Open Days
LMMES 2026 Open Day – All welcome
Open Day, Saturday 4th July
This is the day when we invite members of local clubs to come and run their locos of all types and gauges on our two quarter mile tracks and our Gauge 1 raised track for smaller models. 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. 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).
Traction engines are welcome too, but you will need your own insurance to drive it out of the car park.
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 do not require an attendance form to be submitted in advance, but if you intend to come it would be helpful for catering purposes if you could drop an email to our secretary at secretary@lmmes.co.uk. All are welcome!
A few pictures from a previous Open Day
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