Gainsborough model railway society: O Gauge model railway

[gpplumy]

have you ever been to the gainsborough model railway?

 

were always looking for new members to help operate the railway, so if your interested drop me a message or on the facebook page  

below is a description of the railway , we have pictures on our website but the facebook is updated regularly. hope to see you soon 

 

Welcome to Gainsborough Model Railway, we have hand built one of the largest model railways in 'O' gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central.

 

This is no ordinary model railway, but a truly remarkable product of the model makers art.

 

The building of the present railway commenced in 1953, and has now become one of the largest 'O' gauge model railways of its kind in the country.

 

Based on the East Coast Main Line from London Kings Cross to Leeds Central, the railway covers 2500 square feet, has over 1200 feet of main line track and needs ten operators.

 

Come and see authentic replicas of famous locomotives such as Flying Scotsman,  Papyrus and Mallard, just three of the numerous locomotives used on this model to haul crack expresses.

 

The West Riding Ltd and The Yorkshire Pullman are two of the many express trains depicted on the railway, along with many more mundane services, express freights, local freights, as well as local passenger services.

 

The period modelled is from the late 1940's to the end of the British rail steam, with acknowledgement of the diesel era. It is in the operation of the railway that we have concentrated our efforts. 

 

Operating our railway is more complex than many a real preserved line, and conceivably requires equal operating skills to any real railway, in that the operator not only controls the pointwork and signals, but also is the driver of numerous trains.

 

The jewel in the crown is our model of Kings Cross a magnificent achievement in view of the fine detail incorporated into the model.

 

The passenger station can accommodate ten trains, the track work closely resembles the original , and incorporates some very complicated pointwork.

 

you can now find us on facebook and at our website 

 

https://www.facebook.com/gainsboroughmodelrailway/

[Theakerr]

Wish I was closer.  4000 km bit too far for an evening trip.  It is a fantastic layout.

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The same here, I am much to far away. Probably a blessing really as I wouldn't go to work I'd be at the club everyday..

 

Martyn.