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On the OO9 front we were treated to another two examples of David Churchill's magic with motive power. One was a partly completed brass kit, of diesel outline, for his own use and the other a totally rehabilitated steam loco that had been purchased from the Society Sales Stand by another of our Group members. Needless to say they ran like a Swiss sowing machine.

Another of our ever-present members, Mark Hughes, brought along the pre-production pewter casting of the latest model in his extensive catalogue. This particular item is the Manchester Metrolink tram; the casting was incredibly crisp and the level of detail has to be seen to be believed. Mark was also able to show us, via his laptop, the results of his recent visit to the Amberley Chalk Pits Museum. It is a long time since I've seen a presentation on this Site and it was good to see the progress that has been made in getting the most valuable historic items under cover.

This month Harvey Faulkner-Aston's "workshop" was concentrated on the production of trees; the tall straight conifers that populate American logging layouts. For the basic trunk he was using Bar-B-Q skewers and, having taken the shine off the surface, he was using acrylic inks, from Windsor & Newton, as the initial staining coat. In addition he had for sale a range of scale timber that originates from the appropriately named "North Eastern Scale Lumber Co." based in the USA.

As a preview of what we can expect for our July meeting Malcolm Morgan brought along a professionally produced DVD of his Leigh Valley Light Railway; a 32 mm live steam garden layout. For the most part the camera was set to give the impression that you were actually standing lineside at ground level. This technique gave a totally different dimension to what is a superb operation.

Malcolm lives in the Longlevens area of Gloucester and at our next meeting at Twyning, on 2 June, he will bring a handout showing full details of his Open Weekend including a location map. The dates for your Diary are 5 and 6 July and we are welcome on either day. If you cannot attend on 2 June Malcolm is happy to take telephone enquiries on 01452 506542.

Chris Ward (Redmarley) brought along another couple of his On30 buildings; this time around it was a double-fronted shop and light maintenance running shed.

Our visual presentations were completed by a video of modern operations on rural French metre gauge lines. These seem to be populated by an efficient type of railcar, providing a regular service to the community, but for the most part heavily underused.

Finally we are indebted to Chris Ward (Corse) for manning the refreshment hatch and for Bob Ayers freshly baked "Cheery" Cherry Cake which has become the signature item of our meetings.

If there are any more Narrow Gauge devotees out there who would like to swell our numbers details and directions to our Twyning venue can be obtained from Chris Ward ( Tel : 01531 650208 )."

Saturday / Sunday JULY 5th & 6th 2008 No meeting at Twyning we are all invited to the LVLR (Leigh Valley Light Railway) Longlevens in Gloucester. Come along you will enjoy the atmosphere, lots of live Steam on a full scenic 16mm garden railway, plus a cup of tea!!

Monday March 31st 2008 Normal meeting. A very good selection of models, and scales / gauges on view. Modelling excellence on view from 16mm to 2mm

Monday January 28th 2008 Bring your bits and pieces along for all to see, test tracks available for running. etc New Members or Visitors very welcome.

Monday December 3rd A CHANGE OF DATE for this meeting only. Just come along and make sure you bring your latest bits along/ test rack available

Monday OCT 29th Meeting at Twyning Village Hall as normal, all welcome bring your Narrow Gauge bits along for all to see. 20 People turned up it was a GREAT evening.

Saturday SEPT 22nd GL20 8JX sees our 1st exhibition day, plenty of layouts large and small, We had a great day some 80 people turned up, lots of variety in the layouts, from 16mm live steam, to 009 in its finest form, the 009 Sales Stand did good business, & teas & cakes went down very well

Monday july 30th Live Steam in the village hall, a 16mm scale Garrett running along the lines inside the village hall.

Monday june 25th an excellant talk and demonstration by George Harris on Soldering brass & whitemetal, the kit & equipment accumulated over a preiod of time to ensure quality soldering etc., simple tips on riveting & joints generally. A very wet evening, but 10 hardy souls turned up for the Cheery Cake!!


	MODEL STEAM ROAD VEHICLE Society Ltd \| home Rally 28th / 29th June 2008 \| Calendar & Diary \| Membership Details, \| Model Engineering in Steam \| Information \| Pictures \| Members Steam Up's \| Steam Boiler Regulations \| LINKS \| FOR SALE or Information WANTED \| Picture Competition \| M5-M50-NGM M5-M50-NGM Narrow Gauge Railway Modellers Group meetings, see below for information on upcoming meetings etc. All are Welcome to come along, very informal get together, easy access close to Junc 1 of the M50 which is only a mile from the M5 motorway Meeting at Twyning Village Hall GL20 6BZ Times 7.45pm-10.00pm "This month we mustered 14 for our "parade" at the Twyning Village Hall. On the OO9 front we were treated to another two examples of David Churchill's magic with motive power. One was a partly completed brass kit, of diesel outline, for his own use and the other a totally rehabilitated steam loco that had been purchased from the Society Sales Stand by another of our Group members. Needless to say they ran like a Swiss sowing machine. Another of our ever-present members, Mark Hughes, brought along the pre-production pewter casting of the latest model in his extensive catalogue. This particular item is the Manchester Metrolink tram; the casting was incredibly crisp and the level of detail has to be seen to be believed. Mark was also able to show us, via his laptop, the results of his recent visit to the Amberley Chalk Pits Museum. It is a long time since I've seen a presentation on this Site and it was good to see the progress that has been made in getting the most valuable historic items under cover. This month Harvey Faulkner-Aston's "workshop" was concentrated on the production of trees; the tall straight conifers that populate American logging layouts. For the basic trunk he was using Bar-B-Q skewers and, having taken the shine off the surface, he was using acrylic inks, from Windsor & Newton, as the initial staining coat. In addition he had for sale a range of scale timber that originates from the appropriately named "North Eastern Scale Lumber Co." based in the USA. As a preview of what we can expect for our July meeting Malcolm Morgan brought along a professionally produced DVD of his Leigh Valley Light Railway; a 32 mm live steam garden layout. For the most part the camera was set to give the impression that you were actually standing lineside at ground level. This technique gave a totally different dimension to what is a superb operation. Malcolm lives in the Longlevens area of Gloucester and at our next meeting at Twyning, on 2 June, he will bring a handout showing full details of his Open Weekend including a location map. The dates for your Diary are 5 and 6 July and we are welcome on either day. If you cannot attend on 2 June Malcolm is happy to take telephone enquiries on 01452 506542. Chris Ward (Redmarley) brought along another couple of his On30 buildings; this time around it was a double-fronted shop and light maintenance running shed. Our visual presentations were completed by a video of modern operations on rural French metre gauge lines. These seem to be populated by an efficient type of railcar, providing a regular service to the community, but for the most part heavily underused. Finally we are indebted to Chris Ward (Corse) for manning the refreshment hatch and for Bob Ayers freshly baked "Cheery" Cherry Cake which has become the signature item of our meetings. If there are any more Narrow Gauge devotees out there who would like to swell our numbers details and directions to our Twyning venue can be obtained from Chris Ward ( Tel : 01531 650208 )." Chris Ward (Redmarley) Saturday / Sunday JULY 5th & 6th 2008 No meeting at Twyning we are all invited to the LVLR (Leigh Valley Light Railway) Longlevens in Gloucester. Come along you will enjoy the atmosphere, lots of live Steam on a full scenic 16mm garden railway, plus a cup of tea!! Monday June 2nd 2008 Normal meeting. Monday April 28th 2008 Normal meeting. Monday March 31st 2008 Normal meeting. A very good selection of models, and scales / gauges on view. Modelling excellence on view from 16mm to 2mm Monday February 25th 2008 Normal meeting. Monday January 28th 2008 Bring your bits and pieces along for all to see, test tracks available for running. etc New Members or Visitors very welcome. Monday December 3rd A CHANGE OF DATE for this meeting only. Just come along and make sure you bring your latest bits along/ test rack available Monday OCT 29th Meeting at Twyning Village Hall as normal, all welcome bring your Narrow Gauge bits along for all to see. 20 People turned up it was a GREAT evening. Monday SEPT 24th No meeting as we will be recovering from the Members day on the Saturday 22nd. Saturday SEPT 22nd GL20 8JX sees our 1st exhibition day, plenty of layouts large and small, We had a great day some 80 people turned up, lots of variety in the layouts, from 16mm live steam, to 009 in its finest form, the 009 Sales Stand did good business, & teas & cakes went down very well at Ashchurch village hall just off junc 9 of the M5 thanks to all those who gave up their time to assist August No Meeting Still keep in touch with us via email and this link page to keep upto date Monday july 30th Live Steam in the village hall, a 16mm scale Garrett running along the lines inside the village hall. Monday june 25th an excellant talk and demonstration by George Harris on Soldering brass & whitemetal, the kit & equipment accumulated over a preiod of time to ensure quality soldering etc., simple tips on riveting & joints generally. A very wet evening, but 10 hardy souls turned up for the Cheery Cake!!