CANCELLED - DIAMOND CREEK – VIC. April 11-12, 2020. Yarra Valley model railway club model train exhibition.
Community Bank Stadium, 129-163 Main Hurstbridge rd, Diamond Creek Vic. 9.30am-5pm
(Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun). Adults $15 Child $5 Family $30. Email: ptktray@bigpond.com
CANCELLED - BENDIGO –VIC. CANCELLED - April 11-13,
2020. Bendigo Model Railroaders Exhibition. St Killian’s Catholic Church Hall,
McCrae St Bendigo 10am-5pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun), 10am-4pm (Mon). Adults $10/Children
$3/Family $25. Contacts: Wayne 0499 164 824 or Matt 0458 792 400. Email: bendigomodelrailroaders@gmail.com
CANCELLED - GILLES PLAINS - SA. April 16-19, 2020. South Australian ‘N’ Gauge Society display. Gilles
Plains Shopping Centre, 575 North East Road, Gilles Plains. 10am-9pm (Thu), 9am–5pm
(Fri & Sat), 11am–3pm (Sun). Contact: Secretary: secretary2@sangs.asn.au Website: http://www.sangs.asn.au/Find us on Facebook.
POSPONED - BOWEN HILLS - QLD. POSPONED to November (maybe) - May 2-3, 2020.
AMRA Qld Inc, Brisbane Model Train Show. The Exhibition Building, 601 Gregory
Terrace (cnr. Costin Street) RNA Exhibition grounds. 9am-5pm (Sat), 9am-4pm (Sun).
Adults $15, Concessions $10, Child (if accompanied by an adult) free. Enquiries
to show manager. Email: amraqld1@gmail.com
POSTPONED - STANHOPE GARDENS – NSW. POSTPONED to 2021 - May
2-3, 2020. Hills Model Railway Society (HMRS). Second year at NEW VENUE and NEW DATES:
Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. CNR Sentry Drive and Stanhope Parkway,
Stanhope Gardens. 9am-5pm (Sat), 9am-4pm (Sun). Adults $15, Child $8, Senior
$10, Family $30. Contact: Secretary 0421 603 240. Email: info@hmrs.org.au Website: www.hmrs.org.au
CANCELLED - ALBURY – NSW. May 23–24,
2020. Murray Railway Modelers Model Train Show. Mirambeena Community Centre, 19 Martha Mews, Lavington NSW 2641. 9am-5pm
(Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun). Contact: Grant 0417 538 700. Email: galamy@bigpond.com
CANCELLED – CLAREMONT – WA. May 30 – June 1, 2020. AMRA WA 2020 Exhibition.
Claremont Showgrounds Exhibition Centre.
CANCELLED - Toowoomba Model Trains & Hobby Expo. 2020 event CANCELLED until 2021
CANCELLED - EAST BALLARAT – VIC. June 6-8,
2020. Ballarat & District Model Railway Club Inc. Annual Exhibition. At (new
venue) the Recreation Centre Fussell street Ballarat East. 10am-5pm (Sat &
Sun) 10am-4pm (Mon). Lots of layouts & trade stands. $5.00 Kids/ $10.00
Adults/ $25.00 Family. Email: trains.bdmrc@outlook.com
CANCELLED - ROSEHILL – NSW. CANCELLED/POSTPONED until 2021 June 6-8, 2020. Great Train Show at Rosehill Gardens
Grand Pavilion, off Grand Avenue, Rosehill. 9am–5pm (Sat & Sun), 9am-4pm
(Mon). Adults $16, Seniors $12, Child $9, Family $45. Contact: Mike 0408 817
554. Website: www.eppingmodelrailway.org.au
CANCELLED Adlaide Model Railway Show. Posponed until further notoce.
TO BE ADVISED - GLEN WAVERLEY - VIC. June 6-8, 2020. Waverley
Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition, Brandon Park Community Centre, 649 Ferntree
Gully Road, Glen Waverley. 10am-6pm (Sat) 10am-5pm (Sun) 10am-4pm (Mon). Adults
$12, Children $6, Family $30. Email: exhibitions@waverleymrc.org.au
POSTPONED - SEAFORD - SA. July 9-12, 2020. South Australian ‘N’ Gauge Society display. Seaford
Central Shopping Centre, 108 Commercial Road, Seaford. 10am-9pm (Thu), 9am–5pm
(Fri & Sat), 11am–3pm (Sun). Contact: Secretary: secretary2@sangs.asn.au Website:
http://www.sangs.asn.au/Find us on Facebook.
Awaiting Advice - STAWELL - VIC. July
11-12, 2020. Grampian Model Railroaders Inc. SES Hall Sloane St Stawell
Victoria 9am-5.00pm (Sat) & 10am-4pm (Sun). Contact: Stuart 0438 545 233. Website:
www.gmrinc.org.au
CANBERRA – ACT. August 1-2, 2020.
Malkara
Model Railway & Scale Model ExhibitionatMalkara Special School,Wisdom Street, Hughes. 9am-5pm (Sat) and 9am-4pm (Sun). Contact: Gavan
Bennett on 0401 308 926. Email:malkara@actmrs.org.au
THORNLEIGH – NSW. August 8-9, 2020. Marklin Models Exhibition, Thornleigh Community Centre, Cnr
Phyllis and Central Avenues Thornleigh 2120. 9am–5pm (Sat) & 9am-4pm Sun.
Large Bring and Buy stall. Most gauges and prototypes represented. Contact:
Peter 0407 007 899.
INGLE FARM - SA. August 20-23, 2020. South Australian ‘N’ Gauge Society
display. Ingle Farm Shopping Centre, cnr Walkleys & Montacute Roads, Ingle
Farm. 10am-9pm (Thu), 9am–5pm (Fri & Sat), 11am–3pm (Sun). Contact: Secretary: secretary2@sangs.asn.au Website: http://www.sangs.asn.au/Find us on Facebook.
CAULFIELD - VIC. August 22-23, 2020
at Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street, Caulfield. Melway Map 68 Ref E1. 9am-5pm
(Sat), 9am-4pm (Sun). Enquires: Clubrooms Telephone (03) 9885 7034. Email: amravic.com.au
SUNBURY – VIC. October 17-18,
2020. Sunbury Model Railway Exhibition. St Anne’s Church Hall, Riddell Road,
Sunbury. 10am–5pm (Sat), 10am–4pm (Sun). Adult $10, Child $4, Pension $7,
Family $20. Contact: Sonya Baer 0455 500 529. Email: babygirl260@outlook.com
Forums
THORNBURY – VIC. September 13, 2020.
The Victorian Model Railway Society’s Prototype Modellers Forum. ThornburySecondary College. Details and registration
forms available athttp://www.vmrs.net/.
Seminars & Conventions
POSTPONED ROSEHILL – NSW. Postponed to 2021 June 5-9,
2020. National Model Rail Convention organised for all, by the Australasian
Region NMRA , Clinics on 6thand 7th– all prototypes,
all scales – local and international speakers. Layout Tours on 5th,
7th and 8th. Prototype Tour, Convention Dinner, 2 Day
Partners Program, Meals. Contact: Peter on 0413 226 825. Complete details and
registration at http://www.nmra.org.au/conventions/index.html
EPPING – NSW. July 25, 2020.
Modelling the Early Days of the NSW Railways Workshop. Dence Park Creative
Centre, 26 Stanley Road, Epping. Registration essential. Regular attendees will
be notified by post. Contact:amrmagzn@tpg.com.au Event will probably be postponed, maybe to 10 October.The workshop will be held, health issues permitting, or a new date will be organised when permitted.
CANCELLED - ADELAIDE - SA. August 29, 2020.
Cancelled due to current health warnings. (Please note revised date) Registration at 8.30 for a 9am start (Sat). Modelling the Railways of South
Australia 25, at the Flinders Medical Centre lecture theatres, Bedford Park.
Registration forms: MRSAC, PO Box 356, Parkholm SA 5043; www.mrsac.com; or
selected hobby shops. Contact: at the above address or email at convention@mrsac.com
Expos
CANCELLED - PARADISE POINT – QLD. July 18-19, 2020. Miniature
Trains on the Coast Model Train and Hobby Expo at Paradise Point Community
Centre, 31 Falkinder Ave Paradise Point, Qld (Sat & Sun). Contact:
Secretary secretary@mtcgc.org.auor
0419 654 630.
Open Days
CANCELLED - EPPING - NSW. July 11, 2020. SCMRA and EMRCI with Operating layout and
clinic on Getting Started in Model Railways at 11am. Free BBQ sausage sizzle.
Contact: Trevor 02 9876 3522 for further details.
ARUNDEL – QLD. July 12, 2020.
Gold Coast Model Railway Club, 18 Kendor St, Arundel Qld. 10am-4pm (Sun).
Sale Day
CANCELLED - ZILLMERE - QLD. April 18,,
2020. AMRA Qld. Inc. 20a Murphy Road (Dunsford Street
lights) Zillmere 9am-1pm. Layouts running, sausage sizzle, BBQ soft
drinks, tea and coffee available. Enquiries and table bookings contact
president Bruce Meiklejohn 0433 440 031. Email: amraqld1@gmail.com
ZILLMERE - QLD. October 17, 2020.
AMRA Qld. Inc. 20a Murphy Road (Dunsford Street lights) Zillmere.
9am-1pm. Layouts running, sausage sizzle, BBQ soft drinks, tea and coffee
available. Enquiries and table bookings contact president Bruce Meiklejohn 0433
440 031. Email: amraqld1@gmail.com
Swap Meet
POSTPONED - ST RICHMOND – TAS. May 16, 2020. Hornby Railway Collectors Association of Australia (HRCAA)
Tasmania branch Swapmeet. Richmond Primary School gymnasium on Henry St
Richmond Tasmania 10am-2pm (Sat). There are around 60 tables booked, primarily
of model trains and cars but there are usually other toys and models as well.
Entry is by gold coin donation. Email: jaikob_ford@hotmail.com
Further Information
Event organisers seeking listing within this page should send relevant details to 'Diary', SCR Publications
PO Box 345
Matraville NSW 2036 or email amrmagzn@tpg.com.au.
Address
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SCR Publications
PO Box 345
Matraville NSW 2036