Trainwest

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2009

Bentley Model Railway Group present the 2009 Trainwest Model Railway Exhibition at the Christie Miller Sports Centre, Bowerhill Industrial Estate, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QU, United Kingdom.

Admission Details Layouts Trade Other Exhibitors Directions to venue Shuttle Bus More Information



Admission Prices (at the door) (in advance)  
Adult: £ 6.50 £ 5.00  
Senior Citizen: £ 5.50 £ 4.00  
Child/Student: £ 3.50 £ 2.00  
Pre School: Free -  
Times Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Advance tickets available by post from: TRAINWEST,
Weighbridge,
Old Road,
Chippenham,
Wilts., SN15 1JA.
(For postal applications please enclose a cheque, payable to TRAINWEST, and an s.a.e.)

LAYOUTS
Bear Creek Junction (HO/HOn3)
Adrian Hall
USA - Colorado - Early 20th Century
Nettlecombe (OO9)
John & Jane Jacobs
UK - South West England - 1930s
Bleakhouse Road (OO)
Tim Maddocks
UK - BR Mendips - 1950s
Overlord 2 (OO)
Leamington MRS
UK - SR Southampton Docks - 1944
Bridgford (N)
Alastair Knox
UK - LMS - Late 1930s
Penrhos (OO)
Dave Spencer
UK - BR (ex-GWR) Wales - 1950s
Cartsdyke Yard (O)
John Purdie
UK - LNER - 1930s
Portskerra (EM)
Tim Tincknell
UK - Highland Railway - 1915
Choates Lane (N)
Stuart Conlon & Tim Hitch
UK - HS1 East of London - Present Da
Purbeck (OO9)
John Thorne
UK - Dorset Clay Mine - 1950s
County Gate (OO9)
John de Frayssinet
UK - Lynton & Barnstaple - 1935
Rosebud Montana (N)
Brian Willcocks
USA - Great Northern Railroad - 1950s/60s
Dog Kennel Hill (OO)
John Howe
UK- South London Tramways - 1951
Smrzovka (TT)
Ian Lampkin
Czech Republic - CD - 2005/06
Ellis Road (7mm)
Rob Cottrell
UK - BR Southern Region - 1960s
Rowlands Castle (OO)
Peter Goss
UK - Portsmouth Direct Line - 1944
Exchange Sidings (EM)
The Model Railway Club
UK - Welsh Borders
Smallcombe (OO)
Ted Olney
UK - LMS Western/Central Division - 1930s
Fairdale (HO)
Tim Shaw
USA - Union Pacific / Missouri-Western Pacific - 1950-80
Solden (HOe)
John Morgan
Austria - OeBB Tirol - 1980s - Present Day
Foss Landing (HOn3/HOn30)
Midge & Dave Grassing
USA - California - 1950s
St Nicholas (OO)
Philip Reid
UK - BR Derbyshire - 1970s
Godinez, Iowa (HO)
Frank Warren
USA - Iowa - 1950s
Stoney Lane Depot (N)
Grahame Hedges
UK - BR South London - 1980-2000
Lindtzal (N)
Brian & Ann Silby
Germany - German Federal Railway - Present Day
Waitawhyle (N)
Graham Smith
UK - BR Settle & Carlisle - 1950s/60s
Midland Sidings (P4)
Westinghouse MRC
UK - Midland Railway - 1920
Well Creek Basin (O)
Barry Mursell
UK - Wisbech & Upwell Tramway - 1950s
Minty Colorado (N)
Brighton MRC
USA - Denver & Rio Grande - 1985-95
Welton Down (2mm)
Sue & Jim Allwood
UK - BR Kent/Sussex - 1995
Moorcock Junction (N)
Bob Harris
UK - Settle & Carlisle - 1957-62
Willowbrook Marsh (O)
N Adams
UK - East Anglia - 1962

TRADE
Alan Ward Collection
Steam Railway and wildlife Fine Art, Limited Editions, Open Prints
Modelmania
Stockist of all major makes plus repairs and second hand models
Amberly Services
Tools, files, vices, plus nuts, bolts, washers, screws, springs, etc.
M & B Models
Specialist spares for Hornby, Bachmann, ViTrains, and Lima
Andy Lynch
Established model railway dealer of all makes and gauges
Paul Hannant
Sales of personal collection of European and American N Gauge
Aspire Gifts & Models
New and second hand model railways, scenic items and DCC
Plus Daughters
N gauge model railway specialists
Brunswick Railways
Phoenix Precision Paints, Skaledale, P&D Marsh, etc.
R D Whyborn
RTR plus wheels and accessories by Romford, Springside, etc
D & P Models
Kit built locos, detailing and repaints plus fittings and components
Railroom Electronics
Model railway electronics specialists
Derby Trees
Realistic hand made trees in 4mm and 7mm scales
Richard's Railways
UK N and 00 gauge, also G45 American and European
Doug Roseaman Engineering
UK model fairground kits and plans for 1/76 and 1/48 to 1/8 scales
Robbie's Rolling Stock
Coaches and wagons in OO and N plus custom transfers
Geoff Gamble Books
Railway book specialist
The Gas Cupboard
Model Railways, Radio Control, Scalextric, Wargaming
Inter-City Models
ModelTorque replacement motors for Lima
The Model Railway People
Model people and animals in O, OO and N gauge
Keith's Model Railways
New and secondhand items sold, secondhand models bought
Videoscene & Train Crazy
One of the country's largest railway DVD retailers
MailRail
Pre-owned model railways
Western Models
Specialist in new and second hand N and HO American models

OTHER EXHIBITORS
Diesel & Electric Modellers United (DEMU)
For modellers of the post-modernisation plan British railway system
   

DIRECTIONS
Google Maps
Google Earth
StreetMap
MaqQuest

Planning your journey to the show.
To plan your journey by car, foot, and/or public transport we recommend using the Transport Direct web site.

Car Parking at the show.
There is a small car park almost opposite the Christie Miller Leisure Centre but this can fill quickly during the mornings. Additional car parking will be provided on the running track located behind the centre. Access to this is a little further along the road past the front entrance to the centre. A footpath runs from the running track to the front of the centre. There will be direction signs for the car park.
In addition there are a few disabled parking bays available immediately in front of the entrance doors to the centre. These will also have signs on display. Blue badge holders will be able to park on the double yellow lines outside the centre.

From the north, or from the M4 junction 17.
Take the A350 south via the Chippenham bypass. Continue on the A350 to Melksham, and keep on this road around the Melksham bypass (Western Way). At the second roundabout (approaching in left hand lane) take the A365 Devizes road. At the next roundabout take the right-hand exit (signed Bowerhill / Sports Centre) and again the right-hand exit at the subsequent roundabout, at the start of Bowerhill Industrial Estate. This is Lancaster Road, follow it round the left hand bend, and the Christie Miller Leisure Centre is halfway down on the right hand side, with a car park almost opposite.

From the south.
Approach via the A350 from Westbury. Take the A365 Devizes road at the first roundabout approaching the town, the right-hand exit. At the next roundabout take the right-hand exit (signed Bowerhill / Sports Centre) and again the right-hand exit at the subsequent roundabout, at the start of Bowerhill Industrial Estate. This is Lancaster Road, follow it round the left hand bend, and the Christie Miller Leisure Centre is halfway down on the right hand side, with a car park almost opposite.

From the Bath direction.
Approach via the A365, and join the A350 just after crossing over the railway line. Follow the A350 around the Melksham bypass (Western Way). At the second roundabout (approaching in left hand lane) take the A365 Devizes road. At the next roundabout take the right-hand exit (signed Bowerhill / Sports Centre) and again the right-hand exit at the subsequent roundabout, at the start of Bowerhill Industrial Estate. This is Lancaster Road, follow it round the left hand bend, and the Christie Miller Leisure Centre is halfway down on the right hand side, with a car park almost opposite.

From the Devizes direction.
Take the A361 then the A365. On the approach to Melksham, take the left-hand exit at the large roundabout (signed Bowerhill / Sports Centre) then the right-hand exit at the subsequent roundabout, at the start of Bowerhill Industrial Estate. This is Lancaster Road, follow it round the left hand bend, and the Christie Miller Leisure Centre is halfway down on the right hand side, with a car park almost opposite.

Shuttle Bus Rail Service: Chippenham Station
  Saturday Outward
Bus departs Chippenham   10:00 10:30 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00
Bus arrives Trainwest   10:30 11:00 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30
  Saturday Return
Bus departs Trainwest   14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00    
Bus arrives Chippenham   14:30 15:30 16:30 17:30    

Disclaimer: The information contained in this timetable is given in good faith and as far as possible accurate at the time of writing. As far as BMRG is able it will operate the services above. Neither BMRG nor the vehicles owners nor any other party involved with the provision of this service can accept liability for any loss, damage, hurt, or inconvenience arising from a failure of the vehicles to operate the free services in accordance with this timetable, or at all.
Please note this service is available Saturday only. There will be no shuttle bus on the Sunday.

You can obtain more details from the Trainwest exhibition organiser:

Geoff Endacott , 7 Beaven Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3FE, England

Tel: 0124 965 7283   Fax: 0124 944 4170
 
 

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