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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Millerbeck Spring Sunday Open Day
24 March 2019 Sun
Millerbeck Light Railway opens for a new season as the daffodils come into flower
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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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SHEFFIELD MODEL ENGINEERS SEASON OPENS
24 March 2019 Sun
Sheffield Model Engineers' Abbeydale Miniature Railway opens for the summer season on Sunday 24th March at 1pm. Please see our website at www.sheffieldmodelengineers.com for further details.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
31 March 2019 Sun
Mother's Day trains running from noon until 4pm at the society's Waltham Windmill site (DN37 0JZ).
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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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Frimley and Ascot Locomotive club public running from 11.00 am to 5.00p.m.
07 April 2019 Sun
Public running from 11.00 am to 5.00p.m. around our 1Km 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. see www.flmr.org for contact details and our full public running schedule
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EHMR Spring Gala - Narrow Gauge Weekend
13 April 2019 Sat
EAST HERTS MINIATURE RAILWAY - HERTFORDSHIRE Our Spring Gala will be held on the 13th & 14th April and will give host to some visiting locomotives. We will have an intensive running session with our manual signal box in operation. For more information
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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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Andover & District MES Open Day for Visitors from other Clubs
14 April 2019 Sun
Come and explore our tracks as they meander through ancient Hampshire woodland.
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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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Millerbeck Easter Sunday and Monday Open Days
21 April 2019 Sun
Our traditional Easter Bank Holiday celebrations when the grounds will be decorated and we welcome a visit from the Easter Bunny!
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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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FREE RIDES SUNDAY AT THOMPSON PARK
28 April 2019 Sun
Between 12 noon and 4pm the railway will give free rides to everyone.
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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
05 May 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 Bank Holiday public running & classic car display
06 May 2019 Mon
Public running from 10am to 4pm in support of a classic car rally on the adjoining windmill site, Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 0JZ.
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Woking Miniature Railway - Visiting Locos Weekend
09 May 2019 Thu
Visiting locomotive weekend is a great opportunity to visit our Socity and meet with other like minded people
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
12 May 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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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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Riverside Miniature Railway Gala Weekend
18 May 2019 Sat
We will be holding our second annual gala weekend over the 18th and 19th May this year. Our railway in Riverside Park, St Neots, Cambridgeshire welcomes visiting locomotives on both days and can cater for steam, diesel, petrol and battery electric locomotives whether standard gauge, narrow gauge or minimal scale. (We can also offer 5" gauge running over our scenic 300 Metre plus ground level running line.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
19 May 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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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & car boot sale
26 May 2019 Sun
Public train rides from 10am 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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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES Spring Bank Holiday public running
27 May 2019 Mon
Public train rides from 10am to 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 public running
29 May 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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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
02 June 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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Otterton and East Budleigh Light Railway Open Day
09 June 2019 Sun
The railway will be running all afternoon as part of Otterton Open Gardens.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
09 June 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
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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society Father's Day public running
16 June 2019 Sun
Public train rides for Dad (and the rest of the family!) from 10am to 4pm at the society’s Waltham Windmill site, on Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 0JZ.
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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & car boot sale
23 June 2019 Sun
Public train rides from 10am 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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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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Thomas ll's 40th Birthday
29 June 2019 Sat
Thomas II's birthday gathering on the Beer Heights Light Railway, Pecorama.
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Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
30 June 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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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & car boot sale
07 July 2019 Sun
Public train rides from 10am 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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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 6pm. 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
14 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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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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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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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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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 10am 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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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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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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Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & car boot sale
11 August 2019 Sun
Public train rides from 10am 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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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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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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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 10am 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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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 10am 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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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' ??)
