Coming Events
1): Main HRCA Events:
The HRCA will be attending a number of public events, see below for details...
2): Local Area Groups:
HRCA members have got together and formed themselves into local area groups to organise meetings and events which are open to members and friends. The meetings are often held monthly or bimonthly during weekday evenings and generally consist of:
- working layouts (members are encouraged to bring something to run)
- member's sales tables
- train traders
- refreshments
- exact format varies from group to group
Some groups also organise events in conjunction with other local 'railway' related themes, such as Heritage Steam Railways and Model Railway Societies.
Details of meetings and events can be found in the member's area of this website (login required). However, the following summary of local groups is provided for potential new members consideration and review.
Anglia HRCA Meeting for the West Essex and North East London area
Map postcode: IG10 1PD
Loughton area. Six meetings a year, Saturdays 10-4. Dates irregular. Layouts for O and OO, , tea and coffee, car parking. Bus from Loughton Station. For those travelling by public transport, go to Loughton Station (Central Line) and then bus no 20 to Church Lane.
Bedfordshire Vintage Train Group HRCA Area Meeting
Map postcode: MK45 3LF
Meets bi-monthly on the second Wednesdays. Doors open at 5.00p.m.
running from 5.30p.m. close at 9.30p.m. Meet in the Village hall Houghton Conquest. MK453LF
All gauges welcome, but O,OO(2&3rail) and Ogauge steam are regulars. Traders too.
All members and friends welcome, food available, make your own Tea, Coffee or soft drinks.
Border Counties HRCA Area Meeting
Map postcode: NE47 6ET, CA3 0NG
Meets bi-monthly at either Haydon Bridge Community Centre just off the A69 between Haltwhistle and Hexham;
or Houghton Village Hall, Carlisle, 3 minutes from J44 of the M6 on the Hexham Road.
Refreshements are available and there are usually running facilities for 0 gauge 2 and 3 rail and dublo 3 rail.
Bristol and Somerset HRCA Area Meeting
Map postcode: BS23 4LJ
Usually monthly in the Weston-super-Mare area. O gauge and Dublo layouts; members’ bring and buy.
Please visit the Bristol and Somerset website for further information: http://www.somersethrca.org.uk
Cambridge Group HRCA Area Meeting
Map postcode: CB21 5HD
Normally bi-monthly at Fulbourn (4 miles East of Cambridge).
Test and running layouts in Clockwork and Electric 0 gauge, Dublo 2/3-rail, bring something to run. Sales table.
Chesham Steamers,
Map postcode: HP5 2HA
Normally meets bi-monthly in the Chesham area. Layouts, light refreshments. Parking
Chiltern Hills HRCA Vintage Train Group
Map postcode: HP5 2HA
The Group meets six times a year in the Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingham Road, Chesham, HP5 2HA. Meetings are held from 12 noon to 6 pm on the 3rd Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November.
Cornish Group HRCA Area Meeting
Map postcode: TR14 8SU
Normally monthly in the Camborne, Cornwall area
Members set up Hornby O Gauge and Hornby Dublo 2 and 3 rail layouts for general use; bring your own trains! Members sales, light refreshments. Excellent local fish & chip restaurant nearby!
Cotswolds Area HRCA Meeting
Map postcode: CV47 2TN
Monthly meeting in the Banbury area.
0 gauge and Dublo running facilities are always available and traders and other members always have a variety of Dublo and 0 gauge for sale or exchange. Car parking,
Devon Area HRCA Meeting
Map postcode: PL20 7DZ
Monthly meeting in Bere Alston, Devon.. 12-5pm Ample parking. Wheelchair accessible. Hot drinks, light refreshments. Layouts, Sales table, remag service.
East Anglia Group (Ipswich branch).
Map postcode: IP3 9LX
Mormally meets at Landseer Road Methodist Church, Ipswich. IP3 9LX (check event diary for dates).
Eastwood Vintage Trains,
Map postcode: SS9 5SH
Bi-monthly meeting in Southend-on-Sea Essex
Edinburgh Area HRCA Meeting
Map postcode: EH15 3QD
Monthly get together, usually at the Duddingston Golf Club in Edinburgh.
O gauge and 3 rail Dublo running facilities, traders and bring and buy table.
Bar lunches and an informal sit down supper always available.
Gwynedd Group Meeting
Map postcode: LL48 6HF
Meet monthly at Minffordd Station FR Gweithdy, LL48 6HF 5pm to 8pm layouts: 0 gauge, 2 & 3 rail Dublo plus some scenic models. Bring something to run. PA testing FOC and remagnetising by arrangement. DIY refreshments. Donations £5 to Ffestiniog Railway locomotive funds.
Merseyside Area HRCA Meeting
Map postcode: WA4 4EG
The ‘Preston Brook’ group which now meets at Whitley village hall, Whitley (WA4 4EG) meets on Wednesday afternoons during school holidays. Please see ‘Diary dates’ page below and in the journal for forthcoming dates.
O gauge and Dublo layouts - members sales and refreshments.
Nottingham & Derby Area Group.
Map postcode: DE72 3SS
Bi-monthly Saturday meetings in Risley, Derbyshire area. Running facilities for O-gauge clockwork and 3-rail electric, with Dublo 2 and 3-rail layouts normally available, Free parking and level access. Refreshments.
Orpington (SE London/NW Kent Area) HRCA Meeting
Map postcode: BR1 2TW
Informal meetings held most months in the Orpington area. 0 Gauge running facilities and remag service always available, plus Dublo layout most months, In conjunction with the Toy Collectors Fair to which the public are welcome. Small admission fee applies, regular attendance by several train traders, refreshments available, car parking and easy access by public transport.
Please note that the layouts/meetings are located on a stage only accessible by steps.
Retford Runners
Map postcode: DN22 9LN
Normally held on the last Wednesday evening in the month, alternate odd numbered months, in the Retford, Notts area. Lots of free parking, level access, Dublo and 0-gauge tracks or bring a layout. Commission-free Bring and Buy table, refreshments.
Severn Valley Tinplate Runners
Map postcode: WV15 6QW
Meet at Quatt Village Hall,Quatt, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QW. Monthly on first Thursday 11am to 5pm
Slimbridge HRCA Group
Map postcode: GL2 7BJ
Meets twice yearly, April and November on a Saturday, 11-4 at Village Hall, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.
Surrey Hills Area Group
Map postcode: GU1 2QY
We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Merrow Village Hall, 177 Epsom Road Guildford GU1 2QY – access via Redwood Close. Parking available on site. Doors open at 12 noon and close at 4pm. We usually have an 18’ x 12’ three-rail O gauge test track available for members’ running, as well as smaller O gauge layouts, a regular trader and a very enthusiastic 2 and 3 rail Dublo membership with a number of layouts. Meetings are generally ‘themed’ but with no obligation. Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the £3 entry charge. We also have occasional guest speakers on railway and other transport topics. Bring something to run.
Sussex Vintage Model Railway Collectors
Map postcode: BN1 6RB
Meets monthly in the Brighton area, and sometimes at the famous Brighton Toy and Model Museum.
Test tracks for Hornby 0 gauge electric and clockwork, and 2 and 3 rail Dublo. Other makes also welcome.
Thames Valley Area HRCA Meeting
Map postcode: RG7 3TF
Usual monthly meeting in the Mortimer, Berkshire area.
Working Layouts, Train Traders and Refreshments. Different display theme each month.
Wessex HRCA Corfe Mullen Group Meeting
Map postcode: BH21 3LE
Monthly meeting in Corfe Mullen area. Ample free parking.
Hornby O gauge and OO 2/3 rail layouts.
Whaplode Meeting
Map postcode: PE12 6TE
Usually monthly in the Whaplode, Lincs. Area. 0 Gauge and Dublo 3-rail running tracks;
Yeovil and District Group Monthly Meeting
Map postcode: TA14 6SF
Usual monthly meeting in the Yeovil area. We would be delighted to see anyone from the area with an interest in vintage model trains and we run O gauge and our new Dublo 2/3 rail layout at most meetings. In fact anything from the Meccano empire is most welcome.
Yorkshire HRCA Group
Map postcode: YO8 8PJ
Generally meets bi-monthly on a Tuesday at Drax Sports and Social Club, Main Road, Drax YO8 8PJ 1pm to 5pm. Teas/coffees, licensed bar and hot/cold meals. Layouts, trade stands, static exhibits and a bring and buy table. A warm welcome to all, including guests and prospective members
3): Other Events:
See also diary below.
4): Diary Dates:
[HRCA members: please login to the Members' Area to view a more detailed diary which includes all the following events plus 'Members only' events]
PLEASE NOTE: Events may be subject to cancellation at short notice.
Last updated: 13 October 2026
2026
Nov 3, Tues. HRCA Surrey Hills Group Merrow Village Hall, 177 Epsom Road Guildford GU1 2QY (5 mins from A3) 12 noon to 4pm
Nov 3, Tues. Yeovil and District, Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, Recreation Ground, New Road, Norton Sub Hamdon. TA14 6SF. 2.30 to 6.30pm.
Nov 5, Thurs. Severn Valley Tinplate Runners, Quatt Village Hall,Quatt, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QW 4 miles south of Bridgnorth on the A442. - look for our roadside banner. 11am - 5pm approx.
Nov 7, Sat. West Cornwall Group. Camborne Community Centre (rear), South Terrace, Camborne TR1 8SU. 2-4pm...
Nov 8, Sun. Border Counties Haydon Bridge Community Centre Ratcliffe Road, Haydon Bridge NE47 6ET just off the A69 between Haltwhistle and Hexham 9.30-3.30.
Nov 9, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Nov 10, Tues. Gwynedd Group Minffordd Station FR Gweithdy, LL48 6HF 5pm to 8pm
Nov 11, Wed HRCA Thames Valley Group, Mortimer. St.John’s Hall, West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF. 3.30-9.30pm
Nov 14, Sat. Slimbridge, near Gloucester, Village Hall, GL2 7BJ 11am - 4pm Running Day
Nov 16, Mon, Edinburgh Group Meeting, Duddingston Golf Club, 137-139 Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh EH15 3QD. 12.30-19.00hrs
Nov 17, Tues. Wessex Group St.Nicholas Church, Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Dorset. BH21 3LE. 6-10pm.
Nov 17, Tues. Whaplode Village Hall, Kirkgate, Whaplode, PE12 6TE. 10 am-2 pm
Nov 18, Wed. Devon, Bere Alston Bowling Club, Bedford Street, Bere Alston, PL20 7DZ (Tamar Valley Model Railway Club) 12-5 pm
Nov 19, Thurs. Chiltern Hills, Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Rd, Chesham HP5 2HA. 11am-4.30 pm.
Nov 21, Sat. East Anglia Group Train Playing Day, Welcome Hall Trimley St Mary, IP11 0TN. 11am to 4pm.
Nov 24, Tues. Cambridge. Fulbourn Village Library, The Swifts, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn. CB21 5HD. 5.30-9.30pm.
Nov 25,, Wed. Retford Runners, Clarborough Village Hall, Nr Retford, DN22 9LN. On the A620. 4.15 to 9.pm
Nov 26, Thurs, Bristol and Somerset, Scout Hut, Totterdown Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4LJ.
Nov. 26th. Thurs. East Anglia Group (Ipswich branch). Landseer Road Methodist Church, Ipswich. IP3 9LX. Meeting in church hall. 7.00 pm until 10pm.
Nov 27, Fri Sussex Vintage Model Railway Collectors, Crowhurst Community Centre (at rear of Knoyle Hall), Knoyle Road, Preston Park, Brighton BN1 6RB. 7.30-10pm
Dec 1, Tues. Yeovil and District, Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, Recreation Ground, New Road, Norton Sub Hamdon. TA14 6SF. 2.30 to 6.30pm.
Dec 1, Tues. Yorkshire. Drax Sports and Social Club, Main Road, Drax, North Yorkshire YO8 8PJ. 1-5 pm, set up from 12.30pm.
Dec 3, Thurs. Severn Valley Tinplate Runners, Quatt Village Hall,Quatt, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QW 4 miles south of Bridgnorth on the A442. - look for our roadside banner. 11am - 5pm approx.
Dec 8, Tues. Gwynedd Group Minffordd Station FR Gweithdy, LL48 6HF 5pm to 8pm
Dec 8, Tues. HRCA Surrey Hills Group Merrow Village Hall, 177 Epsom Road Guildford GU1 2QY (5 mins from A3) 12 noon to 4pm
Dec 9 Wed. Devon, Bere Alston Bowling Club, Bedford Street, Bere Alston, PL20 7DZ (Tamar Valley Model Railway Club) 12-5 pm
Dec 9, Weds. Bedfordshire Vintage Train Group. Village Hall Houghton Conquest, MK453LF Near the A6, and the Ampthill – Bedford Road B530 4.30 -9 pm.
Dec 12, Sat. Nottingham and Derby Group Risley Village Memorial Hall, Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire DE72 3SS 1 mile from A52/M1 Junc 25. 2.00 to 6.00pm.
Dec 13, Border Counties Houghton Village Hall, Carlisle, CA3 0NG 3 minutes from J44 of the M6 on the Hexham Road. 9.30-3.30
Dec 13, Sun. Bromley/former Orpington Bromley High School, Blackbrook Lane,Bromley Kent.BR1 2TW 9.45-1.15
Dec 14, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Dec 15, Tues. Wessex Group St.Nicholas Church, Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Dorset. BH21 3LE. 6-10pm.
Dec 15, Tues. Whaplode Village Hall, Kirkgate, Whaplode, PE12 6TE. 10 am-2 pm
Dec 17, Thurs, Bristol and Somerset, Scout Hut, Totterdown Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4LJ.
Dec 17, Thurs. Chiltern Steamers, Chesham Methodist Church Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA. 10.30am-4pm. £5.
Dec 19, Sat. London NE Loughton, St.John’s Scout Hut, Church Lane, Loughton IG10 1PD. 10am - 5pm..
Dec 21, Mon, Edinburgh Group Meeting, Duddingston Golf Club, 137-139 Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh EH15 3QD. 12.30-19.00hrs
Dec 29, Wed HRCA Thames Valley Group, Mortimer. St.John’s Hall, West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF. Winter Open Day 8am-5pm, 2027
2027
Jan 5, Tues. Yeovil and District, Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, Recreation Ground, New Road, Norton Sub Hamdon. TA14 6SF. 2.30 to 6.30pm.
Jan 9, Sat., West Cornwall Group Camborne Community Centre (rear), South Terrace, Camborne TR1 8SU. 2-4pm
Jan 21, Thurs. Chiltern Hills, Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Rd, Chesham HP5 2HA. 11am-4.30 pm.
Feb 6, Sat. West Cornwall Group Camborne Community Centre (rear), South Terrace, Camborne TR1 8SU. 2-4pm
Feb 8, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Feb 25, Thurs. Chiltern Steamers, Chesham Methodist Church Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA. 10.30am-4pm. £5.
Mar 6, Sat. West Cornwall Group Camborne Community Centre (rear), South Terrace, Camborne TR1 8SU. 2-4pm
Mar 8, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Mar 18, Thurs. Chiltern Hills, Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Rd, Chesham HP5 2HA. 11am-4.30 pm.
Apr 12, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Apr 22, Thurs. Chiltern Steamers, Chesham Methodist Church Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA. 10.30am-4pm. £5.
May 10. Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
May 20, Thurs. Chiltern Hills, Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Rd, Chesham HP5 2HA. 11am-4.30 pm.
Jun 14, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Jun 17, Thurs. Chiltern Steamers, Chesham Methodist Church Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA. 10.30am-4pm. £5.
Jul 12, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Jul 15, Thurs. Chiltern Hills, Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Rd, Chesham HP5 2HA. 11am-4.30 pm.
Aug 9, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Aug 19, Thurs. Chiltern Steamers, Chesham Methodist Church Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA. 10.30am-4pm. £5.
Sept 13, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Sep 26, Thurs. Chiltern Hills, Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Rd, Chesham HP5 2HA. 11am-4.30 pm.
Oct 11, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Oct 14, Thurs. Chiltern Steamers, Chesham Methodist Church Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA. 10.30am-4pm. £5.
Nov 8, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Nov 18, Thurs. Chiltern Hills, Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Rd, Chesham HP5 2HA. 11am-4.30 pm.
Dec 13, Mon. Cotswold Group. Northend Village Hall, Top Street, Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TN 1 Mile from J12 on the M40. 3pm-7pm.
Dec 16, Thurs. Chiltern Steamers, Chesham Methodist Church Bellingdon Road, Chesham HP5 2HA. 10.30am-4pm. £5.