John Wilks’ newly completed 10¼ inch gauge LNER P2 "Cock O' The North" will be on display at the exhibition.
7 1/4'' Gauge Society
The Society was founded by people with aims different to usual Model Engineering Society. The main aim is to act as communicator between people working in this gauge.
Bromsgrove SME based at Avoncroft Museum of Building has facilities for 16mm and gauge 1 models. Meetings are held on Tuesday and Sunday, please visit us on site to speak to a member or visit our website for additional details.
Members build a variety of models including locomotives, tools, clocks, boats, engines, instruments etc. During the summer, we run our locomotives in a City Park where we offer rides to the public.
A group of like minded people interested in all things model engineering, specifically model locomotives, both steam and battery powered, traction engines, stationary engines and specialised workshop equipment.
Primarily railway motive power and rolling stock; some members are building traction engines or stationery engines. Our tracksite, which we own is just under 1 acre in area & features a ground level track and raised track.
2023 marks 100 years since the Flying Scotsman entered service. This Meccano model built by John Thorpe took 2 years to complete. It is 13ft long the carriages have lights and doors with Meccano boys and girls as passengers.
Gas Turbine Builders Association
Our aim is to encourage and support the safe design and operation of small gas turbines, either as stand alone units or for the purpose of powering model vehicles.
Gauge One is often described as being a combination of Railway Modelling and Model Engineering. Happily the blend of skills and interests makes for an Association with a flavour all of its own.
The organisation's aims are to encourage interest and participation in building and running scenic gauge ‘3’ model railways, while encouraging friendly co-operation within the membership by means of informal meetings.
Starting in 1962 as Hereford Live Steamers with 6 members paying £1.50 per week subs. Starting in a members garden and progressing to our site in Hereford in 1994 City Council consider us a major attraction.
Our club has a wide range of activities, the most popular of which is currently yachting. There is an active scale section, offshore and one end of the lake is used by a tethered hydro section. I/C and fast electric also operate.
With a membership of over 75, this is one of the largest clubs in the area with private water available dawn to dusk every day. Model boating as it should be!! New Club House, improved facilities.
The L&NWR Society is a historical research society catering for all interests, be it serious study to modelling. We became an educational charity in 2005.
Melton Mowbray & District Model Engineering Society
The raised and ground level tracks - 3½”, 5” and 7¼” gauges - are available to members throughout the year. Regular steamings are held on the third Sunday of the month.
Formed in 1967 the Midlands Meccano Guild was one of the first Meccano Clubs formed in the UK aimed at an adult membership. Members have a wide range of interests in Meccano modelling and collecting.
The British Horological Institute provides education, standards and support for clock and watch making, servicing and repairing. Based in Nottinghamshire, the Institute has around 20 local branches.
MSRVS cater for steam road vehicles up to 6” scale. We offer technical services & advice. Boiler testing 3 times a year. We also stage an annual rally at Tewkesbury.
NAME is an association of clubs rather than individuals. It was formed in 1945 to “promote, encourage, develop and organise the model engineering movement in the north of England”.
Remap is a charity that helps disabled people of all ages to live more independent lives. Our network of skilled volunteers design and custom-make equipment free of charge.
Headquarters building is in South London. Our members’ interests cover all the traditional model engineering topics plus a keen interest in the future of the hobby and a desire to see it expand into new subject areas.
The Society was founded to provide a means for those fascinated by Stirling Engines to make contact, exchange ideas and develop engines for various purposes.
We were formed in 1948 with the object to encourage, develop and promote the study and practice of the art and science of Ornamental Turning. There are now around three hundred members world-wide.
A group experienced in the engineering and rail industries, with the mission to highlight and overcome key challenges faced by many organisations by encouraging the education of these core skills.
Amongst the membership there is a range of interests which includes R/C boats, Straight Running, Steam, Plastic kit models, Electronics, Engineering etc.
Wolverhampton & District Model Engineering Society
Based in Baggeridge Country Park near Wolverhampton. We have a ground level 7 1/4" and 5" track and a raised track for 3 1/2" and 5" gauge locomotives. In addition we have a comprehensive workshop and a meeting room.