Archie took delivery of his limited edition 14xx from Silvercrest Models (produced by Kingscale Live Steam) in late 2018. With the addition of a GWR Inspection Saloon from 17D models the typical GWR set up was complete! A successful steam test in April meant that Archie was all set to take her out on the Read more about Almondell’s ‘Thunderbolt’?[…]
ESME members had a busy weekend. ‘Meet Thomas’ event was running at Bo’ness on the Saturday & Sunday and members were running on the track there. The Doncaster Show was tempting a few members to trek South to view the wonderful models displayed. Whilst clear blue skies and warm sunshine tempted a few to Almondell. Read more about Sunday Best…..[…]
The club auction was eagerly anticipated, car boots were cleared and excuses for the purchases rehearsed. Members cast a critical eye over the stock….. Some items came in for closer inspection.. And then an air of anticipation as auctioneer Alex West took centre stage. When the gavel came down on the last Read more about Going, Going, Gone![…]
Model Engineers like a challenge; make something useful out of a miscellaneous collection of bits and follow instructions. Monday nights get together pitted five teams against the clock to rescue a raw egg suspended by a string 6′ of the floor and to place it unbroken into a compartment in an egg box. The red Read more about Who Rescued Humpty Dumpty?[…]
The day dawned bright, clear and not a breath of wind, the ground covered in a hoar frost. Even the Mercury in the thermometer was feeling the chill at -4ºC! Still, it would be just the day for some superb steam effects (and it would show every little steam weep!) for the photographers. Some defrosting Read more about New Year At Almondell[…]
Our first post Christmas steam up at Almondell produced a good turn out of locomotives and visitors. The weather was mild for the time of year which helped to encourage people to linger longer. A superb spread of cakes and mince pies plus the mandatory large pots of tea were provided by Roddy which helped Read more about December 27th Steam Up[…]
St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh ran an event for their Primary 5 class and ESME were asked if they would like to put up a display to support the event. These events aim to bring all sorts of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) activities together. A total of 48 pupils visited the display. Read more about STEM at St George’s[…]
‘Tis the season to be merry and certainly the first Santa event was blessed with dry weather and a good turn out of excited children – young and not so young. We were in steam and set up early and by 09:15 had taken our first passengers. From then on it was steady until 15:00 Read more about Santa Trains At Bo’ness[…]
This years event was well attended with a good selection of members work on display. The range of engineering undertaken is quite amazing. Projects ranged from examples of precision machining and milling exercises undertaken by apprentices as part of their training which produced ‘novelty’ items through to a miniature petrol engine ‘Sealion’ designed by Edgar Read more about Bits & Pieces Evening & The Farr Trophy[…]
‘Arachnids in the UK’ featured giant spiders taking over a Hotel in Sheffield and our hero saving the day. Well, I am afraid you missed some…… Robert had been busy for our Halloween steam up! The tunnel was quite eerie, billowing steam added to the effect. Unfortunately not many of our junior Read more about Where is Dr Who?[…]
