Model railroading is a fascinating hobby that blends creativity, engineering, and a love for trains into a captivating pastime. One of the most significant aspects of building and running a model railway is the control system used to operate the trains. There are two primary systems for controlling model trains: Direct Current (DC) and Digital […]
Month: July 2024
The History of the Cranwell Branch Line: A Forgotten Piece of Railway Heritage
Nestled in the heart of Lincolnshire, the Cranwell Branch Line once served as a crucial artery for both military and civilian transportation. Its story, rich with industrial ambition and wartime necessity, reflects the broader narrative of Britain’s railway history. While the line no longer echoes with the clatter of trains, its legacy endures, reminding us […]
First Club meeting a success
We’re very excited – the first meeting of the club went smoothly! We had people come along from Sleaford, the surrounding villages, and even as far as Newark! What’s even more exciting for us is that we managed to get a few more members into the club – with growth comes great model railway layouts! […]
The Healing Tracks: How Model Railway Clubs Support Mental Health in Rural Communities
In the tranquil and often isolated landscapes of rural communities, mental health challenges can be particularly daunting. Limited access to mental health services, social isolation, and a lack of recreational opportunities compound the issue – something we’re accutely familiar with around Sleaford. However, an unexpected yet powerful ally is emerging to combat these challenges: model […]
Counting down to Sleaford’s newest model railway club!
One more day. Just one more day until we officially become Sleaford’s newest model railway club and we open our doors to new members. It’s mad to think that only a few months ago this all started because Eddie and Shaun wanted to build a layout in a shed, and the more people we spoke […]
NG34 MRS Open Day!
We have scheduled an open day for the club! We’ll be hosting an event on the 22nd September at Cranwell Village Hall to showcase what we’re all about as a club. We intend to have layouts in progess on display, along with a number of layouts created by members and there will also be a […]
NG34 Model Railway Society
We’re open for members!
Well, we’ve agreed on our first official meeting day anyway: Friday 26h July at Cranwell Village Hall. Keep in mind that if you do arrive on this day that this will be the very first club meeting, so there will be no layouts available to work on straight away. If this is something that you’re […]
Venue secured! Cranwell Village Hall
We have managed to secure Cranwell Village Hall for us to meet every Friday at 7pm going forward. There are a few exceptions to this due to prior bookings (9th & 16th August, 20th September), but from then onwards there should be no disruptions to club nights. We’re really hoping that the village hall works […]