We shall be running trains during the Hall Place Christmas Market on 16 and 17 November - usual times 12:00 to 16:00 on both days.

Our second open day of 2024 was a real success with over 30 guest from other clubs and societies and more guest locos than we have steaming bays to put them on. The buffet lunch for 50 was "brought in" from katiesfood.co.uk and was enjoyed by all. A good range of sandwiches and rolls which we can recommend as satisfied customers (usual disclaimers).

Out thanks to everyone who shared our love of "trains" and rides for children of all ages - bumps to 90s. Your support helps us to maintain and improve the facilities. Part of Phase 2 of the miniature railway will be our winter project - signals in the station area and a tunnel (if we can erect one) will add some more magic to the ride.

STOP PRESS
The Society is 80 Years old next year, so we intend holding a two day event to celebrate. Saturday, 21 June, would be an Open Day for visitors from other Societies and Clubs, Sunday, 22 June, would be a normal Public Running Day with the addition of a small exhibition of members' models and, possibly, a chance for the public to visit our Club Room and see the OO Gauge layout in action. More news on this will be posted as we finalise arrangements.

We are, also, discussing possibilities of re-instating our very popular Santa Specials for Christmas 2025. Key to this, is the problem of a grotto that can be erected on the day of the Santa Specials. Watch this space for updates.r