Diary

Updated June 2023


Exhibitions

  • BALLARAT-VIC. June10-12, 2023.(King's Birthday long weekend) Ballarat & District Model Railway Club Inc, Woodsmans Hill Recreation Centre, Fussell Street East Ballarat. Open:10am-5pm (Sat & Sun), 10am-4pm (Mon). Adults$10, Children Under 16 $5, children under 5 free, Family $25. Enquiries: John McClure 03 5335 7765 or 0497 002 334. Email: jkmcclure8@bigpond.com
  • GLEN WAVERLEY - VIC. June 10-12, 2023. Waverley Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition. Brandon Park Community Centre, 649 Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley. Open: 10am-6pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun), 10am-4pm (Mon). Adults $13, Children $6, Family $32. Details: exhibitions@waverleymrc.org.au  
  • STAWELL - VIC. July 8-9, 2023.  Grampian Model Railroaders Inc. SES Hall, Sloane St, Stawell Vic. 9.30am-5pm (Sat) & 10am-4pm (Sun). Enquiries:  Stuart 0438 545 233. Website: www.gmrinc.org.au
  • BRAYBROOK - VIC. August 5-6, 2023. 25th Annual Sunshine Model Railway Club Model Train Exhibition. Braybrook Secondary College Sports Stadium, Burke Street Braybrook. 9:30am-5pm (Sat), 9:30-4pm (Sun). Adults $10 Kids Free. Details: Ted 03 9311 8389 or  Joe 03 9360 4125. Website: www.sunshinemrc.org.au
  • CANBERRA - ACT. August 5-6, 2023. CANCELLATION OF THE 51st MODEL RAILWAY & SCALE MODEL EXHIBITION. Unfortunately, I have to notify the Malkara Special School MODEL RAILWAY & SCALE MODEL EXHIBITION  that was scheduled to occur on the 5th  and 6th August 2023 has been cancelled by the Malkara Special School. Enquiries: enquiries@actmrs.org.au
  • FLEMINGTON – VIC. August 5-6, 2023. AMRA Victorian Branch Exhibition.Melbourne Showgrounds, Langs Rd Flemington. Open: 9am-5pm (Sat), 9am-4pm (Sun). Enquires: Clubrooms Telephone (03) 9885 7034. Email: exhibitionamravic@gmail.com
  • THORNLEIGH – NSW. 12–13 August, 2023. Marklin Modellers of Sydney Exhibition. Thornleigh Community Hall (Next to Bunnings), Cnr Phyllis and Central Avenues, Thornleigh 2120. Open: 9am-5pm (Sat), 9am-4pm (Sun). Large Bring & Buy stall. Many gauges and prototypes represented. Contact: Ken 0498 202 674. Email: kenneth@greengrove.net
  • STANHOPE GARDENS – NSW. November 4-5, 2023. Hills Model Railway Society ‘Back on Track’ Exhibition. Blacktown Leisure Centre, Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens 2768. Adults $15.00, Children (5-13 years) $5.00, Concession $5.00, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $35.00. Email:exhibition@hmrs.org.au  Website:hmrs.org.au
  • MILANG – SA. November 25-26, 2023. Milang Model Railway Show at the Institute and Station in Milang. An hour from Adelaide CBD. 10am-4pm (Sat & Sun). Enquiries: 0414 232 060. Adults $10, Children 12 and under free. Twelve layouts. Free train rides.
  • WARRNAMBOOL - VIC. January 13-14, 2024. Warrnambool Model Railway Exhibition. St. Joseph's Primary School Hall, Botanic Road Warrnambool.10am - 5 pm (Sat), 10 am - 4pm (Sun). Enquiries: 0421 159 206.

Seminars & Conventions

  • EPPING – NSW. July 22, 2023. Modelling the Early Days of the NSW Railways.  Dence Park Creative Centre, 26 Stanley Road Epping.
  • ADELAIDE - SA. September  2, 2023. Modelling the Railways of South Australia 27, at the Flinders Medical Centre lecture theatres, Bedford Park. Registration forms: MRSAC, PO Box 356, Parkholm SA 5043 or selected hobby shops. Registration at 8.30 for a 9am start (Sat). Email: convention@mrsac.com Website: www.mrsac.com
  • ROSEHILL – NSW. September, 29–October, 2 2023 NMRA Australasian Region National Convention. “Rails@Rosehill” Rydges Hotel,116-118 James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142.Enquiries: John 0411 400 049. Guest speakers, Clinics, Workshops, hands on layouts, traders, layout tours, partner program & much more!host@rosehill.org.au Website:www.nmra.org.au

Open Days

  • EPPING – NSW. July 8, 2023.. SCMRA and EMRCI, Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park, 26 Stanley Rd., Epping. 10am–2.30pm. Free Entry. Sausage Sizzle lunch. Clinic on Getting Started in Model Railways at 11am. Contact Trevor on 9876 3522 for details and to confirm attendance.
  • ZILLMERE - Qld. July 15 and October 21, 2023. AMRA Qld. Inc. premises, 20A Murphy Road Zillmere. Turn right at the Handford Road lights just before the rail overpass.

Sale Day

  • EPPING – NSW. November 25, 2023. Model Railway Market Day by Epping Model Railway Club.  Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park, 26 Stanley Rd., Epping.10am–1pm. Free Entry.Tables with lots of pre-loved models. Table rental contact Mike on 0408 817 554.
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.
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