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Title: MIDLANDS MODEL ENGINEERING EXHIBITION
Post by: Martin (Admin) on September 27, 2018, 12:45:25 pm
MIDLANDS MODEL ENGINEERING EXHIBITION
Thursday 18th October to Sunday 21st October 2018
 
THE Show for Model Engineers

2018 marks the 41st year of this highly regarded and successful exhibition. As one of the biggest modelling exhibitions in both size, scope and duration, this is THE event for any modeller’s calendar. 
The show features nearly 1000 models, demonstrations, and both indoor and outdoor displays. 

The Venue
Warwickshire Event Centre, Nr Leamington Spa. Opening Times 
Thurs - Sat         10.00am - 5.00pm DailyLast Day Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Last admission one hour before closing.
 
Visitor Information  FOR FULL VENUE INFORMATION please click here. (http://www.warwickshireeventcentre.co.uk/)   
There is free parking at the venue for over 2,000 vehicles and a full restaurant.

Please ensure you use the Visitor Entrance off the Southam Road (A425).   

The Fosse Way entrance is not open for visitors, only exhibitors.

Please follow venue directional signage on approach to the venue and not Sat Nav instructions.
 
GROUP BOOKINGS If you are booking for a group please use the discount code GRP10 to get the 10% discount - this if for groups of 10 or more tickets.   

EXHIBITION LINK BUS
Service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (No Service Sunday) 
From Royal Leamington Spa Railway Station – on the main road directly outside the entrance to the station; 9:15, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45 lunch 14:00, 14:30 then as needed   
From the Warwickshire Event Centre – from the front of the car park at the end of the walkway; 12:30, 13:00 lunch 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45, 17:15 

Fares are £3.00 Each Way.
35 seats available.             
 

Downloads  About the Exhibition  This year, the ever-popular Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition will be returning to the Warwickshire Event Centre from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st October.

 It is established as one of the leading model engineering exhibitions and the second longest running show of its kind in the UK. At four days in duration it is a comprehensive and full exhibition for everyone to enjoy, This is THE show for model engineers. 

Over 50 of the leading suppliers to the Model Engineering world will be present - check out the confirmed list of trade attending on the website.   

The exhibition showcases hundreds off models from over 40 societies and individuals for visitors to enjoy along with a wide range of outside attractions, workshops and lectures.   There are also a wide range of outside attractions to see, like the well regarded 5” gauge outdoor track, operated by the Coventry Society of Model Engineers and the Polly Owners Group, who will return with the magnificent Fosse Way Steamers.  There will be demonstrations from the Gas Turbine Builders Association and also Noel Shelley with his foundry work.   

2018 marks the 80th anniversary of the world speed record, when the Mallard achieved 126mph (203km/h) near Grantham, in Lincolnshire in 1938.  To celebrate this great achievement, several exhibitors will have Mallards on their stands and the Gauge 3 Society’s ‘Style and Speed’ display is expected to include some Mallards featuring larger scale models of locomotives, carriages and ephemera from the golden ages of railway travel. 

The exhibition remains focussed on the core model engineer modellers who have a real passion for what they do - whether they be new to the hobby or experienced and acknowledged modellers.   

Why not be part of the show and enter your work? Entry is free and there are 32 classes of which 16 are competition and 16 are display.  These classes include: Locomotives, Rolling Stock, Stationary and Internal Combustion Engines. Models still under construction can also be entered in the display classes.  A commemorative plaque and exhibitor’s certificate will be presented to every entrant, with trophies and cash prizes awarded to winners.

 
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