Model Railway Exhibition 17-18th September

by | Aug 20, 2016 | Where to go locally

Erith Model Railway Society – September Show

Exhibition sponsored by Kent Garden Railways, David Wills & Layouts4U.

The Leigh Academy, Green Street Green Road (B260), Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE.

Click on the postcode above to be redirected to Google Maps (venue location marker however is slightly incorrect).

Saturday 17th September – 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Sunday 18th September – 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Featuring up to 20 layouts, with trade support, demostration stands, hot and cold drinks and refreshments.

Large free on-site car park. Please be aware that there are separate entrance and exit gates. Please take note of the signs and the car parking marshals. Thank you.

Extensive range of hot and cold food and drinks at reasonable prices.

Large refreshment area – 200 seats.

The venue is fully accessible and has a disabled toilet (available in the catering area).

Easy access from the A2 and the M25 (A282) – Less than 10 minutes drive from the Dartford River Crossing and the A2 Darenth Interchange.

The venue can be reached by Arriva bus service Fastrack B from Dartford Home Gardens (for Dartford Railway Station), stopping at Dartford Princes Park then a 5-10 minute walk to the venue. This service runs between Temple Hill Joyce Green Lane & Gravesend Garrick Street (for Gravesend Railway Station), via Bluewater Bus Station, Greenhithe Railway Station, Swanscombe George & Dragon (for Swanscombe Railway Station) and Ebbsfleet International Railway Station.

Nearest TfL bus service is the 492 (running betwen Sidcup Railway Station & Bluewater Shopping Centre, via Bexley, Crayford and Dartford railway stations) stopping at Park Road, Livingstone Hospital or Shenley Road stops, then a 10-20 minute walk to the venue down Park Road.

Layout Name Region/Era Gauge Club/Society/Association
Adams Row Southern/BR Southern Region – 1930s-1960s N EMRS
Alder Platz German HO
Belmont Road BR Midland Region Depot – 1960s OO Double O Gauge Assoication
Downsview Preserved Railway British Freelance OO
Durham Road TMD BR Southern Region – 1980s-1990s O
East Dunnet East Anglia O-16.5 Chelmsford & District MRC
Elwyn Flats British Modern Image OO Layouts4U
Gravesdown South BR Western Region – 1970s-1980s OO
Liss Forest Depot LMR/WD OO
Much Whinging Southern/BR Southern Region – 1930s-1970s N EMRS
Newbury Road BR Midland Region – 1960s-1970s N EMRS
Oak Lane TMD British OO
Rockmount British Freelance N EMRS
Roussennac French Zm
Scrubbs Lane & The Maltings British – 1930s OO9 Chelmsford & District MRC
Scullers Farm Middle England Freelance N EMRS
Snow In The Glen Scottish – 1924 O-16.5
Welford Bridge BR Western Region – 1960s N Beckenham & West Wickham MRC
Other layouts to be booked/confirmed. Please check again at a later date. Thank you.

Other Exhibitors

Chipperfields Circus Vehicles Static Display Presented by EMRS
Foxley Service Centre (Loco Diagnostic & Cleaning Service) Presented by EMRS
Gauge 1 Wagon Building Demonstration Presented by Tony Riley
HST 125 Static Display Presented by EMRS
M.A.D. Painting Presented by Noel & Myra Davies
Orchards (Junior) Scale Model Club Display Static Display
Painting & Weathering Demonstration Presented by Jack Chalkley
Steve’s Model Building Services Presented by Steve Sharp

Trade Stands

Bexley Model Centre/GB Models.com Range of New Products together with Pre-Enjoyed
Charity Transport Models & Books Pre-Enjoyed – All profits to charity
David Wills Pre-Enjoyed, Spares & Dapol Limited Edition Private Owner Coal Wagons
DoubleO Scenics Static Grasses & Other Scenic Materials
EMRS Sales Stand Pre-Enjoyed
EMRS Limited Edition Wagons Sales Stand (TBC) New Bachmann Wagons Commissioned by EMRS
Engine Shed Toys Thomas & Friends
Heritage In Motion DVDs
Kent Garden Railways Extensive Range of New Products (All major manufacturers & scales)
Kit Krazy Transport & Model Kits
KS Laser Designs Laser Cut Kits & Items
Layouts4U Scenics, Lighting & Electrical Components
Mike Pett – ‘Supercast’ Model Railway Figures
Models U Drive Paints & Plastics
Modula Layouts Starter Layouts & Baseboards
Videolines Videos/DVDs & Gifts

Entry Prices:

Adults: £5.00.

Concessions: £4.50.

Children (5-16): £2.50.

Family (2+2): £13.50.

Children Under 5: Free.

Entry price includes free exhibition guide.

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