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MODEL RAILWAY SHOWS
LINKS
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Pine Rivers Model Train & Hobby Expo
Saturday 7 August & Sunday 8 August
2010 |
The RMCQ holds a Model Train Exhibition once a year, where model
railway layouts are on show as well as clinics, sales, raffles etc.
Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road (enter off Mecklem
St.)
For more information visit: http://www.rmcq.mixedpk.com/
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Modelling the Railways of Queensland Convention
Saturday 28 August 2010 |
The Convention is held every two years in Brisbane and brings
together modellers and railfans with an interest in Queensland's
railways and tramlines. Attendees come from every state in Australia
and occasionally from overseas. Essentially a one-day (Saturday)
convention, events include clinics and other presentations, modelling
demonstrations, layouts, trade stands and a group dinner. A visit
to a local rail heritage attraction and/or local model railways
typically occurs on the Sunday.
Evans Deakin Building, Mt Gravatt Showgrounds
For more information visit: http://qldrailheritage.com/mrqc/index.html
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Queensland Model Railway Show
Saturday 23rd October 2010
& Sunday 24th October 2010 |
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Join hundreds of miniature train enthusiasts as model railway
fever takes over The Workshops Rail Museum, the newest campus
of the Queensland Museum and South East Queensland's newest tourist
attraction.
Marvel at the master of miniatures as you see an impressive display
of model railway layouts and trade displays and learn more about
this hobby which has hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide.
For more information visit: http://www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
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Australian Model Railway Convention
(TBA) February 2011 |
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Be part of the Australian Model Railway Convention, held at the
nation's premier rail museum, The Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich,
Queensland.
The Australian Model Railway Convention will include sessions,
workshops and speakers to engage model railway enthusiasts of
all levels from beginner through to highly experienced, taking
full advantage of the host venue's displays and materials.
For more information visit: http://www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/events/
(site link will be posted when available)
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Brisbane Model Train Show
Saturday 30th April, Sunday 1st May &
Monday 2nd May 2011 |
The largest train show in Australia.
A great day out for the whole family.
RNA Grounds - Alexandria Street, Bowen Hills. Brisbane.
For more information visit: http://www.brisbanemodeltrainshow.com.au/ |
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Toowoomba Model Train Exhibition
Saturday (TBA) & Sunday (TBA) June
2011 |
The Toowoomba Model Train Exhibition is the Darling Downs Model
Railway Club Inc.'s premier event for the year.
Toowoomba Showgrounds
For more information visit: http://www.ddmrc.com.au |
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Gold Coast Model Train Show
Saturday (TBA) & Sunday (TBA) July
2011 |
The 2nd Annual Gold Coast Model Train Show is held by the Miniature
Train Club - Gold Coast.
Ashmore PCYC, Dominions Road, Ashmore
For more information phone: Phil Mooney 0401 751 888 |
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CLUB LINKS
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Darling Downs Model Railway Club Inc
Club House Located At:
The clubrooms are on the top floor of an unused hospital ward "OLD
MAUDSLEY HOUSE" at Baillie Henderson Hospital, Toowoomba, Qld.
Usual Opening Times:
The clubhouse is open on Wednesday Nights from 7:30pm and Saturday
afternoons from 2:30pm.
Anyone is welcome to visit at these times.
For more information visit: http://www.ddmrc.com
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Railway Modellers' Club of Queensland
Club House Located At:
Buckley Park, Terrence Road, Brendale, Qld
Usual Opening Times:
Every Wednesday morning from 10:30am onwards a daytime running session/working
bee is held. Before meetings on the second Saturday of each month
from 11:00am and on the fourth Saturday of each month a weekend
running session also occurs from 11:00am. From time to time members
gather by themselves or with their friends to run a train, read
a book, or conduct modelling activities in the clubrooms.
For more information visit: http://www.rmcq.mixedpk.com/
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Ipswich Heritage Model Railway
Club
Club House Located At:
Old Tool & Gauge Building, Railway Workshops,
North St, North Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
Usual Opening Times:
Running Day:
1st Saturday of Month, 10.30am till approx 4pm
Meeting Day:
3rd Sunday of Month, 12 noon till approx 4pm
For more information visit: http://www.ipswichmodeltrains.org.au
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Australian Model Railway Association
Club House Located At:
20 Murphy Road, Zillmere. Qld. 4034.
Usual Opening Times:
Running Day:
First three Saturdays of each Month, 12.30am to 4pm
Tuesdays 10am to 3pm
Garden Rail:
Every 3rd Saturday 10am to 3pm
For more information visit: http://www.amra.asn.au/qld.htm
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Miniature Train Club - Gold Coast
Club House Located At:
Usual Opening Times:
For more information phone Martyn Jenkins 0407 637 607 or (07)
5563 7554
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SIGQ - Signalling Interest Group Queensland
SIGQ is a group of like-minded people with a keen interest in
preserving the history of railway signalling and safeworking equipment
used in Queensland by Queensland Railways, now known as QR.
http://users.tpg.com.au/sigq/sigq.htm
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