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[…]
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[…]
Our ESME member Roger Speirs was on this programme. Read the story below to find out more. “Roger on the TV” Andrew reports – When I received a call from a BBC Production team looking for an “Expert” to take part in making a programme about a couple in Read more about BBC 2 Touring Toolsheds[…]
The John Russell Trophy. I am very pleased to announce that at the Christmas Party, Dan Coupe was awarded with the John Russell Trophy. The photo shows Dan being presented with the trophy by Chairman James Robertson. The trophy is presented annually to a member who has shown great dedication Read more about The John Russell Trophy[…]
A good track day at Almondell with 5 steam engines and 3 battery electrics running. The weather dry all day until 3pm when rain arrived. Here are a selection of photos. Click for larger images.
Farr Trophy. At the ‘Bits and Pieces’ night on November 28th 2023 there were 5 interesting entries for the Farr Trophy. The members present had a difficult choice when voting for the best example of model engineering skills produced by an ESME member. The winner of the Farr Trophy for 2023 is Maurice Popplestone for his Read more about Bits and Pieces and the Farr Trophy[…]
‘Sunday 26th November was the third dry, cold day and this offered ideal conditions for running the Panther & Pershing together for the first time. Seeing them side by side gives a good idea of their comparative sizes given that they were matched for firepower & armour protection. The Panther still looks a big beastie! Read more about Then there were two[…]
A good turn out of locomotives for the track running day. Although you can run your locomotives any Sunday we are trying to focus on the second and last Sunday of each month as members meet up day. It was also Remembrance Sunday and members gathered at the level crossing for a 2 minute silence Read more about Track Running Day[…]
On Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March our Society had a superb club stand at the Model Engineering Exhibition held at Harrogate. Thanks to Kevan Shaw who transported all of the models and display stands to Harrogate on the Thursday, managing to arrive there before the A66 was closed an Read more about The Harrogate Exhibition[…]
The final steam up at Almondell for Richard’s South African Class 23, 5″ gauge locomotive. On the turntable, steaming up for the last time, Richard carefully with assistance, reversed the big loco down onto the track. Due to the required running direction the loco was turned on the trackside turntable. Read more about The last day for a Class 23[…]
