# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SMEC Open Weekend 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Please join us for our OPEN WEEKEND 2026 at Southport Model Engineering Club

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June

10:00-16:00 both days for visiting loco owners

Public rides, games with prizes will run 11:00-15:00 on both days

Visiting locomotive information: Visitors will have use of our facilities which include 5", 3 1/2", 2 1/2", Gauge 1 and 32mm tracks, as well as hydraulic lifting table, steaming bays, passenger trucks etc.  Our members will be available to help visitors at all times.  

All visiting locomotive owners must SIGN IN on arrival, complete necessary paperwork, and present boiler and insurance certificates BEFORE entering the track area - this is for everyone's safety - thank you.  

All trucks must be connected to locos with a solid bar, no loose chains, all couplings must be retained, maximum 2 trucks per engine.  Again - members will be on hand to support with this. 

Light refreshments will be available to purchase both days for visiting drivers, as well as a BBQ on Saturday from 16:30.  Sorry, we are unable to sell refreshments to members of the public.  

Any questions please get in touch - we look forward to seeing you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southport/smec-open-weekend-2026/200030101498409
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Southport
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Rotten Row (near Weld Rd), Next to Victoria Park, PR8 2DA Southport, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.64208
- **long**: -3.02058
- **full address**: Rotten Row (near Weld Rd), Next to Victoria Park, PR8 2DA Southport, United Kingdom, Victoria Park, Rotten Row, Southport, PR8 2, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: SMEC Open Weekend 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/18636c89c5e75243c4d60ab985ee1fa538cadd4f5255c76f806c7951c21782bc-rimg-w940-h788-dcffffff-gmir?v=1782596338

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SMEC Open Weekend 2026 being held?
  - **A:** SMEC Open Weekend 2026 takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Rotten Row (near Weld Rd), Next to Victoria Park, PR8 2DA Southport, United Kingdom, Victoria Park, Rotten Row, Southport, PR8 2, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SMEC Open Weekend 2026?
  - **A:** SMEC Open Weekend 2026 is organized by Southport Model Engineering Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SMEC Open Weekend 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SMEC Open Weekend 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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