Houten Toy Train Collectors fair
25th March 2023
Holland's biggest Modelspoor event predominantly caters for the modern H0/00 crowd, but also with larger scales and tinplate. About 300 stalls, with members of the Dutch HRCA present. The event is held at the Euretco Centre in Houten. So anybody visiting Holland would do well to visit this fine event and meet some of the Dutch HRCA members. Use the contact link (above at right) for general enquiries.
Excalibur Auctions
25th March 2023
Excalibur Auctions got more than ten years in the auction industry. Areas of speciality are model railways, diecast toys, movie memorabilia including film posters, autographs, comics and advertising items including travel and music posters. If there are pictures above this item, the catalogue is on-line and can be opened by clicking on the picture.
Excalibur Auctions also have the past auctions on-line in their archive to see what prices were realised.
HRCA 2023 Spring Exhibition
15th April 2023
The HRCA Spring Exhibition will take place at the Great Western Steam Museum in Swindon, Doors open at 10:00. For paid up HRCA members only (please bring your membership card), guests welcome if accompanied by a member. Top Traders, running layouts in 0 Gauge Clockwork, 0 Gauge Electric, Dublo 2 and Dublo 3 rail. Refreshments available.
Vectis Auctions
21st April 2023
Vectis was established in 1988 and sell toys in many categories, including Trains, Tinplate, Constructional Toys, Railwayana and Books. All auctions are room sales and all are held live on-line reaching collectors worldwide. If there are pictures above this item, the catalogue is on-line and can be opened by clicking on the picture.
The Vectis auctions also have the past auctions on-line in their archive to see what prices were realised.
Special Auction Services
25th-26th April 2023
Special Auction Services will have the Toys for the Collector auctions which contain a large and diverse selection of toys often including Hornby and other vintage toy trains. The December auction is the famous Trains Galore which ran for 20 years at Christie's. If there are pictures above this item, the catalogue is on-line and can be opened by clicking on the picture.
Lacy Scott and Knight Auctions
28th April 2023
The Lacy Scott and Knight toy train auctions encompass all areas of collecting including steam, O-gauge and OO-gauge railway, diecast models by Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox, Spot-On, European manufacturers as well as Tinplate Toys. If there are pictures above this item, the catalogue is on-line and can be opened by clicking on the picture.
The Lacy Scott and Knight Auctions also have the past auctions on-line in their archive to see what prices were realised.
Sandown Park
20th May 2023
Barry Potter fairs event with 500 Stalls of Collectable Toys. The quality and variety of collectables on offer is breathtaking, with tables of toys and models for sale. Visitors and exhibitors travel from all over the UK and Europe to visit each event. The fair is held at the Sandown Park race course in Esher.
TCS Summer Show
3rd June 2023
The Train Collectors Society Summer Show will take place at the Gaydon Motor Museum in Warwickshire. This will be a joint event by the TCS, The Trix Society and the Bassette Lowke Society. Doors open at 10:30. More then 20 model railway layouts and plenty of trade stands. Refreshments available.
HRCA 2023 Autumn Exhibition
7th October 2023
The HRCA Autumn Exhibition will take place at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Doors open at 10:00. For paid up HRCA members only (please bring your membership card), guests welcome if accompanied by a member. Top Traders, running layouts in 0 Gauge Clockwork, 0 Gauge Electric, Dublo 2 and Dublo 3 rail. Refreshments available.
TCS Autumn Event
4th November 2023
The Train Collectors Society Autumn Event will take place at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall in Leicester. Doors open at 10:00. Model railway layouts and plenty of trade stands. Refreshments available.