Our meets – Important Notes – Future meets – Physical Meet Updates
Our meets
The group runs two different meetings per month:
1. Virtual Meetings usually on the second Saturday of each month.
2. Physical Meetings, usually on the fourth Saturday of each month.
The virtual meetings usually include a couple of clinics which we are happy to open up to non-members – this session is normally scheduled for 10.00am and is followed by a separate Members business meeting.
Please use the Contact page to reach out to us and we’ll happily send you an invitation to join our virtual clinics. Anyone is welcome to join us at our Physical meetings.
Important notes about our meets
We ask that anyone attending follows current public health guidelines for their own safety. We hold our physical meets at the St. Osyth Village Hall, Clacton Road, St. Osyth Essex, CO16 8PE. Our usual schedule is:
Arrival around 09:00am
Setup both layouts by around 11:00am
Lunch at 01:00pm (for approximately 1 hour)
A typical pack up start time around 3:30pm at the latest
Our N scale and HO scale layouts are normally set-up for the day, however there is always a chance either setup may be down for maintenance, especially before or a few months after public events such as our Summer Open House or if the modules have been invited to exhibitions.
To avoid disappointment, please keep an eye out for any messages on the home page or get in touch via the contact link in the header.
Future meets
We are planning to hold additional meetings on the following dates (all subject to event/meeting rules in place at the time):
2025
Saturday 6th December – Thamesiders AGM and Christmas Meal
2026 (provisional until the 2025 AGM)
Saturday 24th January
Saturday 28th February
Saturday 21st March
Saturday 25th April
Saturday 16th May – Annual Open House
Saturday 27th June
Saturday 25th July
Saturday 22nd August
Saturday 26th September
Saturday 24th October
Saturday 28th November
TBC December – Thamesiders AGM and Christmas Meal
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Physical Meet Updates and Media
Thamesiders Physical Meet – November ’24 to March ’25 Catchup Special
Filling in hiatus with a slightly larger update, I fill you in with the 2024 AGM and physical meets until March ’25.
The NMRA BR Berkshire Special – Friday, 25th to Sunday 27th October
This month, the Thamesiders as a group went to the Berkshire Special. I take you through the key moments, the favourite pictures and the general day to day.
Thamesiders Physical Meet – Saturday, 28th September 2024
The final physical before the NMRA BR Convention saw Laxton at her best, ready to go to the show.
Thamesiders Physical Meet – Saturday, 24th August 2024
During this physical meet, the HO was all aboard for the NMRA BR Convention, and the N Scale takes the stage with lights, camera and super-elevation. Plus, the webmaster became a doctor, utilising the downtime of the main loop to fix a recent problem with a board that has seen better days.
Thamesiders Physical Meet – Saturday, 27th July 2024
During this meet, the HO saw trollies, trackwork and tacking detailing, while the N focused on some of their own maintenance with a bit of running opportunities captured on my new camera.
The Thamesiders Open House 2024 – Friday, 21st – Sunday, 23rd June
The post-event report of the 2024 Open House event, spanning two days.
Thamesiders Physical Meet – Saturday, 25th May 2024
This month it was all hands on deck as Dennis integrates his modules to the N, whilst Dean does the same for his second. With the HO it was adding new legs and completing work on the crossover, otherwise making last minute prep and repairs for the main event next month.
Thamesiders at West Essex Model Rail – Saturday, 27th April 2024
In place of our usual physical meet, several of the Thamesiders took part in West Essex Model Rail, an exhibition returning to Essex and inviting Dennis’ Squaw Falls (N), and the Essex Belt Lines (HO). A great time had by all.
Thamesiders Physical Meet – Saturday, 23rd March 2024
During this meet, it was all (available) hands on deck to prepare mainly for West Essex Model Rail and the Open House.
Thamesiders Physical Meet – Saturday, 17th February 2024
(To date) no physical meet updates this weekend following the visit to the NMRA BR Winter meet. Usual service resumes next month. However, some news has been shared as part of this article.
