Founded 1953

Exhibition

Clubrooms

Our clubroom in Farnborough is the envy of many other railway clubs. We have a large meeting hall, bar, kitchen, library, office and  layout storage facilities. We have extensive parking available both within the club perimeter and nearby. Our clubrooms are available for hire and are suitable for Self Catered Wedding Receptions, Christening Celebrations, Parties, Training Events and Workshops

Our premises are also used by IPMS Farnborough, Slimming World and an independent company who run general auctions every Friday evening from 6pm.

Club Night

Every Tuesday - the clubroom is open from approx. 7pm with layouts up by rota for running or work. Lots of chat and banter.

New members are always welcomed - just come on down and make yourself known to us.

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Modelling, Visits, History, Photography, Reading, Films, Research - there is bound to be somebody with similar interests to you in the club.

Bar

Our well stocked bar offers real ale at competitive prices. We aim to stock different beers from a wide variety of breweries. A wide range of soft drinks, wines and spirits are also available. If tea or coffee is your delight we can provide that too.

Library

We have and extensive library with historic and contemporary titles, magazines,photographs and  DVDs. Plenty of browsing opportunities.

This site is maintained on a regular basis.

Last update 11/6/19

Layouts

The club has a number of active modelling groups with layouts ranging from ‘N’ to ‘O’. Experts to complete beginners -all are welcomed

Exhibitions

The club and members layouts are often exhibited at exhibitions.

The club organises one of the premier exhibitions in the south of England each September in Woking

REC Trip to the West Somerset Railway Sat 15th June

The clubroom will be open from approx. 6:15 am

Coach departure 6:45 am

WE CANNOT WAIT FOR LATECOMERS - YOU WILL NEED TO  MAKE YOUR OWN WAY TO BISHOP’S LYDEARD AND MEET US THERE

ETA at Bishops Lydeard 9:45am - The coach has toilet facilities on board, subject to traffic conditions we hope to make a comfort stop en-route

Departure from Bishops Lydeard 10:15 am

Arrive at Minehead 11:35 am

Buffet Lunch in the Beach Hotel 12:45 pm

Depart from Minehead 14:30 pm

Arrive at Bishops Lydeard 15:52 pm

Depart via coach to Farnborough 16:00pm

Arrive at Farnborough 19:00 pm