News
This section contains news about the club, its members and items that may be of interest to railway modellers.
Hunt for a new home
After some 30 years in the same premises Tonbridge Model Railway Club (TMRC) finds itself in need of a new home.
We have recently found temporary premises but these do not offer storage for our layouts so are not ideal.
Our new home would ideally be in Tonbridge with parking and public transport nearby along with a space to store our layouts and other modelling supplies (we have our own shed). We rented our previous venue.
If you can assist we'll happy to hear from you. (use the footer on this page or the 'contact us' section)
Stop Press
1. Open day
The open day on the 28th May seems to have gone well with a good mix and number of visitors throughout the day. The sales stand did well and there were a lot less items for members to carry home afterwards :). A number of comments about the high quality of the layouts were received which are appreciated by the club and members. A few enquiries were made about the club and hopefully we'll see some new members as a result.
Other News
A series about Hornby is available via UKTVPLAY website. Its well worth a watch. The site also hosts a wide range of real life series such as 'impossible railways' & 'secrets of the underground'
Our new Chairman has been on Radio Kent recently promoting the Club and appealing for help with the 'new home' hunt.
Competitions
The annual modelling, photo and new shoe box challenge competitions were held on the 17th February this year (2022) with a range of interesting entries and well attended. Congratulations to the winners and well done to all who entered. Pictures of some of the entries can be seen on the 'Modelling' page
Events
This section contains specific events that are happening at the club or that the club is involved in. Items are members only unless stated otherwise.
Talks and events
Various dates (see below)
2022:
October 6th … Talk by Mike Bunn on French railways
December 22nd … Club Christmas Do - all the usual goodies, competitions etc.
2023:
February 18th... Annual Exhibition
March 30th … The Col Stephens Railways by Doug Lindsay of 'The Col Stephens Society'.
Working nights
Various dates (see below)
(new) 00 Test Track and / or rolling road available by arrangement.
Jon’s new layout at Club … due most Thursdays
Beaminster Board(s) at Club … dates to be arranged.
Beaminster working day at Club 22/10/22 times to be confirmed.