Due to the webmaster and publicity manager being at the NMRA Winter Meet during this physical meet, there is likely to be no report to share just this once. However, if that changes, you’ll be notified on the front page.

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Breaking news and up and coming events

West Essex Modelrail
We are pleased to announce in April, the Essex Belt Lines (HO Scale) will be attending West Essex Modelrail, alongside Sqauw Falls (N Scale) by Dennis. The event is being held on the 27th April and our friends from the Mid Essex Model Railway club will also be in attendance.

The Thamesiders Summer Open House 2024
We are also pleased to confirm the NMRA British Region’s support for our annual open house, taking place on the 22nd June at the St Osyth Village hall. We will also be supported by Coastal DCC and Orwell Model Railways, having their own stall in the annex just off the main hall. The main event will be on the Saturday only, however we have planned to have a second day of just general running on the Sunday. Visitors are welcome but don’t forget – the official event is on the Saturday only!

NMRA British Region Annual Convention “The Berkshire Express”
And last but not least, we are delighted to confirm the Laxton branch modules (HO) will be at Cookham, Berkshire for the region’s annual convention. NMRA members can register for the venue’s accommodation and general festivities for the 3 day duration, whilst non-members are more than welcome to come down on Saturday, the 26th October for the public show day. Several of our members are also on the organising committee for this event in partnership with the NMRA and Seaboard Southern, so there is certainly drive to make it a great weekend.

We will have individual pages up and publicity out in due course, but for now, mark your calendars and sign off those weekends with your families now so you don’t miss out!

Neal K