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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INFORMATION BELOW MAY NOT BE LISTED IN STRICT CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.

In addition to the information below, some clubs and societies (including RSMEE) are regularly open to the public on Saturday and/or Sunday throughout the summer. Work is currently in progress to compile lists of these clubs/societies and those who welcome visiting locomotives.

DISCLAIMER: WHILST EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN TAKEN COMPILING THE INFORMATION BELOW, ITS ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. EVENTS MAY ALSO BE POSTPONED OR CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE ORGANISING SOCIETY'S CONTROL (SUCH AS WEATHER CONDITIONS). LINKS TO OTHER INTERNET SITES ARE INCLUDED AS A CONVENIENCE TO USERS. YOUR ACCESS AND USE OF SUCH SITES, INCLUDING INFORMATION, MATERIAL, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THEREIN, IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

HEALTH & SAFETY / INSURANCE: IT SEEMS TO BE A FAIR INDICATION THAT ANYBODY VISITING ANOTHER CLUB/SOCIETY SHOULD HAVE, AS A MATTER OF ROUTINE, A VALID MEMBERSHIP CARD AND CURRENT BOILER CERTIFICATE (IF OPERATING A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE). IF OPERATING A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE, A SPARK ARRESTOR AND/OR SMOKE DEFLECTOR MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED. FOR OPERATING ANY LOCOMOTIVE, ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS MAY APPLY - PLEASE CHECK THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

Wednesday, 20th August. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Saturday, 23rd August. Running Day, hosted by Chesterfield & District Society.

Saturday, 23rd August. Open Day, hosted by Evergreens Miniature Railway, Main Road, Stickney, Lincolnshire, PE22 8EF. 10.30am - 4pm.

Saturday, 23rd - Monday 25th August. Open Weekend, hosted by Harrow and Wembley Society, Roxbourne Park, Field End Road (opposite Venue 5), Eastcote, Middlesex. Miniature traction engines welcome.

Sunday, 24th / Monday 25th August. Open Weekend, hosted by Friends of Stapleford Miniature Railway, The Old Forge, Stapleford Near Melton, Leics, LE14 2SF. All proceeds are supporting LOROS, the local hospice. Celebrating 50 years of the SMR in its golden jubilee year, the event will feature full size and miniature traction engines, vintage tractors, cars and commercial vehicles and exhibits, plus G scale garden railway trade stalls and displays with live steam. Also 00 and N model railway displays and model railway suppliers. The line will have at least 5 locos in steam subject to mechanical failures. The SMR is a private volunteer restored and operated 101/4" line running a fleet of 5 one fifth scale live steam British and North American locos. The line runs through extensive parkland and is heavily engineered. Only open twice per year to the general public on August BH weekend and in mid June. Hot and cold catering and licensed local real ale bar overnight weekend caravanning available at £15 for the whole weekend per pitch. Day entry £2 per car. To book a camping pitch, exhibit a model or trade stall for the August 2008 event, please contact the event organiser (Jez Grice).

Sunday, 24th / Monday 25th August. Open Days, hosted by Cardiff Society, Heath Park (entrance opposite 167 King George Fifth Drive), Cardiff.

Sunday, 24th / Monday 25th August. Public Running, hosted by Bristol Society.

Sunday, 24th / Monday 25th August. Public Running, hosted by Sheffield & District Society.

Sunday, 24th / Monday 25th August. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Monday, 25th August. Public Running, hosted by Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway. Click here to download a flyer. 11am-5pm.

Monday, 25th August. Public Running, hosted by Bracknell Railway Society, Jocks Lane Railway.

Wednesday, 27th August. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Saturday 30th August. Visiting Locomotives Day, hosted by Fancott Miniature Railway. This is a Diesel day if you have a loco that you can bring and are willing to pull passengers please e-mail Ron Stanbridge.

Sunday, 31st August. Public Running, hosted by Bristol Society.

Sunday, 31st August. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Friday, 5th - Sunday 7th September. Public Running, hosted by East Somerset Society, The Royal Bath and West Showground, throughout National Amateur Gardening Show.

Saturday, 6th / Sunday 7th September. Open Weekend, hosted by Chesterfield & District Society.

Sunday, 7th September. Public Running, hosted by Sheffield & District Society.

Sunday, 7th September. Public Running, hosted by Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway. Click here to download a flyer. 11am-5pm.

Sunday, 7th September. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Sunday, 7th September. Open Day, hosted by Wortley Top Forge Model Engineers.

Friday, 12th September. Fish and Chip Steam Up, hosted by Sheffield & District Society.

Saturday, 13th / Sunday, 14th September. 60th Anniversary Open Weekend, hosted by Urmston & District Society. 31/2" & 5" gauge track open to all locos and visitors. Boiler certificates & insurance details required.

Saturday, 13th / Sunday, 14th September. The International N Gauge Show, hosted by Meridienne Exhibitions, Warwick Exhibition Centre. Promoting N - gauge modelling. Over 20 layouts on show, modern, American, steam and continental. Leading manufacturers and specialist suppliers showing all the latest models and products. Opening times: Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm; Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm. To book your advance tickets or any for further information please visit www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk or  Tel 01926 614101

Sunday, 14th September. Public Running, hosted by Bristol Society.

Sunday, 14th September. Public Running, hosted by Canterbury & District Society.

Sunday, 14th September. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Sunday, 14th September. Public Running, hosted by Bracknell Railway Society, Jocks Lane Railway.

Friday, 19th - Sunday, 21st September. 101st Model Engineer Exhibition, hosted by Magicalia, Ascot Racecourse. The show, which had a successful maiden appearance in Berkshire last year, with thousands of visitors declaring it a big hit. Hundreds of models engineered by individuals or modelling clubs will be on show as part of the prestigious exhibition competition, regarded as one of the finest of its type. Trade companies will also be exhibiting, offering everything from individual nuts and bolts through to machine tools for workshops and complete model kits. Jez Walters from exhibition organisers Magicalia said: "Last year's show was warmly received by everyone involved and we are confident we can offer an even better experience for visitors this time. "Ascot Racecourse is an excellent venue and gives all our visitors the chance to see some wonderful exhibits up close." There are around 35,000 active model engineers in the UK, with most working from home in their own workshop creating models that can take anything from two days to 20 years to build. The Model Engineer exhibition is the oldest of its kind in the country and Jez added: "We also have some very exciting new ideas in place for this year’s show. They really will bring something new to the exhibition and we will make an announcement soon." For more information contact Bowles Associates on 0115 982 1210.

Major new attraction at Model Engineer Exhibition

Visitors to the Model Engineer Exhibition are expected to come steaming in after organisers booked more than 2.5km of track to run model locomotives.
The 5in gauge track is being brought over to the UK for the first time from Sinsheim in Germany, which is the most popular exhibition of its type in Europe with track running throughout the halls.
The Model Engineer Exhibition will be using 2.5km of the same track when the show, now in its 101st event, returns to Ascot Racecourse from September 19-21.
Jez Walters from exhibition organisers Magicalia said: "Sinsheim really is seen as a 'mecca' for model engineers and it's a huge coup for us to using Sinsheim's track.
"The announcement of this feature has resulted in much excitement in the model engineering community, and with so much track available, there's a great opportunity to see many wonderful exhibits in action.
"Our track will include turntables, traversers and passing loops and we anticipate this will be very popular with visitors and exhibitors.
"Everyone is very welcome to bring appropriate locomotives to the show to run on the track, but it is important they contact the organisers in advance to make arrangements and confirm suitability."
Visitors will be able to enjoy the Sinsheim experience in a number of ways, as they can sit in the famous Ascot Grandstand and watch the action before either walking under the racecourse or taking a shuttle bus to the railway.
Model Engineering is the hobby of constructing machines in miniature, with models ranging from steam locomotives to boats and aircraft. Models are typically made in metal and machined from stock metal and castings.
Apart from the 5in gauge track, visitors will also be able to see hundreds of models engineered by individuals or modelling clubs as part of the prestigious exhibition competition, regarded as one of the finest of its type.
Trade companies will also be exhibiting, offering everything from individual nuts and bolts through to machine tools for workshops and complete model kits.

Saturday, 20th September. Running Day and Pie & Pea, hosted by Chesterfield & District Society.

Saturday, 20th September. Southern Federation Autumn Rally, hosted by Bracknell Railway Society, Jocks Lane Railway.

Sunday, 21st September. Public Running, hosted by Bristol Society.

Sunday, 21st September. Charity Day, hosted by Guildford Society.

Sunday, 21st September. Open Day, hosted by Bracknell Railway Society, Jocks Lane Railway, as Southern Federation hosts.

Sunday, 27th September. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Saturday, 27th September. Open Day, hosted by Evergreens Miniature Railway, Main Road, Stickney, Lincolnshire, PE22 8EF. 10.30am - 4pm.

Sunday, 28th September. Open Day, hosted by Cardiff Society, Heath Park (entrance opposite 167 King George Fifth Drive), Cardiff.

Sunday, 28th September. Public Running, hosted by Bristol Society.

Sunday, 28th September. Public Running, hosted by Sheffield & District Society.

Sunday, 28th September. Traction & Track Open Day, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Visiting locomotives and miniature road vehicles. Click here to download a flyer.

Sunday, 28th September. Public Running, hosted by Bracknell Railway Society, Jocks Lane Railway.

Saturday, 4th October. Running Day, hosted by Evergreens Miniature Railway, Main Road, Stickney, Lincolnshire, PE22 8EF. 10.30am - 4pm. All types 5 & 71/4 inch locos welcome, Boiler Certs Required, Please confirm attendance by contacting Keith Barnes. Light Refreshments available.

Saturday, 4th October. Open Day, hosted by East Somerset Society. An invitation to other societies to come along to the Bath & West Railway hosted by the East Somerset Society of Experimental and Model Engineers (ESSMEE) at the Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. 5" and 71/4" ground level.

Sunday, 5th October. Public Running, hosted by Sheffield & District Society.

Sunday, 5th October. Public Running, hosted by Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway. Click here to download a flyer. 11am-5pm.

Sunday, 5th October. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Sunday, 12th October. Public Running, hosted by Bristol Society.

Sunday, 12th October. Public Running, hosted by Canterbury & District Society.

Sunday, 12th October. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Sunday, 12th October. Public Running, hosted by Bracknell Railway Society, Jocks Lane Railway.

Friday, 17th - Tuesday, 21st October. The Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition, hosted by Meridienne Exhibitions, Warwick Exhibition Centre. The show for model engineers: daily lectures and demonstrations by leading model engineers in the Engineering in Miniature workshop. Enter your work for free either in the competition or display classes. To book your ticket, download an entry form or any further information visit www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk or  Tel 01926 614101. Opening times: 10am - 5pm daily. Closes at 4pm on final day.

Sunday, 19th October. Public Running, hosted by Sheffield & District Society.

Sunday, 19th October. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Sunday, 19th October. Open Day, hosted by Cardiff Society, Heath Park (entrance opposite 167 King George Fifth Drive), Cardiff.

Saturday, 25th October. Running Day, hosted by Chesterfield & District Society.

Saturday, 25th October. Open Day, hosted by Evergreens Miniature Railway, Main Road, Stickney, Lincolnshire, PE22 8EF. 10.30am - 4pm.

Sunday, 26th October. Public Running, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Friday, 31st October. Halloween Special, hosted by Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway. Click here to download a flyer. 5.30-7.30pm.

Friday, 7th - Sunday, 9th November. The International Model Boat Show, hosted by Meridienne Exhibitions, Warwick Exhibition Centre. The only 3-day marine modelling exhibition in the UK. Nearly 30 specialist suppliers and hundreds of models for you to see. To book your ticket or for further information visit www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk or  Tel 01926 614101. Opening Times: Fri - Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 10am - 4pm.

Sunday, 2nd November. Public Running, hosted by Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway. Click here to download a flyer. 11am-4pm.

Saturday, 22nd November. Running Day, hosted by Chesterfield & District Society.

Sunday, 7th December. Santa Special, hosted by Cardiff Society, Heath Park (entrance opposite 167 King George Fifth Drive), Cardiff.

Sunday, 7th December. Santa Special , hosted by Bristol Society.

Sunday, 7th December. Santa Special , hosted by Sheffield & District Society.

Sunday, 7th December. Santa Special , hosted by CRAMEC.

Sunday, 14th December. Santa Special , hosted by Sheffield & District Society.

Sunday, 14th December. Santa Special , hosted by CRAMEC.

Sunday, 14th December. Santa Special, hosted by Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway. Click here to download a flyer. 12noon-3.30pm.

Sunday, 14th December. Santa Special, hosted by Leicester Society, Abbey Park, Leicester. Click here to download a flyer.

Saturday, 20th December. Running Day, hosted by Chesterfield & District Society.

If your club, society or organisation is related to model engineering and you would like us to add a link to your web site or an event/news item, then please contact us via the feedback form and we shall consider your request.