Save the Date - Crewe 21st June 2025

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As we all start to plan our 2025 - Do not forget to save the date- 21st June for the North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair at Crewe ( Crewe Alexandra Football Club )
Building on the success of the previous 4 events , 2025 will be even bigger with more Traders and Exhibitors .
With the Railway Children Charity to the fore as the Charity to benefit from each and everyone who attends .
Over the next 22 weeks I will aim to keep everyone informed of which traders/exhibitors will be attending , along with those extra bits of important news , like Free Parking and the Cafe menu .

 

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This weeks Update for the North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair - June 21st - Crewe -

Just received confirmation from David Maidment OBE the founder of the Railway Children Charity , that he will be attending with his stand to tell of the Charity's works in the UK and abroad . David will also have the 2025 Christmas Cards and some other Railway Books and Publications for sale .
A percentage of every admission £3 goes straight to the Charity so just by coming along you are helping to make a difference.

 

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Now to start the month of February , able to now confirm 2 more Specialist Traders/Exhibitors

Michael Rooum - With over 60+ years experience in the Railways and Bus Memorabilia field, Michael will have quite an amazing display covering the last 100 years . Covering the whole of the UK , all companies and interests will be covered . Paperwork and Hardware

MDS Publishing - Mark the owner of MDS Publishing will be presenting 100s of Transport/ Rail/ Bus/ Tram Books . As publishers and Distributors it will the very latest titles , with some only launching on the day .
Its also a great opportunity to pick up any mail orders and save the postage for any of MDSs regular customers.

In the next 7/10 days i will be detailing the next 2 Traders to be at the event

If you require any event information please do not hesitate to ask

 

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Can now confirm this week a number of groups and societies who are attending

The Inter City Railway Society ( ICRS) , they will be at Crewe with there latest publications and publicity , and opportunity to join and become a member , or even collect any of the latest books and save on the postage .

The Class 502 Preservation Society will be bringing their stand and display , find out about the work they are doing on restoring that classic EMU

 

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This week i can announce

David Newband - David is known to many on this forum , a specialist book seller from Newtown Mid Wales . David will also be presenting a mix of quality Railway Working and Public Timetables

Keith Romig - From the Manchester area , Keith will have a mix of Tickets, Posters , and many other interesting publications

Two more names of traders and details will be added next week as we slowly build up to the full 28 who are attending

 

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Happy to now confirm

Alan Cawkill - Alan is well known for being a specialist in Black + White Photos , Badges, and other Railwayana
Alan hopes to bring over 20,000 photos , so his full railway stock , so something for every era and area.

The Manchester Locomotive Society will be attending with a good sized stand, as they celebrate their anniversary , look out for some never seen before items that will all relate to the North West . They have indicated that some special Woodhead Route items will take pride of place on the stand

 

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New week, and a couple more names to confirm

First a full time Railway Model Shop - The Loco Shed of Manchester , they will have the largest display on the day packed with all things model railway - N/00/0 Gauge - New and Pre Owned , Rolling Stock and Accessories .

Now a full time Bus and Tram Model Trader - Derek Maude from the Wirral - Derek will have 100s of Bus, Tram and Commercial vehicle models , many to scale just right for model railways . He will also have 100s of models for those more specific and discerning Model collectors

With a total of 28 Traders/ Exhibitors signed up , i will keep adding a couple each week till we have everyone mentioned so giving that full picture of the day .

 

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Four more traders to add onto the list as we build up to the full 28, going to plenty of variety and interest for all .

Malcolm Barker - Well known for quality Railway and Transport Books including many rarer out of print issues , Malcolm will also have some of the very latest issues for those lesser known publishers

Ben Derby - Ben presents a real mix , and you will need to spend time looking in case you miss something , Ben has paperwork a plenty from pre grouping right up to the modern era, you will also find a mix of hardware and even some uniforms

Phil Vass - A specialist in postcards and also the cross over of Railways with Shipping , so those interesting items of memorabilia from BR Steams and the like

Eric Oates - For a real mix of Railway Hardware and Memorabilia , Eric's stand you will have to stop by at , from Wagon and Shed plates to ABC's , there will be plenty on his display .

 

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Confirmed as part of the now 30 Traders/ Exhibitors

Bob Webb - Bob from Lancashire is very well known in Railway Circles having been taking part with his stands for over 40 years all across the country - Bob always askes for the biggest space as he just has so much , you will need to set aside an hour just for his stand

Andrew and Ruth Napier - Will have some real quality on offer , gathered over many years and only normally seen at certain antiques fairs , the stock they have will extensive

 

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A couple of more specialist traders now

Keith Whatlin - Keith is known for Railway Company, China, Silver, Cutlery, Crockery , so expect lots of fine and ornate items

Zoe Hunter - Zoe brings MAPS, an amazing display of maps , including some never seen issues , as she now reproduces many large scale station and Junction issues

Still 10 more Traders to detail and present , so over the next couple of weeks all 30 will be detailed ,

 

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Class 507 Preservation Group - 1 year on from saving the Unit , which is now a Derby in readiness for the Gathering , they will be happy to update you with the plans for 2025 and beyond

Mr Laurence Morgan - A collector of over 60 years now selling off everything as he downsizes , so everything and anything from the last 60+ years will be on his stand , and he does not want to take any of it home !!

Just a last half dozen to announce before the end of the month , so watch this space for updates