Mini Gathering at Oxford 10th May 2025
Burnley AGM Sept 2025
Mini Gathering at Oxford 10th May 2025
Mini Gathering at Oxford 10th May 2025
Mini Gathering at Oxford 10th May 2025
Mini Gathering at Oxford 10th May 2025
Burnley AGM Sept 2025
Burnley AGM Sept 2025
Mini Gathering at Oxford 10th May 2025
Burnley AGM Sept 2025
Burnley AGM Sept 2025
Mini Gathering at Oxford 10th May 2025
About us
The 7¼" Gauge Society Ltd is the international organisation for people interested in 7¼" and 7½" gauge miniature railways.
The Society is a group of friends from all over the world. We send a magazine to members four times a year which is full of excellent items about railway topics that are not available elsewhere. It contains a wealth of news, exhibition dates and invitations to private railway open days. Full UK Membership costs £25 per year, Emembership is as little as £17.50 per year to get access to the private area of this website where you can see more information, enter your Sales and Wants, Event notices and receive our quarterly News magazine.
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Forthcoming Events
2026
7 1/4 Gauge Society AGM Weekend 2026 will take place between 18th and 20th September 2026 at the City of Newport Model Engineering Society, Newport Glebelands Park, Newport, NP19 7HF
2026
Public running day Haynes End, near Bedford
2026
STATION ROAD STEAM OWNER'S GATHERING Sunday 16th August 2026 - East Herts Miniature Railway East Herts Miniature Railway, within Van Hage Garden Centre, SG12 9RP
2026
Millerbeck will be open for public running on August Bank Holiday Sunday & Monday. Details shared on website and social media closer to the event or contact info@millerbeck.org.uk for more information. If you are interested in bringing an engine, with the ability to pull passengers, please reach out to lewisdevitt@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Millerbeck Light Railway
2026
We are now taking bookings for this year's Gala for those who would like to join us at Summerfield Barns, High Road, Haynes. MK45 3BH For more information and booking form please email Denise at chairman@bedfordmes.co.uk Summerfields Miniature Railway
2026
Visitors with all gauges of engine running day. Andover & District Model Engineering Society, Andover, Hampshire
Latest News
AGM and Gathering - 18th to 20th September 2026 - Book NOW
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Newton Abbot Show 2026
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Latest Sales & Wants
Covered 6'x4' Indespension locomotive/rolling stock braked trailer
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Latest from the Forum
Engines and Rolling Stock
Mick | 04 August 2026
Hi Mike, Just for information I took the photo at the 2023 AGM as referred to by Jeremy and can confirm it's 7¼" gauge. Good luck with your project, Mick Sav…
Engines and Rolling Stock
matthewmakesmodels | 04 August 2026
Hi Mike and Neil, Id have a look through these drawings. https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co531700/model-of-the-rocket-locomotive-drawing…
Engines and Rolling Stock
Steve Gosling | 24 July 2026
Hi Mike. LBSC published a design called 'Rainhill' which was a 3 1/2" gauge version of 'Rocket' as it may have appeared at the end of its life. There are a few…
Exhibitions, Your Running days & Show reports
The Doctor | 01 July 2026
Hi, yes there may be a Gala at Bedford MES this year at the beginning of September. It might be worth dropping the Bedford a quick email or giving them a call.…
Exhibitions, Your Running days & Show reports
George C | 29 June 2026
Thanks Nige. I thought that might be the case.…
