We are a friendly group of individuals who enjoy a diverse range of model railway related activities in a variety of scales and gauges. The Club has excellent facilities and have several projects under construction. As well as the club layouts, several members have their own layouts that are available for exhibition, see the links in available layouts. We currently have around 25 members and are growing. If you want to become involved then get in touch via the contacts page and arrange to come and visit.
AIMS OF THE CLUB
To plan, construct, operate and exhibit model railways or other forms of model transport.
To promote, organise and operate exhibition events in pursuance of its objects.
To meet with other like minded individuals interested in railways in the furtherance of other such social or recreational purposes connected with railways or other forms of transport.
To raise funds and to invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscription, donation or otherwise provided that this shall be without prejudice to the ability of the Company to disclaim any gift, legacy or bequest in whole or in part in such circumstances as the Company may think fit.
WHERE ARE WE?
The Club is located in the village of Catfield just off the A149 not far from Stalham. If you are interested in having a look around before considering becoming a member then please contact the Club Secretary.
WHEN DO WE MEET?
We have weekly Club nights on Tuesdays and Fridays from about 19.00 until as late as we like. Unlike many less fortunate clubs the premises we occupy are used exclusively by the Club so our members enjoy unrestricted access, 24/7. It is an excellent facility for those who enjoy making and running model railways with other like minded people. It’s also a good place for making friends. Several members often meet up during the week and spend a half or full day working away on various layouts; full days being two sessions split by lunch in a local pub.
WHAT WE DO
All members are encouraged to contribute their skills to the on-going tasks. This includes carpentry, low voltage electrical wiring, track laying, scenery, rolling stock construction and model building construction. Members are also encouraged to pass on their skills and knowledge to other club members both in connection with the club and members own layouts. We also arrange group visits to other exhibitions and any railway related events for members who are interested.
WHAT FACILITIES DO WE HAVE?
We have a large layout room in which Club layouts are built and run; a well-equipped workshop area complete with benches, tools and a large testing and running-in track. This is set up for OO, EM and N gauges and fully compatible for running both DC and DCC stock. There is sufficient room to temporarily assemble and set up Member’s own layouts as and when required for testing and practice sessions before exhibiting. We have a well equipped kitchen area complete with tea and coffee making facilities together with both microwave and fridge. The usual toilet facilities complete the description of our welcoming clubroom.
More than adequate free parking is available immediately outside the Club. There is a very good local pub that serves lunches well within easy walking distance and several others a short drive away. All these facilities enable members to spend happy and pleasant days at the Club and/or pub socialising, building layouts and running trains. A really great way to spend a day.
WHAT ARE WE BUILDING?
Currently constructing exhibition standard layouts in O, O-16.5, OO, N and 009 gauges.
You can find details of these layouts and the completed layouts ready for exhibition under the Layouts page.