Open Days 2023

The Society has arranged three Open Days in 2023 – Diesel Day, All welcome Open Day, and 5" Day

Diesel Day, Saturday 13th May

Lancaster & Morecambe Model Engineering Society announce our first ever Diesel Day on 13 May at Cinderbarrow picnic site, Tarn Lane, Yealand Redmayne, LA5 9RX. Members of local model engineering societies are invited to come and run their "Diesel" locomotives at Cinderbarrow for the day. We have 5" and 7¼" gauge track and also a Gauge One layout for smaller models. (We do not have 3½" track available at the present time.)

  • Our site will be open from 10.00 a.m. until late afternoon
  • Carriages are available, which are fitted with standard vacuum brakes. Please bring your own Driving Trucks, though a limited number of Trucks will be provided.
  • Our facilities include covered raised preparation bays and a hydraulic platform to lift locos.
  • A buffet lunch will be provided in our clubhouse with refreshments throughout your stay. We have toilets within the clubhouse.
  • All visiting drivers will be given guidance for safe running and instruction on the signalling system.
  • We do not require an attendance form to be submitted in advance, however it would be helpful if you could let us know if you plan to come so that we can estimate numbers for catering purposes. (email: secretary@lmmes.co.uk)
  • Please bring a copy of your club insurance

All welcome Open Day, Saturday 1st July

This is the day when we invite members of local clubs to come and run their locos of all types and gauges to come and run their locomotives on our two quarter mile tracks. Our ground level tracks cater for 5" and 7¼" gauge and are used to give rides to the public as well as for club members’ use. We also have a raised Gauge One layout for smaller models. The minimum ground level radius is approximately 35ft leaving the steaming bays (an alternative exit is available). The incline is a maximum of 1:76. At the entrance to the site there is a 2.15m height barrier (this can be removed by arrangement in advance).

General Guidelines

  • Our site will be open from 10 a.m. until late afternoon
  • Carriages are available, which are fitted with standard vacuum brakes, but please bring your own Driving Trucks, though a limited number of Trucks will be provided.
  • We will supply coal, steam oil and mains water.
  • Our facilities include covered raised steaming bays, 12V DC blower supplies, compressed air and a hydraulic platform.
  • Owners of steam locomotives must provide: a valid boiler certificate (which complies with procedures set out by the Northern and Southern Federation of Model Engineering Societies), a valid insurance certificate and a current membership card. For inspection prior to running it on our track.
  • A buffet lunch will be provided in our clubhouse with refreshments throughout your stay. We have toilets within the clubhouse.
  • All visiting drivers will be given guidance for safe running and instruction on the signalling system.
  • We no longer require an attendance form to be submitted in advance. All are welcome, just turn up!

A few pictures from a previous Open Day.

5" Day, Saturday 2nd September

Local clubs are invited to come and run their 5" gauge locomotives at Cinderbarrow for the day. Come and enjoy the day reserved exclusively for 5" gauge locos and rolling stock.

  • Our site will be open from 10 a.m. until late afternoon
  • Carriages are available, which are fitted with standard vacuum brakes, but please bring your own Driving Trucks, though a limited number of Trucks will be provided.
  • We will supply coal, steam oil and mains water.
  • Our facilities include covered raised steaming bays, 12V DC blower supplies, compressed air and a hydraulic platform.
  • Owners of steam locomotives must provide: a valid boiler certificate (which complies with procedures set out by the Northern and Southern Federation of Model Engineering Societies), a valid insurance certificate and a current membership card. For inspection prior to running it on our track.
  • A buffet lunch will be provided in our clubhouse with refreshments throughout your stay. We have toilets within the clubhouse.
  • All visiting drivers will be given guidance for safe running and instruction on the signalling system.
  • We no longer require an attendance form to be submitted in advance. All are welcome, just turn up!

N.B This information is available for download by clicking the link below.

Open Day information