Are you a member looking to learn the basics of railway modelling? Why not come along on a Tuesday evening and join the Starter Layout group? The group meets at 7:30pm in Dean Hall (12:00 if there is a committee meeting in the evening). If you are not a member yet then please visit our Membership page for info on how to join the MMRS.
The intention to build a “starter” layout, to encourage members wishing to develop construction skills, with the assistance of some of our experienced modellers, was announced at the 2023 Exhibition as part of our recruitment drive.
At the initial meeting on Tuesday 9th April 2024 the proposed layout was discussed and the general design of the layout and baseboards was agreed.
It will initially consist of four 600mm by 1000mm baseboards with backscene uprights, These can be formed into a larger layout 1200mm by 2000mm as shown in the associated sketch. Each “quarter” can be worked on independently and may represent completely different scenes; summer/winter, town/countryside, seaside/mountains.
The boards have been ordered and the track (Peco Setrack) will purchased in the next couple of days.
The Starter Layout group will meet on Tuesday evenings (Tuesday afternoon when there is a committee meeting). Anyone is welcome no matter what skill level they have. This is a layout for starters and learners and will provide the opportunity to sharing skills and mutual improvement.