Events
Welcome to our events page
Here you can see whats going on in your area. If you are a member please login in the top right hand corner to see the members only events as well (these have a small 
7¼ logo on the righthand side).
Members you can also add your own events relating to 7.1/4" actitvities once you login.
Latest Events
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'Ride Millerbeck in the Dark'
15 February 2019 Fri
A chance to ride a beautifully illuminated Millerbeck in the dark! Pre-booking essential!
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Millerbeck Spring Sunday Open Day
17 March 2019 Sun
Millerbeck Light Railway opens for a new season as the daffodils come into flower (hopefully!)
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running season opens
24 March 2019 Sun
Our season opens at our Waltham Windmill site (DN37 0JZ) with public running from 12 to 4pm.
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1940's weekend at Whitwell Station in Norfolk
07 April 2019 Sun
Whitwell & Reepham Railway 1940's weekend and Top Field Light Railway will be providing steam hauled rides (when possible) between 12.00 noon and 4.00pm. Single Tickets cost 50p Children £1 Adults or Day Rover tickets cost £2 Children and £3 Adults. Caravan and camping pitches are available, for bookings contact Whitwell & Reepham Railway.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
07 April 2019 Sun
Public running at our Waltham Windmill headquarters (DN37 0JZ) from 12 to 4pm.
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April Open Day -Ravensprings Park
14 April 2019 Sun
Public open day 3.5”, 5”, 7 1/4” tracks
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
14 April 2019 Sun
Trains running for the public from 12-4pm at the society’s Waltham Windmill site, on Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 0JZ.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES Easter Day public running
21 April 2019 Sun
Easter Sunday public running from 10am to 4pm, with all welcome at our Waltham Windmill site on Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 0JZ.
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Easter Monday Club Run - Northampton SME Club Run - Visiting locos welcome
22 April 2019 Mon
Easter Monday Club Run: 10am to 4pm. Visitors (with or without locos) always welcome. Usual paperwork please. More details from secretary@nsme.co.uk. Click here for access details, please.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES Easter Monday public running
22 April 2019 Mon
Easter Monday public trains from 10am to 4pm at our Waltham Windmill site (DN37 0JZ).
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
28 April 2019 Sun
Public train rides from 12 to 4pm at our Waltham Windmill headquarters (DN37 0JZ).
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY at Whitwell Station in Norfolk
05 May 2019 Sun
Operated by the Whitwell & Reepham Model Engineering Club the Top Field Light Railway can be found deep in the Norfolk countryside adjoining the standard gauge Whitwell & Reepham Railway. TFLR is now entering its third year of opening and is still in the process of developing and currently we have a main station complex with about 750 feet of running track, with plans for a further 400 feet of track and another terminal station.
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Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
05 May 2019 Sun
Public Open Day. Trains running from 2 til 5 pm. Light refreshments available. Sorry no dogs allowed.
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Echills Wood Railway Miniature Traction Engine Gathering
17 May 2019 Fri
Miniature traction engine rally with the EWR operating on Saturday and Sunday.
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY at Strumpshaw Steam Engine Rally
25 May 2019 Sat
The Top Field Light Railway PORTABLE TRACK will be offering rides for Children 50p and Adults £1. The TFLR portable track was built and supplied by the Miniature Railway Workshop, for further details visit:- https://www.miniaturerailwayworkshop.com/
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Parklands Railway Week, starts today at Hemsby
25 May 2019 Sat
Parklands railway week is your chance to run on this delightful railway in sleepy Hemsby, Norfolk, and is you can stay on site in a comfortable bungalow or chalet, all you have is push your loco outside, light up, and away you go onto the 3/4 mile circuit.
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY at Strumpshaw Steam Engine Rally
26 May 2019 Sun
The Top Field Light Railway PORTABLE TRACK will be offering rides for Children 50p and Adults £1. The TFLR portable track was built and supplied by the Miniature Railway Workshop, for further details visit:- https://www.miniaturerailwayworkshop.com/
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Parklands Week starts Here
26 May 2019 Sun
Parklands Railway week has just started, so come on to enjoy splendid 71/4 gauge company and running in this quiet Norfolk village.
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Bank Holiday Club Run - Northampton SME - Visiting locos welcome
27 May 2019 Mon
Club Run: 10am to 4pm. Visitors (with or without locos) always welcome. Usual paperwork please. More details from secretary@nsme.co.uk
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY at Strumpshaw Steam Engine Rally
27 May 2019 Mon
The Top Field Light Railway PORTABLE TRACK will be offering rides for Children 50p and Adults £1. The TFLR portable track was built and supplied by the Miniature Railway Workshop, for further details visit:- https://www.miniaturerailwayworkshop.com/
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Parklands week is still on, and today is often the busiest day
27 May 2019 Mon
A good day to visit, and a chance to join for the week, with plenty of different locomotives running. As always there are plenty of friends, old and new, to chat to, and plenty of stock to ride in on the 3/4 mile railway.
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY at Whitwell Station in Norfolk
02 June 2019 Sun
Operated by the Whitwell & Reepham Model Engineering Club the Top Field Light Railway can be found deep in the Norfolk countryside adjoining the standard gauge Whitwell & Reepham Railway. TFLR is now entering its third year of opening and is still in the process of developing and currently we have a main station complex with about 750 feet of running track, with plans for a further 400 feet of track and another terminal station.
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Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open day
02 June 2019 Sun
Public Open Day, trains running from 2 til 5 pm, weather permitting. Light refreshments available.Sorry no dogs allowed
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Northampton SME Club Run - Visiting locos welcome
15 June 2019 Sat
Club Run: 10am to 6pm. Visitors (with or without locos) always welcome. Usual paperwork please. More details from secretary@nsme.co.uk
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Minimal Gauge Northern Gathering
22 June 2019 Sat
Ravensprings Park will be hosting not only The Minimal Gauge Gathering but also a 21/2” Gauge Rally on the same day. Come along and enjoy the largest and smallest locos. For those not familiar with ‘minimal’ locos they are designed around the idea of being 12” to the foot but running on in this case 7 1/4” gauge. They vary in size from Large sit inside locos to sit on such as Scamps. Please note this event is open for 7 1/4 members (the more visiting Minimal locos the better) but please email if you wish to attend so that we can cater for everyone.
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SHEFFIELD MODEL ENGINEERS INVITE YOU TO ABBEYDALE
29 June 2019 Sat
Sheffield & District Society of Model & Experimental Engineers invite you to their annual visitors' weekend and exhibition of members' work.
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY Invitation Rally at Whitwell Station.
06 July 2019 Sat
Saturday is your chance to run so make sure you bring your paperwork. TFLR is operated by the Whitwell & Reepham Model Engineering Club and can be found deep in the Norfolk countryside adjoining the standard gauge Whitwell & Reepham Railway. TFLR is now entering its third year of opening and is still in the process of developing and currently we have a main station complex with about 750 feet of running track, with plans for a further 400 feet of track and another terminal station.
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY Invitation Rally at Whitwell Station.
07 July 2019 Sun
Operated by the Whitwell & Reepham Model Engineering Club the Top Field Light Railway can be found deep in the Norfolk countryside adjoining the standard gauge Whitwell & Reepham Railway. TFLR is now entering its third year of opening and is still in the process of developing and currently we have a main station complex with about 750 feet of running track, with plans for a further 400 feet of track and another terminal station.
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Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
07 July 2019 Sun
Public Open Day. Trains running from 2 til 5 pm, weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Sorry no dogs allowed.
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Echills Wood Railway Standard Gauge Steam & Diesel Weekend
12 July 2019 Fri
The EWR welcomes visitors and 71/4 members to our Standard Gauge event, the railway will be operating for the public on Sunday 14th.
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Northampton SME Club Run - Visiting locos welcome
13 July 2019 Sat
Club Run: 10am to 4pm. Visitors (with or without locos) always welcome. Usual paperwork please. More details from secretary@nsme.co.uk
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Bradford MES Open Day
21 July 2019 Sun
Bradford Model Engineering Society's Visiting Locos Day, Sunday 21st July 10:00-16:30. Please let us know beforehand if you are planning to bring a loco.
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY 'Steam Rally' at Whitwell Station.
03 August 2019 Sat
This weekend is the 10th STEAM RALLY for the Whitwell & Reepham Railway and TFLR will be operating as usual, providing steam hauled rides (when possible) between 12.00 noon and 4.00pm. Single Tickets cost 50p Children £1 Adults or Day Rover tickets cost £2 Children and £3 Adults. Caravan and camping pitches are available, for bookings contact Whitwell & Reepham Railway.
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY 'Steam Rally' at Whitwell Station.
04 August 2019 Sun
This weekend is the 10th STEAM RALLY for the Whitwell & Reepham Railway and TFLR will be operating as usual, providing steam hauled rides (when possible) between 12.00 noon and 4.00pm. Single Tickets cost 50p Children £1 Adults or Day Rover tickets cost £2 Children and £3 Adults. Caravan and camping pitches are available, for bookings contact Whitwell & Reepham Railway.
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Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
04 August 2019 Sun
Public Open day. Trains running from 2 til 5 pm, weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Sorry no dogs allowed.
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Bank Holiday Club Run - Northampton SME - Visiting locos welcome
26 August 2019 Mon
Club Run: 10am to 4pm. Visitors (with or without locos) always welcome. Usual paperwork please. More details from secretary@nsme.co.uk
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY at Whitwell Station in Norfolk
01 September 2019 Sun
Located next to the Whitwell & Reepham Railway the Top Field Light Railway provides steam hauled rides (when possible) between 12.00 noon and 4.00pm. Single Tickets cost 50p Children £1 Adults of Day Rover tickets cost £2 Children and £3 Adults. Caravan and camping pitches are available, for bookings contact Whitwell & Reepham Railway.
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Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
01 September 2019 Sun
Public Open Day trains running from 2 til 5 pm weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Sorry no dogs allowed.
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Echills Wood Railway Narrow Gauge Weekend
14 September 2019 Sat
Visitors, friends and 71/4 members with or without locomotives will be welcome to attend our Narrow Gauge event.
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Echills Wood Railway Narrow Gauge Weekend
14 September 2019 Sat
Visitors, friends and 71/4 members with or without locomotives will be welcome to attend our Narrow Gauge event.
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Northampton SME Club Run - Visiting locos welcome
22 September 2019 Sun
Club Run: 10am to 4pm. Visitors (with or without locos) always welcome. Usual paperwork please. More details from secretary@nsme.co.uk
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TOP FIELD LIGHT RAILWAY at Whitwell Station in Norfolk
06 October 2019 Sun
Located next to the Whitwell & Reepham Railway the Top Field Light Railway provides steam hauled rides (when possible) between 12.00 noon and 4.00pm. Single Tickets cost 50p Children £1 Adults of Day Rover tickets cost £2 Children and £3 Adults. Caravan and camping pitches are available, for bookings contact Whitwell & Reepham Railway.
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Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
06 October 2019 Sun
Public Open Day trains running from 2 til 5 pm weather permitting. Light refreshments. Sorry no dogs allowed.
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Northampton SME Night Run - visiting locos welcome
26 October 2019 Sat
Club Run: to 9pm. Visitors (with or without locos) always welcome. Usual paperwork please. More details from secretary@nsme.co.uk
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Northampton SME New Year’s Day Club Run - Visiting locos welcome
01 January 2020 Wed
The new year starts here! We shall be playing trains from 10am to 4pm. Visitors (with or without locos) are always welcome. For more details contact secretary@nsme.co.uk. For access arrangements, click here. This is a play day for club members and visitors only. Next PUBLIC RUNNING DAY is Monday 4th May. ('Star Wars Day' ??)
