The Garden Railway is still closed until further notice, for repair and refurbishment work.

On going work on the ground level, raised track and out buildings is still in progress, don't leave it to the dedicated few who do the work, if you have the time please lend a hand, a cuppa at half time as a reward.

 Alas the end of an era, Janet and Ian and their catering team Lyn, Jean and Roger, hung up their aprons for the last time at this years New Years Day Arctic Run. A huge THANK YOU, THANK YOU and another THANK YOU, must be given for all the time, effort and organisation that Janet and her teams have put in over the past years, providing the members and public with a large and varied menu of butties, cakes, puddings, drinks etc. Banquets fit for kings. Who ever takes over has some very big boots to fill, but do it your own way.

*PLEASE NOTE*. Due to the above, and lack of volunteers at this moment to take over, be prepared to bring your own food and drinks to future running days.

 

The last days of April are upon us and the weather's improved, bringing out members and locos for the running days. Tuesday meeting Work in Progress was a bit short on members but a few exhibits were shown and discussed. 2025 Spring edition of Stephenson Link has been published and is available for collection from the clubroom. Two additional Public running days are planned for the Schools Summer break, these are 1st & 15th August. Volunteers required as usual, if you can assist please see duty and day list on the club notice board.

Do you know that the Club has a comprehensive Library run by members Peter Hawkins and Richard Thompson. It has a good selection of Model Engineer publications in hard back volumes, tied up volumes and loose editions.  Plus bound and loose editions of Engineering in Miniature, Engineers Workshop, Garden Railway, Model Railways and Technical magazines. Numerous engineering and railwayana referenced hard backed books and DVDs, also a selection of fiction novels (womeny books). An Aladdins cave of readable matter, well worth a visit, you might find something interesting or what you've been looking for for ages. There's a load of magazines ready to be recycled (burnt), if you want to go through them, you're quite welcome, take them away but DON'T bring them back.  See Peter or Richard about loan terms. Donation of books etc. with in reason, but NO M.E.

 

 May.

Sat. 3rd.      Boiler tests, from 11:00am. Ensure you've booked.

Sun. 4th./Mon 5th. Papplewick, Vintage & Classic Vehicles. 10am. - 4pm.

Tues. 6th.    Committee Meeting, 7:30pm - 9:00pm.

Weds. 7th.   Members Running Day from 12pm.

Fri. 16th.     St. Peter & St. Paul Schools running day for pupils & teachers. Private run, Sorry no public.

Sat. 17th./Sun 18th. OPEN WEEKEND 10:30am - 4:00pm. each day, members of the public welcome. ALL hands                    on deck. NO Metalman this year.

Tues. 20th.  General Meeting, 7:30pm. - 9:00pm. Stationary engines.

Sat. 24th.    Members Running Day, from 10:30am. Alas NO refreshments available. BYO.

Sun. 25th./Mon. 26th. Papplewick, Artisan Fair, 10am. - 4:00pm.

 

June.

Tues. 3rd.    Committee Meeting, 7:30pm - 9:00pm.

Weds. 4th.   Members Running Day from 12pm.

Sat. 7th.      Boiler tests, from 11am. Ensure you've booked.

Tues. 17th.  General Meeting, 7:30pm. - 9:00pm. Topic T.B.A.

Sat. 21st.     Members Running Day, from 10:30am. Alas NO refreshments available. BYO.

Sat. 28th. - Sun. 29th. 51st. Sheffield & Vintage Steam Rally, North Anston.

 

July.

Tues. 1st.      Committee Meeting, 7:30pm. - 9:pm.

Weds. 2nd.    Members Running day from 12pm.

Sat. 12th./Sun 13th. Papplewick, Steampunk 10am.- 4pm.

Tues. 15th.    Summer Running, Afternoon and Evening. Times to be arranged.

Sat. 19th.      Members Running Day, from 10:30am. Alas NO refreshments available. BYO.

 

 

Magazine Deadlines for 2025

Please send any articles for inclusion in the club magazine to editor John Walker: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to these cut-off dates.    4th. July, 10th. October, 8th. January 2026

 Articles or News items for inclusion on the web site please contact Ray Walker or Dennis Wharmby.