The Manchester Model Railway Society (MMRS) is one of the oldest model railway clubs in the United Kingdom, being founded in 1925 by J. A. Dean.

Since 1969 we have owned our own clubroom (Dean Hall) which is only 5 miles south of Manchester city centre. This is home to layouts in most of the popular scales, some of which are largely complete, others which are in the early stages of construction and one which is in the planning stage. Among the former is the award winning Dewsbury Midland in 00.

Dean Hall also has a library with reference copies of all of the main monthly model railway magazines as well as books, videos and dvds which can be borrowed.

Our well-equipped workshop is available for use by those with the requisite skills. Our more expert members are always willing to pass on their knowledge with classes on using the lathe, building construction, and beginners' and advanced soldering techniques.

We have a worldwide membership and presently have vacancies for new members aged 16+ of all levels of modelling ability.

Please browse our website and see the great facilities which we have in our clubroom. We look forward to meeting you.

Forthcoming monthly meetings

Saturday 13th December Annual Christmas Social

Friday 9th January 2009 Members Models

Saturday 14th February 2009 Annual General Meeting

Latest changes to the site

Yet more revisions to the list of magazines and surplus Library books; some photographs and revised prices for 0 gauge items [For Sale]

Great Western coach number lists [Technical]

New password to access the Members' area (see the November Link for details)

Dewsbury Midland

Dewsbury Midland is our award winning OO finescale layout which has frequently appeared in the model press. It features an urban scene with superb model buildings and it even has a working model roadway with cars, lorries and buses all going up and down the hill.

Look out for the working signal gantry which has been installed on the viaduct.

The period can be changed so you may see either steam or diesel appearing.

Dewsbury Midland can be seen in 2009 at
Preston on 3rd/4th January and
Epsom on 25th/26th April.

Forthcoming courses for members

Modelling in plasticard
Painting
Lining
Resin casting