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Information and pictures of club and members layouts Layouts The club has 4 layouts that are either under construction or operational in a range of gauges and scales. Further details of these can be found in the sections below. Some of the layouts have been in the model railway press and Westerham (O gauge) and Wittenden (O-16.5) are often seen on the 'local' exhibitions circuit. The club also an OO test track allowing members to test locomotives or just enjoy watching them go round. If you would like to know more or invite one of the layouts to an exhibition please use the details on the 'contact us ' page Please note all images are copyright Tonbridge MRC or the layouts owners as appropriate and TMRC is not responsible for the content of external sites if links are provided. Wittenden Club Layout - Scale: O gauge Narrow gauge (O-16.5 and O-9) Wittenden is a narrow gauge layout based in the Weald of Kent. Locomotives and stock are kit or scratch built and showing a wide range of differing locomotives and rolling stock (much of it owned by members). It also has much narrower feeder line and interchange for additional interest. Wittenden Close up on platform Wittenden View of station Wittenden Freight on the narrower gauge mill line Wittenden Close up on platform Westerham Club Layout - Scale: O gauge Westerham is based on the original branch line terminus not far from Sevenoaks. A lot of the track bed is buried under the M25 but there are still evidence for the keen eyed. The layout uses digital control (DCC) so sound fitted loco's are often chuffing and clanking about it. The stock is a mixture of club & members. Track is Peco and buildings scratch built. Hobbs Hill Members Layout - Scale: OO gauge Hobbs Hill is a model of a busy through station set in the late 1950's on a former SR route in the West country. The layout is built with prototypical operation in mind, and is based on the track plan of South Molton Road between Coleford Jct and Barnstaple. It has attended several exhibitions. Ashdown Park Club Layout - Scale: OO gauge Ashdown park is yet another Southern layout but this time of a preserved line in west Sussex along the lines of the bluebell railway. Its being built by the younger members of the club and currently has track and wiring completed with work starting on the station area. These pictures are of the revised version 2 a simpler design and easier to move and store. Ashdown park v2 From fiddle yard end Ashdown park v2 Close up of locos Ashdown park v2 Express and local trains meet Ashdown park v2 From fiddle yard end Beaminster Junction Club Layout - Scale: 00 gauge Beaminster Junction is a large 00 layout After a slow start and delays caused by the pandemic it is now progressing well with track wired and ballasted, scenery going in and buildings being made. It has been built on a large “U” shaped curve. Not a unique design but certainly unusual. The idea being to give a sweeping vista as trains, short and long, travel through the scene. It pinches the name from the real Beaminster in Dorset (a few miles north of Bridport and Dorchester though never had its own station); thus the setting is primarily Southern / BR(S) though some BR(W) & GWR stock might be seen, even the occasional Diesel or DMU. Track is Peco code 75 with points and signals operated by servos and limited interlocking. Buildings are scratch built or detailed kits. Beaminster River bridges. Mainline with branch underneath Beaminster View of yard & dairy point work from west end of station Beaminster Another view of the station approach at the west end of the station. Beaminster River bridges. Mainline with branch underneath Faversham Members Layout - Scale: 00 gauge The layout was originally built about 10 years ago by Tonbridge club and then sold to a club member, who did a few alterations before passing it on to another member who further improved and added to it. The layout name was changed to Faversham as it depicted brewery sidings and a small fuel depot. Unfortunately due to it being 12 feet long it lost some of it's fiddle yard in order to fit into it's present home. Faversham Tanker Wagons Faversham USA Tank by Signal box Faversham More shunting Faversham Tanker Wagons Tyneham Bay Members Layout - Scale: 00 gauge The layout is being built by 3 members to replace a previous exhibition layout. The trackplan has been adapted for our purposes from a design in a Peco trackplans book by CJ Freezer. The layout is DC controlled. Whilst Tyneham Bay is a fictitious location, the village of Tyneham is real but with a population of 0. This is because it was one of two villages evacuated in the second World War to allow the Allied forces to prepare for D-Day. Tyneham Bay is a coastal holiday resort around the Dorset area, and was served by Southern and GWR services. It is probable that we can operate it as either Southern/GWR or BR times. Tyneham Bay Station platform area with stock Tyneham Bay View from the station end Tyneham Bay The whole layout outside on a sunny lay Tyneham Bay Station platform area with stock Wotford Members Layout - Scale: 00 gauge I consider that I am one of the fortunate few that have not only retired but have been able to invest in a toy room in the garden. Well at least the authorities know where I am if not gardening. The railway is being built as a series of scenes separated by breaks that, in the main, are tunnels. The stations have names associated with Watford where I spent my formative years, so why WOTFORD well simply I live in Otford. The series of lines will also allow visitors to control trains rather than just watch me play. This layout is currently undergoing remodelling so pictures shown show the previous setup. New pictures will be updated when available. Wotford Bushy Bay - The driver was looking in his wing mirrors! Wotford Newly named Wotford West - end of the Heritage Line Wotford South Dock - A new view of the South dock area showing the end of the 3rd rail line with it's proposed siding. Wotford Bushy Bay - The driver was looking in his wing mirrors! Southwark Bridge Members Layout - Scale: 2mm/N gauge Southwark Bridge imagines that Holborn Viaduct had been built further east. London bound trains still divided at Herne Hill. A later extension to Charing Cross was built requiring trains to reverse at Southwark Bridge but it was not a success. The reversals were brought to an abrupt halt during a WW2 bombing raid. This made two of the five platforms at Southwark Bridge redundant but they discovered a new lease of life for parcels and newspaper trains. Trains are traditional Southern Region EMU’s Diesels and Electric locomotives using the third rail as seen during the late 1960’s through to the late 1970’s. Control is via DCC. The layout measures 7’6” long, 4’ 6” deep in an “L” shape. Layout shown in January 2025 edition of Railway Modeller Southwark Bridge Overall view of station Southwark Bridge From the embankment Southwark Bridge Station throat from the embankment Southwark Bridge Overall view of station Ups and Downs Members layout - Scale: 00 & 009 gauge This layout was designed to be 'easily' portable in a members car by having a stackable set of light weight baseboards. Its primary purpose was to give members something to do given that Ashdown Park and Westerham were not available. The secondary purpose was to test members’ ingenuity when faced with problems over access and scenery building. The principle problem, however, is not being able to make too much mess at the club so much is being done at home then brought in for assembly. It's a bit of a learning curve for many people. Ups and Downs Scenery underway Ups and Downs Shows boards set out in order lower level only Ups and Downs From narrow end of layout Ups and Downs Scenery underway Strood Dock Members Layout - Scale: O Gauge Strood Dock is a part Fact, part Fiction, Southern Terminus layout, based loosely on the original South Eastern Railway’s North Kent Line to Strood opened in 1849. This terminus Strood (formally Frindsbury) was soon superseded in 1856 by the SER’s new station at Strood which connected with the Medway Valley Line to Maidstone and latterly to the Chatham Main Line. The Dock sidings though remained in use until the 1960s. This model attempts to recreate (with a lot of licence) a flavour of what could have been if the old station had remained in use! Track is PECO, points and Starting Signal are Servo operated for slow and quiet movement. The buildings are largely made from modified LCut Creative laser cut kits (which for O Gauge are really inexpensive!). Stock is a mixture of kit built and RTR. Locos are DCC operated with sound. The Clyde Puffer is a Langley Models kit and the dock walls are modified DOW Scenics walling. A key consideration to exhibiting this layout is to always try to have something moving. Operation is largely based upon an extensive Goods traffic interspersed with the odd Passenger train and Light Engine movements to the Engine Shed. Strood dock was invited to the National Festival of Railway Modelling , on 22nd-23rd November 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. Strood Dock View from the dock Strood Dock View from the river Strood Dock Terrier shunting Strood Dock View from the dock Porthlew Members layout - N gauge Porthlew is a fictional location somewhere in the west country in the 1930's-1940's, with a mainline, branch line and a goods yard. The layout is designed to fit a table top and fold away when not in use so all items over 25mm high have to be removable. The baseboard frame is made from 18x44mm softwood with a 5.5mm ply top. The track is a mix of peco setrack and flexitrack and points have SEEP point motors. Buildings are a mix of kits, with some modified and other buildings are scratch built using embossed plasticard. Locos' and rolling stock are mainly Graham Farish. I use a DC twin controller with a separate control panel. Porthlew has so far taken two years to build and is still a work in progress. I am a member of the TMRC. Porthlew View of platform Porthlew Engine Shed Porthlew The turntable Porthlew View of platform

Information about Tonbridge Model Railway Club and its activities About the club Tonbridge Model Railway Club (TMRC) was formed by a small band of local modellers in 1980 and has evolved over the last few decades to become the thriving club it is today. We are a friendly club of ~35 members from across Tonbridge and near by areas. We meet once a week, on a Thursday evening from 7pm for a few hours to build model railways, have talks and socialise. We are also the organisers of the very popular annual Tonbridge model railway exhibition, which but for the pandemic would have reached its 40th show in February 2021. Members interests cover a range of scales, gauges and prototypes and our club layouts reflect this. See the 'layouts ' section of this site for examples We typically spend club nights working on layouts, building kits, running latest purchases or just having a good chat and a cup of tea (and biscuits!). We have an active presence on common social media sites such as YouTube , Instagram , Twitter and Facebook , sharing modelling activities, providing encouragement, humour and the 'Why didn't I think of that...". During the year the club runs a range of events Modelling and photographic competitions, judged by the members on the last meeting of the year prior to Christmas Occasional talks from guest speakers on range of topics from modelling to the real thing. Our AGM (members only) where discussions on topics such as finances, votes on ideas from members and re-election of committee members take place Our Annual exhibition held every year on a Saturday in mid February. See the 'Exhibition ' section of the website for more details. There is the occasional trip out by groups of members e.g. to The London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace in London. In addition to the above a newsletter is provided to members at least 4 times a year giving updates on club activities etc. NB: We can be confused with the Tonbridge Model Engineering Society who run live steam and diesel locomotive models on their track in nearby Tonbridge park giving rides to the public at the weekends during summer (and well worth a visit). Being run entirely by volunteers this means our website is also written, updated and managed by volunteers. If you see an error (a date looks wrong, there’s a spelling mistake or a link doesn’t work etc) please let us know using the details on the contact us page. Membership This consists of full and associate adult members as well as students (15-18 years old). There is a constitution and a set of rules which members are expected to abide by. The club year runs from April to April each year with subscriptions due at that time. A full adult subscription currently costs £60 for the year. There is also the option to pay in instalments, please contact us for details. Full membership will allow you to attend on club nights, vote at the AGM (providing your subscription is paid) and of course get involved with the various club activities such as helping at exhibitions, working on club layouts and drinking tea and biscuits... Children of members may attend Club nights but the member must assume full responsibility for them whilst at the club or other club event. If you are interested in knowing more about the club or membership, then please email the Club Secretary , see the 'Contact Us' page for other ways to get in touch or speak to a member at either our exhibition or another event.

Details about Tonbridge Model Railway Club annual exhibition Exhibition The club runs an annual exhibition every year on a Saturday in mid February at the local leisure centre. It's one of the largest one-day model railway shows in the area and known for the quality and variety of the exhibits showing a range of different gauges, scales and prototypes. We also endeavour to have a range of interesting sales stands from traditional model shops to specialist traders and societies. If you want to contact our exhibition manager regarding our exhibitions or invites for club layouts to others please use the details in the 'contact us ' section of this website or in the footer below. Our next exhibition will be on Saturday 21st February 2026 between 10am and 5pm at the Angel Centre in Tonbridge. More details on who's attending and how to find the venue are shown in the sections below. Where The Angel Centre, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1SF The Angel Centre is conveniently located in the centre of Tonbridge, a 5 minute walk from Tonbridge railway station with frequent trains to and from London, Sevenoaks, Redhill, Ashford, and Tunbridge Wells, and a short walk from the High Street bus stops. In addition, the venue is surrounded by large car parks (pay and display). Most of the building is wheel chair accessible with a lift between floors. Access to the exhibition is via the main entrance. There will be light refreshments available within the centre and the nearby high street has a range of coffee shops and restaurants and various takeaway food outlets.. How much Cost Adults £8 Under 16 free Payment by cash or card 'Hop ups' to allow children to see some exhibits will be available (subject demand) for a small deposit (cash only) from the admissions desk. What will be there This is a list of those layouts, traders and other stands that have been invited and may change as a result of elements out side of our control. We suggest checking it again occasionally, especially closer to the exhibition. Layouts Albert Street Parcels Brunswik Dublingham Goods Station Fence House NCB Folly Lane Hallam Town Haydon Square E.1 Lochtern Quay Lochty London Road Sidings Moors View Neuhausen Northport Quay Ouse Wharf Penmaenbach Roshven Surrey Arms Tellindalloch The Victory (Ollie) Express Daisy Sidings* Wittenden Ettington Verso (K Harcourt) T raders Dart Castings Dow Scenics Supercast Demo R Sawyer Golden Arrow Best Toys & Models Cambrian Models Railroad Trading C + L Finescale Invicta Models Southern Scale Models Rapido Trains UK Ace Products Plus Daughters David Wills Rail Books Trainsporters Wagon Yard Squires Tools Harrison Brown Coastal DCC Southern Electric Group Carriage & Wagon Heritage in Motion Others Admissions Desk TMRC Sales Stand TMRC Membership & Display Spa Valley Railway Tonbridge Model Engineers 0 Gauge Guild * EM Gauge Society Stand Kids Have-A-Go Layout (TT) M Cousins + Have-0-Go Layout * Awaiting confirmation 2024 TMRC exhibition 1 Layout at 2024 TMRC exhibition 2024 TMRC exhibition 2 Layout at 2024 TMRC exhibition 2024 TMRC exhibition 12 Layout at 2024 TMRC exhibition 2024 TMRC exhibition 1 Layout at 2024 TMRC exhibition 1/12 Highlights from our 2024 Exhibition We had ~1,300 adults and children through the door. Comments were mostly positive saying how good the exhibits were and in fact how enjoyable the show was. We aimed to have wider walkways between the rows of exhibits to make it easier to move around and view them. The exhibition was visited by Dawn Quest a well known model railway journalist and her video record of the exhibition can be viewed on her website here (comments do not necessarily reflect those of TMRC).

Pictures of variety of models made by TMRC members Modelling This section of the site shows a selection of models created by club members. These are on a variety railway related subjects and in a range of scales, gauges and materials and show modelling doesn't need a lot of space. Some are built from kits others scratch built or a combination of both. Where available each item has text describing the model itself and related information. OO Gauge Lime wagon This was made from a Peco Wonderful Wagon kit and suitably weathered. It was an entry in the recent club modelling competition O Gauge SECR Box van Kit built box van lightly weathered with interesting couplings. OO Gauge branch line halt This model was designed for the club's shoe box challenge competition. Its a static model but shows how much modelling can be fitted in small space. Note the two clips on the right hand side that provide power to the locomotive though the length of run is very short EM Gauge goods yard Another small layout built for the shoe box challenge . This shows a small goods platform and its associated hut though someone seems to have built a house over the end of the line. It uses EM gauge track, a slighter wider gauge than OO that is more prototypical. OO gauge shunting layout This model represents a small rail served engineering works. The buildings and ground cover are made from card / paper kits and modified to fit the location. For added interest a sector plate can be attached to the right hand side and power can be supplied to the model allowing wagons to be shunted between the sidings providing short wagons and small locos are used. This was another entry in the shoe box challenge N gauge London station The winner of the shoe box challenge competition is this miniature model of part of a London station. The model incorporates lighting and station sounds provided by a hidden speaker along with two excellent EMU models and the obligatory London busses. Signal Box This is a model of a signal box with a fully detailed interior. Signal box Outside of detailed signal box Signal box Detail in side signal box Signal box Lever frame detail Signal box Outside of detailed signal box 1/3

Information about TMRC club events and related news Others This page contains news about the club and other useful information Stop Press Threat to Exhibition Venue Tonbridge and Malling Council (TMBC) are replacing the Angel Centre where we hold our exhibitions. This will potentially affect were we can hold them in future years though it will NOT effect the 2026 one. You can find more details on the TMBC website . Subscription cost increase Following this years AGM subscriptions will be increasing to £72 a year from April 2026. We have held them @ £60 for several years but with increasing costs such as rent etc we feel we have no choice. There are now multiple ways to pay. Please speak to the treasurer or one of the committee if you need more details Other News Storage for club layouts and other items The additional storage space in main hall we use as our club room is now actively in use and enough to take most layouts, modelling tools etc. This makes club evenings easier. Grahams Southwark Bridge in Railway Modeller Graham Bridge's N gauge model of a London terminus might have been station has been featured in the Railway Modeller magazine for January 2025. Clubs new wagon. The clubs new limited edition wagon has been delivered from Rapido and will be available for purchase at our exhibitions and club nights. (£28.00 for members) Strood dock attended the National Festival of Model Railways and the NEC Birmingham in late 2025 and apart from one or two gremlins rang well and a good time was had by the operating team. This section contains things that are happening at the club or that the club is involved in or useful information such as links others clubs, exhibitions etc. Links and Events Events Members and prospected members only Talks and events at the club These may occur during the year Committee meetings These occur monthly. If you have any questions or issues please submit them to the club secretary at least a few days before the meeting. (committee members only unless invited). Working nights Members and prospected members only (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. Westerham setup and available most nights Other exhibitions and links Local or recommended exhibitions Faversham 2026 Faversham Railway Exhibition Flyer 2026 Chatham Exhibition Chatham model railway show flyer 2026 Erith Exhibition 2026 Erith Model Railway exhibition flyer 2026 Folkestone 2026 Folkestone model railway exhibition 2026 Canterbury 2026 Canterbury Model railway Exhibition 2026 Others UK model shop directory Web site listing model shops, model railway clubs etc. Tonbridge Model Engineering Society Loco under Maintenance @ TMES in Tonbridge park Spa Valley Railway Preserved railway between Tunbridge Wells and Eridge

How you can contact Tonbridge Model Railway Club (e-mail, phone, social media) Contact Details By email : The club email address is tonbridgemrc@yahoo.co.uk and your email will then be passed to the relevant person to deal with your enquiry. By phone: Call Jon Gettens, Club Secretary, on 01959 523 840 Social media : On YouTube, Facebook / Instagram / Twitter: Search for Tonbridge model railway club or click the buttons at the top of the screen. Address Christ Church High St, Tonbridge TN9 1SG Open from 7-9:30 pm most Thursday evenings Access from rear of church. There is NO public access so please contact us if intending to visit. Nearest parking is in Sainsburys or Angel Centre car parks (free after 20:00). Local buses and the train station are only a few minutes walk away. Note: Parking at the church is not public.