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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Frimley and Ascot Locomotive club Open Weekend.
19 July 2019 Fri
Open weekend for 5" and 7 1/4" Locomotives with public running on the 20th. Terms and conditions apply so please see our website for details. Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Camberley, GU16 6HT. The Park has large open spaces, wooded areas and is adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal. see www.flmr.org for contact details and our full public running schedule
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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
21 July 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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Dunhams Wood Light Railway Public Running Day
21 July 2019 Sun
Public running day, Open times 1300 til 1700, Refreshments available March, Cambridgeshire PE15 0DN
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Grantown East Railway station open event after 50 years of closure
21 July 2019 Sun
Grantown East is now a Highland Heritage and Cultural Centre with it own 71/4 railway. There are restaurants created from some MK1 carriages and the station building completely revamped.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES first of short season of school holiday runs
24 July 2019 Wed
The first of a short series of mid-week public running from noon to 4pm during the schools' summer holiday.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
28 July 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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Teddy Bears Picnic
28 July 2019 Sun
Our famous teddy bears picnic takes place again on the last Sunday in July between 12 noon and 4pm. All children who bring a teddy bear (or other toy) to the party will get a FREE ride our little trains.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES school holidays mid-week public running
31 July 2019 Wed
Mid-week public running from noon to 4pm during the schools' summer holiday.
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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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Wakefield S M E Open Day
03 August 2019 Sat
Thorne Park Wakefield.
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Open Day at Wakefield Society Model & Experimental Engineers
03 August 2019 Sat
Visitors are welcome to bring along 7 1/4" gauge locos or just come and visit us. Our track is in Thornes Park, Wakefield, WF2 8QZ
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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & car boot sale
04 August 2019 Sun
Public train rides from 11am to 4pm at the society’s Waltham Windmill site, on Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 0JZ in support of the windmill’s car boot sale.
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Frimley and Ascot Locomotive club public running from 11.00 am to 5.00p.m.
04 August 2019 Sun
Public running from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm around our 1 km track in Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Camberley, GU16 6HT. The Park has large open spaces, wooded areas and is adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES school holiday mid-week public running
07 August 2019 Wed
Mid-week public running from noon to 4pm during the schools' summer holiday.
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Frimley and Ascot Locomotive club 'Teddy Bear' event running from 11.00 am to 4.00p.m.
07 August 2019 Wed
Frimley and Ascot Locomotive club 'Teddy Bear' event running from 11.00 am to 4.00p.m. , children with teddy bears ride free when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Camberley, GU16 6HT. The Park has large open spaces, wooded areas and is adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal. see www.flmr.org for contact details and our full public running schedule
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Steam and Teas
10 August 2019 Sat
The Otterton and East Budleigh Light Railway will be running for the annual Steam and Teas event.
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Bentley Miniature Railway Narrow Gauge Weekend
10 August 2019 Sat
Following on from our popular Standard Gauge weekend in June, Bentley Miniature Railway is hosting a Narrow Gauge weekend. Time for our larger locomotives to really show their power as we will be running an intensive passenger service, along with light engine movements in between. Member engines will be running and would welcome any visitors.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & car boot sale
11 August 2019 Sun
Public train rides from 11am to 4pm at the society’s Waltham Windmill site, on Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 0JZ in support of the windmill’s car boot sale.
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Dunhams Wood Light Railway Public Running Day
11 August 2019 Sun
Public running day, Open times 1300 til 1700, Refreshments available March, Cambridgeshire PE15 0DN
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES school holidays mid-week public running
14 August 2019 Wed
Mid-week public running from noon to 4pm during the schools' summer holiday.
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Midlands Minimal Meet - Leicester
17 August 2019 Sat
A meet up for minimal locos, stock, their owners and other interested people. That is 12" to the foot scale narrow gauge on 7.25" gauge.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
18 August 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 schools summer holiday mid-week public running
21 August 2019 Wed
Mid-week public running from noon to 4pm during the schools' summer holiday.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES first day of big three-day gala weekend
24 August 2019 Sat
Opening of our annual three-day Gala Weekend and Exhibition with public running at our Waltham Windmill HQ from 10am to 4pm.
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GRIMSBY & CLEETHORPES MES SECOND DAY OF BIG THREE-DAY GALA WEEKEND
25 August 2019 Sun
Annual gala - Day Two - at our Waltham Windmill headquarters from 10am to 4pm.
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Thompson Park Railway Super Heroes Sunday
25 August 2019 Sun
The railway invites all super heroes to our railway. all super heroes and anyone in fancy dress gets a free ride.
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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES final day of big three-day gala weekend
26 August 2019 Mon
The final day of our annual gala weekend at our Waltham Windmill headquarters (DN37 0JZ).
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES last of our season of school holiday public runs
28 August 2019 Wed
Our short season of public running for the school summer holidays draws to a close with today's run from 12 to 4pm at our Waltham Windmill site (DN37 0JZ).
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Bedford MES Summerfields Minature Railways Gala 2019
30 August 2019 Fri
Summerfields Minature railways Gala weekend. For more information see the news section on www.bedfordmes.co.uk or email gala@bedfordmes.co.uk Public running on Sunday
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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & car boot sale
01 September 2019 Sun
Public train rides from 11am to 4pm at the society’s Waltham Windmill site, on Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 0JZ in support of the windmill’s car boot sale.
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Andover & District MES OPEN DAY FOR VISITORS FROM OTHER CLUBS
08 September 2019 Sun
Come and explore our tracks as they meander through ancient Hampshire woodland.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
08 September 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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Bentley Miniature Railway Diesel Gala
08 September 2019 Sun
After our Standard and Narrow Gauge galas, it is now time for our diesel locomotives to provide motive power. We will be running an intensive diesel hauled passenger service with light engine movements in between. Visiting locomotives are more than welcome to join us.
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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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Autumn Gala - Standard Gauge
14 September 2019 Sat
EAST HERTS MINIATURE RAILWAY - HERTFORDSHIRE Our Autumn Gala will be held on the 14th and 15th September and will give host to some visiting locomotives. We will have an intensive running session with our manual signal box in operation.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & windmill Heritage Open Day
14 September 2019 Sat
Public train rides from 11am to 4pm in support of Waltham Windmill Heritage Open Day.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
15 September 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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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
22 September 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 Model Engineering Society public running
29 September 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 Model Engineering Society public running
01 October 2019 Tue
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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Bath & West Railway Open Weekend
05 October 2019 Sat
Steaming weekend for all visitor, 1/2 mile of track. 2 miles of road for model road vehicles. overnight accommodation.
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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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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
13 October 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 Model Engineering Society public running
20 October 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 schools' half-term mid-week public running
23 October 2019 Wed
Special public running session from 12 to 4pm for the schools’ half-term break at our Waltham Windmill site (DN37 0JZ).
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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
27 October 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 PUBLIC RUNNING & WINDMILL FIREWORK DISPLAY
02 November 2019 Sat
Trains running for the public from 5 to 8.30pm in support of Waltham Windmill firework display.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running for 'Santa at the Mill'
07 December 2019 Sat
Public running from 11am to 3pm at our Waltham Windmill site in support of Santa at the Mill.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Boxing Day public running
26 December 2019 Thu
Free train rides for the public from 11am to 3pm in aid of track extension project at our Waltham Windmill site.
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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' ??)
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES New Year's Day free public train rides
01 January 2020 Wed
Public run with FREE train rides from 11am to 3pm at our Waltham Windmill site.
