Open Day 2016
Bradford MES Open Day, Northcliff Railway
Saturday 18th June, gates will be open from 10:00 and finish around 17:00.
Thank you to everyone that came and supported this event. The weather kept fine and we had 10 visiting locos plus 2 of our own members running.
Loco Competition 2016
Rubber and electric powered loco competition and running evening
Wednesday 6th July – 19:30 onwards
Northcliff Railway
Diesel Day 2016
Bradford MES Diesel Day, Northcliff Railway
Sunday 24th July, gates will be open from 10:00 and finish around 16:00.
Children in Need 2016
Sunday 13th November – 12:00-15:00
Northcliff Railway Clubhouse
The railway was open in conjunction with the Friends of Northcliffe to raise money for Children in Need. Hot drinks available as well as some activities for the children such as face painting and biscuit decorating.
Santa Comes to Northcliff 2016
Santa is now fully booked for this event and is busy wrapping presents.
Ken Shipley is coordinating our helpers and trains if you are able to lend a hand.
Loco Competition 2018
Electric and elastic powered loco competition and running evening
Wednesday 6th June – 19:30 start
Northcliff Railway
August Meeting 2018
Evening running and social evening
Wednesday 1st August – 19:30 start
Northcliff Railway
Visitors Open Day 2018
Bradford MES Visitors Open Day, Northcliff Railway
Sunday 22nd July, gates will be open from 10:00 and finish around 16:00.
Visitors from other societies are welcome to attend (and bring locos). Please contact Russ Coppin to book yourself in.
Open Day 2017
Bradford MES Open Day, Northcliff Railway
Saturday 17th June, gates will be open from 10:00 and finish around 17:00.
Diesel Day 2017
Bradford MES Diesel Day, Northcliff Railway
Sunday 23rd July, gates will be open from 10:00 and finish around 16:00.
Visitors from other societies are very welcome. To help with planning the day and catering please let Russ Coppin know if you plan to attend, especially if you are bringing a loco. All visitors should have public liability certificates with them please.
Santa Comes to Northcliff 2017
Ken Shipley will be coordinating our helpers and trains, please let him know if you are able to lend a hand.
Raised Track Rebuild
Last running day – Sunday 1st October 2017 –
Rail removal and track demolition –
Digging the new foundations –
Laying the new track bed –
The builders are just finishing off the new wall that the track will sit on, more photos to follow…
Loco Competition 2019
Electric Loco Competition and Running Evening
Wednesday 5th June – 19:30 start
Northcliff Railway
August Meeting 2019
Evening running and social evening
Wednesday 7th August – 19:30 start
Northcliff Railway
Crêpes will be being served again and some of our members will be demonstrating Live Skills throughout the evening (in between eating crêpes!)
Open Day 2019
Bradford MES Open Day, Northcliff Railway
Sunday 21st July, gates will be open from 10:00 and finish around 16:30.
Visitors are welcome (with or without locos) please let me know by email bradfordmes@outlook.com
Throstle Nest RDA Charity Event
Friday 1st June, 14:00-17:00 at Northcliff Railway
We will be running the railways for this charity who teach disabled children and adults to ride and work with horses. There will be various pony related activities and all proceeds going to the charity.
Big Lunch 2018
Open Day 2018
Bradford MES Open Day, Northcliff Railway
Saturday 16th June, gates will be open from 10:00 and finish around 17:00.
Visitors from other societies are welcome to attend and bring locos. Please contact Russ Coppin to book yourself in.
Rae Gala 2018
Sunday 1st July 2018, 14:00-16:30 in Northcliff Woods.
Both railways will be running along with lots of stalls, brass band and activities.
Raised Track Re-Opening 2018
Saturday 15th September at Northcliff Railway
We are very pleased to welcome Diane Carney to open our rebuilt raised track by cutting the ribbon after a short speech at 12:00. Passenger rides will be available in the afternoon on the ground level track while guest locos run on the raised track. Various locos and models will be on display in the bottom field.
Santa Comes to Northcliff 2018
Sunday 9th December, Northcliff Railway
Booking is now open to the public for the 2018 Santa Special Booking
Ken Shipley will again be coordinating our helpers and trains, please let him know if you are able to lend a hand.
June Running Day 2020 *Cancelled*
Northlcliff Railway and Cafe will be open on Sunday 21st June for Father’s Day from 13:30-16:00
The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30
August Running Day 2020 *Cancelled*
Northlcliff Railway and Cafe will be open on Sunday 16th August from 13:30-16:00
The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30
RC Loco Competition 2023
Filed under: Meetings, Rail
RC Loco Competition and Social
Wednesday 7th June – 19:30 start
Northcliff Railway
August Meeting 2023
Filed under: Meetings, Rail
Evening Running and Social Evening
Wednesday 2nd August – 19:30 start
Northcliff Railway
Crepes are hopefully booked as previous years.
Random Photo
Hi All,
This year the Big Lunch event in conjunction with Friends of Northcliffe will be held on Sunday 3rd June. 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Any help with driving duties or help running the event would be much appreciated.
Ken Shipley.