Timeline photos🚂 We are off to Chickerell steam show this weekend, we are bringing the portable track so come have a ride! Also members of the club are taking various models for the model tent and traction engines too. 🚂 ... See MoreSee Less
WADMES are happy to announce that the model track and 7 1/4 portable track is ready, come and visit us this weekend for an exciting Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show 2023! ... See MoreSee Less
Brilliant first day! Thanks to everyone involved! Bring on day 2!!
Thanks to everyone who helped! The 16mm team were amazing! We ran the pants off that portable track for two days! Such a range of locos- and also it was good to chat with everyone!
Having replaced the point blades on the top point we decided to build a complete "Y" point to replace a lift out section. The lift out section sort of worked but this is so much better. Just a few sleepers to install and then 100% complete. Being a "Y" point needed a little more thinking especially in multi-gauge but the final product appears to be well received. ... See MoreSee Less
Weymouth & District Model Engineering Society plan to support this event by running a range of models on their outside track which is also at Budmouth. We hope to run live steam and electric models from 16mm scale right through to 7 1/4" gauge. ... See MoreSee Less
Chickerell Steam Rally is 2nd and 3rd July. It is our local show and as usual we will have a strong club presence. We will be there with our our 150 foot 7 1/4 inch gauge steam railway. Members will also be trundling around on their miniature traction engines. 2022 a new attraction - we will also have a miniature working steam railway in the model tent. Several members will also be exhibiting full size vintage vehicles. If you like what you see and want to join in the fun, please ask about becoming a member of our society. ... See MoreSee Less
Nice sunny day at the club today, first coat of paint on the fence to blend it in with the surroundings and a lovely 3" Burrell Stream Test. ... See MoreSee Less
A little tool I made to clamp on and remove cones from injectors. Ream the hole to suit the cone dia. Use a slitting saw to cut the slot. Drill and tap for the clamping bolt. Please ignore the left hand hole - it shouldn't be there - oops! ... See MoreSee Less
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley emerges from York railway museum.
With its move to Crewe upcoming, LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley has emerged from the National Railway Museum in York.
The A4 has appeared outside the workshop at York for the first time since its boiler was lifted into place back in November 2019.
Sir Nigel Gresley is currently in a temporary semi-matt black finish which will protect the locomotive as it moves to Crewe for final overhaul work.
Once this final work is complete, the locomotive will be outshopped in BR Express Blue, as this was voted in favour of by the SNGLT membership.
A provisionally agreed programme means that we should see Sir Nigel Gresley returned to steam in Spring 2022 – subject to work being completed. ... See MoreSee Less
The Swanage Railway and Southern Locomotive Ltd (SLL) has shared photos of loaded test runs hauled by recently overhauled Southern Railway "West Country" Class No.34028 "Eddystone".
The 7 1/4" gauge tender that I have been making over the winter saw it's first outing today. It will end up going behind a large steam loco in the near future.
The lovely seat was made by Coastal Customs Upholstery on Portland, Dorset. The owner does amazing work. ... See MoreSee Less
A few members have put in a great deal of hard work on the garden area of our site to make it look nice for our club return today. Thanks to our Head Gardener the 16mm and 7 1/4" ground level track area looked beautiful. ... See MoreSee Less
I have just updated the Clubs and Grounds page on the WADMES website weymouth-dmes.co.uk/garden-grounds/ I am really looking forward to when we can all get together again.
Garden and Grounds We have a great amount of club members that keep the Club Garden and Grounds in great shape. Covid sadly meant the club had to close for a while, but as you all know Gardens and Gro...
The track bed finally received some attention in late June and the new trees got some much needed watering. The grass was cut every two weeks to enable other gardening jobs to be done during alternate weeks.
Next stage is to reset the brick edging and add some top dressing to the track bed. ... See MoreSee Less
During the first few months of the Covid lock-down the tracksite grass and weeds got very long. A visit on the 8th May showed a desperate need to cut the grass areas. Several hours later and the job was done.
However the track bed itself also needed desperate work. ... See MoreSee Less
We would like to wish all our members and followers a very Merry Christmas 🚂🚃🚃 ... See MoreSee Less
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Merry Christmas everyone. 👍🍾🥂
Merry Christmas to all.🍰🥮🍩🍮🎂🍾🥂
Merry Christmas to you all.
Merry Christmas all.
Saturday afternoon at Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show 2023. Few members with their traction engines and lots more in the arena. ... See MoreSee Less
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Timeline photos🚂 We are off to Chickerell steam show this weekend, we are bringing the portable track so come have a ride! Also members of the club are taking various models for the model tent and traction engines too. 🚂 ... See MoreSee Less
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WADMES are happy to announce that the model track and 7 1/4 portable track is ready, come and visit us this weekend for an exciting Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show 2023! ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow - that looks impressive - can’t wait!
Brilliant first day! Thanks to everyone involved! Bring on day 2!!
Thanks to everyone who helped! The 16mm team were amazing! We ran the pants off that portable track for two days! Such a range of locos- and also it was good to chat with everyone!
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A busy steam test day on Saturday. Two Burrells, a Case and three 16mm locos all tested and passed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Driver training (during the quieter moments) and passenger hauling at the recent Littlemoor Coronation event. ... See MoreSee Less
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Daniel Warr show Terri
An excellent session of driver training today using the Wren loco. Well done all. ... See MoreSee Less
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A fantastic weekend had by all!
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Weymouth Model Railway Exhibition returns
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A MODEL railway exhibition came chuffing back after a three-year break.Comment on Facebook
My little boy loved it - thank you for opening up to the public 🙂
Having replaced the point blades on the top point we decided to build a complete "Y" point to replace a lift out section. The lift out section sort of worked but this is so much better. Just a few sleepers to install and then 100% complete.
Being a "Y" point needed a little more thinking especially in multi-gauge but the final product appears to be well received. ... See MoreSee Less
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A vast improvement and a job well done.
Hopefully it will be very busy next weekend.
Wow! Double slip next then??!!
Weymouth & District Model Engineering Society plan to support this event by running a range of models on their outside track which is also at Budmouth. We hope to run live steam and electric models from 16mm scale right through to 7 1/4" gauge. ... See MoreSee Less
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New point blades and lever added to the Clubhouse point. ... See MoreSee Less
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Chickerell Steam Rally is 2nd and 3rd July.
It is our local show and as usual we will have a strong club presence.
We will be there with our our 150 foot 7 1/4 inch gauge steam railway.
Members will also be trundling around on their miniature traction engines.
2022 a new attraction - we will also have a miniature working steam railway in the model tent.
Several members will also be exhibiting full size vintage vehicles.
If you like what you see and want to join in the fun, please ask about becoming a member of our society. ... See MoreSee Less
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Nice sunny day at the club today, first coat of paint on the fence to blend it in with the surroundings and a lovely 3" Burrell Stream Test. ... See MoreSee Less
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107 Year Old Steam Snow Blower Is Back In Action. ... See MoreSee Less
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A little tool I made to clamp on and remove cones from injectors. Ream the hole to suit the cone dia. Use a slitting saw to cut the slot. Drill and tap for the clamping bolt.
Please ignore the left hand hole - it shouldn't be there - oops! ... See MoreSee Less
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Great News!
Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show 2022 is happening!
2nd - 3rd July 2022
We are booked in with our Portable Track and also exhibiting in the Model Tent. ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge Steam Tractor Breaks World Record ... See MoreSee Less
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Driving training for a few of our members. ... See MoreSee Less
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It was nice to read this earlier this morning:
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley emerges from York railway museum.
With its move to Crewe upcoming, LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley has emerged from the National Railway Museum in York.
The A4 has appeared outside the workshop at York for the first time since its boiler was lifted into place back in November 2019.
Sir Nigel Gresley is currently in a temporary semi-matt black finish which will protect the locomotive as it moves to Crewe for final overhaul work.
Once this final work is complete, the locomotive will be outshopped in BR Express Blue, as this was voted in favour of by the SNGLT membership.
A provisionally agreed programme means that we should see Sir Nigel Gresley returned to steam in Spring 2022 – subject to work being completed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Claire Jarvis xx
Great day yesterday. so nice to update the WADMES club website with some action!
Gareth Down you were the star of the day, great steam test!
Checkout: weymouth-dmes.co.uk/club_action_190621/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Photos from Weymouth & District Model Engineering Society's post ... See MoreSee Less
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PHOTOS: Steam locomotive 34028 Eddystone undergoes loaded test runs following overhaul
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The Swanage Railway and Southern Locomotive Ltd (SLL) has shared photos of loaded test runs hauled by recently overhauled Southern Railway "West Country" Class No.34028 "Eddystone".Comment on Facebook
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The 7 1/4" gauge tender that I have been making over the winter saw it's first outing today. It will end up going behind a large steam loco in the near future.
The lovely seat was made by Coastal Customs Upholstery on Portland, Dorset. The owner does amazing work. ... See MoreSee Less
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A few members have put in a great deal of hard work on the garden area of our site to make it look nice for our club return today. Thanks to our Head Gardener the 16mm and 7 1/4" ground level track area looked beautiful. ... See MoreSee Less
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This page is also available to join, some photos and videos... believe this is linked to the group.
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Vacuum ejector and necessary reamers to make the cones. Sucks water, so hopefully it will be OK on the locomotive. ... See MoreSee Less
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New addition to the club. Looking forward to the end of lockdown and meeting up again for a steam day ... See MoreSee Less
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Steam railways 'will run out of coal', industry warns ... See MoreSee Less
Steam railways 'will run out of coal', industry warns
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Heritage attractions are in "jeopardy" amid a shortage of English coal, industry warns.Comment on Facebook
Happy New Year from everyone at WADMES. ... See MoreSee Less
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When it's too cold to steam outside...bring the fire indoors :) ... See MoreSee Less
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So I decided to put a December Banner on a WADMES website. ... See MoreSee Less
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I felt sad because the website had not seen much action this year and really hope that next year is better!
So happy to read this great news and share it on our FaceBook page:
THE Great Dorset Steam fair has received a £236,000 funding lifeline from the government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. ... See MoreSee Less
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I have just updated the Clubs and Grounds page on the WADMES website weymouth-dmes.co.uk/garden-grounds/ I am really looking forward to when we can all get together again.
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Garden and Grounds We have a great amount of club members that keep the Club Garden and Grounds in great shape. Covid sadly meant the club had to close for a while, but as you all know Gardens and Gro...Comment on Facebook
The track bed finally received some attention in late June and the new trees got some much needed watering. The grass was cut every two weeks to enable other gardening jobs to be done during alternate weeks.
Next stage is to reset the brick edging and add some top dressing to the track bed. ... See MoreSee Less
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During the first few months of the Covid lock-down the tracksite grass and weeds got very long. A visit on the 8th May showed a desperate need to cut the grass areas. Several hours later and the job was done.
However the track bed itself also needed desperate work. ... See MoreSee Less
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We hope you are all well and are staying safe?
Looking forward to the day that we can all Steam Up!
Once again, stay safe everyone! ... See MoreSee Less
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A few "Steam Tests" yesterday morning and the weather stayed dry! ... See MoreSee Less
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