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    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.

     

 

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Palmerston North Model Engineering Club

The New Zealand Association of Model Railway Clubs

Geoff's Model Shop Wanganui

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