Recently Published Club History
This page is to store any information already seen on these pages, especially from the Home page. Purely for keeping information accessible for reference, once copied here the article will be removed from the main pages and may not be kept in the same format as originally published. Happy reading and enjoy!
Previously known as the Group of Ellesmere Modellers (GEM) since 1998, the club decided in June 2014 on the name change to reflect the current membership and their modelling preferences for model railways.
Open Evening Demo 26th May 7.30 pm
David Fenton of MegaPoints Controllers gave a superb demonstration of his points & signals systems on Tuesday evening 26th May at Criftins Village Hall from 7.30 pm. These innovative systems are fully compatible for both dc & dcc operation. Check out MegaPoints Controllers at their website; www.loolee.org/megapoints
All model railway enthusiasts were welcome to attend.
We would like to express our sincere and deep appreciation to David Fenton, and fully intend to install his systems in our future projects and layout rebuilds. More on these installations in the future!
5th September Open Day at Criftins Parish Hall
We were asked to put on a small display at Criftins Parish Hall this Saturday. It gave us a chance to get both layouts ready for their first showing before our big show next week. Some photos are to be found on a dedicated page further on the menu.
Chris and Ian stand behind the clubs N Gauge layout "Ellesmere" at our September 2013 show in Ellesmere Town Hall. Other members being camera shy or wanted by MI5 / Interpol for crimes against fashion, declined to be in the photo!
During the course of the weekend over 800 visitors enjoyed 21 layouts and displays.
In 2014 we had more exhibitors booked including a live steam layout and a ride on railway in the town centre, along with a traction engine too! For more details look on the 2014 show page ...
Show dates for 2015 were for Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th September. Amberly Services, Scenery by Recycling, last years Best In Show winners Borders MRC with their 00 gauge "Station Harbour", also Martin Rich's 7mm scale 16.5mm gauge "Bumf Mine", Michael Glover's superb 00 gauge "Brewery Tramway", Buffer Books and many more came to Ellesmere...see the 2015 page for more details.
August 2015 club update
We would like to extend a warm and hearty welcome to our new club members Jacob, his grandfather Jim and Pamela. They have already made a tremendous impression on us all and will make a great difference too with new ideas and some fantastic changes. Pam is an artist and not only paints (her back drop work this week stunned us all) but also makes superb trees... watch out for her demos at the show.
We've also just received our new polo shirts for this years show... The clubs future looks very much brighter and more colourful indeed!
Our New Joint Model Show November 1st 2015
North Shropshire Model Show
Gary Stevens (Secretary) of IPMS Telford (Shropshire Scale Modellers) in association with David Saunders (Chairman) of EMRC had got together to organise the above show. The event was held in the Market Hall, Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0ED on Sunday 1st November 2015 10 am - 4 pm and was organised to help raise money for the upkeep of this historic building.
A great time was had by all who attended even though we had awful dank fog on the day, but we still had a full hall of exhibitors and visitors, and the hot teas, coffees and bacon butties were most welcome!
Due to the good attendance and success of the day, Gary is looking to organise another event in 2016 at the same venue. Well done Gary!
Chris and Ian stand behind the clubs N Gauge layout "Ellesmere" at our September 2013 show in Ellesmere Town Hall. Other members being camera shy or wanted by MI5 / Interpol for crimes against fashion, declined to be in the photo!
During the course of the weekend over 800 visitors enjoyed 21 layouts and displays.
Last year (2014) we had more exhibitors booked including a live steam layout and a ride on railway in the town centre, along with a traction engine too!
For more details look on the 2014 show page ...
Show dates for 2015 were for Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th September.
We are already taking bookings for 2016, and would like to hear from anyone interested in exhibiting with their layout, giving demonstrations or possibly as a trader though we are restricting the amount of traders and space.
Amberly Services, Scenery by Recycling, last years Best In Show winners Borders MRC with their 00 gauge "Station Harbour", also Martin Rich's 7mm scale 16.5mm gauge "Bumf Mine", Michael Glover's superb 00 gauge "Brewery Tramway", Buffer Books and many more came to Ellesmere...see the 2015 page for more details.
September 2015 club update
We would also like to extend a warm and hearty welcome to both Pete and Joy who met us at the show. They have joined us as we are preparing to start our new 00 gauge build and have already shown some great skills. They are sure to be a superb addition to our membership.
November 2015 club update
Welcome to David, another new modeller who not only has just moved into the area but has just joined us this month.
December 2015 - Club Christmas open times
We will be meeting as usual on Tuesday 22nd December at Criftins 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday 29th December will also be at Criftins 10 am - 4 pm - No evening session
Have a Great Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you all in 2016 - our first session is on 5th January at Criftins Parish Hall
This page is to store any information already seen on these pages, especially from the Home page. Purely for keeping information accessible for reference, once copied here the article will be removed from the main pages and may not be kept in the same format as originally published. Happy reading and enjoy!
Previously known as the Group of Ellesmere Modellers (GEM) since 1998, the club decided in June 2014 on the name change to reflect the current membership and their modelling preferences for model railways.
Open Evening Demo 26th May 7.30 pm
David Fenton of MegaPoints Controllers gave a superb demonstration of his points & signals systems on Tuesday evening 26th May at Criftins Village Hall from 7.30 pm. These innovative systems are fully compatible for both dc & dcc operation. Check out MegaPoints Controllers at their website; www.loolee.org/megapoints
All model railway enthusiasts were welcome to attend.
We would like to express our sincere and deep appreciation to David Fenton, and fully intend to install his systems in our future projects and layout rebuilds. More on these installations in the future!
5th September Open Day at Criftins Parish Hall
We were asked to put on a small display at Criftins Parish Hall this Saturday. It gave us a chance to get both layouts ready for their first showing before our big show next week. Some photos are to be found on a dedicated page further on the menu.
Chris and Ian stand behind the clubs N Gauge layout "Ellesmere" at our September 2013 show in Ellesmere Town Hall. Other members being camera shy or wanted by MI5 / Interpol for crimes against fashion, declined to be in the photo!
During the course of the weekend over 800 visitors enjoyed 21 layouts and displays.
In 2014 we had more exhibitors booked including a live steam layout and a ride on railway in the town centre, along with a traction engine too! For more details look on the 2014 show page ...
Show dates for 2015 were for Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th September. Amberly Services, Scenery by Recycling, last years Best In Show winners Borders MRC with their 00 gauge "Station Harbour", also Martin Rich's 7mm scale 16.5mm gauge "Bumf Mine", Michael Glover's superb 00 gauge "Brewery Tramway", Buffer Books and many more came to Ellesmere...see the 2015 page for more details.
August 2015 club update
We would like to extend a warm and hearty welcome to our new club members Jacob, his grandfather Jim and Pamela. They have already made a tremendous impression on us all and will make a great difference too with new ideas and some fantastic changes. Pam is an artist and not only paints (her back drop work this week stunned us all) but also makes superb trees... watch out for her demos at the show.
We've also just received our new polo shirts for this years show... The clubs future looks very much brighter and more colourful indeed!
Our New Joint Model Show November 1st 2015
North Shropshire Model Show
Gary Stevens (Secretary) of IPMS Telford (Shropshire Scale Modellers) in association with David Saunders (Chairman) of EMRC had got together to organise the above show. The event was held in the Market Hall, Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0ED on Sunday 1st November 2015 10 am - 4 pm and was organised to help raise money for the upkeep of this historic building.
A great time was had by all who attended even though we had awful dank fog on the day, but we still had a full hall of exhibitors and visitors, and the hot teas, coffees and bacon butties were most welcome!
Due to the good attendance and success of the day, Gary is looking to organise another event in 2016 at the same venue. Well done Gary!
Chris and Ian stand behind the clubs N Gauge layout "Ellesmere" at our September 2013 show in Ellesmere Town Hall. Other members being camera shy or wanted by MI5 / Interpol for crimes against fashion, declined to be in the photo!
During the course of the weekend over 800 visitors enjoyed 21 layouts and displays.
Last year (2014) we had more exhibitors booked including a live steam layout and a ride on railway in the town centre, along with a traction engine too!
For more details look on the 2014 show page ...
Show dates for 2015 were for Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th September.
We are already taking bookings for 2016, and would like to hear from anyone interested in exhibiting with their layout, giving demonstrations or possibly as a trader though we are restricting the amount of traders and space.
Amberly Services, Scenery by Recycling, last years Best In Show winners Borders MRC with their 00 gauge "Station Harbour", also Martin Rich's 7mm scale 16.5mm gauge "Bumf Mine", Michael Glover's superb 00 gauge "Brewery Tramway", Buffer Books and many more came to Ellesmere...see the 2015 page for more details.
September 2015 club update
We would also like to extend a warm and hearty welcome to both Pete and Joy who met us at the show. They have joined us as we are preparing to start our new 00 gauge build and have already shown some great skills. They are sure to be a superb addition to our membership.
November 2015 club update
Welcome to David, another new modeller who not only has just moved into the area but has just joined us this month.
December 2015 - Club Christmas open times
We will be meeting as usual on Tuesday 22nd December at Criftins 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday 29th December will also be at Criftins 10 am - 4 pm - No evening session
Have a Great Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you all in 2016 - our first session is on 5th January at Criftins Parish Hall
5th September 2015 Open Day at Criftins Parish Hall
We were asked to put on a small display at Criftins Parish Hall. It gave us a chance to get both running layouts ready for their first showing before our big show the following week. Some photos are to be found on a dedicated page further on the menu.
Our Joint Model Show November 1st 2015 - North Shropshire Model Show
Gary Stevens (Secretary) of IPMS Telford (Shropshire Scale Modellers) in association with David Saunders (Chairman) of EMRC had got together to organise the above show. The event was held in the Market Hall, Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0ED on Sunday 1st November 2015 10 am - 4 pm and was organised to help raise money for the upkeep of this historic building.
A great time was had by all who attended even though we had awful dank fog on the day, but we still had a full hall of exhibitors and visitors, and the hot teas, coffees and bacon butties were most welcome! Some photos are to be found on a dedicated page in the menu above.
Due to the good attendance and success of the day, Gary is looking to organise another event in 2016 at the same venue. Well done Gary!
We were asked to put on a small display at Criftins Parish Hall. It gave us a chance to get both running layouts ready for their first showing before our big show the following week. Some photos are to be found on a dedicated page further on the menu.
Our Joint Model Show November 1st 2015 - North Shropshire Model Show
Gary Stevens (Secretary) of IPMS Telford (Shropshire Scale Modellers) in association with David Saunders (Chairman) of EMRC had got together to organise the above show. The event was held in the Market Hall, Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0ED on Sunday 1st November 2015 10 am - 4 pm and was organised to help raise money for the upkeep of this historic building.
A great time was had by all who attended even though we had awful dank fog on the day, but we still had a full hall of exhibitors and visitors, and the hot teas, coffees and bacon butties were most welcome! Some photos are to be found on a dedicated page in the menu above.
Due to the good attendance and success of the day, Gary is looking to organise another event in 2016 at the same venue. Well done Gary!
s 2016 - our first session was on 5th January at Criftins Parish Hall
2016 Show Dates
** Did you see us exhibiting our 009 layout Meres & Mosses Light Railway at Severn Valley Railway Open House Weekend over 16th & 17th April at
Highley Engine House?
Jim & grandson Jacob also showed their 009 layout Brewery Lane.
More about this show in the menu above!
** Our new one day show at Criftins Parish Hall was on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2016. This hall is a lot smaller than our usual show venue so has limited space which was filled to capacity.
A good time was had by all... see our new page in the menu above for photos.
Anyone who is interested in exhibiting here in the future please contact us as soon as possible via our new Show Coordinator email address on our contacts page.
** The club held our AGM on Tuesday 17th May 2016. The new committee are;
Chairman - David Saunders
Secretary - Ian Hutchings
Treasurer - Les Foster
Two new positions were created with regards to shows;
Show Organizer - Chris Scott
Show Manager (Layouts) - Malcolm Jackson
** Our annual weekend show at Ellesmere Town Hall during the Ellesmere Summer Festival weekend this year (2016) was on August 12th - 14th. We were at Ellesmere Town Hall for 13th & 14th with setting up from around 4 pm on Friday 12th August.
It was our biggest show to date, with over 30 exhibits booked, and was well received by both visitors and exhibitors alike.
The list of exhibitors and layouts is to be found on the dedicated page 'Ellesmere 2016 Model Railway Show' in the menu above.
We are already taking bookings for our 2017 show, to be held around the same dates. If you wish to take part please contact the show coordinator via the website only.
If you have already booked but are unable to attend please let us know as we will have a list of others ready to take your place!
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We also showed at Criftins Autumn Fair on Sunday 26th September.
Visitors came along for a chat & helped support Criftins Parish Hall between 1 pm & 4 pm.
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North Shropshire Model Show
Come and visit us at Ellesmere Market Hall in
Scotland Street, Ellesmere SY12 0EG on Sunday 2nd October
when we have our joint model show with Gary Stevens and the Telford branch of the IPMS. Several visiting layouts will be present as well as our own 'Havagoe On Sea', Jim & Jacobs recently extended 'Brewery Lane' and a glimpse of our ongoing project, 'Truro'. There may even be some news of a possible future project in very early development... and of course there will be Gary and his team with model displays and other exhibitors & traders. Refreshments available and Free entry too! Doors open at 10 am till 4 pm.
For further info catch Gary & David on BBC Radio Shropshire Thursday 29th September around 10.40 am!
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Anyone who is interested in exhibiting at any of our shows are invited to contact us as soon as possible via our new Show Coordinator email address on our contacts page -
[email protected]
For more information on the Ellesmere Summer Festival weekend activities go to
http://ellesmeresummerfestival.weebly.com/
December 10th & 11th
Ellesmere Christmas Tree Festival
We have taken part in this years Christmas Tree Festival at the Methodist Church in Ellesmere.
It involves decorating a tree and showing it along with some info on your group local to the town.
Needless to say ours has some railway influences including a toy train running around the tree.
Details of the event are shown here.
Many thanks to those of you who came along and helped support a local fun idea this weekend.
2016 Show Dates
** Did you see us exhibiting our 009 layout Meres & Mosses Light Railway at Severn Valley Railway Open House Weekend over 16th & 17th April at
Highley Engine House?
Jim & grandson Jacob also showed their 009 layout Brewery Lane.
More about this show in the menu above!
** Our new one day show at Criftins Parish Hall was on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2016. This hall is a lot smaller than our usual show venue so has limited space which was filled to capacity.
A good time was had by all... see our new page in the menu above for photos.
Anyone who is interested in exhibiting here in the future please contact us as soon as possible via our new Show Coordinator email address on our contacts page.
** The club held our AGM on Tuesday 17th May 2016. The new committee are;
Chairman - David Saunders
Secretary - Ian Hutchings
Treasurer - Les Foster
Two new positions were created with regards to shows;
Show Organizer - Chris Scott
Show Manager (Layouts) - Malcolm Jackson
** Our annual weekend show at Ellesmere Town Hall during the Ellesmere Summer Festival weekend this year (2016) was on August 12th - 14th. We were at Ellesmere Town Hall for 13th & 14th with setting up from around 4 pm on Friday 12th August.
It was our biggest show to date, with over 30 exhibits booked, and was well received by both visitors and exhibitors alike.
The list of exhibitors and layouts is to be found on the dedicated page 'Ellesmere 2016 Model Railway Show' in the menu above.
We are already taking bookings for our 2017 show, to be held around the same dates. If you wish to take part please contact the show coordinator via the website only.
If you have already booked but are unable to attend please let us know as we will have a list of others ready to take your place!
-------------------------------------------------------------------
We also showed at Criftins Autumn Fair on Sunday 26th September.
Visitors came along for a chat & helped support Criftins Parish Hall between 1 pm & 4 pm.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
North Shropshire Model Show
Come and visit us at Ellesmere Market Hall in
Scotland Street, Ellesmere SY12 0EG on Sunday 2nd October
when we have our joint model show with Gary Stevens and the Telford branch of the IPMS. Several visiting layouts will be present as well as our own 'Havagoe On Sea', Jim & Jacobs recently extended 'Brewery Lane' and a glimpse of our ongoing project, 'Truro'. There may even be some news of a possible future project in very early development... and of course there will be Gary and his team with model displays and other exhibitors & traders. Refreshments available and Free entry too! Doors open at 10 am till 4 pm.
For further info catch Gary & David on BBC Radio Shropshire Thursday 29th September around 10.40 am!
-----------------------------------------------------------
Anyone who is interested in exhibiting at any of our shows are invited to contact us as soon as possible via our new Show Coordinator email address on our contacts page -
[email protected]
For more information on the Ellesmere Summer Festival weekend activities go to
http://ellesmeresummerfestival.weebly.com/
December 10th & 11th
Ellesmere Christmas Tree Festival
We have taken part in this years Christmas Tree Festival at the Methodist Church in Ellesmere.
It involves decorating a tree and showing it along with some info on your group local to the town.
Needless to say ours has some railway influences including a toy train running around the tree.
Details of the event are shown here.
Many thanks to those of you who came along and helped support a local fun idea this weekend.