The Model Railway Club was established in 1910 by Henry Greenly and fellow enthusiasts as means of widening interest in their very new hobby. It is by far the oldest model railway club in the World. The aim of the Model Railway Club is to promote all aspects of model railways and study the real railways, taking in subjects as diverse as architecture, industrial archaeology, the environment and, of course, railway artifacts.
Keen House, 4, Calshot Street, London N1 9DA Contact: Mike Joseph on 01923-261305 or phone The MRC on 0207-837-2542 The Club had a peripatetic existence until moving into its own premises in central London, specifically designed and built in 1960. Keen House is constructed on four floors, the total floor area being about 1,000 square metres. It is available for small conferences, seating up to 60 in a room about 40'; x 20'. Also available are two smaller rooms, 16'; x 15'; and 20'; x 12'; should group meetings be required. Buffet lunches, as well as the usual tea and coffee facilities can all be provided. Keen House is about 5 minutes from Kings Cross and St Pancras stations and even closer to Kings Cross Thameslink.
Team building events are run that involve problem solving, using the large, exhibition standard model railway layouts. These need booking in advance because supervision is arranged, complete with 'driving lessons';! Currently the Club has two portable exhibition layouts, each with its own flavour, East Anglia in the early 1960s (Happisburgh) and a vast diorama of part of North London (Copenhagen Fields). Other layouts can be provided giving a range of experiences.
The Model Railway Club can offer:
Contact: Mike Joseph 01923-261305
The model on the left is 1/3 of the scale of the other... |
The Model Railway Club
