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2012
These
events are expected to include Trix in operation. The event information
is believed to be correct but it is advisable to check the relevant
website or with the event organiser before travelling.
ALLESTREE, DERBY
Saturday 11th February
Trains day at St. Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Lane, (off Kedleston
Road), Allestree, Derby 10.30am – 4.30pm. Exhibits, layouts, sales
tables and light refreshments.
Admission £1.50 adults, 75p children and senior citizens. Contact
Geraldine Steele 01332 842346
BRIGHTON MODELWORLD
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th February
Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. Sussex Vintage Model
Railway Collectors (SVMRC) will probably provide a layout. Contact
Philip Cooke 07785 567251.
BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE
Saturday 24th March
David O’Brien’s popular Middleton Cheney Get-Together. Layouts, sales
tables and refreshments. 10am to 2pm. Admission free. Lots of Trix for
sale and in action, light refreshments. Set in fine countryside with
Banbury close by.
Easy access off M40, Junction 11, follow A442 towards BRACKLEY, turn off
at roundabout signed MIDDLETON CHENEY. Turn right at cross road in
village into ASTROP ROAD, the venue is 100 metres on left. Buses from
Banbury Stagecoach 500 (towards Brackley). Contact David O’Brien 01926
613104
BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE
Saturday 31st March
Train Collectors’ Society Spring Meeting and GTG at the Weatherley
Centre, Biggleswade, SG18 8JB. From 9am. Exhibits, layouts and sales
tables with a wide variety of scales, gauges and ages.
Contact David Ramsey 01462 632613 or http:www.traincollectors.co.uk
MIJDRECHT, HOLLAND
Saturday 7th April
The TRIX EXPRESS CLUB, the largest model railway club in The
Netherlands, spring event at Party- en Congrescentrum “De Meijert”, Dr.
Van de Haarlaan 6, Mijdrecht (25km south of Amsterdam). Open 11am - 4pm.
Contact: + 31 (0)6 21571565; j.w.leguit@wanadoo.nl
BECKENHAM, SOUTH LONDON
Saturday 14th April
10am – 5pm. Beckenham and West Wickham Model Railway Club. St. Johns
Church, Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3JN. Up to 8 working
layouts including Hornby (Dublo Acho and O Gauge), Bassett-Lowke, Bing
tabletop, Tri-ang, British outline HO, East German TT, Trix and others
from the Golden Era of Toy Trains (1930 to 1970). 7 leading toy train
dealers, lunches and light refreshments. £4 adult, concessions, TCS and
Hornby £3. Children (5 to 16) £2, family (2+2) £10. Map available from
David Holmes. Fully accessible to hand powered wheelchairs. Contact Nick
Taylor 07967 807 581 or www.bwwmrc.co.uk
SWINDON Museum of
Steam
21st and 22nd April.
Bassett Lowke Society 20th Anniversary event in the large exhibition
hall. Gauge 0 and 1 Bassett Lowke, a large live steam layout and more to
be announced including TRIX.
Adrian Cassidy intends to run a large Trix layout. TTRCA members: please
contact Adrian if you can assist with setting up, operating, or
provision of locos and rolling stock.
BRAMPTON, Ontario, CANADA
28th and 29th April
The Platelayers Society,
www.theplatelayers.org, organizes the Great British Train Show
at the Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton,
(near Toronto) Ontario, Canada. This show has been held every 2 years
since 1992 and is dedicated to British Model Railways in Canada.
Featuring over 25 exhibits/operating layouts covering all aspects of
British model railways, including Trix, and over 20 vendors of model
railway items.
Admission $10.00 adults, $5.00 children or only $20.00 for a family of
4. Free parking is available on-site. Contact John Rowe, Show Manager,
The Platelayers Society. Phone: 519-928-5213 E-mail:
johnmrowe@rogers.com or Alan
Farmer, Publicity Officer, Great British Train Show, The Platelayers
Society. Phone: 519-929-9692 or E-mail:
alan.farmer@cogeco.ca
RUGBY VINTAGE, BENN HALL, RUGBY
Sunday 13th May
Newbold Road, Rugby. Details from enquiries@bpfairs.com
ALRESFORD, HAMPSHIRE
Saturday 16th June
20th Vintage Train Show, Perin’s Community School, New Alresford, SO24
9BS.
Contact David Holmes 01273 890191
SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE
Saturday 7th July
The big TCS vintage train event at Sandy Upper School, Engayne Avenue,
SG19 1BL..
For information contact 01462 682747 or visit
http://www.traincollectors.co.uk/sandy show
GAYDON, WARWICKSHIRE
Saturday 14th July and Sunday
15th July
A special two-day event at David
O'Brien's, with layouts and Trix sales in a marquee next to the Trix
Museum.
This will be a great opportunity to meet fellow Trix enthusiasts and
enjoy two days of trains. Situated close to Stratford upon Avon and
Warwick Castle, why not make a weekend of it? Or if you are short of
time please drop in for an hour or two. More details will follow
regarding directions, local accommodation and evening dinner
arrangements.
KNOWLE RD, PRESTON PARK, BRIGHTON
Saturday 14th July
Just off the A23, a few minutes from Preston Park Station. SVMRC event.
Contact Philip Cooke 07785 567251.
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Saturday 4th August
20th International Summer GTG for TTR and Trix Express. A one day event
at Zurich – Hoengg at the Restaurant ‘Sonnegg’. GTG, swap market, expert
talks, spares and sales. Refreshments, sandwiches and barbeque.
Click for full information
in German and English. Contact Jean-Patrick Enz or check the link for
updates and before travelling.
ALFRISTON, SUSSEX
August (date tba)
LEECHPOOL, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX
Saturday 15th September
Leechpool Primary School, Leechpool Lane, Horsham, RH13 6AG. Information
from John Boorn 0140 321 7125 or Chris March 0129 351 4737
CHICHESTER LION’S TRAIN SHOW
October (date tba)
Contact David Holmes 01273 8901910
NUNEATON, WARWICKSHIRE
Saturday 27th October
TTRCA AGM and GTG at The Catholic Church Hall, off Coton Road, CV11 5TE.
10am – 4pm. The AGM (members only) will be at 2pm. Trix layouts in
action and sales tables.
Contact Helen Dawson for sales table bookings 0133 281 0004 and Vic
Holloway for layouts 0145 584 2148.
LEICESTER
Saturday 3rd November (date tbc)
TCS Autumn Show, Trinity Methodist Church, Narborough Road, corner of
Hallam Crescent.
Leicester LE3 2RD.
Please
contact TTRCA Publicity with news about your event if it features Trix:
Helen
Dawson ttrcapublicity@yahoo.co.uk
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Note:
The events listed on this page are planned to include TRIX displays or
layouts. The information has been provided by the event organisers to
the TTRCA in good faith, however the TTRCA is unable to accept
responsibility for event cancellations or changes.
Events in Germany, Switzerland, and Holland
The Trixstadt website lists many Trix events in Europe:
TRIXSTADT
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