The Club builds and operates layouts in a variety of scales.
LFoRM March 2025 – Steward and Volunteering request
We’re now looking for volunteers who can help out at the 2025 exhibition – from 13th-16th March. Helping out at exhibitions is rewarding and generally fun, and we are happy to welcome not just members, but partners, spouses and children (over 18 ideally for most tasks); and of course welcome back members of the affiliated …read more.
Dec 21, 2024
200 Club – Q2 2023 Winners
We’re delighted to announce that the Q2 2023 draw took place on 18th July 2023, and the results are as follows: 1st prize – Rob Noble – £127.50 2nd prize – Chris Ibbotson – £76.50 3rd prize – Chris Lyons and Gus Paul – £25.50 each Congratulations to our four winners – If you would …read more.
Jul 19, 2023
Library Refurbishment
The committee recently voted to approve plans developed by Leslie Bevis-Smith for a full refurbishment of the library, which will include new cupboards, furniture and a full cosmetic redecoration. We think this is the first time the library has been refurbished since Keen House opened. The major works will begin on August 14th and are …read more.
Jul 15, 2023
Francis Dobson
Long serving member and MRC vice president Francis Dobson died on 4th November, at the age of 96. He was also president of the Gauge 1 Model Railway Association, and many will remember his leadership of their display layouts at various MRC exhibitions over the years. The funeral will take place on Tuesday 29th November …read more.
Nov 11, 2022
2022 Annual General Meeting
Notice of the 81st Annual General Meeting of the Model Railway Club On 1st December 2022 at 7.30 pm At Keen House and on Zoom 4th November 2022 To All Members: Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Model Railway Club Limited will be held at Keen House on Thursday …read more.
Nov 8, 2022
MRC Chair’s AGM Report 2021
Last year I finished up my report saying I hoped to see you face to face at the 2021 AGM. Well that is partly the case as we have been able to resume meetings, but also we have decided to continue with the online coverage, in the hope more of you, our members, can participate …read more.
Dec 5, 2021
200 Club – Q3 results
We’re delighted to announce that the Q3 2021 draw took place on 22nd October 2021, and the results are as follows: 1st prize – Rob Noble – £127.50 2nd prize – Gus Paul – £42.50 3rd prize – Chris Lyons and Tom Cunnington – £21.25 each Congratulations to our four winners – If you would …read more.
Oct 25, 2021
200 Club – Q2 Winners
We’re delighted to announce that the Q2 2021 draw took place on 14th July 2021, and the results are as follows: 1st prize – Ron Walker – £135 2nd prize – Mrs Blackburn – £45 3rd prize – Gus Paul and Tom Cunnington – £22.50 each Congratulations to our four winners – If you would …read more.
Jul 17, 2021
200 Club – Q1 winners
We’re delighted to announce that the Q1 2021 draw took place on Friday 9th April 2021, and the results are as follows: 1st prize – John Jesson – £144 2nd prize – Pete Colton – £48 3rd prize – Mrs Blackburn and John Jesson – £24 each Congratulations to our three winners – John showing …read more.
Apr 10, 2021
Pete Waterman @TheMRC – Replay
In case you missed the excellent video presentation call with Pete Waterman on 11th March, here’s a chance to watch it again. Please like the video, and/or follow us on YouTube. You can also sign up to our newsletter below. Finally, just before you start, if you like what you see and would like to …read more.
Mar 21, 2021
Tim Dunn on Model Villages and The Architecture The Railways Built
As part of the World of Railway Virtual Exhibitions, the MRC’s Lawrence Robbins interviews leading lights of the model and full size railway world. Ahead of the 3rd event on 13/4th march, here’s another chance to see some of those interviews, kicking off with Tim Dunn. Tim discusses the history of Bekonscot including its history …read more.
Feb 14, 2021
Pete Waterman talks to Lawrence Robbins – World of Railways playback
As part of the World of Railway Virtual Exhibitions, the MRC’s Lawrence Robbins interviews leading lights of the model and full size railway world. Ahead of the 3rd event on 13/4th March, here’s another chance to see some of those interviews. Pete Waterman needs little introduction, so here he is: And he’s back again at …read more.
Jan 25, 2021