Diary

Updated April 2024


Exhibitions

  • BOWEN HILLS – QLD. May 4-5, 2024. AMRA Qld. Inc. Annual Brisbane Model Train Show 2024. Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds, 601 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills (cnr. Costin Street). Adults $18.00, Concession $12.00, Children under 16: free if accompanied by an adult. Tickets only available at the door. Website: www.brisbanemodeltrainshow.com.au
  • ROSEHILL – NSW. May 4-5, 2024 Great Train Show, Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Entry from James Ruse Drive or Grand Avenue, Rosehill. 9am–5pm (Sat), 9am–4pm (Sun). Adult $20, Senior $16, Child $10, Family $50. –Contact: Mike 0408 817 554. Email:contact@greattrainshow.com.au Website.www.greattrainshow.com.au
  • LAVINGTON - NSW. May 18-19, 2024. Murray Railway Modellers Show. Mirambeena Community Centre, 19 Martha Mews, Lavington NSW. Open: 9am-5pm (Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun). Contact: Grant: 0417 538 700. Website: https://murrayrailwaymodellers.com.au 
  • GLEN WAVERLEY - VIC. June 8-10, 2024. Waverley Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition, Brandon Park Community Centre, 649 Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley. Open: 10am-5pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun), 10am-4pm (Mon). Adults $13, Children $6, Family $32. Details: exhibitions@waverleymrc.org.au
  • STAWELL-VIC. July 13-14, 2024. SES Hall Sloane St, Stawell Victoria Open: 9.30am-5pm (Sat) & 10am-4pm (Sun). Enquiries: Stuart 0438 545 233. Grampian Model Railroaders Inc Website:  www.gmrinc.org.au
  • MELBOURNE - VIC. August 3-4,2024. Melbourne Showgrounds, Langs Road, Flemington. Open - 9am-5pm (Sat), 9am-4pm (Sun). Enquires: Clubrooms Telephone – (03) 9885 7034. Email:exhibitionamravic@gmail.com
  • HOBART – TAS. August 10-11, 2024. BRMA Model Train Show. Howrah Recreation Centre, Howrah Road, Howrah, Hobart. Contact: Show Coordinator, Alex van der Hek Ph 0419120128.
  • THORNLEIGH – NSW. August 10–11, 2024. 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
  • SUNBURY-VIC. October 19-20, 2024. Sunbury Model Railway Club 39th Annual Model Railway Exhibition. St Anne's Church Hall, 101 Riddell Rd, Sunbury. Open: 10am-5pm (Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun). Adults $10, Kids $5, Family $25 (2 Adults & 3 Kids). Fully stocked Dining car if you get hungry.
  • WARNAMBOOL – VIC. January 11-12, 2025. Warrnambool Model Railway Exhibition. St Joseph's Primary School Hall, Botanic Road, Warrnambool. Open: 10am-5pm (Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun). Enquiries: Exhibition Manager 0421 159 206.

Seminars & Conventions

  • EPPING – NSW. July 27, 2024. Modelling the Early Days of the NSW Railways. Dence Park Creative Centre, 26 Stanley Road, Epping. Registration essential.
  • ADELAIDE - SA. September 7, 2024 (to be confirmed). Registration at 8.30 for 9am start (Sat). Modelling the Railways of South Australia 28, at the Flinders Medical Centre lecture theatres, Bedford Park. Registration forms: MRSAC, PO Box 356, Parkholm SA 5043; www.mrsac.com; or selected hobby shops. Contact: at the above address or email at convention@mrsac.com.

Open Days

  • ZILLMERE QLD. April 20, 2024, at AMRA Qld. Inc. premises, 20A Murphy Road Zillmere. Turn right at the Handford Road lights just before the rail overpass. Open: 8:30am-1:30pm.
  • EPPING - NSW. July 13, 2024. SCMRA and EMRCI at Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park, 26 Stanley Rd., Epping. All welcome and Free Entry. Sausage sizzle lunch. 10am–2.30pm. Operating HO layout with DC and DCC. Getting Started in Model Railways Clinic at 11am. Contact Trevor on 0419 492 553 for further details and to confirm attendance.
  • ZILLMERE QLD. July 20, 2024, at AMRA Qld. Inc. premises, 20A Murphy Road Zillmere. Turn right at the Handford Road lights just before the rail overpass. Open: 8:30am-1:30pm.
  • ROCKDALE – NSW. October 19, 2024 Sydney N Scale Model Railway Club Inc. is holding an Open Day at their clubrooms, 75 Chapel St., Rockdale. Open: 11am-5pm (Sat). (Free entry). Sausage sizzle lunch available. Contact: Eric 0431 728 161. Email:secretary@sydneynscalemrc.com 
  • ZILLMERE QLD. October 19, 2024, at AMRA Qld. Inc. premises, 20A Murphy Road Zillmere. Turn right at the Handford Road lights just before the rail overpass. Open: 8:30am-1:30pm.
  • SLACKS CREEK – QLD. October 27,  2024. Logan district Model Railway Club Open Day Train Show and Sales, 76 Springlands Drive, Slacks Creek. Open: 9am-1pm (Sun). Adults $5, kids under 12 free. Sausage sizzle, tea, coffee, soft drinks. Free parking.

Sale Day

  • Epping – NSW. November 30, 2024. Model Railway Market Day. Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park, 26 Stanley Road, Epping. 9.30am-1pm (Sat). For table rental contact Mike 0408 817 554 or contact@eppingmodelrailway.org.au Organised by Epping Model Railway Club.
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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