tanj666 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi, Just to make sure folks are aware of our existence... Coventry Model Railway Club Unit 3 Coventry Canal Warehouse Leicester Row Coventry CV1 4LH We have a website: http:\\coventrymodelrailwayclub.org.uk We are a small, friendly club who have our own clubroom located just outside the inner ringroad in Coventry, just off Foleshill Road. We are always happy to meet potential new members. We currently have 3 OO gauge layouts and 1 N gauge layout, though a new N gauge is being planned and built, more details can be found on our website of course. Two of our layouts, 1 OO gauge and 1 N gauge are available for exhibitions, details of who to contact are on our website again. Regards Anthony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted August 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi Anthony I was a member about 15yrs ago or so,and then seemed to be a very pro GWR steam only club and as I'm a diesel era 1980-90's modeller my face didnt seem to fit in with my era. But times have changed I suppose is Stuart Muir still a member and how about Kevin Price and Steve Jones ? I may pop in one evening to see how things have changed and possibly rejoin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanj666 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi Cov Guard, Well, we have one of our biggest layouts, Gosford Green, allocated for Diesels/Electrics. Only Trowbridge is GWR steam (but up to BR steam as it's day progresses). The N gauge layout allows a mix of GWR & LMS steam up to modern diesels. Anderby Creek (not based on the real place, but that's a smashing, different and long story). Stuart is still with us as is Kevin Price (our chair person), Sadly in my two years at the club, I've not heard of Steve Jones. You would be welcome to pop in on a club night I'm sure. Tuesday and Thursday, 7.00pm to 10.30pm. Cheers Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKxGREENY Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 OPEN WEEKEND 2015 Saturday, 19 September 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Sunday, 20 September 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Admission: £2.00 Adults. Under 14’s are free with an accompanying adult. You are cordially invited to our open weekend. Come along and see all four of our club layouts in operation; meet the members and see what we do; and enjoy a tea or coffee and homemade cake. Details of accessing the club can be found on the web site coventrymodelrailwayclub.org.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Went along this evening to their Thursday night running night. Wasn't that many people there due to most members having gone on Tuesday as they had a visit apparently from the west Bromwich club. Even though it was quiet, I found them friendly and welcoming and I will look to get along again sometime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted August 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2016 I've been thinking about a visit to see my old club I went to the open day last year I personally felt that it was lacking support for finescale modern image I wouldn't like to see some of my detailed and DCC sound diesels running around on the layout that was Gosford Green like it was a cheap trainset. I apologise for being a bit negative but after the hours I put in detailing and repainting my numerous loco's and rolling stock I couldn't bare to see my stock whizzing around at a scale speed of 300mph and also the fact my stock is fitted with either screwlinks or three link couplings. If there was an interest in modern image 1980's to the late 1990's I would most certainly join again as when I was originally a member the club it was a great club plenty of social events and great camaraderie between the membership. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKxGREENY Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 COVENTRY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB OPEN WEEKEND 17TH & 18TH* OF SEPTEMBER 2016 10am-5pm (10am-4pm*) Entry £2 per Adult, children 12 and under are free Unit 3, Coventry Canal Basin Warehouse, Leicester Row, Coventry, CV1 4LH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted May 31, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just a quick bump of this thread are there any dates for an open weekend this year as I'd like to get involved with the club again but attending club nights etc.. may be sporadic due to the day job so to speak driving the real trains at work and with my little family but I'd like to be involved again. Cheers Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 16/17th September, according to their website: http://www.coventrymodelrailwayclub.org.uk/openweekend.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted June 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2017 Many thanks for the info I may have to make an earlier visit as that weekend is SWMBO birthday weekend. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I made a trip along a little while back to one of their nights. I found them friendly and helpful. Sadly accessibility of the venue meant I couldn't consider further visits or joining (too many stairs for me). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKxGREENY Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Coventry model railway clubs open weekend is free to enter this year as the club has teamed up with the heritage open days. please come and visit the the club this year on the 8th and 9th of September. http://www.coventrymodelrailwayclub.org.uk/openweekend.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKxGREENY Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Coventry model railway club are now opening 7-10pm Tuesday and Thursday and also are trialling Saturday sessions these are running 1:30pm - 4:30pm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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