Colne PROBUS Group were treated to a memorable visit to the Colchester Society of Model and Experimental Engineers site in Lexden. Our hosts briefed the team on the society, it’s expansion and development of the site and how it is reaching out to groups such as ours to raise awareness – and who knows, even…
A range of interesting models and engineering skills on display
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
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.
