A large donation
The Club has recently had a layout donated to it. It is in the form of an ‘L’ shaped quayside in OO. The sections are not in the format that we have adopted over the years and the wiring is being checked out to find out if everything operates correctly.
One highlight of this addition, is the carefully crafted Train Ferry that sits at the dock.
More details :- http://nfmrs.co.uk/nfmrs_layouts/keyhaven/history/
Keyhaven OUR RESTORATION PROJECT
We were very pleased to be offered "Keyhaven", a layout based on Dover Marine in steam days, fully
researched by Group Captain Keith Batt, who, until last year was a local resident of Brockenhurst .
We are hoping to have it fully "restored" by our Open Day in 2007.
To our knowledge, the layout is unique in having a fully operational Train Ferry with the capacity to load and unload a full "Night Ferry" or goods train. It is also different in the fact that it was initially designed to be transportable around the world as "duty called". The layout was featured in a model railway magazine many years ago, and was conceived in Australia back in 1962/64.
The track is hand made, as are many of the operating units. Four of the six baseboards display the quay and the
One highlight of this addition, is the carefully crafted Train Ferry that sits at the dock.
More details :-
Keyhaven OUR RESTORATION PROJECT
We were very pleased to be offered "Keyhaven", a layout based on Dover Marine in steam days, fully
researched by Group Captain Keith Batt, who, until last year was a local resident of Brockenhurst .
We are hoping to have it fully "restored" by our Open Day in 2007.
To our knowledge, the layout is unique in having a fully operational Train Ferry with the capacity to load and unload a full "Night Ferry" or goods train. It is also different in the fact that it was initially designed to be transportable around the world as "duty called". The layout was featured in a model railway magazine many years ago, and was conceived in Australia back in 1962/64.
The track is hand made, as are many of the operating units. Four of the six baseboards display the quay and the
17/11/06
Building works and storage
The recent building works that have taken place at the Village Hall has curtailed progress on some of the layouts. Storage has been the issue and with the difficulties of moving the layout boards into the actual hall most layouts have stayed in their boxes for several months.
This situation has now ended; the only outstanding building work is that of a stage, whose construction does not impact on us except in the loss of 3 large windows on one wall.
Any of our work that was planned to be done can be executed more easily now as the layouts are located in an internal store. Having tried one store room out we are now moving back into the old one, although now smaller, it is at least exclusive.
This situation has now ended; the only outstanding building work is that of a stage, whose construction does not impact on us except in the loss of 3 large windows on one wall.
Any of our work that was planned to be done can be executed more easily now as the layouts are located in an internal store. Having tried one store room out we are now moving back into the old one, although now smaller, it is at least exclusive.
09/10/06
We are very pleased to announce that the building work which prevented us from using our usual space
during the last exhibition has resulted in us having more floor space for future events held at the Village
Hall. This includes the forthcoming Open Day on Sun 26th Nov 06, where additional trade and layouts
have been organised.
during the last exhibition has resulted in us having more floor space for future events held at the Village
Hall. This includes the forthcoming Open Day on Sun 26th Nov 06, where additional trade and layouts
have been organised.
More room at the Open Day
17/11/06
For some time the number and type of pop-ups on the “Layout Details” pages of the web site have been
giving concern. To rectify this and to provide us with our own web address, space has been rented at
Mercia Tech Web Hosting together with the URL www.nfmrs.co.uk. Movement of the site will follow
shortly as time permits. This new address will allow us to more easily advertise our presence.
Mercia Tech Web Hosting together with the URL www.nfmrs.co.uk. Movement of the site will follow
shortly as time permits. This new address will allow us to more easily advertise our presence.
Virtually on the move
06/02/07
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It is with great regret that I have to post the sad news of the passing of another Club Member.
Pete Garrards untimely death is a loss to the Club, as even in the short time he had been with us his drive,
skills and enthusiasm were noticed, especially on the O gauge.
This follows so quickly on the heels of the sudden death of fellow member John Thurgood. John’s jovial
good nature will be sadly missed by all.
Our thoughts go out to the families and friends of both men, our lives were made richer by knowing them both.
Pete Garrards untimely death is a loss to the Club, as even in the short time he had been with us his drive,
skills and enthusiasm were noticed, especially on the O gauge.
This follows so quickly on the heels of the sudden death of fellow member John Thurgood. John’s jovial
good nature will be sadly missed by all.
Our thoughts go out to the families and friends of both men, our lives were made richer by knowing them both.
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