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Meeting Information
We meet once per month - normally on a Saturday
Most meetings are at the 22nd Rugby Scout Hut located at The Kent, Rugby, CV21 4NG
Guests are welcome to attend meetings - please contact us if you want to come along
Programme is provisional - please check before travelling
Guests are ask to make a contribution towards cost of refreshments and hut rental - currently £5 per meeting - which is redeemable against cost of membership if you decide to join us
Brief reports from our recent meetings can be found below
Next meeting Saturday 18th May 2024
April Meeting
Our April meeting saw sixteen members and guests at the Scout Hut.
Pete had brought Morton Yard - which now has a small fiddle yard.
Graeme brought his sales stall and a developing 009 layout - which hosted Chris's Fourdees Hunslet and Pete's tiny 3D printed Simplex.
Matt, Matthew and Steve were busily building things, whilst John and Andi were working on the 0-16.5 modules.
March Meeting
The March meeting once again saw a good turnout with members bringing a range of items in 009 and 0-16.5.
We had two layouts which were new to the group.
Pete & Martin brought their Scrapton 009 layout and Peter Bell had Amery Town also in 009.
The larger scale contingent included Peter Harris's European outline items.
February Meeting
Our February meeting saw ten members and guests at the Scout Hut.
Pete and Andi were working on a second SM32 module to join on to Morton Yard.
Garry was working on rolling stock upgrades for his L&B layout.
Meanwhile John had brought his shunting layout - and challenged members to beat the puzzle.
Chris had provided a Lemon Drizzle cake - which was enjoyed by all present.
January Meeting
A busy meeting with thirteen members and guests in attendance.
A brief AGM was held during a lunch break.
Pete and Graeme were planting more buildings on the group 009 layout.
Garry showed further progress with Blackmoor Gate, whilst Bob, Pete and Martin were busy fixing things!
Meanwhile Matt was weathering his 3D printed stock.
Peter Bell brought a number of 009 "specials" which were run on the layouts present.
December Meeting
Our December meeting was the 20th anniversary of the group.
Our attendees included two of the original members - Garry and Jeff.
The meeting featured our first ever modelling competition - with four entries in our Santa Sleigh contest.
Pete's sleigh featured music, a light-up Rudolph nose and sparklers!
Steve had built his sleigh into a dragster, whilst Chris amazed us all by managing to get his sleigh to balance on 009 track.
All other members and guests judge the sleighs and Bob's Christmas train was declared the winner and recipient of our trophy.
We then shared a Christmas buffet - toasting the group with alcohol free beer provided by Matt.
November Meeting
Our November meeting saw ten members and guests at the Scout Hut.
Graeme and Pete spent time progressing the club's Morton Hill 009 layout.
Garry brought along Blackmoor Gate (009) showing further progress - including a camera to show the fiddle yard when operating from the front of the layout.
Steve was building houses for his developing layout.
Andi and John were working on scenery for Andi's 0-16.5 Quarry module.
Matthew brought along some 009 and 0-16.5 rolling stock and spent the morning painting.
October Open Day
Our Open Day at the Scout Hut was well attended with layouts in 009, 0-16.5 and SM32.
See the Open Day 2023 page for a photo report.
September Meeting
Our meeting in September at the Scout Hut saw significant progress on a number of projects.
Good progress on the group's modular 0-16.5 layout with scenic areas completed.
Pete had gone large and had made progress on the SM32 test track/module, now named Morton Yard.
Garry's Blackmoor Gate 009 layout was another that had come a long way since the last meeting.
Bob had also been working hard on Ashe Rock - which was looking like a completed layout (although there's still work to do).
Mrs B. provided a fruit cake which was enjoyed by all.
0-16.5 Modular Layout
Scenic develops on the group modules included a signal box with detailed interior and working lights.
The module was connected to several others to test operations before our Open Day.
Morton Yard
Pete had made progress on the SM32 micro layout (just 4ft x 3ft).
A scratchbuilt goods building had been added to break-up the corner.
More scenic work is planned before the layout makes its public debut at the October Open Day
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Blackmoor Gate
Garry had been busy on his L&B layout.
The first half now has buildings and a backscene.
Throughout the day Garry installed a fiddle yard which will mean trains can run at the forthcoming Open Day.
Ashe Rock
Bob's dockside 0-16.5 micro layout was another showing major progress.
The dockyard buildings forming the backscene are now in place, with Ashe Rock Dock and Harbour Board signage.
Modules
In preparation for its debut appearance at the Open Day, a number of modules were linked up.
A successful test confirmed that trains could run the full length.
Open Day Planning
Pete spent much of the day with a tape measure and graph paper planning the room layout for the Open Day.
By the end of the day a plan was confirmed which should ensure we have a range of layouts in multiple scales and gauges.
August Meeting
Our August meeting saw 15 members and guests at the Scout Hut.
Further progress on the group's modular 0-16.5 layout, with several modules combined.
Pete and Graeme spent time planning the scenery for the group 009 layout.
Also progressing was an SM32 test track/module using Hornby tinplate track.
Bread pudding courtesy of Mrs C. was enjoyed by all.
0-16.5 Modular Layout
The developing 0-16.5 modules were combined to create a long run down the centre of the hut.
Further modules were being worked on to develop scenery and electrical controls.
Group 009 Micro Layout
There was further progress on the new group 009 layout - with a mock-up of buildings and scenic features.
A mixture of card kits and resin buildings are planned to develop an industrial scene.
0-16.5 Signal Box
Hugh had been busy on the scenic elements of his 0-16.5 module.
Work included a signal box with fully detailed interior including carpet and armchair providing creature comforts for the signalling staff.
Blackmoor Gate
Member Garry had made progress on his latest L&B layout in 009.
He was mocking-up positions of buildings and checking the operation of the layout.
SM32 Module
Our developing range of layouts now includes a 4ft x 3ft SM32 module.
This uses Hornby tinplate track as a quick and easy way to build a small layout for use with radio-controlled locos.
Ashe Rock
Bob's 0-16.5 micro layout was another to show good progress.
The layout features inset track to create a dockside scene.
July Meeting
Another busy meeting at the Scout Hut with significant progress on the group's modular 0-16.5 layout.
By the end of the day several modules had been joined together and a first train ran the full length of three modules.
Pete and Graeme continued working on the group's 009 micro layout with a complete powered loop finished by lunchtime!
Garry brought along his L&B Blackmoor Gate layout - confirming that he could fit it in his car!
He also had trains running during the day.
Lemon drizzle cake courtesy of Mrs B. was enjoyed by all.
0-16.5 Modular Layout
Fuelled by tea and lemon drizzle cake - Hugh made great progress on the two club modules.
Track laying was completed by the end of the meeting.
Group 009 Micro Layout
Progress on the new group 009 layout.
Trains were running by lunchtime.
Next stage is to agree the scenic elements.
0-16.5 Coach
Hugh brought along his Corris coach for 7mm narrow gauge.
The coach was built from an Ionic Rail kit.
Blackmoor Gate
Garry was working on his latest L&B layout in 009.
This time based on the station and surroundings at Blackmoor Gate.
Quarry Module
Andi had made progress on his 0-16.5 module.
This is based on the section of the Glyn Valley Tramway that runs passed a disused quarry.
Keeping it light ....
As a group we try not to take things too seriously as Andi's layout signs confirm!
June Meeting
One of our busiest meetings at the Scout Hut once again saw members and guests working on (and demonstrating) locos, rolling stock and layouts in a range of gauge/scale combinations.
We also had a working cliff railway thanks to Peter Bell - not narrow gauge but a nice piece of modelling.
Andi., John and Hugh were making progress on the 0-16.5 modular layout.
Meanwhile, Pete and Graeme were working on the group's new 009 layout using Peco SetTrack. They even had a train running by the afternoon.
Garry was planning his latest Lynton & Barnstaple layout in 009 - with a trackplan based on Blackmoor Gate.
It was lovely to see returning member Brian attending.
Brian's Chief Engineer's Railcar
Brian brought this lovely little railcar.
His back story was imaginative - a shopping vehicle for the Chief Engineer's wife and daughter!
Group 009 Layout
A new group micro-layout in 009.
Just enough space for Peco Set track curves
A train was running by the end of the day - but limited by the fact that we ran out of curves!
Cliff Railway
Our first appearance by a furnicular railway thanks to Peter Bell.
Based on a Langley kit - modified to a broader gauge for stability and reliability
Not narrow gauge - but we decided to let him off
0-16.5 Modular Layout
Hugh, John and Andi were working on 0-16.5 modules.
The group boards had track laid by the end of the meeting.
Andi was demonstrating his cheap but strong method of creating scenery from paper.
0-16.5 Rolling Stock
John brought several items of rolling stock - including a modified Bagnall loco
These were tested on Andi's module using paper to form his ground contours
0-16.5 Section
The increasing number of members working in 0-16.5 were deep in discussions around the developing modular layout.
May Meeting
Our May meeting at the Scout Hut once again saw members and guests working on (and demonstrating) locos, rolling stock and layouts in a range of gauge/scale combinations. We also had live steam courtesy of Steve's Mamod loco.
Graeme had his sales stall - with a focus this month on 0-16.5 items.
Pete gave an overview of radio control to an attentive audience.
Bob's 0-16.5 Layout
Bob showed progress on his 0-16.5 layout with new warehouse/factory backscene
SM32 Radio Control
Pete had finished his Boot Lane Works Clara.
This is fitted with radio control and was given a run on the SM32 track
009 Layout
Steve showed the progress on his 009 layout
A few locos were run up the hills
Dolgoch 0-16.5
Hugh's 0-16.5 Dolgoch model - from a Wrightlines kit ran circuits of the curved sections of the modular layout
Live Steam
Steve brought a Momod loco which hadn't been run for a while.
Despite the concerns of the fire marshal, a change to solid fuel saw the loco steaming well on the SM32 test track
Juno 0-16.5
More 0-16.5 on the developing modular layout.
Matthew brought a Smallbrook Juno using the Hornby Pug chassis.
April Meeting
Our April meeting at the Scout Hut saw nine members and guests working on items in a range of gauge/scale combinations from 009 to SM32
Funkey Diesel
Pete's SM32 Funkey Diesel model was the largest loco that's ever attended our scout hut.
A Locolines carboard body kit - mounted on a chassis from a child's toy - with radio control from a charity shop purchase
Modular Layout
The first boards for our group 0-16.5 modular layout had been refurbished. Andi and Hugh spent time developing the trackplan.
009 Layout
Steve brought his embryonic 009 layout to the meeting.
His planned track layout and scenery should provide plenty of operational interest.
Corris Carriage
Another SM32 Locolines kit from Pete - Corris carriage no. 17.
Fitted with interior lighting.
0-16.5 Module
Hugh's module for the 0-16.5 modular layout.
Featuring a point operated by moving the van.
Trackbuilding
Hugh provided a trackbuilding demonstration.
Using copperclad sleepers Hugh showed how to make straights, curves and points.
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