Bulletin 514 is out – and ready to download

Our latest club Bulletin is on its way by post or email to members this week – and available to download right now in the members area. As well as updates on how the Club is running during this unprecedented time in our 110 year history, there are also articles on our S7 layout “Bow …read more.

London Festival of Railway Modelling 2020 Cancelled

Warners Shows have decided to cancel the London Festival of Railway Modelling, that was scheduled for 21-22 March 2020. This decision was not reached lightly, but Warners and The MRC believe that the right one for the health, safety and wellbeing of all involved.   Thank you to all layouts, societies and members for their …read more.

Where to buy model railways in London

You may be one of the hundreds of households that has received a Hornby or Bachmann OO model railway train-set for the first time this Christmas – perhaps even a Graham Farish one in N gauge. We hope you enjoy it. Once you have discovered the fun of what is included, your mind (or certainly …read more.

200 Club

The 200 Club is a great way to give a bit more to our Club, but with a chance to win a decent amount of money in return – four times a year. It’s really easy to take part – each number costs just £5 a month paid by standing order, and members can have …read more.

Christmas opening 2019

Thanks to everyone who came to the Christmas social on 19th December, and to Ted, Hugh and the team who made it such an enjoyable evening. There is no meeting on Thursday 26th December, but there will be a normal club meeting on Thursday 2nd January. Young MRC is having an open afternoon on Friday …read more.

Demonstrations at LFoRM 2019

As always we will have demonstrations from a variety of other gauge and special interest societies at LFoRM 2019.  Stop by and catch up on the latest innovations or even join up!   Diesel & Electric Modellers United (DEMU) Merg – Model Electronics Railway Group The 2mm Scale Association The Double O Gauge Association The …read more.

MRC Membership Special Offer at LFoRM 2019

We have a fantastic offer for new members joining The MRC at the London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace on 23rd/24th March 2019. Not only is membership reduced to just £30 for the rest of 2019, but you also get an exclusive 17-piece modelling tool set worth £39.95*, absolutely free. The Model Railway Club, based …read more.

Mini Exhibition – Sunday 2nd December 2018

Our next open Sunday at Keen House is a Mini-Exhibition on 2nd December 2018 Five working layouts on display:   Ingatestone (OO – Modern Image)   Lacey Dale (N – BR 1950s/60s)   Minories (EM – BR Blue) Visiting Layouts:   Oldshaw (EM – BR Blue)   Barber’s Bridge Stabling Point (EM – BR Diesel) The MRC Test …read more.

Get Involved with “Orchard Wharf”

Joining The MRC is a great way to learn from the range and wealth of knowledge of the other members, and getting directly involved in one of the layout groups is an even better way to learn and enjoy your membership.

Accurascale – Meet and Greet 9th August

Fran Burke from Accurascale will be at Keen House this Thursday evening – 9th August 2018. He’ll be bringing some of the company’s models, and at around 8pm will give a short talk on the ethos and people behind the company, and answer questions.

We meet every Thursday evening from 7pm, and visitors are welcome to this event.

Bulletin 503

The July / August 2018 edition of The Bulletin is out now. Published every two months for our members and affiliated societies, it always includes a range of interesting articles written by members. This edition includes: An update on the Club’s OO gauge layout, “Ingatestone”. Ideas on how to model hedges, John Emerson on a trio of Irish 7mm scale …read more.

MRC Membership Special Offer at LFoRM 2018

We have a fantastic offer for new members joing The MRC at the London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace on 24/25th March 2018.

Not only is membership reduced to just £30 for the rest of 2018, but you also get an exclusive 17-piece modelling tool set worth £39.95*, absolutely free.