New years steam up 2026
Over 25 members braved the cold start to the new year to meet and watch some locmotives running
Members event 27th September
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.
Recent Children’s party
The CSMEE continues to host children’s parties throughout the year. If you are interested then go to our parties page for more information .
Great Bentley show 2025
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.
2025 Models night
A range of interesting models and engineering skills on display
Gauge 1 track open
A fine gauge 1 Locomotive in running on the club’s large gauge 1 / 0 test track
Night run 2024
On dark autumn night members enjoyed a run in the dark
2024 Members day
Members enjoyed a busy day of steaming with many locomotives old and new, open post to view all models.
Great Bentley show 2024
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.
2024 Models night
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