We are a Model Railway group interested in Narrow Gauge Railways from across the World. From 009, 7mm, 0-16.5, 0-N30, 16mm. through to Full Size
We hold a monthly meeting at Twyning Village hall in Gloucestershire, very easy to reach from M5 or M50 junc 1.
We regularly have Layouts & test Tracks on show, with Free Time modeling, videos, sales stands, books, magazines etc.
All persons interested in Railways (model or full size) are very welcome to come along to one of our informal meetings. Entrance only £2 inc Tea or Coffee
Meetings times start at 7:30pm thru to 10:00pm generally at the last Monday evening in the month.
Dates,
27th September
25th October
29th November
No December Meeting 31 JANUARY 2011; 28 FEBRUARY 2011; 28 MARCH 2011; 23 MAY 2011; 27 JUNE 2011; 25 JULY 2011
Meanwhile while this Web site is updated, if you need to know more, contact, Chris Ward
"At our meeting on 26 July, attended by 17 members, there was a definite bias towards the "O" Gauge end of the market. Pride of place on the On30 test track was John Wormington's Galloping Goose. This is a Precision Craft Models creation to which John has added DCC and Sound. Complimenting this feature Steve Adcock had a 1 : 48 model of a Nodding Donkey oil well, complete with motorising kit, from Walthers and a very weathered Bachmann tank wagon with a scratch-built chassis. He had also sourced a very useful range of farm animals from the US via Ebay.
Not to be outdone the UK scene was represented by a fully painted version of Chris Ward's (Corse) 7mm O-4-O tank engine body. To support this he is now able to produce a fully detailed range of wagons, accessories and buildings all in the acrylic medium.
However, even amongst all the above-mentioned "heavy metal", the OO9 scene was not overshadowed. Bob Ayers had made a recent visit to Rainier Models in Innsbruck and returned with the Roco O-8-O tender loco (DRG version). To add to this I was giving my small stable of Paul Windle locos/railcars their annual gallop.
Finally our DVD presentation covered the Schafbergbahn and snow clearance on the Durango & Silverton; both full of raucous sound and scenic atmosphere.
Our next two meetings, at Twyning Village Hall, are on 27 September and 25 October; please note our earlier starting time of 7-30pm. Our website can be accessed, via Google, by posting M5-M50-NGM.
