York SME Visit 2012
We received an invitation to visit the York Society of Model Engineers track on 18th November.
What a great day out for many of our members. I think the comment below sums it up very well.
The photos below are courtesy of John/Linda. I was too busy enjoying myself to take any so please send me your best ones!
Northcliff Railway Training Day Aug 2012
Wednesday 22nd August 13:00 – 16:30 in the Northcliff Clubhouse.
This event is only open to members and their families due to insurance restrictions.
Building on the session last year we will be running a few separate sessions covering the different areas of the railway.
The first session 13:00-14:00 is for everyone and will go over the clubs operating rules followed by any questions. Details are still being worked on but topics for following sessions will cover ‘The Club Loco’, ‘The Signalling System and Roles of the Signalman’ and possibly a talk on ‘Boiler Testing’. Obviously these later sessions might not be everyone’s cup of tea but a timetable will be available on the day for you to plan what you want to see and give you time to ‘play’ outside.
The practical side of this event does rely on a selection of different locos being available for members (young and older) to have a go. If you own a loco and can spare a few hours from 14:00 onwards then please let me know. Your help will be much appreciated.
If you have any ideas and suggestion for topics then please leave a comment and I shall try and work it into the day.
Russ Coppin – Track Superintendent
Leyland Visit 2012
Driffield Traction Engine Rally 2012
Fri 10th – Sun 12th August 2012
Driffield, East Yorkshire
Portable Track Event
August Meeting 2012
Steam Up and Social
Wednesday 1st August- 19:30 onwards
Northcliff Railway
Diesel Day 2012
Sunday 29th July – 10:00-16:00
Northcliff Railway
Well what a great day, even the odd heavy shower didn’t seem to dampen anyone’s spirits!
Thankyou to all our visitors that came from King’s Lynn, Southport, The Wirral, Millerbeck Light Railway, Keighley and Brighouse as well as our own members. Thanks also to the Signalmen, tea makers and station staff and ever else who came and supported this very successful day.
Rae Gala 2012
Sunday 1st July 2012 – 12:00-17:00
Northcliff Railway
BMES Open Day 2012
Saturday 23rd June 2012 – 10:00-17:00
Northcliffe Woods
Well the rain and floods might have stopped some people but we still had a very pleasant day with only a couple of short showers. Thank you to everyone that came to visit or help out.
Friends of Northcliffe – Jubilee Event 2012
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER
Sunday 3rd June 2012 – 12:00-16:00
Northcliffe Railway
As the main event at Northcliffe was cancelled a few members met at St. Pauls Church for tea and scones. This then led onto a surprise tour of the church’s bell tower and clock mechanism and also a lesson in bell ringing. Unfortunately I didn’t have my camera with me so had to make do with my phone!
National Model Engineering Exhibition 2012
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.
Setting up on Thursday 10th May from 10:00, models to arrive after 12:00.
Exhibition open Friday to Sunday.
For more information about the Show then visit: www.theharrogateshow.com
May Meeting 2012
Monthly Meeting – Ron Fitzgerald – Development of Textile Mills
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 – 19:30
Saltaire Methodist Church
Friends of Northcliffe – Easter Event 2012
Saturday 7th April 2012 – 12:00-16:00
Northcliffe Railway
Well what a grand old day out. The Easter bunny has been very busy all day placing eggs around the woods with flocks of children searching for them. There were also lots of other activities they could get involved in.
The railways were kept very busy with a steady queue all afternoon. We also had two recently completed loco’s making their public debuts, ‘AMOS’ the Club loco fresh from the paint shop and Paul Whitfield’s new ‘Hunslet Badger’. Both performed very well along with David Brimacombe’s ‘Molegasser’ and Keith Parkinson’s Class 25. On the raised track we had Ken Shipley’s B1, John Hawkes with his Simplex and John Mills’ ‘Lion’. Mick Gray also had several stationary engines on display and running.
Thankyou to everyone who came and helped out today either in the kitchen, driving, guards, station staff or just being there and helping the public and making the event happen. What a great start to the season.
Many thanks, Russ.
Winter Steam Gala 2012
Exhibition & Competition 2011
Marie Curie 2011
Driver Training Day 2011
Diesel Day 2011
Open Day 2011
Rubber Powered Loco Competition 2011
Harrogate 2011
Mince Pie Steam Up 2010
Exhibition & Competition 2010
Bradford Moor 2010
Marie Curie Event 2010
Melanie and Steve’s Wedding
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