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

Friday 12th September Modelling the Irish Narrow Gauge, an illustrated talk by Simon Starr and Lawrence Wheeler

Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th October Annual Exhibition

Friday 14th November Modelling at 12 inches to the Foot, building a new steam Pacific locomotive 'Tornado‘, an illustrated talk by Graham Nicholas

Saturday 13th December Annual Christmas Social

Friday 9th January 2009 Members Models

Saturday 14th February 2009 Annual General Meeting

Latest changes to the site

Dean Hall closure for two weeks in August
[Dean Hall, Members]

Advance tickets, A4 colour poster, photographs of some exhibition layouts, other exhibitors [Exhibition]

Possible collection of For Sale items at the Exhibition [For Sale]

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.

Note that Dewsbury is not now appearing at our own Exhibition from 3-5th October but 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