Easter Bunny 2022
Filed under: Future Events, Northcliff, Recent News
Saturday 16th April – 12:30-15:00
Northcliff Railway
Bring your own picnic to the field above the railway. Meet Easter Bunny, who will be wandering around at various times throughout the event, take part in the family races we’ll be organising, and show off your Easter bonnet in our competition, plus other easter-themed activities.
February Meeting 2023
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings, Recent News
‘Low Moor WWI Explosion’ Talk by Geoff and Mary Twentyman
Wednesday 1st February – 19:30 start
Saltaire Methodist Church
Bradford MES AGM 2022
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
The Annual General Meeting of the Bradford Model Engineering Society will be held on Wednesday 2nd March – 19:45 start at Saltaire Methodist Church with a live stream on Zoom.
If any member would like an item including on the agenda please contact our secretary Laurence Bentley. All committee positions are open to nominations. Please speak to one of our committee if you would like any information about these roles.
Annual Dinner 2021
This years dinner has been arranged at Oakwood Hall, Lady Lane, off Park Road, Bingley, BD16 4AW
Friday 22nd October 2021, 7.00 for 7.30 pm.
If you would like to be included please contact Ken Shipley BEFORE MONDAY 18th OCTOBER.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
Due to a national shortage of high class chefs and trained staff the restaurant at Oakwood Hall is presently closed so an alternative has been offered. This takes the form of a self service buffet, the tables and chairs will be arranged as usual.
Thank you
Ken Shipley
October Meeting “Jim Crebbin”
Filed under: Meetings
Wednesday 6th October, 19:30 start at Saltaire Methodist Church Hall (in the large room)
Roger Backhouse will give his talk on Jim Crebbin, a very prominant model engineer of locomotives with compound cylinders.
October Public Running Day
Filed under: Northcliff
Sunday 17th October – Trains will be running for the public from 1pm in Northcliff Woods, Shipley.
Gates will be open to members from 11am.
September Public Running Day
Sunday 12th September – Trains will be running for the public from 1pm in Northcliff Woods, Shipley.
Gates will be open to members from 11am.
Boating Evening and Competition
Filed under: Future Events, Marine
Boating Evening and Steerage Competition
Wednesday 7th July – 19:00 onwards
Wibsey Park
Members evening and social
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings, Northcliff
Wednesday 4th August 2021 – 6pm onwards.
Members social evening with Crepes!
Virtual Exhibition 2020
Filed under: Virtual Exhibition 2020
From Saturday 28th November several of our members will be exhibiting some of their creations here on the website. This is in place of our annual exhibition that we would normally hold at this time of year.
Click on each Title for more information and photos
8 Day Wall Clock
5″ Gauge Crampton Loco
7 1/4″ Gauge Quarry Hunslet
Gravity Escapement Regulator Clock
Filing Rest
Knurling Tool
O Gauge 20ton LowMac Wagon
O Gauge 21ton Trestle Wagon
O Gauge 45ton Bolster Wagon
O Gauge Old Gentleman’s Saloon
7 1/4″ Gauge DBS Litra HS
Middleton Twin Cylinder Engine
Beam Engine
2″ Scale Foden Wagon
Clayton and Shuttleworth Steam Wagon
John Wilding 3/4 Second Hipp Clocks
Manx Electric Railway Tram Number 1
3 1/2″ Gauge Rob Roy
5″ Gauge Britannia Class Loco
Building a Signal Panel
January Meeting 2023
Bits and Pieces / Workshop Techniques Evening
Wednesday 4th January – 19:30 start
Saltaire Methodist Church
Mince Pie Steam Up 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Northcliff
Members winter running day and social
Sunday 27th December – 12:30 start and finish when cold!
Northcliff Railway
December Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
Helicopters
Wednesday 4th December – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Derek Round
November Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
Autumn Auction
Wednesday 6th November – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Please remember that only members can bid on items.
October Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
BR Signalling
Wednesday 2nd October – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Richard Pulleyn
September Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
Talgo – Rolling Stock Manufacturer
Wednesday 4th September – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Colin Smith
August Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings, Northcliff
Evening Running and Social Evening
Wednesday 7th August – 19:30 start
Northcliff Railway
Crepes are hopefully being booked as previous years.
Boating Competition and Social Evening 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Marine, Meetings
Steerage Trophy Competition and Social Evening
Wednesday 3rd July – 19:30 start
Wisbey Park
The club boats will be available for anyone who want to have a go at sailing around the lake the fastest.
May Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
Bits and Pieces Evening
Wednesday 2nd October – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
April Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
Low Moor – Ring of Iron
Wednesday 3rd April – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Geoff and Mary Twentyman
February Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
Leeds Engine Builders
Wednesday 7th February – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Derek Rayner
January Meeting 2024
Filed under: Future Events, Meetings
Twist Drills
Wednesday 3rd January – 19:30 start
St. James’ Church Baildon
Talk by Graham Astbury
Northcliff Santa Specials 2019 *SOLD OUT*
Sunday 8th December 2019
BOOKINGS ARE NOW FULL!
Ken Shipley will be coordinating our helpers and trains, please let him know if you are able to lend a hand.
BMES Annual Dinner 2019
This years annual dinner has been arranged for Friday 18th October, 7.00 for 7.30pm by popular request again at Oakwood Hall, Lady Lane, Bingley, BD16 4AW.
Winter Running Day – October
We normally stop running the railway at Northcliff at the end of September to allow for maintenance over the winter period but we will be running for the public from 2pm on Sunday 13th October.
The site will be open from 11:00 for members to test or run their locos.
Additional running days will be notified depending on how the GL track relaying is going.
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