Railex continues to build on its high quality reputation with our 2008 show having an amazing increase of 28% of visitors over the previous year.
This confirms our aim to be one of the major model railway exhibitions in the country. It will be held over the same Whitsun (or late spring)
bank holiday weekend.
Don't take our word for it, check what other people have said about last year's show, and also see photos and videos of Railex 2008 by checking out the following links.
Photos R&DMRC,
Forum reports, RmWeb,
You Tube Videos: Railex Video 1,
Railex Video 2,
Railex Video 3,
Railex Video 4.
Railex Video 5.
We have invited 20 plus outstanding layouts in scales up to and including 7mm Scale (O Gauge). The lists below only contain layouts, trade and demos if attendance has been confirmed
in writing. As can be seen we have a sizeable chunk of Railex 2009 booked already!
As in the past four years we have included around 50 specialist manufacturers and traders all dedicated to the support of the model railway hobby. Within the trade
selection you can purchase ready to run models, kits, tools, transport books and videos. We also pride ourselves in supporting many of the specialist cottage
industries selling there own range of products that you are unlikely to find at many other shows, but are so important to the model railway hobby in general.
Please watch this space over the coming months for the very latest updates.
Layouts Confirmed to date (August 2008)
7mm Scale
Beachley Dock, O Gauge, Modelspoorteam, A freestyle British layout of an harbour and factory based in the 1930s:it is our perception of an English dock.
Pempoul, 1:50 Scale, Gordon & Maggie Gravett, The metre gauge Reseau Bréton system once served much of inland Brittany connecting rural villages and towns to SNCF main lines.
Teign House Sidings, Broad Gauge, Bob Harper, Teign House Sidings (pronounced "Teen") is a small broad terminus. The layout is set in the last days of the broad gauge, circa 1887-1892.
3/16inch Scale
Lydham Heath, S Gauge, Barry Norman, Lydham Heath was chosen for its atmosphere - an atmosphere that warmed the emotions to the struggle of the underdog. So I set about modelling the Bishops Castle Railway, as it would have been in 1932.
4mm Scale
Amlwch, P4 Gauge, David Clarke, Amlwch (pronounced 'Amlook') was a terminus of the 17 mile branch line from Gaerwen Junction on the Chester-Holyhead main line. Passenger traffic for purposes of the layout it is assumed that the station stayed open until 1977.
Blea Moor, OO Gauge, Peter Kimond, Northwards from Settle junction there is a virtually continuous climb of 17 miles at 1 in 100. Half a mile from the summit lies Blea Moor signal box; it is two miles from the nearest road. The Leeds-Carlisle line runs past on a curve at the foot of a great sweeping hillside. Railex will be the last show that you can see Blea Moor!
Catcott Burtle, OO Gauge, Chris Nevard, Catcott (Catcott Burtle) was a little known station between Edington Burtle and Shapwick on the Highbridge Branch of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway.
County Gate, OO9 Gauge, John de Frayssinet, The layout represent a station on the proposed but never begun extension of Lynton and Barnstaple.
Faringdon, P4 Gauge, Stephen Williams, The layout is a scale model of the former GWR branch station at Faringdon in Oxfordshire, set in the period from 1947-55.
Ferring, P4 Gauge, Mike Ball, Ferring is the terminus of a fictional branch off the Brighton to Portsmouth line near Goring, Sussex, set in 1911. We try to portray typical L.B.S.C.R. practise of the time and to capture a 'Brighton' atmosphere.
Liverpool Lime Street, EM Gauge, John Holden, The layout represents the station from 1945 to the end of the LMS on January 1st 1948. All eleven platforms are included, and eventually the area will be modelled from the university right up to Lime Street.
Pulborough, P4 Gauge, The Mid-Sussex 18.83 Group, Pulborough is situated in rural West Sussex on the LBSCR doubletrack main line from Horsham to Ford Junction. Our model represents the station at its peak in the years around 1910.
Saffron Street, P4 Gauge, Risborough & District MRC, Saffron Street is a model of a fictitious station in north west London in about 1964 where diesels have replaced most of the steam workings. Railex will be the last show that you can see Saffron Street!
Tryweryn Sidings, EM Gauge, Martin Jones, Tryweryn Sidings layout shows a freight only terminus near Blaenau Ffestiniog in the 1970s.
Windrush, OO Gauge, Gloucester Model Railway Club, Windrush is a small branch line with a junction situated near Sherborne.
3.5mm Scale
Glendale, HO Gauge, Roger Nicholls, Situated on the Canadian Praires during the 1960s, Glendale is a small town served by the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National railroads.
3mm Scale
West Harptree, 3mm, Mike Corp, West Harptree, which is an actual village in North Somerset, is the terminus of a fictitious GWR branch line with its junction at Hallatrow on the Bristol and North Somerset Railway.
2mm Scale
Wansbeck Road, 2mm, Mick Simpson, Set as an ex. NER branch terminus in the late 1950s.
Welton Down, 2mm, Jim and Sue Allwood, Welton Down is assumed to be on a secondary main line from London to the South Coast in the Downs on the Kent/Sussex border. The period modelled is around 1995, at the end of the Network SouthEast era.
Manufacturers and Traders Confirmed to date (October 2008)
247 Developments: Etched name and numberplates, plus detail components and complete kits.
All Components: All the electrical bits that you need to wire your layout.
Bill Bedford Models: Sprung W irons, loco chassis kits and etched components for 4mm scale.
D&E Video & DC Kits: Plastic kits for D&E modelling plus railway videos & DVDs.
Dragon Models: Have a range of approximately 35 7mm and 5 4mm etched brass kits, together with a range of some 65 PO wagon transfers, and 30 Pre Group company wagon transfers.
Eileen's Emporium: Tools, sheet metal, rod, tube and any thing else you need for scratch building.
Freestone Model Accessories: Everything you need for structure modelling.
Golden Arrow Productions: Locos not supplied by the main manufactures.
Gramodels: Suppliers of quality resin Military Vehicles/Equipment from 2mm to 7mm.
G.W. Models: George Watt's wheel press, quartering jigs and rivet tools.
High Level Kits: Producer of state-of-the-art 4mm scale kits of the more appealing and unusual industrial locomotives.
Ian's Trains: Pre-owned OO & N rolling stock.
Intercity Models: Manufacturers of highly detailed scale rolling stock and accessories of the post steam era.
International Models: Suppliers of Ready to Run in gauges TT, HO, HOe and HOm and Scenic Materials covering all scales.
Judith Edge Kits: 4 & 7mm scale brass kits for industrial diesels.
Kevin Robertson Books: A wide range of books and videos from the specialist transport publishers.
London Road Models: Designing and manufacturing of 4mm locos and rolling stock etched kits.
M.A.R.C. Models: Loco hauled coaches rtr, SR EMU's rtr, coach kit manufacturers.
M.B. Models: Lima and Bachmann RTR ranges.
Model Loco Resprays: Your models repainted in to your chosen livery.
Model Signal Engineering: Etched and cast signalling components in 2mm to 7mm scales.
N-Gauging: Specialist supplier of Quality N Gauge Model Railway Products that bring your layout to life.
No Nonsense Kits: Producer of multiple unit kits and the old MTK range.
Parkside Dundas: Produce an extensive range of rolling stock kits, mostly wagons from the post group period, from 2mm to 7mm.
Peter Cowan: Pre-owned books and magazines.
Plus Daughters: N & Z gauge RTR and detailing parts.
Radley Models: Provides resin and white metal kits (ex Harrow Model Shop) for tube and surface kits for London Transport railway models.
Roger Carpenter Photographs: Looking for that picture of a station or piece of rolling stock, you should find it here.
Roxey Mouldings: Mostly southern railway kits in 4 & 7mm scales.
Rural Railways: Detail components in OO and N if its made you will find it here.
Tools 2000: Comprehensive selection of tools for all your model making.
Unit Models: Specialising in high quality, cast resin model railroad accessories, many at pocket money prices, in N, HO and OO gauges.
Demostrators Confirmed to date (August 2008)
Allan Sibley 4mm & 7mm Locomotive Kit Construction
Venue & Location
For those who have not visited Railex before the whole exhibition is staged in the modern and fully disabled assessable Stoke Mandeville stadium.
All exhibits are contained within a massive 20,000 thousand square foot sports hall (the size of twelve badminton courts); this has the best lighting
you are likely to find anywhere.
The floor area within the stadium allows us to bring some very large layouts that other shows would not be able to accommodate; we have also small
and medium sized layouts too. We like to pride ourselves that all layouts appearing are the very highest quality and are invited on merit alone
We provide wide aisles allowing access to all points of the show avoiding pinch or congestion points; allowing a relaxed atmosphere to view layouts
or to chat with traders or demonstrators.
Advance Tickets
We shall again offer advanced tickets providing a discount over the standard door entry prices by postal application prior to the event; details will be available from January 2009.
On the Day Tickets
Tickets can be purchased on the day from the Stadium main reception desk 45 minutes before the opening time, as both the café and seated viewing
gallery will be available from this time for those who wish to relax before the show opens.
Refreshments
Refreshments and hot meals are available from the cafe in the foyer, although sandwiches and light snacks can also be
purchased from the licensed bar adjacent to the indoor bowls area (accessible via the doors by the gym). The bar has plenty
of space and seating and provides a quiet haven away from the main café and exhibition area to relax.
Directions to the Exhibition
Stoke Mandeville Stadium is located just one and a half miles from Aylesbury town centre
and situated directly behind Stoke Mandeville Hospital (both the hospital and stadium
are within the town of Aylesbury).
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Car Parking
Parking at the William Harding School and the Stadium car park at is free. The main stadium car park becomes
extremely busy from opening to lunchtimes on both days. For those arriving after 10am till around midday we strongly
suggest you head directly the Railex overspill car park first.
Our car park marshals who will be at both car parks will endeavour to find you a place, so please be patient and follow
the instructions they may give you, they may also request you wait for a minute or two while another visitor leaves.
Remember it is for your benefit they are there and they are doing the best they can to help you park, last year although
very busy we were able to direct everyone to a vacant parking space for all those who followed our marshals instructions.
Directions to William Harding School Car Park - adjacent to Stadium HP21 9TJ
Car parking is at the William Harding School Hazelhurst road/Elm Farm Road just off the A413 Wendover Road.
If coming from Aylesbury town centre follow signs for Wendover, Amersham, London A413, do not follow signs for Stoke Mandeville
hospital go straight through the one way system and traffic lights past Esso garage on left, around half a mile further turn
right in to Elmhurst road following yellow Railex signs. If coming from Wendover direction follow the A413 toward Aylesbury, turn left approx ½ mile after the Bedgrove Road roundabout.
Click here for Map. Once parked the walk to the stadium via the pedestrian tunnel directly to the exhibition is less than a two-minute walk.
Directions to Stadium Car Park HP21 9PP
Follow road signs to Aylesbury then pick up signs for Stoke Mandeville Hospital (these are clearly marked from all major roads).
Stoke Mandeville Stadium & Olympic Lodge are sign posted close to the hospital, turn by the Co-op and High Tide fish and chips
in to Harvey Road, the stadium is located at the end of this road. If using the stadium car park, please abide the rules and do not
park in the disabled parking bays unless you are entitled to. Click here for Map
By Train
If coming by train alight at Aylesbury railway station. Aylesbury is served by a
fast and efficient Chiltern Railways service from London Marylebone or change at
Princes Risborough if coming from the north via Birmingham Snow Hill or Banbury, or catch a 280 bus from Haddenham station to Aylesbury Bus Station.
Taxis are available from the station forecourt to the stadium a single fare should be around £3-£4,
although buses run from the adjacent bus station.
By Bus from Aylesbury Bus Station/Town Centre
Buses from Aylesbury bus station to Railex are available on many frequent bus routes, details below.
We recommend the 54 services, as this is the most direct and quickest bus service from Aylesbury Bus
station (Town Centre) to Railex and return, but is only available on the Saturday.
Route 54 (Saturdays only) From Aylesbury Bus Station Bay 3
You need to ask for Elm Farm Shops this is less than a five-minute walk from the bus stop under the
railway directly into the stadium and Railex, and avoids any part of the hospital grounds completely.
This stop is very close to our overspill car park at the William Harding School and is only an eight-minute
bus trip from the bus station to Elm Farm bus stop. We will clearly sign post from bus stop to Railex.
Buses depart Aylesbury bus station at 10 minutes and 40 minutes past each hour and arrive at Elm Farm shops
at 18 minutes and 48 minutes past each hour. Return service is 25 minutes and 55 minutes past each hour.
Route 300 (Saturday & Sunday) Aylesbury Bus Station Bay 6
Depart Aylesbury bus station at 15 and 45 minutes past each hour and arrive at Stoke Mandeville hospital Entrance 2
at 21 and 51 minutes past each hour. Return service departs Stoke Mandeville hospital Entrance 2 on the hour and
half hour.
Sunday service is hourly with the service departing Aylesbury bus station at 10 minutes past each hour.
Return service leaves at 38 minutes past the hour.
Route 65 Aylesbury Bus Station Bay 6 (Saturdays only)
This service runs direct to the Stadium/Guttman Road leaving Aylesbury bus station at 10.22, 12.22 & 14,22 arriving
at the stadium at 10.28, 12.28 & 14.28
Return times leave the Stadium/Guttman Road at 10.35, 12.35 & 14.35
Find out more
Look out for press releases and advertisements on Railex 2009 nearer the time but make sure to note
Railex 2009 in your diaries now.
We will endeavour to update this page as often as possible adding new layouts, demos traders and useful
information, although if you do require to contact us regarding Railex in the meantime then email
our exhibition manager David Lane.