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Twitter changes outside our control

We are aware that our tweets are no longer appearing here. This has impacted other sites too and is due to a change made at the Twitter end which appears to have cut the feed link. We are looking into the issue and whether there is a workaround available.

Has the hobby got too expensive?

There has been a lot of frothing negativity surrounding the hobby of late due to one, but only that one out of several, retail outlets closing and one major exhibition organiser downsizing their event away from the NEC. Yes; some of the latest, top of the range, products are expensive but a beginner does not… Read More »

Our 2024 Show Promotional video

A promotional video for the show narrated by Steve Flint is now live on YouTube with links also on our other social media platforms (Facebook, Linkedin & X) If you are able to forward it to other like minded contacts that will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Roger Ellis RIP

Sadly we have to report the loss of another Show stalwart of long standing. His obituary is now on-line here.

RIP – two show stalwarts

Sadly we have to report the recent death of two of the Show’s regular attendees. Ken Gibbons of Hull MRS Ken Gibbons was involved with the York Model Railway Show for more than 30 years. As a member of the Hull MRS, he was always early on the scene on Thursday, to help mark out… Read More »

Monk Bar Model shop.

Support the City”s local model shop. 60 years old next week – a super celebration. https://www.monkbarmodelshop.co.uk/60th-anniversary-i17

Colin McCallum – in memorium.

It is with great sadness that we have to record the recent death of one of our volunteers, Colin McCallum, who has been killed in a car crash. Colin has been part of the door team for the past few years as well as being a member of the LNER and Scalefour Societies and a… Read More »

Final update regarding lost property

Most of what was handed in during the show was reunited during the show hours. We still have the three items listed below:- If you think they may be yours please contatct us with a description of the lost item and day you lost it/them. This our last prompt for the lost property – none… Read More »

Lost property update.

Most of what was handed in during the show was reunited during the show hours. We still have:- If you think they may be yours either email us, text us on 07778 271 312 or comment on the post with a description of the lost item and day you lost them.

A big thank you from the YMRS Board.

This post is to thank every one who has been in attendance in any capacity over the show period. We began with van loading/unloading and measuring up on Thursday and finished well after 7pm tonight. From the YMRS perspective a great weekend and we will be back in 2024. Easter 2024 is Sat 30th March… Read More »