury HP21 9PP Opening Times: Saturday 10:00 to 17:30, Sunday 10:00 to 16.30 Costs: Over 16s £12, under 16s accompanied by an adult free. Programme included. Layouts attending include: "Castle Caereinion (OO9)" by Martyn Harrison and "Towyn Pendre (1:32)" by Trevor Hughes in 1:32 scale. Traders, demonstrations and society stands. Details: www.railex.org.uk | |
| Wessex Narrow Gauge Modellers Open Day | Abbotswood Community Centre, Romsey. Layouts 009 Society sales stand etc More details to follow. | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 13.00 to 17.00 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. NOTE this is on a Saturday and a week earlier than usual to avoid the 7mm NGA AGM. | |
| Mere & District Railway Modelers' Exhibition | Mere Lecture Halls, Salisbury Street, Mere, BA12 6HA Opening Times: 10.00 - 16.00 Layouts include "Wantage" by Richard Holder More information anticipated | |
| Oxfordshire Narrow Gauge Modellers Running Day | Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower, OX15 5RW 11.00 to 16.00 Free but donations welcome to cover hall hire Open running session. Layouts include the Oxfordshire Narrow Gauge Railway Modellers group OO9 modular layout Details: Keith Hicks keith@hicks-sibford.co.uk | |
| Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group Open Day | West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Rd, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6SP The Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group takes over the railway for the day. Includes footplate rides, driving a diesel, touring the workshops and sheds. Food and drink available to buy, even ice cream. All welcome to join, but you must register your name with Stan Williams prior to the event. (The public cannot just turn up on the day.) Details and registration: Stan Williams at johnwilliams509@btinternet.com. | |
| Exeter Model Railway Show | Matford Livestock Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8FD Opening times: Saturday 10.00-17.00, Sunday 10.00-16.00 Admission: £10 (accompanied children free) Layouts include "Launceston Steam Railway (OO9)" by Richard Holder Free parking. Disabled access. Restaurant on site Details: www.exemrs.co.uk/model-railway-exhibition-exeter-2025 | |
| Farnham and District Model Railway Club OO9 Open Day - Farnh | Wrecclesham Community Centre, Greenfield Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8TJ Opening Times: 10.00 to 16.00 Costs: to be announced Layouts: to be announced On-street parking, bacon butties, Society Sales Stand, narrow-gauge layouts Details: Mike Le Marie at OO9@farnhammrc.org.uk | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 19:30 to 21:30 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. | |
| Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meeting | Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY Doors open at 12.30pm. Admission £4.00 Free Parking. Light Refreshments. Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand. All welcome to join us. | |
| 20th Wiltshire Group Open Day | Bouverie Hall, Goddard Road, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5QE Opening times: 10.00 to 16.00 Refreshments Layouts Attending: about a dozen Traders Attending: 009 Sales Stand Details: contact Andy Cundick at aandjcundick@talktalk.net | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 19:30 to 21:30 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. | |
| Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meeting | Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY Doors open at 12.30pm. Admission £4.00 Free Parking. Light Refreshments. Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand. All welcome to join us. | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 13.00 to 17.00 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. NOTE unlike most West Midlands Group meetings, this will be on a Saturday. | |
| Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meeting | Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY Opening 11.00 to 16.30 Admission £5.00 Free Parking. Light Refreshments. Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand. This month only - OO9 Society Sales stand too. All welcome to join us. | |
| Culm Valley Model Railway Society Exhibition | Willand Village Hall, Gables Rd, Willand, Cullompton, EX15 2PL Layouts include "Launceston Steam Railway (OO9)" by Richard Holder Details to become available at cvmrc.weebly.com | |
| Worthing Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition | Durrington High School, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1LA Opening times: 10.00 - 17.00 Saturday, 10.00 - 16.00 Sunday Costs: to be confirmed Layouts include "Launceston (OO9)" by Richard Holder. Other information: traders, society stands, refreshements Details: worthingmrc.co.uk/exhibition | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 19:30 to 21:30 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. NOTE this is a week earlier than usual to avoid clashing with setting up at Cradley Heath and Warley at Statfold. | |
| Warley at Statfold | Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 OBU Layouts attending will include "Tan-y-Bwich (OO9)" by Richard Holder. Additional information will appear at thewarleyshow.co.uk in due course. | |
| Merseyside & S West Lancs NG Group meeting | Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford, Merseyside WA11 8BY Doors open at 12.30pm. Admission £4.00 Free Parking. Light Refreshments. Narrow Gauge Layouts, Show you how stands, The Model Shop Stand. All welcome to join us. | |
| Narrow Gauge NOW | Portland College, Nottingham Road, Harlow Wood, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ. Narrow Gauge Exhibits in various scales, Demos, 009 Society Sales Stand and trade support. Refreshments - Free Parking Opening Times: 10:00 to 16:00 | |
| Great British Model Railway Show | Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ Layouts include "Tan-y-Bwlch (OO9)" by Richard Holder Details to become available at gbmrs.com | |
| Tolworth Showtrain | Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7LQ Opening Times: to be announced Costs: to be announced Layouts include: "Launceston (OO9)" by Richard Holder Other information: to be announced Details: tolworthshowtrain.co.uk/showtrain/showtrain 2025 | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 19:30 to 21:30 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. | |
| West Midlands Group Meeting | Four Oaks Methodist Church, 155 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2UU £4 entry fee to cover our costs and a cuppa Open from 13.00 to 17.00 Contact: Julien Webb at julienwebb@westmids009.co.uk Prospective new members are advised to confirm the details with Julien. NOTE unlike most West Midlands Group meetings, this will be on a Saturday. |