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.
Over 25 members braved the cold start to the new year to meet and watch some locmotives running
Over 40 members with their families attended an event to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington railway. A presentation with video clips was held on the evening of the 26th. A cavalcade was held on 27th with 11 locomotives attending. By all accounts it was a very successful event.
The CSMEE continues to host children’s parties throughout the year. If you are interested then go to our parties page for more information .
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 displays as well as Steam train rides, Traction engine and jeep rides. Thanks to all club members who helped.
A range of interesting models and engineering skills on display
