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24A Model Railway Group
Contact Details: Exhibition Co-ordinator , Mr P Burgess , Rishton , Lancashire	01254 386377
Meeting Venue:  Conservative Club , Rishton , Lancashire
Meeting Day: Wednesday and Thursday   Meeting Times: 7.30pm
Layed Back Model Railway Society, we have two very large layouts "Marsden" and "Todmorden" we meet every Wednesday and Thursday @ 7:30 at the Conservative Club.
Details last updated 8th April 2004

2mm Scale Oxford Area Group
Contact Details: Coordinator , Brian Denton , Abingdon , Oxfordshire
Meeting Venue:  Abingdon & District MRC Clubrooms , Abingdon , Oxfordshire
Area groups of the 2mm scale association meet informally to exchange ideas, give demonstrations or build group projects. The oxford area group was formed over ten years ago and holds meetings for the association members based in oxfordshire and the surrounding south midlands area.
Details last updated 23rd May 2006

31a (Cambridge) Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr N Chapman , Cambridge , Cambridgeshire
Meeting Venue:  Oddfellows Hall , 131 Newmarket Road , Cambridge , Cambridgeshire
Meeting Day: Second and fourth Wednesdays, each month    Meeting Times: 7pm to 10pm
The Club builds and exhibits Model Railways in a number of gauges, with the aim of promoting the hobby in the area.
Details last updated 16th November 2009

Aberconwy Model Railway Club
Contact Details: General Management , Mr G Dicks , Dwygyfylchi , Gwynedd
Meeting Venue: , Dwygyfylchi , Gwynedd
Details last updated 28th June 2004

Aberdeen Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Webmaster , Mr M Sutherland , Aberdeen , Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen MRC is a collection of railway and model enthusiasts that meet every week to share their hobby and knowledge. We have a number of layouts that we exhibit around the country at many exhibitions. We also currently have a strong junior interest and we are keen to encourage more to join the club and enjoy the hobby. If you are interested in joining the club please feel free to contact us.
Details last updated 22nd April 2008

Abingdon & District Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Chairman , Mr Ivan Cadgel , Abingdon  OX14 5LX	01235530574
Meeting Venue: , Abingdon , Oxfordshire  OX14 5LX
Meeting Day: Wednesday & Friday nights and Tuesday daytime   Meeting Times: 7pm to 10.30pm
The club has been in existence for over thirty years and meets regularly on Wednesday and Friday nights and also Tuesday daytime. We have excellent premises with layouts in N and OO and various layouts under construction. New members always welcome.
Details last updated 7th January 2010

Adnalms Järnvägsklubb
Contact Details: Director General , Mr A Allum , Farnborough , Hampshire
Meeting Day: 2nd Saturday monthly (usually)   Meeting Times: 10am to 6pm
A UK based club that models the railways of Sweden in HO Scale. We currently have a large garden railway and will rebuild the exhibition layout at a later date! The club has a small number of members and meets for one weekend every month, as well as a weekday evening.
Details last updated 19th April 2010

Aeron Valley Railway Society
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , John M Hughes , Aberaeron , Ceredigion
Meeting Venue:  Prince Of Wales Hotel , Aberaeron , Ceredigion
Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday each month   Meeting Times: 7:30
A very eclectic group of railway enthusiasts, with interests ranging from Canadian Pacific to Irish narrow gauge and everything in between. Not primarily a modellers' club, though many modellers are members, and we do hold a model railway exhibition in August each year. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month, and prospective members will be made very welcome.
Details last updated 11th February 2010

Alfreton Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Secretary , Mr A Fairlie , Ripley , Derbyshire	07879 868195
Meeting Venue: , Butterley Station , Ripley , Derbyshire
Meeting Day: Tuesday   Meeting Times: 7pm to 10pm
Alfreton Model Railway Society operate the '00' gauge Model Railway at Butterley Station, Midland Railway Centre. Club nights are 7pm-10pm every Tuesday, new members welcome. We stock Hornby Model Railways and Second hand '00' gauge. in addition to club nights, we are open whenever the centre is!
Details last updated 28th July 2008

Alkham Valley Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Secretary , Stan Fowler , Alkham, Dover , Kent
Meeting Venue:  Alkham , Dover , Kent  CT15 7DA
Local club to promote the interest of railway modelling. Affiliated to St Anthony's church - Alkham. Any money raised to go to church funds or any charity nominated by the Parochial Church Council.
Details last updated 20th July 2009

Alnwick Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Publicist , Mark Hayton , Alnwick , Northumberland
Meeting Day: Wednesday   Meeting Times: 19;00
The Alnwick Model Railway Society has been reborn from the ashes of the old Alnwick and District Model Railway Club. The 00 gauge layout we are currently constructing has a strong focus on the Alnwick branch and other local railway features. See our website for further details.
Details last updated 6th September 2009

Alsager Railway Association
Contact Details: Chairman , John Day , Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent , Staffordshire
The Alsager Railway Association is a model railway club based in Alsager, (Near Crewe), Cheshire. There are predominantly FIVE modelling groups, catering for the five main model railway gauges of 'Z' Gauge, 'N' gauge, 'OO' gauge, 'EM' gauge and 'O' gauge, and we also have a very active Junior membership with their own 'OO' junior layout. Please visit our website for more details.
Details last updated 20th May 2009

Alton Model Railway Group
Contact Details: Webmaster , Paul M J Joel , Alton , Hampshire	01489 574182
Meeting Venue:  8th Alton Scout Group Headquarters , Anstey Park , Alton , Hampshire  GU34 2NB
Meeting Day: Every Tuesday   Meeting Times: 8.00pm-10-30pm
Alton Model Railway Group currently has sections involved in the construction of layouts in British 'OO' & 'O' Gauges and American 'HO' scale. More details of these can be found by accessing the individual section pages on our website in addition, Group members are involved in 'G' Scale, 'HO' Scale Continental, American 'On30', British 'N' Gauge & British '4mm Finescale'
Details last updated 28th January 2009

American Model Railroad Group, Gosport
Contact Details: Hon. Chairman , Allan Dobson , Gosport and Fareham Area , Hampshire
We are a small but friendly group of individuals who have an interest in railways, and specifically the North American prototype and model railroads. We meet once a month, and hold a model railroad running meet and mini exhibition four times a year, usually February, May, August and November. You can always be assured of a warm welcome !
Details last updated 13th October 2008

American N Scalers
Contact Details: Webmaster , Alan Deane , Wokingham , Berkshire
Meeting Venue: , Various Locations , Berkshire
Meeting Day: Days Vary, usually fortnightly.   Meeting Times: 19:30 Weeknights, 10:00 Weekends
We are a small yet growing enthusiastic group of modellers located in Berkshire England who model Nth American Railroads in N Scale. Our interests span from the 1950's steam-diesel transition era through to the current scene. We meet on a fairly regular round robin basis at each others homes. Where we will have either an operating session or work session. If you ar interested in joining us there are mainly two criteria that you'll have to meet. You must Model Nth American Railroads and you mus
Details last updated 30th July 2010

Amersham and Chorleywood Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , John Farrington , Chorleywood , Hertfordshire	01494 873570
Meeting Day: Mondays and Wednesdays.   Meeting Times: Monday 2.00pm, Wednesday 8.00pm
We have our own club house and meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Our members interests span british and european railways of most eras and most gauges. New or experienced modellers are welcome to join.
Details last updated 31st August 2010

Andover Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Exhibition Manager , Steve Rogerson , Andover , Hampshire	07894761989
Meeting Venue:  Tangley/wildern Parish Village Hall , Andover , Hampshire
Meeting Day: Wednesday evening    Meeting Times: 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Our club meeting nights are each Wednesday evening between 7.30pm and 10.30pm, except the first Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November. As well as these club meetings we organise trips to preserved railways, other clubs, exhibitions, hold other rail themed social events and organise an annual two day exhibition. It is one of the biggest exhibtion in hampshire. We have layouts in 'N', 'oo', 'O' and also, in construction, an American themed on30 narrow gauge layout.
Details last updated 11th March 2010

Anker Railway Modelling Society
Contact Details: Treasurer , Mick Dale , 25 tamar road , Bulkington , Warwickshire  CV129PU	07828 102391
Meeting Venue:  Church Hall , Park Road , Attleborough, Nuneaton , Warwickshire
Meeting Day: Tuesday    Meeting Times: 7pm to 9Pm
Society meets each Tuesday night 7pm to 9pm in the Church Hall, Attleborough, Nuneaton. Society has a running night every first Tuesday of the month. The Society layouts are in OO and N. Members also have personal layouts in Z scale and On30 . New members and visitors welcome. We are not a big enough club to run our own exhibition, but would like to exhibit our layouts at other shows
Details last updated 7th October 2008

Ashdown House Railway Society
Contact Details: Chairman , Peter Bolton , Nonesuch, Cottage Lane , Westfield, Hastings , East Sussex  TN35 4RA	01424 753684
Meeting Venue:  Civil Service Sports Club , Harrow Lane , St Leonards On Sea , East Sussex
Meeting Day: Thursday Evenings   Meeting Times: 20:00
We are a long established model railway club and have exhibited 00 (4mm) and N (2mm) scale layouts at various shows in over 25 years. Ashdown Junction is our current 00 layout which has a modern image feel. We meet every Thursday at 8pm at the Civil Service Sports Club in Harrow Lane. You do not have to be a Civil Servant to join.
Details last updated 1st May 2009

Ashford Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Marketing Manager , Mr M Whitling , Ashford , Kent	07900 263620
Meeting Venue:  The Centrepiece , Bank Street , Ashford , Kent
Meeting Day: Mondays and Thursdays (excluding Bank Holidays)   Meeting Times: 7.15pm onwards
Friendly, small club, with around 25 members, meeting twice weekly in the Basement room of the Centrepiece, off Bank St, Ashford, Kent on every Monday and Thursdays between 19:00 - 21:45 (Except Public and Bank Holiday Mondays). We currently have "N" and "OO
Details last updated 16th May 2008

Association of Shrewsbury Railway Modellers
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , David Knight , Shrewsbury , Shropshire	01743 350796
Meeting Venue:  The Priory School , Longden Road , Shrewsbury
The Association comprises like-minded individuals with diverse railway/railway modelling interests who meet on the first Wednesday of the month (Except August) to listen to guest speakers, talk about railway modelling and to share our skills and expertise. We are a friendly group committed to providing a warm welcome and help and encouragement to beginners and "Old hands" Alike - why not come along to one of our meetings and see for yourself?
Details last updated 8th May 2010

Astolat Model Railway Circle
Contact Details: Chairman , David Wilde , Guildford , Surrey
Meeting Venue:  Guildford Methodist Church , Woodbridge Road , Guildford , Surrey  GU1 4RB
Meeting Day: Tuesdays   Meeting Times: 7.30 to 9.30pm
Model railway club with interests in n, OO and o gauge.
Details last updated 16th October 2009

Ayr Model Railway Group
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mark Taylor , Irvine , Ayrshire
Meeting Venue:  Clubrooms , Irvine , North Ayrshire
Meeting Day: Mondays and Fridays   Meeting Times: 7pm to 10pm
The Ayr Model Railway Group meets on Mondays and Fridays from 7pm to 10pm at out own premises on the outskirts of Irvine, North Ayrshire. We actively model in N, Ho, 00, 0 Gauges with new 0 & N gauge layouts under construction. Our show always tends to be held on the 3rd weekend of September each year
Details last updated 29th August 2010

Banbury & District Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Club Secretary , Keith Bristow , 23 Sideleigh Road , Bodicote , Banbury , Oxfordshire  OX15 4AY	01295 252 931
Meeting Venue:  Cricket Field , BLOXHAM , Oxfordshire
Meeting Day: TUESDAYS   Meeting Times: 7.30pm
Local model railway club meets on Tuesday evenings commencing 7.30pm in Bloxham just outside of Banbury.
Details last updated 21st July 2010

Barnsley Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr S Cornforth , Barnsley , South Yorkshire	01226 248270
Meeting Venue:  Clubrooms , Barnsley , South Yorkshire
Meeting Day: Tuesday    Meeting Times: 7pm onwards
The club meets every Tuesday night in purpose built clubrooms comprising meeting room, workshop, library and layout room. Current layouts include a 40ft x 16ft 00 gauge, a 00 gauge exhibition layout under construction, N gauge and Sm32/LGB dual gauge
Details last updated 20th June 2001

Barnstaple Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr B Sweet , Barnstaple , Devon	01271 344258
Meeting Venue:  Clubrooms , Bideford , Devon
The club models in n, 00 & 0 gauge at the present time and has a club room in bideford.
Details last updated 30th March 2010

Barry & Penarth Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr B Davies , 7 Heathfield Drive , Barry , Glamorgan
Meeting Venue:  Cadoxton Conservative Club , Vere Street , Barry , Glamorgan  CF63 2HU
Meeting Day: Tues & Thurs   Meeting Times: 7.15 - 10.00pm
Barry and Penarth MRC is now one of the largest and most active model railway clubs in South Wales, with around 50 members with interests in most scales and gauges from N to O-Gauge, including an active NMRA group (Red Dragon Modellers). The club has permanent premises on the top floor of the Cadoxton Conservative Club.
Details last updated 27th October 2009

Basildon Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Secretary , Mr Gary Edwards , Basildon , Essex
Meeting Venue:  Old Pavilion , Mopsies Park , Basildon , Essex
Meeting Day: Wednesday    Meeting Times: 7:30-10:30pm
Meets every Wednesday at the old pavilion, mopsies park 7:30-10:30pm. We have our own clubhouse available 7 days a week and is being improved every week - and is wheelchair friendly (2 wheelchair members). We cater for young and old modelling enthusiasts.
Details last updated 15th January 2010

Basingstoke and North Hants Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr D Richards , Basingstoke , Hampshire
Meeting Venue:  Stratton Park, Off Pack Lane , Basingstoke , Hampshire
Meeting Day: Tuesday to Friday   Meeting Times: Evenings Start Times Vary
The society has its own club house and workshop. We currently have 36 members 3 of whom are wheel chair users. Meetings take place Tuesday through to Friday, wit N/2mm, OO steam, OO diesel and electric and O gauge represented. Members regularly exhibit layouts in OO O and 2mm. We are on the look out for new members and also organise model railway classe's through local night school.
Details last updated 18th November 2009

Bassetlaw (North Notts) Railway Society
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mrs J Breddy , Retford , Nottinghamshire
Meeting Venue:  Platfrom One , Retford Railway Station , Retford , Nottinghamshire
Meeting Day: Wednesday   Meeting Times: 19.30
The B(NN)RS was formed in 1974 by a group of local railway enthusiasts interested in promoting railways in the Retford and Worksop areas. 35 years later the Society has over 70 members whose interests cover all aspects of the hobby from modelling to the real thing
Details last updated 3rd December 2009

Bath Boys' Brigade Model Railway Club (B3mrc)
Contact Details: Club Leader , Rob Williams , Bath , Avon
The Bath Boys' Brigade Model Railway Club normally meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Boys and staff are building a modular layout which slots together to create a 28' (and growing) layout to run our stock on. The club is open to BB members aged 10 or over. from the website click - Activities - Model Railways
Details last updated 18th February 2009

Beaconsfield & District Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Chairman , Mr Gordon Ramsay , 14 New Road , Tylers Green , High Wycombe , Buckinghamshire	01494 813005
Meeting Venue:  Clubrooms , Beaconsfield , Buckinghamshire
Meeting Day: Friday evenings
A member of the Chiltern Model Railway Association and meets mainly on Friday evenings at club premises. Please contact the club secretary to arrange a visit.
Details last updated 26th February 2009

Beckenham and West Wickham Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr N Taylor , Beckenham , Kent
Meeting Venue:  County House , Beckenham Road , Beckenham , Kent
Meeting Day: Monday and Thursday evenings   Meeting Times: From 7Pm
Meet twice a week at County House, Basement Rooms, Beckenham Rd, BR3 4UF. Modelling in O, OO, S4 and N both steam and diesel periods and modern image.We also have a huge library for research.
Details last updated 28th June 2009

Beechdale Model Railway Group (Nottingham)
Contact Details: Exhibition Manager , Mr M Grubey , Nottingham , Nottinghamshire
Meeting Day: Thursday   Meeting Times: 8pm
Small but very friendly group meet on Thursday 8pm onwards. All Gauges catered for N, OO and O. New members welcome.
Details last updated 9th March 2009

Belper Model Railway Group
Contact Details: Hon. Treasurer , Mr P Garratt , 13, Beaurepaire Crecsent , Belper , Derbyshire  DE56 1HR	01773 824727
Meeting Venue:  Strutt Centre , Derby Road , Belper , Derbyshire  DE56 1UU
Meeting Day: Wednesdays   Meeting Times: 7pm to 10pm
Belper Model Railway Group is a small but friendly group of Railway Modellers with varied interests. We meet at the Strutt Centre, Derby Road, Belper on Wednesdays, between 7 and 10 pm. We hold an annual Open Day each Year. New or prospective members are always welcome.
Details last updated 22nd April 2010

Bentley Model Railway Group
Contact Details: Secretary , Stuart Conlon , The Weighbridge , Old Road , Chippenham , Wiltshire  SN15 1JA
Meeting Venue:  The Weighbridge , Old Road , Chippenham , Wiltshire
Meeting Day: Tuesday and Thursday   Meeting Times: 19:30 Onwards
Bentley mrg is based in chippenham, wiltshire and has a number of exhibition layouts in oo, ho, oo9, and N gauges. Also organises two shows each year, one held in calne and the large trainwest show held in melksham. The group is a member of both the wessex and chiltern associations. for 2010 the annual subscription has been set at £100.
Details last updated 29th June 2010

Berkshire Area Group N Gauge Society
Contact Details: Chairman , Richard Percy , Wokingham , Berkshire
Meeting Venue:  Sindlesham Baptist Church , Bearwood Road, Sindlesham , Wokingham , Berkshire  RG41 5BB
Meeting Day: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month   Meeting Times: 19.30 - 22.00
Berkshire Area Group of the N Gauge Society.
Details last updated 20th December 2007

Bingham Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Publicity Officer , Graham Dean , Nottingham , Nottinghamshire
Meeting Day: Tuesday and Thursday   Meeting Times: 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Bingham model railway club (Near nottingham) is a long-established club aimed at all those interested in the design, building and operation of model railways. We welcome members at every level; beginners, improvers or professional model-makers. There is something for everyone wherever your interest lies; building locomotives or rolling stock, track and lay-out work, scenery, signaling or electrical control systems.
Details last updated 28th February 2010

Birmingham Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Chairman , Paul Boot , Birmingham , West Midlands	0121 608 5564 or 07954 390144
Meeting Venue:  Cadbury Drive (R/o Swimming Pool) , Off Farnborough Road, Castle Vale , Birmingham , West Midlands
Meeting Day: Tuesday    Meeting Times: 7.00pm
The club meets every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm at the new club premises behind the swimming pool, cadbury drive, castle vale in north birmingham, where a warm welcome is extended to all. Layouts comprise of 7mm fs o gauge layout, 2x large 4mm layouts & Small 2mm layout. Members of the club also hold membership of the gauge o guild, hmmrs etc. To access security gates - call 07791 124972 from mobile on clubnights. Message facility available at other times.
Details last updated 7th June 2010

Blackburn and East Lancs Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr J J Baldwin , Blackburn , Lancashire
Meeting Venue:  Clubrooms , Tontine Street , Blackburn , Lancashire
Meeting Day: Tuesday and Thursday
The society meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in our Blackburn town centre clubroom, where we have layouts in N, OO9, 00 and 0 gauges. Membership is open to all and visitors are very welcome, just contact our secretary to make arrangements.
Details last updated 7th April 2009

Blackpool & North Fylde Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Secretary & September Exhibition Manager , Mr. I. Donkin , Blackpool , Lancashire
Meeting Venue: , Blackpool , Lancashire
Local model railway club
Details last updated 29th May 2010

Blaenavon Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Norman Clymer , Blaenavon , Gwent
Meeting Venue:  Railway site , Nr Blaenavon , Gwent
Meeting Day: Friday    Meeting Times: 7pm
Small and friendly club attached to Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway. We meet every Friday at 7pm at the railway site near Blaenavon. The clubhouse is open 24 * 365. Two layouts being prepared for exhibition 7mm and 4mm 00. Operation with DC and DCC.
Details last updated 30th May 2008

Bodmin & District Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr P Tombs , Bodmin , Cornwall
Formed in 1989, the club always welcomes like minded enthusiasts whether new to the hobby or not! We currently have 3 layouts, Noviss Junction, a 00 modern image for newcomers to the hobby. Old Elms Road, a 00 Finescale 50s - 60s Western layout and an 0 gauge shed layout called Budmouth. Trehayn is no longer with us! We are hoping to start our first DCC layout soon.
Details last updated 10th June 2010

Bognor Regis Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Exhibition Manager , John Wakeman , Bognor Regis , West Sussex
Meeting Venue:  Aldingbourne Community Centre , Olivers Meadow Westergate , Bognor Regis , West Sussex  PO20 3YA
Meeting Day: Tuesday Evenings   Meeting Times: 7:30pm - 10pm
The club was founded in 1952 with only one of the original members left. We have 20 or so members, we are looking into forming a childrens club to get the younger generation interested in this life long hobby of model railway modelling and operation.
Details last updated 19th December 2007

Bolton & District Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr G A Bates , Bolton , Lancashire
Meeting Venue:  Gilnow Mill , Spa Road , Bolton , Lancashire  BL1 4SF
Meeting Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays   Meeting Times: 7:30pm - 10pm
The only model railway club in the bolton area that caters for modellers of all scales and abilities, holds the annual 'bolton model railway show' on the 1st weekend of November.
Details last updated 20th November 2009

Border Railway Society
Contact Details: Chairman , Mr Gordon Ogden , Carlisle , Cumbria
Meeting Venue:  Carlisle Railway Station , Platform 3 (Ask Staff) , Carlisle , Cumbria
Meeting Day: Mon, Wed and Fri, Sat, Sun   Meeting Times: Week Days 8.00 pm, Weekends 2 pm
Situated in carlisle railway station this is the ideal location to both model trains and watch the real thing as well. We have 24 hour access but meet on mon, wed and fri from 8.00 pm subject to a key holder being available. Two layouts at present. A large british OO layout 'longwaitby' and an under construction german/continental layout 'hassel' which is dcc operated. All welcome, tea and coffee provided. Regular trips and awaydays.
Details last updated 15th October 2009

Boston Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Secretary , David Currie , 18 Medforth Lane , Boston , Lincolnshire	07958 137122
Meeting Venue:  Kirton Youth Center , 17 High Street , Kirton Nr Boston , Lincolnshire
Meeting Day: Thursday   Meeting Times: 19:30 to 21:30
The boston mrs is a small group of railway modellers who live in the area around boston in lincolnshire. The majority of members model "00". We all have different periods of interest, which range from the big four to present day. Our layouts are not set in any period, and we will run stock from any period at an exhibition, the only rule being that the loco and coaches/wagons are of the same period. The junior members section is going well, and we are assisting them in building their own layout,
Details last updated 17th March 2010

Bracknell Railway Society
Contact Details: Publicity Officer , Tim Wild , Bracknell , Berkshire
Meeting Venue:  Unit 6 Pinewood Leisure Centre , Old Wokingham Road , Bracknell , Berkshire  RG40 3AQ
Meeting Day: Tuesday's (modelling) and Friday's   Meeting Times: 20.00
Society with general interest in railways, includes small scale section(models) and a live steam section which operates the Jocks lane Miniature Railway in Jocks Lane Park, Bracknell. Society meetings at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokinham Road RG40 3AQ, Tuesdays and Fridays evenings from 20.00. Tuesday is modelling night, Friday is social night with speakers during winter months (Oct-Mar)
Details last updated 29th June 2009

Bradford Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr K Jagger , 44 Highlands Grove , Bradford , West Yorkshire	01274 521073
Meeting Venue:  [See Website]
The club meets every Mon and some Wed or Thurs nights. Current main work are refreshing our version of 16ft by 8ft Dewsbury Midland in N along with new fiddle yard along with work on existing OO9, 0, 00 and N gauge layouts. We have a wide age range in the club from 11 upwards and always welcome visitors and new members to help or just chat.
Details last updated 3rd June 2009

Braintree & Halstead MRC
Contact Details: Cmra Representative , Steve Knight , 109 Head Street , Halstead , Essex  CO9 2AZ	07768 781660
Meeting Venue:  Colne Valley Railway , Castle Hedingham , Essex  CO9 3DZ
Meeting Day: Monday (Tuesday following Bank Hoiliday)   Meeting Times: 8.00 pm
Small friendly model railway club based on the Colne Valley Railway at Castle Hedingham Station. Layouts in OO and N, meets Monday nights most weeks at the Railway. Layouts are housed in an LMS 50ft Parcels van.
Details last updated 19th January 2010

Brambleton Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Membership Secretary , Mr C Sturges , Harpenden , Hertfordshire
Meeting Venue:  Ambrose Lane , Harpenden , Hertfordshire
Brambleton model railway club has, what we believe, is one of the largest outdoor 'O' gauge & 16mm layouts in the country.
Details last updated 1st August 2002

Bridgend Miniature Railway
Contact Details: Member , Mr Alan Jenkins , MIB Models Lewis Buildings , Newton / Nottage Road , Porthcawl , Glamorgan  CF36 5PE	01656 771121
Meeting Venue:  Fountain Road , Aberkenfig , Bridgend , Glamorgan  CF32 0EH
Meeting Day: Monday   Meeting Times: 7pm Onwards
The Bridgend Miniature Railway is operated by the Bridgend & District Model Engineering Society, with which the former Porthcawl Railway Society has merged. Gauges we are actively involved with range from 'Z' gauge up to 7.25" Live steam! We are looking to represent all scales/gauges between these extremes. The 'table top' group meets on Monday evening from 7 pm. Work is currently mostly in OO scale, but all new members and interests are most certainly welcome. Regular open days
Details last updated 19th April 2010

Bridlington (Area) Railway Modellers and Train Enthusiasts Society
Contact Details: Secretary , David Harrison , 31 Wheatley Drive , Bridlington , East Yorkshire  YO16 6TT	01262 603309
Meeting Venue:  Bridlington Railway Station , Staion Approach , Bridlington , East Yorkshire  YO15 3EP
Meeting Day: Tuesday   Meeting Times: 7pm
The society meets at the clubroom near the steps on the concourse on Bridlington Station every Tuesday at 7pm. The society has its own workshop on the station where layouts are constructed. The group also has meeting once a month (usually the second Wednesday) when there is a film show or quiz or a talk of general railway interest. The Society arranges visiits to model railway shows and other places of railway interest.
Details last updated 20th April 2010

Bridlington Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Publicity Officer , Arthur Frost , 7 Northgate , Hunmanby , Filey , North Yorkshire  YO14 0NT	01723 891416
Meeting Venue:  Station Avenue , Bridlington , East Yorkshire
Meeting Day: Tuesdays   Meeting Times: 7.30pm to 9pm
The original Bridlington Model Railway Society, formed in 1982. Club layouts under construction in British 00 Gauge, American HO Gauge and British N Gauge.
Details last updated 22nd April 2010

Bridport and District Model Railway Society
Contact Details: Exhibition Manager , Robert Ahrens , Bridport , Dorset
Meeting Venue:  The Village Hall , Askerswell , Dorset
Meeting Day: Tuesdays   Meeting Times: 6.30pm
Details last updated 1st January 2000

Brighton Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Secretary , D. Clements , Brighton , East Sussex	01273 771929
Meeting Venue:  London Road Station , Shaftesbury Place , Brighton , East Sussex  BN1 4QS
Meeting Day: Tuesday   Meeting Times: 1930
Meetings are every Tuesday from 7.30pm at London Road Station, Shaftesbury Place, Ditchling Rise, Brighton. New members over 18 welcome. We currently have one layout under construction in OO based on Eridge and a small OO9 layout under construction. We are just starting to cut timber for a modular American HO scale layout that will involve a lot of switching. There are also two other complete layouts both in OO.
Details last updated 24th March 2010

Bristol Brunel Model Railway Club (BBMRC)
Contact Details: Publicity Manager , Colin , Staplehill Bristol , Avon
Meeting Venue:  Staplehill , Bristol , Avon
Meeting Day: Monday & Friday   Meeting Times: 19:30 - 22:30
Multi gauge club. Currently building 'N' & 'OO' layouts. 'O' to commence in the near future. Club meets twice a week Monday & Friday 1930 - 22.30. Club also runs an annual multi gauge show. New members always welcome. Further details available from the clubs web site.
Details last updated 19th April 2010

Bristol East Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Chairman , David Baverstock , Bristol East MRC , 18 Meadowsweet Ave, Filton , Bristol , South Gloucestershire  BS34 7AL	0117 9763329
Meeting Venue: , South Gloucestershire
Meeting Day: Monday and Wednesday   Meeting Times: 19.00
We are a small club modelling in N and OO, both 50/60 steam and modern image. We have several club layouts and also exhibit members layouts.We also participate in the Bristol Model Railway Exhibition at Thornbury each year. We are curently building an OO gauge 24ft layout which will be round and round format. New members would be most welcome.
Details last updated 6th April 2009

Buccabury Light Railway
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Mr J Gilby , London , Greater London
Meeting Venue:  We Meet in Member's Homes in North & West London and in Buckinghamshire. , Greater London
Meeting Day: Generally last Friday of the Month.   Meeting Times: Generally 8pm Onwards.
A local group of the OO9 Society, covering North and West London, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Also a modular exhibition layout "Buccabury Town" available.
Details last updated 20th November 2009

Burgess Hill Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Trevor Summerfield , Burgess Hill , West Sussex
Meeting Day: Monday   Meeting Times: 8pm Onwards
Small club with own premises situated near to Burgess Hill Town Centre. Meetings held each Monday from 20.00 hours onwards. Visitors and prospective members welcome and contact above named person or email via website link for further details.
Details last updated 12th February 2010

Burnham and District Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Derek Bowden , Burnham On Sea , Somerset	01278 722882
Meeting Venue:  Burnham Community Centre , Berrow Road , Burnham On Sea , Somerset
Meeting Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays   Meeting Times: 19.00 to 22.00
Thriving model railway club, with many exhibition layouts, including the award winning canalside and oddsanend, and williton. Organisers of the sedgemoor rail model railway exhibition.
Details last updated 19th March 2010

Bury St Edmunds Model Railway Club
Contact Details: Hon. Secretary , Chris Day , Bury St Edmunds , Suffolk	07858 253812
Meeting Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays   Meeting Times: 7.30pm - 10.30pm
For more information on the club then please contact the secretary.
Details last updated 26th January 2010