Once again, for the 14th year, Syston Model Railway Club are organising a model railway exhibition at Sileby Community Centre, High Street, Sileby LE12 7RX, on 20th and 21st February 2010. Open from 10.00am to 4.30pm both days.
This has become an annual event enjoyed by everyone with an interest in railways. It is a family event where accompanied children come in for free with something for everyone.
The Show features 12 layouts of all sizes including Pendlebury Parva (N), Marsh Chipping (N), Yn Y Coed plus The Works (N), Parhams (N), Sumware Junction (N) Limesbridge (OO), Oulton TMD (OO), Stockwell Road (OO) Harbourne (OO) Ardgoin (OO), Kinderspeilplatz (HO) and Turners Tiles (narrow gauge).
“This year we have a real mix of layouts which should appeal to everyone from a massive 23ft long layout of a modern motive power depot to a minute N Gauge exhibit. Our exhibitions have always been family events and we are keen to continue this tradition. We have held our prices for the sixth year and remember, accompanied children under 14 are admitted free!” said Chairman, John Malpus.
Past Exhibitions have been sponsored by Hornby, Dapol, Peco, Signal Box of Anstey, Acme Models of Sileby and the Great Central Railway. However, we are really keen to attract more local sponsorship. Please contact us if you are willing to support the exhibition in any way.
The exhibition includes extensive trade support including both new and secondhand model railways, scenics, accessories, bargain books and plenty for kit bashers or those contemplating a layout for the first time.
Admission is £3 for adults, £2.50 for senior citizens. A family ticket (2+2) is £6 and accompanied children are free. There is ample parking nearby and food and refreshments are available. There is a large tombola stall.
The exhibition is situated only two minutes from Sileby Station and only five minutes from the A6 and A46 Leicester Western by-pass.
Syston Model Railway Society has been in existence for the past 30 years and meets weekly in Thurmaston. We are a small but very friendly club and have permanent large N gauge and OO gauge layouts. New layouts currently under construction include a 22ft long modern image DC/DCC container layout
Our brand new N gauge layout Pendlebury Parva, will be making its debut at the show. We have recently acquired a 32ft long layout based on the Whitby area called Selwick Quay.Several members layouts have appeared at exhibitions and been featured in the national press.
Come and join us. Any enquiries please ring Chris on 0116 260 5760. Also see our website at www.systonmrs.org.uk
