Clubs and Societies Directory

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Broad Gauge Society
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr Paul Townsend , Bristol	01179423549
Meeting Venue: , Bristol
Meeting Times: 20, Clarendon Road
The society promotes research and modelling of brunel's broad gauge railway in any scale. Members receive 6 news sheets a year and our glossy journal "The broadsheet" Twice a year, which contains articles on prototype and modelling subjects. A range of datasheets on rolling stock, track design etc and back numbers are available. an annual field trip is organised each summer and an exhibition in the autumn of alternate years.
Details last updated 16th November 2009

Caledonian Railway Association
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr. D. Coddington
One of the objectives of the CRA is to promote interest in the history of the Caledonian Railway. Regular meetings are held during the winter months with guest speakers. The Associations journal "The True Line" is published on a regular basis, along with with various CR reproductions, such as timetables.
Details last updated 15th April 2005

The Colonel Stephens Society
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr D Powell
For enthusiasts of the light and narrow gauge railways of Colonel Holman F. Stephens.
Details last updated 29th September 2008

Crampton Tower Museum
Contact Details: Chairman , Peter Shaw , Broadstairs , Kent
Meeting Venue:  Crampton Tower Museum , The Broadway , Broadstairs , Kent  CT10 2AB
A volunteer driven museum with charitable status. The constituted society has an active membership which is open to new members from near or far.
Details last updated 14th February 2008

Cumbrian Railways Association
Contact Details: Secretary , Philip T Tuer , 24 Carlton Gardens , Stanwix , Carlisle , Cumbria  CA3 9NR	01228-522118
The Cumbrian Railways Association is the line society for Cumbria and surrounding counties. to the students of railway history, Cumbria has many attractions - from trunk lines hurrying through, to country branch lines that served tourists and locals alike, and industrial lines of great interest and complexity. Benefits of membership are:- � Two full day meetings in the County for talks, displays and sales. � Four journals a year, each packed with drawings, articles and photographs on the various aspects of Cumbrian Railways. � A readily accessible archive containing a wealth of material on all aspects of the railways of Cumbria � An active electronic chat line that covers all aspects of Cumbrian railway history. � Field trips and walks, looking at the railway heritage of the area. � CRA published books at reduced rates � An active modelling support group has recently been set up along with a dedicated chat group � An application form is available on request - or visit our website
Details last updated 14th October 2011

DEMU (Diesel and Electric Modellers United)
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr Phil Holman
Diesel & Electric Modellers United (DEMU) caters for all modellers of the railways of Britain and Ireland in the diesel and electric era, regardless of scale or ability. We aim to promote all aspects of this period by exchanging information and ideas in our quarterly magazine 'UPDate', and our members-only web forum, which feature modelling and prototype articles on a wide range of subjects. We have a network of area groups established across Britain that hold regular meetings and we hold an ann
Details last updated 10th February 2009

Great Eastern Railway Society
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr P.J. Walker
Promotes a widespread interest in the Great Eastern Railway, as well as that of its predecessors & successors, encourages and co-ordinates research into its history, and provides a permanent record of the results.
Details last updated 7th December 2011

Great Northern Railway Society
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr T Mullins , Doncaster , Yorkshire
Meeting Venue:  34 Field House Road , Sprotbrough , Doncaster , Yorkshire  DN5 7RP
The objectives of the Great Northern Railway Society are to foster interest in, and to record and preserve the history of the Great Northern Railway. This includes also its predecessors and successors. Regular spring and autumn meetings are held at a various locations on GNR territory.
Details last updated 15th January 2006

Great Western Study Group
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr K Fenner
An absolute must for any Great Western affectionados. This is a Society for the dissemination of documents and information about the GWR. Providing a Quarterly newsletter 'The Pannier', a Bi-Monthly Journal and other special publications. For Academics an
Details last updated 26th October 2009

Highland Railway Society
Contact Details: Membership Secreatary , John Fairlie
The Highland Railway Society caters for all those interested in the Highland Railway from its inception to the current day through a regular magazine and meetings. There is a strong modelling interest among members and a small range of components is available.
Details last updated 25th May 2010

Historical Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Secretary , Hmrs , Hmrs Museum & Study Centre , Midland Railway Centre, Butterley Railway Station , Ripley , Derbyshire  DE5 3QZ	01773 745 959 (part time)
Meeting Venue:  Meetings are held at various locations round the UK , Please see our Web Site for details
The Historical Model Railway Society, an Educational Charity, maintains a strong commitment toward obtaining, storing and distributing information of value and integrity. Material placed in its care will be treated with due regard to its information value. If you have an interest in the railways of Britain and you seek to expand your research options for making historically accurate railway models, then the HMRS is definitely for you. With around two thousand members worldwide, the HMRS is an ac
Details last updated 25th April 2010

London and North Western Railway Society
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , MR. A. Shepherd , 19 Totternhoe Road , Dunstable , Bedfordshire	01582 603238
A Society aiming to collect and disseminate information about the London and North Western Railway, its constituents and its successors.
Details last updated 23rd May 2011

Narrow Gauge Railway Society
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr L Little
The Society aims to promote and develop interest in all forms of narrow gauge railways, through the publication and exchange of information.
Details last updated 10th April 2009

Nidd Valley Railway Heritage Society
Contact Details:
Details last updated 30th November 1999

North Eastern Railway Association
Contact Details: Hon General Secretary , Noel Hutchinson
NERA was formed in 1961 to cater for all enthusiasts interested in the railways of North Eastern England, the North Eastern Railway, the Hull and Barnsley railway, from their successors, and also the smaller independent and industrial railways that operated alongside the main line system. Interests cover all aspects of operations - locomotives, rolling stock, train services, stations, signalling, shipping, road vehicles, etc. - both for the general enthusiast and the model maker.
Details last updated 30th October 2011

The Pullman Society
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr A Wood
Dedicated to the study of all aspects of Pullman operations in the British Isles, Continental Europe and the United States.
Details last updated 5th May 2008

South Western Circle
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr C Hooper , 43 Raymond Road , Portsmouth , Hampshire  PO6 4RB
The South Western Circle, formed in 1962, is a society for railway historians and enthusiasts interested in the London & South Western Railway (LSWR). The society has a membership of over 500, and aims to assist and encourage members to enhance their knowledge of the LSWR and its successors with research, a quarterly publication of the Circle's magazine 'The South Western Circle' and 4 talks each year on aspects of the LSWR.
Details last updated 23rd June 2011

Southern Railways Group
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , MR. John Palmer , Danescroft , 65 Flaxpiece Road , Clay Cross , Derbyshire  S45 9HD
Promoting interest in the railways of Southern England, whether pre-grouping, Southern Railway, BR or its post-nationalisation successors. We provide a quarterly high quality printed magazine (with colour). meetings, lectures and visits and encourage the research and sharing of information. We also regularly review books and models of interest to "Southern" modellers of all eras.
Details last updated 22nd August 2011

The Stephenson Locomotive Society
Contact Details: Publicity & Promotions Officer , John New
Meeting Venue:  For Contact Details of each Centre - See Website , Various Meeting Venues In England & Scotland.
Meeting Day: Varies by centre. Mid-week (eve) & Saturday (day)
Details last updated 23rd February 2008

Weardale Railway Loco Preservation Group
Contact Details: Exhibition Manager , W..r..l..p..g , Spennymoor & Crook , Durham
Spennymoor 2nd weekend May, Crook 3rd weekend novemeber
Details last updated 17th November 2009

Welsh Railways Research Circle
Contact Details: Membership Secretary
Bringing together modellers and researchers who specialise in the railways of Wales and the Border Counties.
Details last updated 30th May 2008