The club has extensive grounds where members regularly run locos of all types as well as other vehicles. We have running tracks for gauge 0, 1, 3.5", 5", 7.25" miniature live steam and electric trains as well as space for model traction engines and road vehicles.
We offer party-venue hire, with a difference! Hire our secure site for your exclusive use, and enjoy a Saturday afternoon of limitless scale-model train rides for all your guests (maximum 50). We also have junior open days, whereby children can become involved in driving scale models. (by invitation only)
Members manufacture and build a wide variety of models from just drawings or from kits, whilst others purchase new or second-hand items to renovate or just enjoy. Model types include boats, cars, tanks, traction engines, stationary engines, clocks, and of course railway locomotives and rolling stock. The scales modelled are as varied as our members, but typically range between 1:16 scale, to 1:2 scale.
A range of interesting models and engineering skills on display
A fine gauge 1 Locomotive in running on the club’s large gauge 1 / 0 test track
On dark autumn night members enjoyed a run in the dark
Members enjoyed a busy day of steaming with many locomotives old and new, open post to view all models.
As usual the CSMEE had a stand at the Great Bentley show in August. Younger and some not so younger visitors enjoyed viewing our model display as well as Steam train rides and Traction engine rides. Thanks to all club members who helped.
A range of interesting models and engineering skills on display A fine example of ‘Sweet Pea’, nearing completion A beautifully engineering Fowler traction engine LMS Crab ready for painting
Members enjoyed themselves at the 2024 new years day steam-up – Getting started – gauge 1 steam locomotive and coaches – Something a bit different – Young member taking an electric loco for a run – Royal Scott Locomotive BR 9F Locomotive
Recently a member decided to bring out all his excellent hand made wagons for a run.
The club was pleased to hold a private visit by nine pupils and six supervisors from the Lexden Springs school on Monday 22nd May 2023. Royal Scott provided steam train rides on the raised track and Trundle did duty on the ground level track. The visitors had a very enjoyable time with lots of trains…
On the 2nd April the club held a event to celebrate one long standing member’s as well as one previous member’s 90th Birthday. The event was organised by the club Treasurer and included a cavalcade of 11 locomotives a buffet lunch and specially made birthday cakes. A video of the cavalcade is available to members…
