Newport AGM 2026
Newport AGM 2026
Newport AGM 2026
Hereford following AGM Sept 2026
Newport AGM Sept 2026
Burnley AGM Sept 2025
Hereford following AGM Sept 2026
Newport AGM Sept 2026 - Owl
Burnley AGM Sept 2025
About us
The 7¼" Gauge Society Ltd is the international organisation for people interested in 7¼" and 7½" gauge miniature railways.
The Society is a group of friends from all over the world. We send a magazine to members four times a year which is full of excellent items about railway topics that are not available elsewhere. It contains a wealth of news, exhibition dates and invitations to private railway open days. Full UK Membership costs £25 per year, Emembership is as little as £17.50 per year to get access to the private area of this website where you can see more information, enter your Sales and Wants, Event notices and receive our quarterly News magazine.
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Forthcoming Events
2026
Public running day Haynes End, near Bedford
2026
Millerbeck will be open for public running for Halloween on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October. Details shared on website and social media closer to the event or contact info@millerbeck.org.uk for more information. If you are interested in bringing an engine, with the ability to pull passengers, please reach out to lewisdevitt@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Millerbeck Light Railway
2026
Millerbeck will be open for public running for Christmas on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December. Details shared on website and social media closer to the event or contact info@millerbeck.org.uk for more information. If you are interested in bringing an engine, with the ability to pull passengers, please reach out to lewisdevitt@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Millerbeck Light Railway
Latest News
Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition
We are attending the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition>>>…
An Extra Treat following the AGM
Visit to Broomy Hill Hereford>>>…
The Third Day of the AGM at Newport
Another enjoyable day at Newport>>…
The Second Day of the AGM at Newport
Society awards and the announcement of the venue for our 2027 AGM>>>…
The first day of the AGM in Newport.
The first day of the AGM in Newport . We were made very welcome by members of the Newport Model Engineering Society, who ensured everything ran smoothly. We were very impressed by their new loco shed, which provided cover for nearly all of the visiting e…
Proficiency Scheme updates
There have been some interesting updates recently to the Gold Award section of the proficiency scheme. Please do have a look at the new manuals. Many thanks go to those involved in producing and checking these, especially the scheme co-ordinator Mat Raine…
198 Autumn News 2026 is now available for download
198 Autumn News 2026 is now available in the magazine section of the archive.…
Latest Sales & Wants
“Lucy” 7¼-Inch Gauge Tinkerbell-Class 0-4-2 Steam Locomotive
Engines & Rolling Stock | Nottingham
Latest from the Forum
Exhibitions, Your Running days & Show reports
Jeremy | 21 September 2026
As a member of the Bedford MES, I feel I should clarify why it was decided to cancel our 2026 Gala. It is true that Mat and Gilly had decided the time had come …
Engines and Rolling Stock
Mick | 04 August 2026
Hi Mike, Just for information I took the photo at the 2023 AGM as referred to by Jeremy and can confirm it's 7¼" gauge. Good luck with your project, Mick Sav…
Engines and Rolling Stock
matthewmakesmodels | 04 August 2026
Hi Mike and Neil, Id have a look through these drawings. https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co531700/model-of-the-rocket-locomotive-drawing…
Engines and Rolling Stock
Steve Gosling | 24 July 2026
Hi Mike. LBSC published a design called 'Rainhill' which was a 3 1/2" gauge version of 'Rocket' as it may have appeared at the end of its life. There are a few…
Exhibitions, Your Running days & Show reports
The Doctor | 01 July 2026
Hi, yes there may be a Gala at Bedford MES this year at the beginning of September. It might be worth dropping the Bedford a quick email or giving them a call.…
