Halloween Track Day
A few photos from the Halloween Track Day on the 27th October
Category: Almondell News
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[…]
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[…]
Institute of Mechanical Engineers Railway Challenge
Continuing our interest in working with other groups who have model engineering related projects, we have a story to relay of an example of this. ESME was approached last year by Finn Thompson, a student from Herriot Watt University, who was putting together a team of students to enter the Institute of Mechanical Engineers Railway Read more about Institute of Mechanical Engineers Railway Challenge[…]
The Official Opening Ceremony at Almondell
On Wednesday 23rd August 2023, the Almondell Model Engineering Centre was officially opened after 10 years of hard work by a dedicated group of members from the Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers. The Official Opening Ceremony was a great success with many members there and invited guests too. On the operational side of the railway, Read more about The Official Opening Ceremony at Almondell[…]
The Thursday Work Party
Work continues at Almondell and the latest photos taken on 3rd August 2023 showing the progress made to the outer track plus the on-going maintenance to keep the pond clear.
ALMONDELL MODEL ENGINEERING CENTRE ACHIEVES NET ZERO TARGET
The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers (ESME) has completed MCS Certification of our CARES funded “Model of the Future” Solar powered micro generation project, meaning that we are now generating a considerable amount of our own electricity and a bit spare to send to the grid. The £30,000 project, 80% funded by a grant from Read more about ALMONDELL MODEL ENGINEERING CENTRE ACHIEVES NET ZERO TARGET[…]
