Diary

Updated March 2024


Exhibitions

  • KALEEN – ACT. March 23–24 2024. 35th Canberra Model Railway Expo, UC High School, 104 Baldwin Drive Kaleen. Open: 9am–5pm (Sat), 9am–3pm (Sun). Adults $20, Children – school age and under free, Concession $15. Email: clubcmrci@gmail.com  Website: www.cmrci.info
  • DIAMOND CREEK – VIC. March 30-31, 2024. Easter Model Railway Exhibition. Community Bank Stadium, 129-163 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek VIC. Open: 9.30am-5pm (Sat), 10am-4pm (Sun). Adults $15, children $5, family $30. Contact: Matt McMillan 0433 235 858. Email:  secretary@yvmrc.org.au
  • 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.

Expos

  • BUNDABERG WEST – QLD. March 23-24, 2024. Bundaberg Model Train & Hobby Expo, Bundaberg Multiplex Sports & Convention Centre, 1 Civic Avenue, Bundaberg West. Open: 9am-5pm (Sat),9am-4pm (Sun).

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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