The Train Collectors Society

6th. Forum for Historical & Technical Toys
2026-04-18 12:00 - 2026-04-19 14:00 (Europe/London) | Congress-Centrum Stadtgarten, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, Rektor-Klaus-Str. 9, Schwäbisch Gmünd, 73525, Germany
Two days of conference and forum with about 10-15 presentations on various topics related to tinplate toys and trains of all kinds. You can also participate online. Several TCS members from Germany and Switzerland have already given presentations there. Please note that the conference language is German. Pre-registration is required.

Plumpton Vintage Model Railway Show
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:30 | Plumpton Village Hall, West Gate, Plumpton Green, East Sussex, BN7 3BQ, United Kingdom
Featuring Hornby Trains, Bassett-Lowke, other vintage and vintage style 0 gauge, Dublo, Tri-ang, Trix Twin and more. Good trade support.
Refreshments. Free on-site parking. Level threshold access except to stage.
Plumpton Station 500m
Admission £5, family £8, (TCS member discount £1)

2026 Gaydon TCS Summer Show
2026-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Gaydon Motor Museum Warwickshire, Banbury Road, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
Summer Show on 31st of May 2026 at the Gaydon Motor Museum Warwickshire.
Time - 10.00 to 1600h
Entrance £10 ( note no early entry)
Again the Trix Society , Bassett Lowke and TCS will hold a joint train show at the very popular Gaydon Motor Museum in Warwickshire just 10 min from junction 12 on the M40.
The largest model railway and toy train show in the south of England

-15 layouts booked
- 53 trader tables.

It will also be an opportunity to visit the excellent motor museum in this modern purpose-built building for an additional fee.
There is plenty of free parking and a cafeteria.
Exhibit and trader bookings are now completely full. Any enquiries to Bryan Pentland - bryanpentland@hotmail.co.uk. - 0780 181 8764
