What is railway modelling all about?

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A model railway layout is a scaled-down version of a

complete railway environment, including the track,

scenery, and associated structures. The MMRC has

created a number of club layouts over the years. These

were built by members on club nights and the

occasional weekends, with some parts being done by

members at home.

Model building is central to the hobby and involves

working with metal, wood or plastic. The level of

difficulty can range from assembling a simple kit-set to

constructing the entire model from scratch. Model

building is undertaken at all levels in the club.

Some examples of models constructed by club

members are shown in the photograph above.

The award winning station building was built from plastic

sheets by Richard Bruce and is based on Atherton

station in the English Midlands.

The model of the LNER green Gresley P2 locomotive

was built from a white metal kit by David Kingsley. David

also built the carriages in the train.

The club gives members the opportunity to learn or

improve their model making skills with practical

workshop sessions and participation in club projects.