Worthing Model Railway Club

Worthing Model Railway Club was established 45 years ago to provide a forum for like minded people who are interested in model railways. The club meets every Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30pm to 10.00pm in its own club room situated at the back of the Charmandean Centre in Broadwater. There are currently 39 members ranging in age from teens to well into bus pass ownership. Whilst most members are actively involved in the club’s activities, others prefer to reminisce, offer advice or just enjoy the obligatory cup of tea.

All members clearly enjoy a common interest in model railways, but their specific interests range not only between gauges but also aspects of the hobby. Some enjoy the scenic enhancement of layouts whilst others concentrate on track work, kit building, or modifying and repairing models. Some even venture into the often mystifying world of electronics. A number of members also have their own exhibition standard layouts.

There are several layouts in “00” and “N”, which apart from being worked on and played with on club nights, are taken to model railway exhibitions around the country, mostly within the South East. One of the club’s layouts (Nine Mills, an “N” gauge display) recently featured on the front cover with a four page spread in “Railway Modeller”, the best selling UK magazine devoted to the hobby.

Our own annual exhibition is held on the second weekend in September at Durrington High School where layouts from visiting clubs are displayed as well as there being an extensive trade presence.

Why not contact either the chairman or the secretary for further details? You are assured of a very warm welcome. Website: www.worthingmrc.co.uk

Chairman : Peter Denton, 01903 850074 Secretary: Mike Denwood, 01903 815396

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