Christmas Party
On 16th December 2025 members gathered for a fun evening for the ESME Xmas party. A good evening with food and competitions. There was also an opportunity to get a group photo. The group photo
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Bits and Pieces Night and the Farr Trophy
26th November 2025 members brought their models and engineering pieces to show to others. There was a good selection of interesting items this year. Members present had to vote for the best model showing excellent engineering skills and the Farr Trophy was awarded to Robert McLuckie for his 7 1/4″ gauge model of Maude. Read more about Bits and Pieces Night and the Farr Trophy[…]
Model Corlis Engine video
Super video showing the Corlis Engine running. The model has been built by Kevan Shaw.
Bits and Pieces Night and the Farr Trophy
On 26th November we held the annual Bits and Pieces night where members are invited to bring in a project that they have been working on, to put on display for others to view. Also after viewing the engineering items on display, members vote on which item shows excellent engineering skills and the winner is Read more about Bits and Pieces Night and the Farr Trophy[…]
Halloween Track Day
A few photos from the Halloween Track Day on the 27th October
Workshop Activity
It is great to see both the model engineering workshop and the main workshop now showing a hive of activity and well used by the members. The building is a great benefit to members who do not have their own workshops. Here are a few photos which were taken recently. A variety of both individual Read more about Workshop Activity[…]
August Public Open Weekend
Just a few photos from the successful open weekend held on the 3rd and 4th August 2024
9th June Public Open day
Another very successful day on Sunday 9th June. Luckily the weather was good with lots of sun and the event was well supported by the public. Cars started to arrive at 10.15 am and trains were ready to run at 10.30am. Both car parks quickly filled up and we were full up at 11.45am. We Read more about 9th June Public Open day[…]
The Camera Wheel
One day away back in January 2024, ESME received and inquiry via the website from Andy Coulson and he wondered if we could possibly help by making a new brass control knob to replace one that was missing from his classic plate camera. The camera was still fully Read more about The Camera Wheel[…]
5th May Public Open Day
The first public open day this year was once again very popular with the general public. Although trains were due to start at 10.30am, cars started to arrive just after 10am. The weather was dull but dry and brightened up in the later afternoon. There was a steady flow of passengers all day and both Read more about 5th May Public Open Day[…]
