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Railway Modelling – the perfect creative hobby
Did you know that in Great Britain over 140,000 copies of Model Railway magazines are sold every month? If you have been away from the hobby and are thinking of returning to it, you might be surprised at the incredible range of detailed models available nowadays, covering not only locomotives and rolling stock but also buildings, road vehicles, figures, and many scenic accessories.
This is a 'hands on' hobby that caters for all age ranges and levels of skill. You can start by going along to your local model shop who will advise you on how to get going and what is available. As you get more experienced you may want to start adding extra details to the models you have bought or even start building your own. Joining a local club is a great way to make friends and learn how to develop your skills. The satisfaction of producing something with your own hands cannot be overestimated.
So, whether you are already a committed enthusiast, looking for a family day out or merely curious about this fascinating hobby, the South Hants Model Railway Club's annual exhibition on 19th November has something for you.
There will be eleven working layouts on display, in various scales and gauges showing many of the different approaches to this hobby that make it suitable for all ranges of age and ability. There will be a comprehensive group of traders at the exhibition. These will range from general model railway traders selling "ready to run" locomotives, carriages, track and scenic items to those dealing with "kits and bits" to meet the specialist requirements of the fine scale aspects of the hobby. Tools and railway books will also be on sale.
A number of experienced model makers will be on hand to show you 'how it's done' including how to make buildings and, if you are feeling ambitious, how to make your own track and signals!
And, of course, no exhibition would be complete without Thomas! He and his colleagues will be present on the "Widley Saint George" layout where younger visitors can come and drive the trains themselves.
The exhibition opens from 10.30 am until 4.30 pm.
Ticket prices are:
Adults £6,
Unaccompanied children (16 and under) go free – a maximum of 2 per paying adult
Free parking is available. A range of Refreshments will be available. The exhibition is being held at the Admiral Lord Nelson School in Dundas Lane, PO3 5XT (just over the road from the Ocean Park Retail Centre)
Why not visit the South Hants Model Railway Club website (shmrc.org.uk) for more details of the exhibition and to learn about the Club's meetings and activities? The club welcomes visits to its club rooms, in Fort Widley on Portsdown Hill, from anyone experienced in the hobby or simply keen to know more. Contact the Secretary, Richard Butler, on 01329 847 989 or email secretary @shmrc.org.uk to arrange your visit!
We look forward to seeing you on 19th November but be careful – Railway Modelling can be contagious!
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