steve howe Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Press Release Cornish Club to change its name The Falmouth & District Model Railway Club is the oldest club of its kind in the South West, founded in Falmouth in 1951. In the last few years scarcity of suitable premises compelled the Club to move away from Falmouth into a spacious, well equipped clubroom near Helston. Here we have four layouts currently under construction: ‘Trenance’, a 00 gauge GWR branchline terminus which was built to demonstrate a ‘keen beginner’s project’ that could be accommodated in most homes; ‘Gweek North Quay’ a 7mm scale narrow gauge layout representing part of the mythical Helford Valley Railway; an as yet, unnamed, 00 scale layout representing a medium sized city terminus in the 1950s; and ‘Watermouth’ a large and historic P4 layout which is currently undergoing restoration and further development. Following the successful relocation further west we are pleased to announce the decision to rename the Club ‘The Helston & Falmouth Model Railway Club’. We feel that this maintains the historic links that the Club has with its roots in Falmouth, whilst reflecting the wider area that our membership is now drawn from. Since moving to the Helston area, our membership has grown steadily with modellers attending from Falmouth, Helston and further afield. Railway modelling is an absorbing pastime that encompasses a wide range of skills and interests; historical research, wood and metal working skills, constructing kits, making miniature landscapes and buildings, wiring and electronics, photography and running trains. Additionally there is the social aspect of attending exhibitions, visits to preserved railways and club activities. In 2013 we held a highly successful exhibition presenting a range of quality model layouts with full support from the Trade. In our second Spring show, to be held at the Old Cattle Market Community Hall, Helston on April 26 & 27, 2014, we intend to again present a good selection of high quality modelling which demonstrates the diversity of our hobby and the enduring fascination of miniature trains. A Spring Model Railway Show In Cornwall April 26 & 27 2014 The Old Cattle Market Centre Porthleven Road Helston TR13 0SR Saturday 10.00 – 5.00 Sunday 10.00 – 4.00 Admission: Adult - £4.50; Child - £3.00; Family (2+2) - £12.00; OAP’s - £4.00 Around 8 working layouts Trade support including Kernow Model Rail Centre & Aspire Gifts and Models Free Parking Full Disabled access Walking distance to Helston town centre Enjoy a visit to this friendly show in the historic market town of Helston with its quaint winding streets, interesting shops, good selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants and folk museum. Or combine with a trip to nearby Porthleven with its historic harbour and coastal walks. The Old Cattle Market Centre is a brand new community venue close to Coronation Park with its award winning skatepark, boating lake and lakeside bistro cafe. www.fmrc.co.uk info@theoldcattlemarket.co.uk Tel: 01326 560606 Layouts:- Midhurst OO finescale Southern Lelant O scale mixed gauge GWR Old Elms Road OO finescale Southern / Western Creedyford OO finescale Western Region Modern Image Shallowford Park OO finescale Southern Casnewyd OO Modern Image BR Wadebridge 2mm finescale SR/GWR Trenance OO gauge GWR/ BR Traders:- Kernow Model Rail Centre – Ready to Run models, track, accessories, building kits Aspire Models and Gifts – Tools, kits, scenic materials, lighting and specialist components Great Western Scale Models – Wide range of kits, components and hard to find bits and pieces Andy Lynch Railways – Buys and sells used model railway equipment Team Track Trading – Specialising in American outline and DCC control Cornwall Railway Society – Good range of books and publications Dean Sidings – Extensive range of locomotive body kits The Railway Doctor - promotes ZTC,and also repairs locos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi Steve, good to hear the club is going from strength to strength. John and I are looking forward to bringing Wadebridge along in April. Might be worth putting a notice of the show up in the exhibition section of the site which gets a lot more traffic than here. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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