August 2011
Sunday, 14 August saw us hosting a visit from members of the Erewash Valley Model Engineering Society, who brought some impressive 5 " gauge and 7 1/.4" gauge steam and diesel outline models to run on our raised and ground level tracks. We extend thanks to the Erewash Valley members for their visit.  Some photographs taken on the day can be seen by clicking on this thumbnail image  . . .

March 2011
Our winter 2010 /2011 maintenance programme has included re-constructing further sections of our 3 1/2" and 5" gauge raised level track.  To see work in progress and  our new trackwork click on the thumbnail  . . . .

October 2010
Our member Alex Barry has been awarded the David Birkett Memorial Trophy as "Young Engineer of the Year 2010" . . . . . . . . . more
 

September 2010
On 26 September, 2010, we received a visit from members of the Erewash Model Engineering Society.  This was an enjoyable day in the company of fellow enthusiasts who brought eight excellent models, both live steam and diesel outline to run on our raised and low level tracks.
 

August 2010
Our August 'Steam Up' was combined with an informal BBQ as saw a good turn out of locos, members and visitors.

June 2010
On Wednesday June 16 several of our members accepted an invitation to run our models on the excellent track at the Rugeley Power Station Model Engineering Society.  Their extensive fully signalled raised track, landscaping  and complementary facilities were a great  test for our steam loco's and members taking their steam or diesel outline models all enjoyed a very good day's running.  We extend our thanks to the Rugeley members who made us so welcome.

June 2010
On a sunny Sunday 6 June we were pleased to receive the annual visit from our friends at the Avonvale Model Engineering Society and the Derby Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. Click on the thumbnail for photographs taken on the day by Burton member Mike Edmonds.
 

May 2010
Sunday 9 May saw us take up an invitation from the North West Leicester Model Engineering Society to visit their track and facilities at Whitwick, Near Coalville.  Our members enjoyed running their locomotives on the excellent NW Leicester tracks. Our thanks go to the NW Leicester Society for making our member so welcome and for a most enjoyable day.