Events
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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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Comrie Railroad
Spring Bank Holiday Public Running 1.00pm to 5.00pm both days -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Owners Rally for Station Road Steam 'Stafford' class locomotives and all types of Ride on Railways Locomotives. PLEASE NOTE: The railway will not be open to give rides to the public during this Owner's Rally. -
Parklands Week
Your chance to run on the upgraded Parklands railway at Hemsby, with its new features. plenty of social life as well, Barbecue Tue & Thur, Quiz wed, and there's always the Kings Head at the end of the day. Join all your old friends at this celebration of Don Witheridge's dream of a standard gauge railway in Norfolk. -
Maasoeverspoorweg Open Days
Our circuit along the river 'Oude Maas' is open to all visitors, ground level track 7 1/4" and 5" about 1 km long, exposition of different kinds of modeling, rc boats and cars. Engines welcome! -
Maasoeverspoorweg Open Days
Our circuit along the river 'Oude Maas' is open to all visitors, ground level track 7 1/4" and 5" about 1 km long, exposition of different kinds of modeling, rc boats and cars. Engines welcome! -
thompson park new extension
The new extension to the track in Thompson Park Burnley will be opened at approx. 12.10 pm to fit in with a live broadcast from BBC Radio Lancashire. -
Millerbeck Light Railways Spring bank Holiday Open Days
Open to visitors on Bank Holiday Sunday & Monday. Visiting Engines willing to haul the public always welcome - phone Arnold & Judith for invite 015395 30113 -
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society Bank Holiday public running
Public running at our Waltham Windmill site DN37 0JZ from noon to 4pm. -
Doncaster M.E.S.
Public running days at Thorne Memorial Park DN8 5DZ. -
Colne Valley Railway Model Engineering Day
The Colne Valley Railway will be holding its first model engineering event on 27th May and we're looking for exhibitors to bring along their models. -
SSME Public Running Day
Bank Holiday Monday - Public Running Day - Visiting loco’s welcome -
Bridgend Public running day
Public running day -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society Bank Holiday public running
Bank Holiday Monday public running on our Waltham Windmill site DN37 0JZ from noon to 4pm. -
Northampton SME Bank Hol Monday club and visiting loco day
Running day for members and visitors. No public running. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot food available at mid-day. -
Doncaster M.E.S.
Public running days at Thorne Memorial Park DN8 5DZ. -
The Little Orchard Railway
Suffolk and steam - What could be better? -
Belfast & Co. Down Miniature Railway Society
Gala Weekend. Visitors are invited with/without locomotives for the preceeding Friday, and Saturday and Sunday mornings for private running. Saturday and Sunday afternoons are public running. -
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day. Trains running round our extended circuit from 2 til 5 pm, weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Find us at NR12 8YW. -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running & Fun Day
Public running from noon to 4pm at our Waltham Windmill site DN37 0JZ in support of the windmill's Fun Day. Engines welcome! -
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
SURREY BORDER & CAMBERLEY RAILWAY WEEKEND -
Moors Valley Railway - Grand Summer Steam Gala
The biggest event of the year - all available engines in steam, visiting miniature and full size traction engines, tractors, classic cars, military vehicles, sawbenches and more! -
Parni Olympia
2 years on from its construction and 2 seasons of test running the railay opened in 2012. The SMPD club in Brno is organising its 2nd Steam Olympia. Miniture rides in 5" and 7 1/4", a display of full sized trction engines and buses -
Weston Park Railway - Visiting Locomotive Day
We are having a Visiting Locomotive Day, Visiting locomotives most welcome. -
Brighouse and Halifax ME Public Open Day
Public running day visiting locos welcome contact a.leech@talktalk.net for details -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
Public running from noon to 4pm at our Waltham Windmill site DN37 0JZ. All welcome. -
Club Running Day - Visiting Locos Welcome - Northampton SME
A chance for everyone to relax and play trains. 10 a.m. to 9 pm. with hot food available from 6 p.m. secretary@www.nsme.co.uk 07907 051388 -
Great Little Trains Weekend
Are you interested in bringing a locomotive to Pecorama to run on the Beer Heights Light Railway? See details below. -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Public Running 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3AQ. See www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk for more details. -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running & car boot sale
Public running from 10am to 4pm on our Waltham Windmill site DN37 0JZ in support of the Waltham Windmill Trust's car boot sale. All welcome. -
Barton House Railway - Wroxham, Norfolk
This Running features a Fathers Day Model Exhibition. -
Bradford MES Open Day
Bradford Model Engineering Society's Annual Open Day, Satuday 22nd June 10:00-17:00. Please let us know beforehand if you are planning to bring a loco. -
Echills Wood Railway, Standard Gauge Steam& diesel Event
Locomotives and rolling stock operating will be based on full size locomotives that once steamed on lines in the UK and other countries. -
Miniature Mayhem at the Foxfield Railway
A jamboree, gathering and general good time with plenty of visiting locos -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
Public running from noon to 4pm on our Waltham Windmill site DN37 0JZ. -
7 1/4" INVITE to a Play Weekend at Millerbeck
Millerbeck Light Railway invite the 7 1/4" Society to enjoy the pleasures of the Lakes and drive the Millerbeck Track without public present. Usual warm welcome from Arnold,Judith and the Voluteers with the Courtyard supper and get together on Saturday night. Please Phone for invite and any accomodation help. -
SSME Public Running Day
Public Running Day - Visiting loco’s welcome -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running
Public running at our Waltham Windmill site DN37 0UP from noon to 4pm. Engines welcome! -
The Little Orchard Railway
Summer in Suffolk is the best time to enjoy our steam engines in the garden -
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS -
SHEFFIELD SMEE OPEN WEEKEND & EXHIBIITON
Sheffield SMEE invite you to their annual open weekend and exhbition at the Abbeydale Miniature Railway. -
SHEFFIELD SMEE OPEN WEEKEND & EXHIBIITON
Sheffield SMEE invite you to their annual open weekend and exhbition at the Abbeydale Miniature Railway. -
Andover & D.M.E.S.
Visitors with 3.1/2"g.,5"g., & 7.1/4"gauge locomotive are welcome to visit us for our 'Open Day' on the above date. -
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day. Trains running round our extended circuit from 2 til 5 pm, weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Find us at NR12 8 YW. -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Pinewood Festival ------ Public Running 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3AQ. See www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk for more details. -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society public running & car boot sale
Public running in conjunction with Waltham Windmill car boot sale. -
Millerbeck Light Railway's Teddy Bears Picnic
Millerbeck Ted arrives on both Saturday and Sunday to welcome the boys and girls to enjoy a ride at Millerbeck. The grounds will be decorated with Teddies of all sizes and lots of other Cuddlies. Visiting engines always welcome to enjoy the fun and haul the public. Phone Judith & Arnold for invite - 015395 30113. -
EHMR SUMMER STEAM UP
Summer Steam Up, BBQ & Beer! Visiting Locos welcome with late running. -
Chesterfield Diesel-Electric Day visitors welcome
Diesel -Electric day at Hady Hill Chesterfield. Visiting Locos welcome from 11am till 5 pm. -
A Hunslet Weekend at Wirral Model Engineering Society
Hunslets invited to participate in a friendly get together weekend. Ground level track 7 1/4" G, raised track 5" and 3 1/2" G also available. A well known Hunslet is also hopefully participating so please come along and join in! -
SSME Public Running Day
Public Running Day - Visiting loco’s welcome -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes MES public running & car cherished numbers rally
Public running in support of Registration Numbers Club rally on Waltham Windmill site. -
Visiting locos welcome - Northampton SME club running day
A warm welcome to all visitors to come and run on a relaxed day with no public passengers in sight. (But plenty of members if you want to haul a train.) 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with hot refreshments available in the club house at 6 p.m. secretary@nsme.co.uk -
Visiting locos welcome - Northampton SME club running day
A warm welcome to all visitors to come and run on a relaxed day with no public passengers in sight. (But plenty of members if you want to haul a train.) 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with hot refreshments available in the club house at 6 p.m. secretary@nsme.co.uk -
CHITENAY (41120 ) France : INTERNATIONAL STEAM FESTIVAL Anniverseray DENIS PAPIN's Death
This major STEAM EVENT will be under the auspices of : - The Town Council Authorities of CHITENAY ,( The Committee DENIS PAPIN ) - The Chitenay Railway's Association = " Circuit Vapeur Denis Papin " ( C.V.D.P. )( 71/4" & 5" Cicuits) - The towns of BLOIS , ROMORANTIN , CONTRES , etc ..... . - The General Council of CENTRAL REGION (Région Centre ) . - The " LAND of CASTLES " of the Loire Valley . -The Ministry of Culture , with the participation of The Academy of Sciences From PARIS, LONDON, VIENNA . -
Chingford Club Day
- Co Hosted by The CLub, Ride on Railways & Station Road Steam OPen to local clubs and guests of RoR & SRS. Come play trains on the ground and raised track. usual certs for steamers. -
JUNIORS DAY - Hereford SME
Our second Juniors Day will be held at the Hereford Societies miniature railway at Broomy Hill in Hereford You may join us as long as you have not had your 17th birthday yet and you must be accompanied by one parent or responsible adult per junior attending. If you have an engine of your own then please bring it, if not, don’t worry, we would still love to see you there * click here for further details * -
Moors Valley Railway - Model Railway Weekend
An exhibition of model railway layouts, ranging from N gauge, to OO gauge to G Gauge. The Moors Valley Railway will also be running a passenger service with 2-3 trains. -
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
SUMMER STEAM GALA at least 20 locos in steam -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Public Running 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3AQ. See www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk for more details. -
Echills Wood Railway Kingsbury Week
An invitation week for all 71/4 gauge loco owners to operate their locos and rolling stock. this will include intensive passenger hauling or just playing trains. -
Comrie Railroad
Comrie Gala Public Running 1.00pm to 5.00pm both days. -
Doncaster M E S Summer Festival
Summer Festival in Thorne Memorial Park, DN8 5DZ. -
Bradford MES Diesel Day
Bradford Model Engineering Society's Diesel Day, Sunday 28th July 10:00-16:00. Please let us know beforehand if you are planning to bring a loco. -
Belfast & Co. Down Miniature Railway Society
Gala Weekend Visitors with/without locomotives are invited to come. Private running the preceeding Friday, and Saturday and Sunday mornings. Public running on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. -
Wester Pickston Public Running Day
Come and ride the Trains 12 noon to 4pm, Wester Pickston, College Road, Glenalmond, PH1 3RX -
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day. Trains running round our extended circuit from 2 til 5pm, weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Find us at NR12 8 YW. -
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
VISITING LOCOMOTIVES WEEKEND -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Public Running 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3AQ. See www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk for more details. -
Peco Loco Week at Pecorama Beer
The busiest week of the year for the Beer Heights Light Railway, with an intensive train service operated by the entire Peco fleet over the course of the week, assisted by guest locomotives. -
Bank Holiday Railway Gala at Pecorama, Beer
Guest loco's and the entire Peco fleet in operation, including demonstration goods trains and a shuttle service to the Beer Mine branch. Radio controlled live steam SM-32 loco's on the Model Railway Exhibition's outdoor layout. Plus entertainment in the Garden Theatre. -
Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society three-day public open weekend
Our annual three-day open weekend with public running and free model exhibition at our Waltham Windmill site DN37 0JZ. -
Millerbeck Light Railways August Bank Holiday Open Days
Millerbeck Opens its Gates to the public on both Sunday & Monday. Visiting engines willing to haul the public always welcome - phone Judith & Arnold for an invite - 015395 30113 -
SSME Public Running Day
Bank Holiday Monday - Public Running Day - Visiting loco’s welcome -
Bedford MES Visitors Rally
All visitors are welcome. Further information will appear on our website soon www.bedfordmes.co.uk. -
Wester Pickston Public Running Day
Come and ride the Trains 12 noon to 4pm, Wester Pickston, College Road, Glenalmond, PH1 3RX Part of our NEW TRACK EXTENSION should be open. -
Andover & D.S.M.E.
Visitors with 3.1/2"g.,5"g., & 7.1/4"gauge locomotives are welcome to visit us for our 'Open Day' on the above date. -
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day. Trains running round our extended circuit from 2 til 5pm,weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Find as at NR12 8YW. -
The Little Orchard Railway
At the end of the summer it is lovely to have steam in the garden -
JUNIORS DAY - Leyland SME
Our last Juniors Day of the year will be held at the Leyland Societies miniature railway at Worden Park Leyland You may join us as long as you have not had your 17th birthday yet and you must be accompanied by one parent or responsible adult per junior attending. If you have an engine of your own then please bring it, if not, don’t worry, we would still love to see you there * click here for further details * -
Echills Wood Railway Narrow Gauge Weekend.
A welcome to visiting Narrow gauge locomotive owners and locos to operate during the weekend with or without passengers. -
SSME Public Running Day
Public Running Day - Visiting loco’s welcome -
14th – 15th Sept SSME Visiting Loco’s Weekend
14th – 15th Sept SSME Visiting Loco’s Weekend -
Open Weekend at Wirral Model Engineering Society
An invitation to run at Royden Park, Frankby, Wirral, CH48 1NP. Operating from 10.00 until late both days. 7 1/4" G ground level track, raised 5" and 3 1/2" G also available. All locomotives of any mechanical persuasion welcome. -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Public Running 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3AQ. See www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk for more details. -
Millerbeck Light Railway Autumn Tints Open Day
Millerbeck opens its grounds to the public to see the autumn tints. Visiting engines willing to haul the public always welcome Phone Judith & Arnold for an invite 015395 30113 -
Southern Federation of Model Engineering Societies Autumn Rally at Northampton MES
Three days of fun on our extended railways, with no public running. For much more information go to www.nsme.co.uk or email secretary@nsme.co.uk or phone 07907 051388. Camp sites must be pre-booked. -
Comrie Railroad
Open Weekend, Public Running 1.00pm to 5.00pm both days. -
7 1/4" AGM 2013 Stockton-on-Tees
Our 2013 AGM will be at Small Gauge Railway near Stockton-on-Tees over the weekend of the 27th to 30th of September. -
Bath & West Railway Open Weekend
Open weekend for all steamers in the South west. -
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
SMALL ENGINES GALA -
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day
Ashmanhaugh Light Railway Open Day. Trains running from 2 til 5pm, weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Find us at NR12 8YW. -
EHMR AUTUM STEAM UP
Autum Steam Up , BBQ and Late running , Visiting Locos welcome -
SSME Public Running Day
Public Running Day - Visiting loco’s welcome -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Public Running 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3AQ. See www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk for more details. -
The Little Orchard Railway
A Spooky time at the Little Orchard Railway (Just look at our staff picture) -
Autumn Half Term Week on the Beer Heights Frights Railway, Pecorama, Beer
Ride the Beer Heights Frights Ghost Train for Hallowe'en if you dare! -
Millerbeck Halloween Spooky Evening Specials
Millerbeck's spectacular Spooky specials are designed to show off our grounds to their best, on both nights, with a get together for the helpers after. With spectacular lighting and effects, ghost stories and crazy characters the event is not to be missed. Volunteers really welcome to be part of the whole 'cast' and scare the life out of our guests. Bodies rather than engines required! Public advance booking essential! Ring Arnold & Judith on 015395 30113 if you would like to be part of these crazy nights. -
Moors Valley Railway - Tank Engine Day
A variety of MVR's Tank Engines will be running, both on passenger service and freight demonstration trains. Trains will be running in the opposite direction to our normal running route for added interest! -
Millerbeck Santa Specials
Millerbeck's Santa Specials now have daylight and illuminated sessions when the whole grounds are decorated and lit up for Christmas. Visiting engines and helpers without engines always welcome for this fun and very social event. Phone Arnold & Judith for details - 0156395 30113 -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Santa Specials 11:00 am until 3:30 pm at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3AQ. Please book early as the event is very popular. See www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk for more details. -
Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway
Santa Specials 11:00 am until 3:30 pm at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3AQ. Please book early as the event is very popular. See www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk for more details. -
Moors Valley Railway - Santa Specials
A very popular events - tickets must be booked in advance. Take a visit to Santa's railway grotto, with presents for adults and children, mince pies, mulled wine and more included! -
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
SANTA SPECIALS -
Moors Valley Railway - Santa Specials
A very popular events - tickets must be booked in advance. Take a visit to Santa's railway grotto, with presents for adults and children, mince pies, mulled wine and more included! Please call 01425 471415 to book. -
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
SANTA SPECIALS -
Comrie Railroad
Christmas steam-up. Public Running 12.30pm to 3.30pm. -
Swanley New Barn Railway Annual Steam Only Charity Day
On New Years Day 2014 we will, once again be opening the railway, using steam locos only, for our chosen charity. Visiting locos welcome, boiler certs and insurance required, phone Peter on 07733 312404 before coming please. -
New Year Day Club Running Day - Visiting Locos Welcome
All visitors welcome - we can accommodate a range of gauges (including 0 and 1, so come and play with those new toys Santa brought you - but if steam we shall need insurance proof.)
